Fit Review Friday! Athleta In The Clouds Jacket, Forever Fleece Relaxed Crew Sweatshirt, Forever Fleece Relaxed Crew Sweatshirt, In The Clouds Vest
Happy Friday! I can't believe it's October and my no-buy challenge is over. It actually went fairly well. For those who joined me, how did you do? I've already made my first purchase! 😂 I've been eyeing a Shinola bag that was sold out for a while and they just restocked. I'll have video and post coming up for it soon. Today's review is all about Athleta's new fall arrivals. It's still not quite fall weather here in Atlanta, but I am really looking forward to the temperatures coming down, hopefully soon.
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall and typically wear size XS or PXS in Athleta. I also wear size 4/6 and XS/S in Lululemon.
In The Clouds Jacket Bone Size XS
(Also available in petite sizing.)
I'm a fan of Athleta's fleece items. They're soft and very cozy. I'm wearing size XS and it's true to size with room to layer. The jacket is offered in petite sizing if you prefer a more fitted look. The sleeves were slightly too long on me, but not terrible. I'm not loving the long drawstring at the collar, it just ruins the look a little for me. It looks much better if you tie the strings together into a bow.
The sleeve opening is overly generous and I love that there is a lining. This jacket should keep you warm for fall weather and layering should help extend wear to chillier temperatures.
Next up we have the Forever Fleece Relaxed Sweatshirt in Wildwood Heather. I love the contrast trim around the collar, cuff, and hem. I'm wearing size XXS and I think I would have preferred size XS though for a more relaxed fit. The length is just a little too short in the XXS.
Flattering fit for a sweatshirt and very cozy too!
Last but not least, we have the In The Clouds Vest in Bone. I'm wearing size XS and it's true to size. I think the XXS would have been too short for me. The only thing I wasn't crazy about is the long drawstring, it's just a little distracting.
In The Clouds Vest Bone Size XS
The is the perfect piece to layover over a sweatshirt. I think it looks great with the Forever Fleece Relaxed Sweatshirt.
Has pockets!
Paired with my Vuori joggers and my On sneakers, I think it makes a pretty cute outfit. That's it for me today. Hope you all have a fab weekend!
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The colors are all so nice together. I especially love your outfit at the end, even though I'd be more inclined to buy the jacket vs the vest. I agree that the drawstring is too long and a little weird. I'd be tempted just to pull it out. I doubt I would use it to tighten the collar anyway.
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Hi Stacy! This was last week so I was still on my no-buy challenge but now that it is over, I am going to go back to the store and see if the drawstring can be removed. If it can I might pick up the vest. I also want to try the sweatshirt in XS. I might pick that up!
DeleteI bought the Cloud Jacket last year and love how soft and warm Athleta’s boucle fleece is. This year’s In The Clouds Jacket is cute with a bubble hem but the drawstring is a deal breaker for me. I hope you’ll be able to remove the drawstring.
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Hi Andrea! What color did you get in the Cloud Jacket? I still haven't decided yet.
DeleteI got it in brown color, Leslie, probably Truffle.
DeleteAndrea
Hi Leslie,
DeleteI checked my purchase history and it was indeed Truffle that I got. Can’t believe I only paid Canadian dollars $75 with tax which was like 55% off the original price. I remember Truffle color was on sale and I got an additional 25% off the sale price. It was a steal for sure.
Andrea
WOW! Thanks Andrea for checking! That is an amazing deal. I hope to get it on sale too so will wait... I'm sure there will be tons of sales in November.
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