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Guys,
Here is a photo from a new ad layout from Jack and Jill, http://www.jjill.com



Comments?

Oops! Now I realize that I'm more of a Jill than she is!

I loved it: Beautiful, simple, uncomplicated looks. It gave me some ideas. Thanks for posting, JR. I wouldn't have the least problem in wearing those outfits exactly the way they are put together, especially the first one with that nice plain sleeveless dress.

Now, if that was Jill, why can't Jack just go ahead and wear petticoats, frills and laces?

Take Care!

JRMILLER wrote:Guys,
Here is a photo from a new ad layout from Jack and Jill, http://www.jjill.com

Comments?

Interesting, rather androgynous clothing styles.
Just as an aside, I don't think the company is "Jack and Jill"; it's just "J. Jill".
They only market to Jills:
"J. Jill is a premier national brand for women 35 and older who seek a sophisticated casual
lifestyle."
Although a Jack wearing most of that would not look to out of place.

Kris

J.Jill is a women's clothing retailer.

That being said, the looks in the catalog look like they may be suitable for the male body.

There's a J.Jill store at a local mall. Looks like Carl and I may have to get malled.

Why is it that when I read the words "sophisticated casual" my oxymoron alarm went off?

I like this one, does any one else?

Smaug777 wrote:I like this one, does any one else?

It looks good.

-J

I would venture a guess that what makes those outfits "borrowed from the guys" is the neckline. I've mentioned neckline many times before, I believe that it's actually a more significant gender cue in the language of fashion than whether your lower garment is bifurcated.

We are very familiar with J. Jill, they've killed a whole forest sending my wife catalogs. Interesting looks, but I think too often trying too hard to exude elite leisure-class "sophistication." I thought that the catalog photographed in a vineyard was a little much.

Why is it that when I read the words "sophisticated casual" my oxymoron alarm went off?

Looks like a cunundrum to me.!

crfriend wrote:Why is it that when I read the words "sophisticated casual" my oxymoron alarm went off?

that's to let you know that some moron is using up all the oxy

I ventured forth to the J.Jill store at a local mall, looking for things that would suit both Carl and I.

What I found was that shades of grey and blue predominated. There was one interestingly cut skirt in grey that didn't work well on me, but might work for Carl.

I did find a pair of tailored trousers that worked well for me and a tweedy constructed jacket to go with them, and a blue ochre sweater that coordinated well with the outfit as well as a nice scarf. I'm thinking ahead to colder temps and times when I may have to travel into Boston.

The "borrowed from the boys" garments looked sloppy to me, although they were well made.

Sashying over to Lane Bryant... I found a cute denim skirt and a cute black skirt. Both were pencil skirts and not falttering to my body type. The denim skirt has a ruffle and the black skity had two rows of decorative pleats at the hemline, so I'm not sure they would be suitable for guys.

Onward to Coldwater Creek. Bought a pair of <gasp, shudder> jeans. I don't actually own any jeans,, until today . I bought a dark plum (purple) brocade jacket, cut in the style of a jeans jacket but looking much more elegant. I don't think it would work on guys because of the cut, but it does have 5, count them 5! pockets, including 2 inside pockets.

Again, looking ahead to cold weather. I saw a skirt that is similar in cut to skirts that Carl and I both own. The skirt was in multiple colors and the blue and purple shades were very nice. It just may serve as colder weather skirts. They are ankle length on me (5' 6"). I'll have to drag Carl to the mall to see what he thinks.

In the Paper Store (Hallmark) I found some interesting bags that your guys might find interesting. I believe the brand name is Bagallini

SO this is Sapphire, reporting from the mall.