I think J Jill might even be more generously sized than Loft. My regular size in most of their tops looks like a tent on me but when I size down then many of the tops are too short. I have never had luck with their pants so I can't comment on them.

Thanks Lizzie! The measurements on the fit guide are a little more generous at j.jill and some of their styles look less taylored than I like. But I see a cute white blouse and a wrap sweater on sale (40% off the sale price).

Thanks d_gw. I hate returning things. I'll think about it and read more reviews online.

Ah,the fit guide! If only it actually worked.

I am a fan of Loft and that is the majority of my wardrobe. I have dabbled in Jill, but have found the clothing a bit frumpy as of late. The sizes are more generous than Loft.

That said, I go between sizes in Loft. Since the petite section is very small in the store, I have become quite good at gauging size online,

A few years ago I bought 2 pairs of pants at Jill. One was a petite 6, which is my usual size, the the other I had to go down a size.

So-called vanity sizing makes things difficult!

Mim, "return" is my middle name. It just comes with the territory of being short. At Loft, if the store carries what you are looking for, they will ship it to you for free. I think with Jill you might have to be in the store and order online for free shipping. It pays to learn each policy as these savings can add up.

I guess I will have to make a trek to the "big city" to see if j.jill is for me. I am short too ;-)

Mim, my go-to's are Loft, Ann Taylor and Gap. sometimes Lands's End.

Let us know if you like anything at JJill.

Mimou, I just took advantage of J.Jill's sales today and ordered the "delicate scoop neck tee". When I was younger I bought from J.Jill frequently, haven't for awhile. And I too was worried about the fit of these tees - I even asked the guy taking my order if the sizes ran small but of course he couldn't tell me. I ordered Women's 2X, hopefully they work out. Like you mentioned, I also wondered if the tees look all that fitted. If they are boxy I'm sending them back. Couldn't beat the sale, I actually ended up paying $20 a piece instead of the listed $29 in the catalog. I'm not sure what he applied to get that price. I questioned him but then said to myself oh well don't complain. Another indication they weren't selling well?

You'll probably laugh but the best fitting cotton long slv. t-shirts I bought this Fall were from Walmart for $5.96 each! Of course after quite a few washings they shrunk up, were better if I remembered to remove from the dryer and hang up before they were completely dry. In the beginning they had just enough stretch to them to fit real nice even at 2X.

Mimou, an update. I just got my J.Jill order of the Delicate Scooped Neck Tees. The one I tried on and still have on fits very well. It's not at all blocky, in other words more fitted than I expected. I wear a 2X, and sleeve length can be a problem, the sleeves of this shirt cover the wrist which is good if they remain that way. The material is light, a pima cotton blend maybe? I forget and haven't checked the tag yet, but not see-thru by any means.

The test will be in the washing. Just thought I'd give you an update even tho you mentioned blouses not tees.

Schoolhouse, which long sleeve t-shirts did you buy at Walmart - I.e, Hanes,Faded Glory, White Stag??? Are the fitted..are they scoop neck? I need cheap, cotton tees for "around the house" wear.

TIA

The ones at Walmart are Faded Glory. Yes, they are fitted. The tag says 100% cotton, and than 100% "something with an "A"( but maybe that's Spanish for cotton? :) This season's, i.e. bought in late summer/early Fall, were all scoop neck. Usually there are some V-necks but I didn't see any this year (2016). I prefer V-necks but got used to the scoop. Plus they sell really fast and don't get restocked as far as I know. That's why I buy at least two of each color.

Most if not all I own are faded and shrunk up a bit by now. Just awhile ago I washed them and started to bag them up for Goodwill. However I have a strange relationship with old clothes. I'm always thinking I'll need them to work outside in or "around the house" as you say or they are still too good to give away. So I held back four. lol But I have learned to purge over the years.

I bought one each of all five colors of the J.Jill tees.

Schoolhouse, I would wash them on hand wash or delicate cycle and hang dry.

Just saying that with all stores, but I think particularly lower priced as in Walmart, even with the same sizing, label and so on, consistency in fabric and size is not a given. I know I sometimes buy some basics as well at Walmart or Kohl's and within the same label (Hanes, Faded Glory, Croft and Barrow) one large white tank top bought 2 months later than the original is just not the same. Sometimes enough difference that I go with a medium.

Yes, quality control is not there. At Gap for example, if you like a particular pair of pants or jeans and the first pair don't fit, and you know your weight is still the same, go out and get as many size "_" that are out there. There is often a 1/2 to a 1 inch difference in the waist.

Even with cold easing, things still shrink.

Sometimes if I am between sizes, I will get the larger and purposely shrink it.

I used to be a big jjill shopper. About 3-4 years ago they made some big changes-- now the sizing is inconsistent, they use a LOT of man-made materials and I just don't like the majority of the styles. Where it used to be a carefree semi-boho style, now I find the majority of items just boring and/or frumpy. It is a shame because I used to wave flags of praise for them. The old scoop neck tees were unmatched and lasted forever. They had a lot of 100% cotton and everything washed super well. No more.

That said, there are always a few winners each season. I am glad you found one in their tees, schoolhouse! I also like their linen pants and the boyfriend jean.

Tuesday 2008.

My mother gave me the White Stag cotton tee that I use as a sleep tee shirt. That thing washes and dries like a dream. No shrinkage, no wrinkling, and it's a very comfortable cotton. Also, its red and, as far as I can tell, it hasn't run or faded.

But, and there's always a but, I don't remember how old it is so the quality may have changed since it was purchased. I think I've been wearing it (winter months only) for 3 years? I was surprised to find out it was from Walmart.

Actually, if I didn't hate going into Walmart so much I should go today and look for more of them.

I also had some Walmart tshirts I loved-- I know they were from 2005 only because that was the year (and only year) when I was running daily. They had a touch of lycra and came in great colors. Aqua, pink, green. I the brand was Faded Glory and they definitely cost under $10. I had a ton of them! Doubles in every color and probably 5 in white!

It almost makes me want to go check them out now..

Which also reminds me that a coworker was wearing the cutest short sleeve turtleneck the other day. It looked great on her and when I complimented her she struck a pose and said she'd bought it at Target for $9!

You mean wash the Walmart tees on delicate and line dry or the J.Jill's? I always wash the WM on casual and put them in the dryer on low heat and TRY to remember to take them out and put on hangers before they are fully dry. That way I don't have to iron them. I forget sometimes tho.

I'll definitely try harder with the J.Jill's. I was surprised that I ended up paying only $20 a piece for them when the sale price in the catalog read $29. The guy taking my order must have given me an extra promo of some sort.

Wouldn't be surprised if WalMart is already stocking Spring and Summer wear.

I decided to order some more of the J.Jill tees while they were on sale, but the only colors they had left in 2X were Hunter Green and the French Blue. I would have ordered all colors again except for the French Blue. For some reason I don't like me in pastel or lighter colors. The Fr.Blue isn't a pale blue but it isn't my favorite of the ones I bought earlier. So I just got another Hunter Green. AND - it was $30, didn't get the 40% promo like the first time.

You know, I have also been surprised by the Faded Glory and white stag T's and leggings at Walmart. I bought a few items for work/barn/chore clothes a few years back and all are still going strong. This stuff has been abused and washed countless times in hot water ( due to mucking stalls etc) Honestly I have one black T that still looks new!