Fit Review! Store Try Ons Scuba Oversized Varsity Jacket Plush and Water Resistant Insulated Hooded Jacket
Happy Friday! I have another Lululemon fit review today. This time it's a store try-on since I'm on a No Buy January. How is everyone doing? We're more than halfway into the month, stay strong! For those not on a shopping break, there was a pretty good WMTM Update, I added my picks at the end of the post. Lots of Soft Sueded items went on markdown.
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall and typically wear size 4/6 in Lululemon.
(on sale $129)
I'm wearing size XS/S and this fits oversized on my frame as expected. I didn't find it flattering, but I'm sure if you're taller than I am, it would look fine. I think this jacket may look better in Heathered Medium Gray. The length offers full coverage in the back.
The inside is lined with plush velour and it is very cozy. I was not a fan of the snaps, I felt they could possibly pop off. I will always prefer a zipper for jackets and coats. If you're you're into the oversized look, the jacket is on sale for $129.
Next, we have the Water Resistant Insulated Hooded Jacket in black. I'm wearing size XS and honestly, this ran so big I might actually need this in size XXXS. 😳
Why is everything so oversized lately? This jacket runs extremely large and very boxy and did not do me any favors at all. Even in black! The lighting made it very difficult to capture the details, apologies on that.
This jacket is lightweight, wind, and water resistant. It would make a nice winter coat for milder climates.
The sleeves aren't overly long, and I think they would have been a perfect length in size XXS. If you're interested in this jacket, I recommend sizing down at least one size, if not two.
(Twilight Rose, Nightfall, and Garnet are $69)
So, I don't have any try-on photos for these tights because they are a size 6, way too big on me and looked awful. If you're in-between sizes, I would recommend sizing down. That said, the Soft Sueded fabric feels amazing. I'm very interested in this fabric and it's hard to describe. It feels super soft, but about medium weight and just very cozy and warm. Would love to see this in a pair of pants since I no longer wear tights. I know they have these in a mini-flare, but still not a fan, since the top part still resembles a pair of tights.
That's it for me! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
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Thank you so much for the fit review, Leslie! I was interested in the Water Resistant Insulated Hooded Jacket Black but looks like it is too boxy and cropped for my liking. :( I'm looking for a light weight insulated jacket and hope the Always Effortless Jacket (insulated) will come out in more colors.
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Hi Andrea! It is very cropped, I am kind of surprised. If I see it in a smaller size I'll do another try on just to see if it'll be more flattering. I haven't seen the Insulated AEJ yet. Will have to keep an eye on it if I'm at the store.
DeleteI like the idea of the Scuba Varsity Jacket, but it's too bad it's so oversized. The Water Resistant Jacket is kind of cute - in the proper size it would be a good pick!
ReplyDeleteI'm not liking the move away from numerical sizing at Lulu. I find it way trickier to nail down what size to get in things now. I'm kind of falling in between xs and small now, depending on the item, whereas with numerical, I could confidently order size 4.
If you find yourself in a Lulu store again, could I request a try-on of the Stretch Spacer High-Rise Pant? I'm eyeballing them as a potential purchase in February when my shopping ban is over :) Thanks in advance!
Hi Lola! Agreed, oversized look can be very hit or miss. Yah I am with you, I don't really understand the alpha sizing. I would have assumed I'm an XS but now I guess if it's oversized I need XXS? It's way trickier ordering online. I will def keep an eye out for the Stretch Spacer HR Pant. I may be heading to the store again this weekend. =)
DeleteSo far I've resisted buying the varsity jacket a couple of times, but I might pick it up tonight. It's just so cozy, and I've had it on my wish list for a long time. I agree about the buttons. They are kind of hard to snap and feel cheap for the price.
ReplyDeleteHi LZ! They were hard to snap too! I would probably just wear it open and not bother with the snaps. I do love the plushy lining. Wish it wasn't so oversized. Which color are you eyeing?
DeleteI don't know - such a hard choice! I find it weird they released 2 shades of grey. Why not something a little different?
DeleteThat's so true. I would probably go with the darker gray. A burgundy would have been nice though.
DeleteI ended up with the lighter one and love it so much! I've worn it all weekend. :D
DeleteGlad you love it!!
DeleteHalfway through the month and I am still holding strong! I did almost break and get a lightweight Under Armour jacket because I liked the color but resisted 😇 I like varsity jackets and can never find one that doesn’t look so football player on me. The over sized of the one you tried on might have the same effect so that’s a good thing, I am not tempted.
ReplyDeleteHi AC! Nice job!! Keep it up! Just two weeks to go. Yeah, the first week was definitely the hardest. Now it really isn't so bad at all. At least my wish list has stagnated at the moment. LOL.
DeleteI actually think that black jacket looks good on you. Thanks for still doing the try ons even though you’re not buying this month. Only less than 2 weeks to go. I was wondering if you are a watch fan. I love watches and have a small collection. I’ve been thinking of getting an entry level Rolex. Any thoughts on that? Cindy
DeleteHi CIndy! Thanks! I still have to keep you guys entertained lol.
DeleteYep 13 days to go! I am rocking it this time. I like looking at watches, but I wear an Apple watch everyday to track my steps so I don't own any other watch. I have had the same Apple watch since 2020. If I upgrade when this watch finally dies, I might consider buying the Hermes version lol. But if you love the Rolex, go for it.
Thank you so much for trying on the varsity jacket! I like it but not for that price still… maybe like $70 like lol. I’ve been trying to do no buy but I got some gift cards for my birthday and spent those plus a little more. Now I am going to not buy for the next half of the month xD
ReplyDeleteI like the soft sueded pants but not in the sale colors and I’ve learned that i should only get a color I love
I would also like that in a true flare style not mini
-Janessa
Hi Janessa! At least you had a gift card. That's not terrible. Stay on track until February and it's still a win.
DeleteI hope they will release more items in Soft Sueded fabric. It's feels really nice.