There’s something romantic and comforting about wandering the store and trying points on in-store, even though I lean more toward online searching these days.
I can before buying anything, and I don’t have to worry about returns if something doesn’t fit — not to mention it’s an easy way to reach my 10, 000 steps for the day.
With summers in full swing and go programs on my calendar, I realized I needed a pleasant, relaxed clothing. But, I turned to two tried-and-true stores — J. To get my new dress, I went to Crew and Abercrombie & Fitch.
Given that both these stores have experienced brand and reputation changes in recent years, I was particularly interested in checking out these shops. J. Founded in 2020, hired new owners and a fresh CEO, and is currently in its next year.
And after decades of declining income, claims, and, Abercrombie & Fitch stocks are up and the apparel giant has actually been dubbed.
I went to the mall twice to get my own opinions on both stores, and I also tried other stores with similar prices. Here’s how it went.
J.C. started my shopping excursion. Crew.
J. Crew has 113 businesses in the United States. Chloe Caldwell
J. Crew is known for its amazing models, including elevated-casual clothes and traditional workwear.
There are stores in every state in the country, and I was certain that Preppy may have what I needed.
I’ve browsed through J. Crew shops before, but I’ve always bought everything.
I found J. Crew’s design a little misleading.
The same costume was distributed throughout the business in various hues. Chloe Caldwell
When I walked in to try on the best-selling, I didn’t love the store’s layout. Although I had anticipated that every dress in this type would be on a single cabinet, they were dispersed throughout the store.
I ended up trying on the outfit in both white and red after trying on a few different possibilities.
I loved the design of the clothing.
The J. Crew was elegant but casual. Chloe Caldwell
The top buttons, comfortable fit, and side pockets made the dress look beautiful but informal, and I was drawn to the overall design of the dress. I loved that the material was 100% linen (hence the $168 price tag) and felt high-quality, lightweight, and comfortable.
I found the dark to be attractive and clean as well.
But, the sizing seemed off.
I felt very heavy on the straps. Chloe Caldwell
I tried on a dress that was my regular dimensions, but it was big and appeared a little homely on me. The thin straps weren’t adjustable and hung off my shoulders. For a costume that costs nearly $200, I would have to get it tailored before I could use it.
If the outfit had fit properly, I’d probably consider splurging. Additionally, I saw it on sales on J. Crew’s web for almost 50% off — but I’d recommend ordering a length down.
Next, I went to Abercrombie & Fitch.
I stopped by my neighborhood Abercrombie & Fitch location. Chloe Caldwell
Once, Abercrombie has just had an incredible revival.
After years of turmoil, the company returned with a in 2023 and $4.03 billion in revenue that same fiscal year.
What used to be an unattractive, cool-kids-only environment is now catered to a more enhanced viewers, supplying timeless basics and secure sportswear. The product has more than.
The shop was a much different from what I had remembered.
The company’s structure was fairly easy to navigate. Chloe Caldwell
I hadn’t shopped at Abercrombie, but I finally stepped back into the store to try on the.
The business no longer had a strong perfumes fragrance, which was the first change I noticed. The front and back of the store had the most popular cyclical styles, while the rear and front had the simplest and fabric pieces.
Although the store I went to only had my length in beige, I may have purchased it if the store had it in another shade because I personally feel that beige wears out my skin tone.
In the Abercrombie gown, I felt assured.
I adored the size and fit of the outfit. Chloe Caldwell
The length and fit allowed me to feel comfortable and female while still maintaining that relaxed, easy appearance.
The heavy buckles were pleasant, but I wished the substance was 100% fabric. Instead, it’s made of a blend of 53% linen and 47% cotton (with a 100% cotton lining), which was nice but not worth $90 to me.
The material appeared to be very soft, and it would probably need to be ironed or steamed before each use.
The gown from Abercrombie was my favourite.
I tried on similar garments at J. Crew and Abercrombie. Chloe Caldwell
Abercrombie’s clothing was the champion. The image skimmed my curves well, the material felt high-quality and comfy, and the general design was instantly classic and on-trend. I felt a little more confident in putting it on during my neutral-wearing trip.
Although I didn’t leave with the dress I came to the mall for, I bought two T-shirts, denim shorts, and a skirt from Abercrombie. Although I didn’t intend to purchase any other items, these were too good for me to bring them home.
How many both in terms of both the manufacturer and the style surprised me. Goodbye, logo-branded T-shirts — hello, elevated everyday requirements.