Thursday, January 12, 2012

More Stripes?

Help!

I just noticed that there is a factory version of the maritime blazer and with the additional 30% off, the price would be $68.60. 
I'm fighting myself...do I need another striped blazer? I just got the Gap sweater blazer. What do you girls think?  Is there enough difference to justify another striped jacket purchase?  Give me your thoughts.
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11 comments:

  1. Lisa - respect the shoesJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    I am not a good one to provide my thoughts, because I think you and I both have a stripes problem (haha). I think the maritime blazer may be a good casual item, because it is knit, less structured and would work well with tees or as a replacement to a reg cardi. Your other blazer looks a bit more structured and may be better for the office or collared shirts, etc. See, I can justify anything for stripes. ;o)

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  2. Andrea @ Tweed and ToileJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Lisa...my thinking exactly! Anybody who disagrees with this line of thinking...I'm going to delete their comments and record them as spam! (Just kidding...I want to hear your true thoughts) BTW...we both, most definitley have a stripe problem! :o)

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  3. rynetta PhDJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    LOL about deleting the comments of anyone who disagrees with having both items!!! Too funny! I think that Lisa is spot on. I'd get both!

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  4. em in españaJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    i love my maritime blazer! I think the narrow stripe pattern is different from the Gap stripe blazer. Different pattern warrants different jacket = you should purchase! :)

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  5. UnknownJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    the stripes are so different from each other,so i say buy!
    maybe JCAs are the wrong crowd to ask?

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  6. shopwithmJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    lol, Ina, we are SO the wrong crowd to ask! I was *this* close to buying it this morning and had to step away from the crewlade. (Er, not that I didn't make several purchases.) I think it's different enough and likely lighter weight. If it's in your budget, go for it! :) Otherwise, maybe you can sock away that $70 for some of the new spring shoe rollouts.

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  7. Shopping ObsessionJanuary 12, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Being a stripe-obsessive, they are 2 totally different jackets. You need BOTH!!!!!!!! haha

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  8. Louise @ INGREDIENTSJanuary 12, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Thanks for mentioning this one! I missed out on the retail version of the maritime blazer so I'm glad this one is available. I wonder what the quality is like? I have only ever ordered one thing from Factory and it was decent, but I've heard some negative reviews from other JCAs. Like shopwithm said, I'm trying to be careful with my pennies as I know there's plenty of nice spring stuff coming out soon.

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  9. Andrea @ Tweed and ToileJanuary 12, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Alright, chickas...I did it! I think I asked the wrong crowd too if I wanted somebody to talk me out of it. :o)

    Louise, I have several factory items. It's a gamble, sometimes the quality is good and sometimes it's just not the same. My order should arrive next Tuesday and I can let you know what I think...of course, the 30% off promo will expire before then.

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  10. the savvy speechieMarch 23, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    SO I bought this Gap blazer tonight, and came home to google some outfit choices.. and stumbled upon your cute blog! You have some great looks!

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    1. Andrea @ Tweed and ToileMarch 24, 2012 at 10:21 AM

      Oh, lucky you! I heard that blazer was on sale this week in stores for $16. Crazy! I knew I wanted it when I first saw it but wasn't willing to pay $80...but thought that I was getting a deal at $50. Huh, little did I know! :o)
      I've worn mine several times and always get compliments. Enjoy your super sweet (and cute :o)) deal!

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