Fit Review Friday! Store Try On Lululemon Softstreme Cinch Waist Full Zip Jacket and Daydrift High Rise Trouser
Happy Friday! It's the last day of February which means No Buy Challenge starts tomorrow. If you're joining me this time, get your last purchases in. Once the clock strikes midnight, the only thing we can purchase are essentials. I'll allow myself books and entertainment purchases (movies). But no clothes, shoes, purses, etc. Feel free to tailor this challenge to what makes sense for you.
Now for today's post, we have a Lululemon store try-on. For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall and typically wear size 4/6 or XS/S.
Softstreme Cinch Waist Full Zip Jacket Twilight Rose on sale $129
I really liked the original version of this jacket, so I was curious to see if I liked the new changes. Visually the major difference is the absence of the drawstring at the waist. It actually makes the lines at the waist look cleaner. The back also looks more streamlined. I think it is an improvement over the original. I'm wearing size XS and it's a very nice fit. I'm a fan of the updated version. It's less frumpy and it's currently on sale for $129. If you're curious to see the original version, here's my fit review.
The hem line is straight, without the curve in the back. The sleeves aren't too long.
Daydrift High Rise Trouser Solar Gray Size Small
I know you're all waiting for this review, at the very least the photos are hilarious. I mean, look at how much fabric there is. 😆 It's like the 90s exploded all over me. I'm wearing size small and it's just too baggy everywhere.
This is a very 90s grunge outfit.
I also tried on size XS, which fit better from the back, but the waist was too tight. Size small fit in the waist, but too much fabric everywhere else. Neither size worked for me. I did not find the pleating and wide leg to be flattering on my frame.
Going in, I knew these pants would not work, but just for fun I wanted to see how ridiculous they looked on me. Size XS looks better from the side too. Verdict? I need petite sizing already! That's it for me! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you in March!
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(I have been eyeing these, kind of tempted!)
Thank you for the fit review on the Daydrift Trouser. You've definitely saved me from a purchase! They are so huge! I agree with you: Lulu really needs to offer petite sizing!
ReplyDeleteI like the Softstreme jacket on you. I just love Twilight Rose!
Hi Lola! Yep I am a sucker for Twilight Rose it is super pretty, but it makes me happy to know that size XS (at least on this jacket) fit me really well.
DeleteThe Softstreme Cinch Waist Full Zip Jacket in Twilight Rose looks so cute on you, Leslie! Did you bring it home with you? I actually like it without the drawstring which like you said, makes the look more streamlined. I did try on the original version of this jacket and was not happy with the fit. Size 2 was a tad small and the sleeves too short, but 4 was too roomy. I’ve never tried the new version thinking that even size XS/S would be huge for me, but it looks really nice on you! LLL’s sizing is pretty inconsistent.
ReplyDeleteI saw the Daydrift High Rise Trouser in person and didn’t even bother to try it on. There’s just too much fabric and the legs way too roomy! The style is cute but it’s just not petite friendly in my opinion.
Athleta is having a sale but I dropped the idea of trying the Seasoft Jogger cos I only wear joggers in winter with boots. I wouldn’t mind adding a few more pairs of Seasoft Straight Leg Pant to my collection though if I can find my size. :)
Andrea
Hi Andrea! I did not bring it home with me, I am trying to be better about my purchases. So I have to really love it to bring it home now. So far it's been working. I still haven't made any Lulu purchases this year. I'm proud of myself! I have on the other hand have been buying from Athleta, because their sales are so much better. I need to take the photos, I'll have the reviews coming next month. But I am looking forward to another no buy March. I can look but can't purchase. If I can hold off for 31 days, maybe I don't need it after all. It's still fun to go try things on though.
DeleteI really liked that gray hoodie you had on with the pants, so many points of interest!
ReplyDeleteHi AC! Thanks! It's one of my favorite pullover hoodies from Aviator Nation. I have a fit review here if you're interested.
Deletehttps://www.petiteimpact.com/2022/01/fit-review-friday-aviator-nation-retro.html
I’m definitely going to head on over and have a read 👀 I can see why it’s a favourite
DeleteThe pants are way too balloony on your frame and not flattering! I think they're potentially pretty but I doubt I will ever try them on and don't have much interest in doing so. They remind me of Aritzia's Effortless pants which I have only tried on and love. They have so many fabrics though and according to the reviews say different material all fit different.... So I haven't bought any on sale.
ReplyDeleteThe crater blue cates tee is a good deal! I like that color a lot and will consider -Janessa
Hi Janessa! Yeah, I can't do pants from Lululemon unless they are cropped pants, even then the wide leg style can be too overwhelming on my frame. Oh well, I guess it saves me money?
DeleteThe Cates Tee is such a good deal! Half off!
Those pants are ridiculous on you though no fault of your own. Simply not made for a woman of your proportions.
ReplyDeleteWhen is lululemon going to realize they need to make stuff for smaller fit women?
Hi there, they do have Asia fit but I guess they don't think there's enough of a market here to make it worth while for them. Sad... but in the meantime I will shop at Athleta for my pants.
DeleteLeslie I ordered the softstreme cropped wide leg pants in sheer oak just for a try on. I’m
Deleteexcited to get them. Will probably be full or ankle length on me. The fleece rest feel finally went on wmtm. I couldn’t resist. About crater blue, it looks more like a sagey green to me. Is it my eyes? But it’s a beautiful color and can look bluish in the softstreme fabric and certain angles. Would love an item in that color!
Ohhh let me know how the length is on you!
DeleteCrater Blue reminds me of Tide Water Teal a bit. Def more green though. I like it and I don't usually like green.
Thanks for the fit picture of the Softstreme jacket. It’s on sale now and only the XS is available in Canada. I thought it might be too small because I’m usually a 4 but thanks to you, I know it will fit with room. Thank you 🙏
ReplyDeleteYou're so welcome! I hope you love it!
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