Linen and Cotton Clothes by J. Jill

Happy Thursday ladies. I rarely buy stuff when I do a locker room journal, but I ordered pants this week because I’m updating what I need for our sweltering weather.

If you’re new here, welcome. Locker room diary, when I go to a local store for a trial session, you can see what’s new and how it looks on a woman over 25.

For reference, I’m 5’4″ and weigh about 134lbs with broad shoulders and straight hips. I have a long torso and long arms, so I usually get one size up. I try on clothes in colors and shapes that may or may not spoil me so you can see what’s in store and get style ideas. To help you understand how things work, I tell you what sizes I wear.

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The photo above shows why I want brands to stop wearing drawstring waistbands. These trousers already have an elastic waist, so the drawstring serves no purpose other than show… and makes for an unattractive show. I just cut mine off, but it would be nice if I didn’t have to. Anyway… these linen pants are a great weight and very comfortable. They have an adjustable tab edge that you can unbutton to add 2″ to the length. They come in 3 colors – regular, petite, female and tall. I wear a misses XS so they’re wide.

The upper is the always popular Pima cotton with 3/4 length sleeves. It comes in 7 colors and is just $39. I miss wearing small in it. This outfit above looks like it was put together, so I tried other combinations.

Here I changed the white top a sleeveless tank and added a clipped card coordinated with trousers. I prefer this combination because it makes a t-shirt feel thought out rather than tossed over pants. Red seems to have sold out online, but any other contrasting color tank could work. I wear a small tank top in both a tank top and a cardigan.

On the right, I created a column of colors by shifting. These easy linen wide-leg trousers. They come in 4 colors, but the red seems to be out of stock online except the tall one. Inseam 25″, petite 23″, 24″ for ladies and 27″ tall. I’m styling the Misses XS. The website says they run small but I found they run TTS.

Here blue same flax plants, I have a tall order. I love that they have a smooth front waistband with zip and button fastening… no drawstrings in sight! The wide leg will go a long way in preventing the bagging of the knees that usually happens on narrow linen legs.

style hint– Check the measurements of the garments and don’t be afraid to buy other size categories to get the look and fit you want. I want full size and 27 inch inseam will give me that.

dipped dyed tunic shirt It must be selling well, because the only thing I got to try was an XL petite and it was too big for me. Since the fabric is very thin and soft, it easily attaches to the waist, but looks better with a little less volume.

Here I tied the dip dyed tunic a lot. light and airy, A-line Tencel dress. With its fitted bodice, high side vents and pockets, it feels like the silkiest chambray. For temperatures in the lower triple digits, this would also look cute with a white denim jacket or light cardigan for arm coverage. Lengths from rear centre; 51½”, petite 48½”, ladies 53″, long 54½”. I’m wearing a petite small.

This garment is a dyed linen dress Perfect for a one and done day. It’s not too short with short sleeves, pockets and a nice size. It comes in 3 gorgeous colors with a medium back length of 38½”, petite 36½”, female 41” and long 40½”. You can wear it with a belt but it looks nice as it is not too bulky.

These basic cotton stretch pants it comes in 5 colors. The tops have a concealed side zip and no waistband for the softest silhouette underneath. They are woven from 63% cotton, 33% rayon and 4% spandex, very comfortable. Inside seams are 28″, petite 25½”, ladies’ 28″ and long 30½”. I wear a misses 8 which is one size too big and too long. 27″ seems to be my favorite place for ankle pants. These are a great basic, slim, lightweight pants that you can wear up and down this summer.

This is a pair of gauze shirts This color appears to be out of stock online but you probably have plenty in your stores. It also comes in 4 different colors. They recommend wearing it over a swimsuit since it’s thigh-length. A very soft, breathable fabric that is used a lot in your wardrobe this summer.

Have you considered buying outside of your size category to get the size you want in a garment?

Thanks for reading and don’t forget to wear what makes you feel safe.