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atlgirl · Gucci

JCPenney Review

kenzie · Chanel

I really like that last sweater. I'm not a huge fan of Acrylic, but I can't wear wool, so Acrylic is a good option (cheaper than buying all cashmere sweaters, I would if I could, though...).

dot · Marc Jacobs

thanks for the review! i am definitely on the hunt for a velvet blazer now.

member · Hermes

I love that cardigan!! So cute!

atlgirl - are you suggesting to size up in the cardigan? I would normally wear a small...also - what is the friends and family discount? I think I missed that thread..is it still good?

TIA!

small fry · Chanel

i saw that jacket in the orange the other day - i love it- iam still thinking @ it - may have to go get it!! and of course i love the green, i have been looking for one- love - love-

atlgirl · Gucci

Hm. not sure why that first pic didn't show, but here's a link, at least:

Cord Blazer

I'm suggesting that most of you will have to size down in the cord blazer - it's a bit big. The velvet one is probably pretty TTS (maybe runs a littlle small) and the sweater is TTS too, I think - it's cut a bit boxy though, so some of you will maybe want to size down in that also.

Shopgirl, I believe the F&F expired on 8/18. Carmen works at JCP and was kind enough to post the discount for us.

BTW neither of the tanks fit - cut too high under the arms - but they'll probably work for less curvy types - these are the Arizona Jean Co. Scoop tanks - running about $7 on the web site. They're soft as anything, and form-fitting. I wish they were a little roomier on top though! :(

Nyla, I'm not a huge fan of acrylic either, but sometimes (as long as it doesn't pill) I will go with it, esp. if it's in a hard-to-find color. And for only $20, if I get a few seasons out of it, it's paid for itself. *s*

-- Edited by atlgirl at 13:25, 2005-08-23

TheLovelyLady71 · Hermes

NICE things, atlgirl!!! JCP seems to be getting better w/their clothes also, glad you scored some good deals. Sorry to hear those tank tops didn't work out.

atlgirl · Gucci

Thanks, lovelylady! I do think the quality (on some items) has improved recently. Often the hardest thing for me is to get a good fit in things like tops & jackets. If they fit my shoulders/chest, they are almost *always* too big in the waist. And I have a good tailor, but sometimes I just want to buy it off the rack and have it fit, fergoshsakes. ~sigh~

I have so much to do in the next few days - no time to play with outfits, but I'm distracted by imagining all sorts of combinations (esp. with the orange/rust blazer) in my head. I, for one, am ready for fall! Sweaters and blazers and boots...my favorite time of year. *s*

TheLovelyLady71 · Hermes

I'm THERE w/you, I'm SOOOO ready for Fall, to wear my cute boots, long flowy skirts, and NO HOT WEATHER. LOL Since I was born in Sept., I tend to like Fall & Spring, LOL, when it's NOT SO HOT, so c'mon Fall! LOL I now think I want to add a nice velvet blazer to my 'fall wish list'.....Hmmm??? LOL

atlgirl wrote:

Thanks, lovelylady! I do think the quality (on some items) has improved recently. Often the hardest thing for me is to get a good fit in things like tops & jackets. If they fit my shoulders/chest, they are almost *always* too big in the waist. And I have a good tailor, but sometimes I just want to buy it off the rack and have it fit, fergoshsakes. ~sigh~ I have so much to do in the next few days - no time to play with outfits, but I'm distracted by imagining all sorts of combinations (esp. with the orange/rust blazer) in my head. I, for one, am ready for fall! Sweaters and blazers and boots...my favorite time of year. *s*

atlgirl · Gucci

How funny - I am a September baby too - my birthday is the 3rd. I think that the birthday shopping sprees my mom used to take me on are a big part of why I like fall, and also like my birthday time - I usually go shopping. *s* We always rolled my birthday and some major BTS shopping all into a wild weekend! I miss those days...

BargainQueen · Marc Jacobs

atlgirl wrote:

How funny - I am a September baby too - my birthday is the 3rd. I think that the birthday shopping sprees my mom used to take me on are a big part of why I like fall, and also like my birthday time - I usually go shopping. *s* We always rolled my birthday and some major BTS shopping all into a wild weekend! I miss those days...

Sooo off topic, but mine on Sept 3rd too! I'm not looking forward to turning 23 tho.

atlgirl · Gucci

I'm not looking forward to turning 23 tho

Will it make you feel any better if I tell you I am turning 38?!

Thank God "Forty is the new Thirty" heh.

It's really not that bad...except for the days when I really feel closer to 40 than 30.

Enjoy 23 - I wouldn't go back to it, but I'd be okay being 27 or so for a few more years. *wink*

TheLovelyLady71 · Hermes

OH! MY! GOSH! My Virgo sisters! LOL My b-day is Sept. 6th, hell, I celebrate the WHOLE month!! LOL Turning 23 is NOT bad at all, you're young, and so are me and atlgirl (I'll be 34)! Our MONTH is slowly approaching!! LOL

BargainQueen wrote:

atlgirl wrote: How funny - I am a September baby too - my birthday is the 3rd. I think that the birthday shopping sprees my mom used to take me on are a big part of why I like fall, and also like my birthday time - I usually go shopping. *s* We always rolled my birthday and some major BTS shopping all into a wild weekend! I miss those days... Sooo off topic, but mine on Sept 3rd too! I'm not looking forward to turning 23 tho.

carmenb513 · Coach

atlgirl wrote:

Hm. not sure why that first pic didn't show, but here's a link, at least: Cord Blazer I'm suggesting that most of you will have to size down in the cord blazer - it's a bit big. The velvet one is probably pretty TTS (maybe runs a littlle small) and the sweater is TTS too, I think - it's cut a bit boxy though, so some of you will maybe want to size down in that also. Shopgirl, I believe the F&F expired on 8/18. Carmen works at JCP and was kind enough to post the discount for us. BTW neither of the tanks fit - cut too high under the arms - but they'll probably work for less curvy types - these are the Arizona Jean Co. Scoop tanks - running about $7 on the web site. They're soft as anything, and form-fitting. I wish they were a little roomier on top though! :( Nyla, I'm not a huge fan of acrylic either, but sometimes (as long as it doesn't pill) I will go with it, esp. if it's in a hard-to-find color. And for only $20, if I get a few seasons out of it, it's paid for itself. *s* -- Edited by atlgirl at 13:25, 2005-08-23

I actuall just bought that same blazer on Saturday. All of mypants are size 8 but that jacket is Large. I, too have line backer shoulders and the boobs are a 36DD.

Now way I can shove them in anything smaller.