Review: Fall LOFT New Arrivals

LOFT is having 40% extra off sale items again with code LABORDAY40. This ruffle jacket is left in many sizes in both colors for $42 down from $98. See it here on me and here on Callandra.
Fall is my favorite season to dress for...I couldn't resist popping in a LOFT to try on their textured jackets. That store has definitely moved up my list as of late...even though a lot of their stuff does not fit me perfectly, I love being able to go into a store and scoop up armfuls of XXSP and 00P items to try on.

1. Novelty Tweed Jacket with Chains sz Petite XXS

This jacket looked cute online, but in-person my fears were confirmed. This reminded me of White House Black Market jackets...just too much going on: tons of texture, ribbed scrunchy bottom, visible chiffon trim, chains, dangly things, large flap pockets...maybe if 2 or 3 of the above were nixed then this would work. The fit was also boxy...figures, since this is offered in letter sizing versus numerical.

Verdict: Pass, but very cute concept.

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2. Petite Scuba Lean Trouser sz 00P, available in gray, hazelnut, and black.

A very, very surprising "near-win" for me. Some of you may know that I've been eying the Petite Scuba Seamed Pant (an online exclusive) for a while, and now my interest is piqued even more because I LOVE this "scuba" fabric. It feels like soft knit sweatpants...strange, I know, but oh so comfy yet the look is professional, and the derriere is smooth! These pants (although unlined) felt so good on, I just might get them and get the waist taken in. I also found the straight cut and low rise to be very flattering on with my AT perfect pumps.

Verdict: Will probably buy with the next sale or coupon. They also make a Seamed Pencil Skirt in the same material!

3. Three Quarter Sleeve Tweed Jacket in Petite XXS

Another cute tweed hopefull, but the boxiness overshadowed the texture. Lesson learned is that jackets in letter sizing probably won't work on those who are my size or smaller. I do enjoy the high collar on this one, and I also wanted to note that this tweed is VERY thick...good for cold winters (but then again the sleeves are 3/4 length, so the torso will be warm, but wrists will be frozen). The Chunky Tweed Miniskirt is in the same exact material...I found it be a little too chunky, but it was sold out in all small sizes so I guess it is popular.

Verdict: Pass - too boxy.

4. V-Neck Long Cardigan in PXXS, available in 7 colors!

I had been eying this long cardigan in a while but was too indecisive about what color to get out of their 7 color options. It fit me perfectly so I definitely think I will be ordering one or two online. The length is just right to wear with shorter dresses (please ignore the long shapeless dress I have on here), or with skinny bottoms or skirts. I liked the "seamless" pockets too.

Verdict: Will probably purchase online.

5. City Skirt with Ribbon Waistband sz 00P, available in 2 colors.

I really liked this skirt online and in-person...but like almost all LOFT skirts, it was too big on me at the waist and hips. I would love to see this on someone a little bigger than me. The material felt like a felty-wool and was super soft. One concern I have though is the grossgrain ribbon waistband sticks straight up...not sure how it would conform against curves even on someone bigger than me.

Verdict: Pass - too big and not motivated to alter.

6. Chiffon Trim Pocket Sheath Dress in 00P

I thought this would be a cute A-line sheath, but it turned out to be a rectangular sheath. My body from the side lost all signs of womanli-ness.

Verdict: Pass - shapeless.

7. Cotton Metal Twill Trench sz Petite XXS

Another easy pass...Trenches should be belted. I also didn't like the "bubble" sleeves on this one.

8. Sunni Mid-calf Leather Boot sz 6.5, available in black or brown.

So although LOFT carries 00P and XXSP in stores...the smallest shoe size they had at this store was a crazy 6.5! These shoes go down to size 5 online though, but act quickly because small sizes go fast. I first tried on these Over The Knee Boots...the calves were surprisingly not too roomy, but the length hit me too high up on the thigh and I looked like a hooker.

These mid-calf ankle boots may be a "petite don't" to many...but I thought they were very cute and comfortable. If I get the black pair I can see myself wearing them a lot with black tights, leggings and skinny pants. I was also impressed overall by the leather quality...these and the OTK boots were buttery soft.

Verdict: Can't decide for online purchase! Black is more versatile but the brown color was so rich.

One more item I was looking for was this military sweater jacket:

It's not available in petites, but comes in womens XXS online. I really liked it on the mannequin in-store, but they were all out of small sizes. It's so "shrunken fit" that a womens XXS just might work.

So there you have it...a lengthy review of some new LOFT items. Readers - will you be getting any of their Fall arrivals? I recommend something in their super comfy scuba material...let's just hope it holds up nicely after washes too.