Sweatshirts

I reviewed the Madewell Moto jacket a while ago, but I thought I would re-visit it in order to compare it to the Gap Knit Moto Jacket version (which is 30% off right now with the Gap Give and Get promo through Sunday I think).

The Madewell jacket is on the left and the Gap one is on the right.

Also, check out the Old Navy version {here} - such cute colors!

You can see my initial review of the Madewell Jacket {here}.  I'm keeping it, after much brooding, and I'm happy I did.

Gap:  You can also check this style out on Gigi {here}.  This is such a cute design, especially compared to a lot of Gap's less-than-exciting offerings, and it also comes in a slate gray color. I personally think this runs a bit on the Small side, especially in the waist area (then again, that could be my baby-pooch talking).  I'm wearing an XS here but it is WAY too small and I would need a Small.  I tried a Small on in the store and that would be the correct size for me. 

The fabric is really thick and stiff compared to the Madewell jacket, making it less of a take-with-me-and-throw-on jacket option.  Because the material is thicker it for some reason looks more casual and is less fitted than the Madewell one, which has more stretch to it.

They are both pretty short, but that's the moto look - which is amplified by the fact that I'm long waisted and wearing long layering shirts in some of the pictures.

First reaction: Cute, OK material (not very stretchy or supple, but for the price, OK)  and not LOVING the tan color with the navy (was thinking it was whiter).  The fit, from what I can tell, this puppy is LARGE on the top.  I couldn't get it to look right on the top part... definitely not something you could wear without a cami or something under it, unless you size down.  The colors grew on me and I actually thought about keeping it for fall, but I can't justify that with the sizing seeming a bit off. (maybe they got that from JC?  ha!)

Moto Sweatshirt Jacket...

First Reaction:  A little shorter than I hoped, but probably right-on for the moto look.  Like the slightly faded, casual black.  Very nice sweatshirt material.  Arms are kind of ribbed and feel like a dream!  I am going to have my sister try this on for me today to get a better idea of the fit and look.  I want this to work, even at full price, but I really need to see on someone else.