Happy Friday! I'm loving Athleta's new fall shade Nocturnal. It's such a pretty purple with reddish brown undertones. I placed an order for the Allure Long Jacket and Forever Fleece Classic Zip which has an updated fit.
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall and typically wear size PXS or XS in Athleta. I also wear size 4/6 or XS/S in Lululemon.
I love the feel of the fabric. It's super soft and medium weight. It's not a heavy jacket. It would make a great transition piece. I'm wearing size petite XS and the sleeves are still slightly too long for me and I have them cuffed.
I think it looks best left open. There's a bit too much fabric on my frame when I have it belted. Kind of looks like a robe on me.
One thing I wasn't a fan of is how the back of the jacket looks. I think it would have been slightly more flattering if they added a vent in the back. The belt is not removable which is a deal breaker for me. I might have considered keeping it if I could remove the belt.
I'm glad I got to try it on because I was eyeing it for a bit. At least I can scratch it off my list. Love, love, love the color though.
Next up we have the Forever Fleece Classic Full Zip Sweatshirt in Nocturnal. I am wearing size petite XS. It's still a little too bulky, especially near the shoulders and chest. I know they updated the fit, but I don't think this is an upgrade.
The sleeves are a little long, but not terrible. I'm used to long sleeves though. My arms are short!
I think the back of the hoodie looks fine.
Another thing I also wasn't a fan of is how high the pocket placement is. I prefer it to sit just a little lower so my elbows aren't flared out. I will say the fleece on the inside sure is cozy. This is a medium weight hoodie. Would have loved this hoodie if it were more flattering.
Off to return these items and I'll be back with another Athleta fit review because I am determined to get something in Nocturnal. When I went to the store to return these items, I picked up something new! That's it for me, I hope you all have a lovely weekend!
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