J. Jill Question...

[ILuvLucy]

Last year I ordered a lovely sweater from J.Jill, and it fits perfectly.  I'm looking at their web site today, and am wondering if their sizes run true.  Do you think I can get the same size again? It was a wool blend tunic-type sweater.

[makinalist]

I think the clothes from J. Jill are generously sized as a rule, so I would guess you could get the same size again.  I remember that pretty sweater you got last year!  It looked so nice on you.

[ILuvLucy]

I think the clothes from J. Jill are generously sized as a rule, so I would guess you could get the same size again.  I remember that pretty sweater you got last year!  It looked so nice on you.

Thanks!  My H asked for a Christmas wish list from me, so I thought I'd browse their web site for another nice sweater, and shoot him the link. 

[makinalist]

I hope others here will agree with me!  Might as well tell him the colors you like while you're at it.  Men can be really dense about such things.  My DH thinks I made up the whole thing about color theory.

[Styyna]

Ask Cougar. She knows J Jill products inside and out. She'll know if certain items are sized differently in any way.

Also, I agree about providing men with every detail, especially colors and size. Some are very good about it and others (who shall remain nameless) aren't.

[ILuvLucy]

Yup! It's Cougar's fault that I got the first J.Jill sweater. 

I just emailed him 4 links with size and color choices.  Since all the sweaters are a tunic style again, I think the size would be correct.

[makinalist]

I remember that, too! 

[Cougar]

Ahem, yes, I have the catalogs memorized. sersely. They are 99% true to size. I only have to take care when it's a close-fitting garment.

As for footware, it seems to depend on the maker.  Some are J. Jill and some are other brands (like Ugg, Corso Como, etc.).  Too bad you can't see them in the store. But I order freely and return whatever I need to.

WHAT DID YOU GET???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ILuvLucy]

Cougar - I've only given my H a wish list of about 4 sweaters from J. Jill, so I haven't gotten anything yet.  And who knows if I'll get any of them? He asked for a Christmas list, and I gave. 
We don't exchange big gifts anymore - we have the kids for that!  Also, we have a couple of J.Jill stores nearby, so he doesn't even need to order.  That is, if they carry petites in the store.

[Styyna]

Ahem, yes, I have the catalogs memorized. sersely. They are 99% true to size. I only have to take care when it's a close-fitting garment.

She "sersely" does! I've talked to her on the phone while on the J Jill site. She knows everything about the site, how to find what you want on sale if you are patient, and what's new, what's been around for a while. They should hire her as a marketing rep or something! One thing I've learned about Cougar - when she decides to learn something she leaves no stone unturned. She will find out the smallest details and fit them into her amazing memory, only to pull them out at just the right moment. I want some of whatever she's having!

[ILuvLucy]

Here's what I mentioned that IF he wanted, he could get for me  :
If he doesn't, and if anything is left after Christmas, maybe I'll just do a little shopping for myself.  Now that I've gone and done all this research! 

I'll add links in case you feel like clicking

1) Sequined long cardigan in a color called Winterberry or Walnut
http://www.jjill.com/jjillonline/product/itempage.aspx?item=R6095X&PFID=29&BID=128468898&h=P&sk=P

2) Cotton cabled tunic in Twilight
http://www.jjill.com/jjillonline/product/itempage.aspx?item=JO006A&BID=128468898&h=P&pfid=29&sk=P

3)  Luxe Seamed crewneck (a tunic length on me ) in plum or walnut
http://www.jjill.com/jjillonline/product/itempage.aspx?item=R6091Z&PFID=29&BID=128468898&h=P&sk=P

4)  Shaker stitch tunic in walnut or winterberry
http://www.jjill.com/jjillonline/product/itempage.aspx?item=R6092C&BID=128468898&h=P&pfid=29&sk=P

[Styyna]

Those are all beautiful! The first is stunning, exactly the kind of sweater I'd love to have but, living in the sticks,  would have no place to wear it. The others are all just as lovely and, for me, would be more versatile. I also love the colors you chose. I'd love to have you be my personal shopper any day!

If you find yourself looking for one later and they are out of stock, as Cougar would tell you, haunt the sales part of their site. As people return things they go on sale and with persistence you can find what you want in your size. I know this directly from Cougar as she has counseled me in the ways of J Jill shopping.

Also, if there is a J Jill shop close to you it couldn't hurt to let them know what you are looking for. Since online returns can usually be returned to stores the stores get a lot of items that I'm sure they'd be happy to sell to someone locally rather than return to the warehouse.

[makinalist]

I hope he springs for all four of them!  They all look so pretty.

[Cougar]

WOO HOO, I love them.  I have the long cardigan in the cropped version in a champagne (which I wore to a party). Thing is I'd also wear these to dress up a pair of jeans.  I have the shorter version of the long cable sweater in a sort of chartreuse and it's nice and thick but a cotton blend, so soft and warm enough in the house in winter. I have slightly different versions of the Luxe sweater and again, these are wonderful to just throw on in colder weather and these are warmer. Haven't tried the 4th one but Walnut is one of my favorite shades this year.

and guess what ... they're coming out with workout gear! A few items were in the store but not online yet. I'm expecting them have a little looser fit ... now this might get me to the gym as I might not be so self-conscious on my way to looking fitter :-)

[ILuvLucy]

I'm so glad you ladies approve! Now I really want at least one or two 
There were only two other things on the list I gave him.  LM tinted moisturizer or a pair of those texting gloves.
SO we'll see.