Gap Ponte Academy blazer.... worth wating for?

qfbrenda

I just got an email saying mine won't be shipped until maybe October 23rd. I've already waiting almost a month for it. I'm wondering if you all think it's worth waiting for. I got a 4P, but remember reading that it doesn't fit long waisted petites very well... is that true? I'm considering trying a similar blazer from Landsend and giving up on this one. Any suggestions?

13 years ago

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Latest reply was from milehighstyle (Linda)

kellygirl

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That's a bummer. It's really a nice jacket. I tried it in regular and thought it was perfect except for the arm length. MaryK tried it in petite, I think , and she thought it was too short in the body for her.

13 years ago

KathyL

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I love my blazers! I have the gray with black piping and the blue "academy" blazer. I ended up getting the gray one in a regular size 4 even though I am a petite because it was a little bit longer (maybe by an inch) than the petite size. I had to get the sleeves shortened though (cost me $20 with the piping but got the jacket during a 30% off sale!). The blue blazer only came in regular size and I had to size down to a 2 for the right fit and I had to get the sleeves shortened as well.

The gray one is a knit and very soft. The blue one is a wool blend. I love both of them and can't wait to wear them when the weather cools. Hope this helps!

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13 years ago

Mellllls

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i dont have one but think it will be worth the wait. at least where i live a blazer can be worn through november.

13 years ago

DonnaF

Veteran

I'm a fairly long-waisted petite. The blazer fit, but it didn't flatter. My arms are very short, so the regular size never would have fit. I think the jacket is very nice for the price point, esp. if you ordered it on sale. I decided that for my particular body and flattery priorities, I probably need to be willing to spend more and that the shrunken jacket look does me no favors. YMMV!

13 years ago

milehighstyle (Linda)

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I love mine too - in fact I ordered the tomato red color in addition to the fuschia that I already have and it should be coming today. I'm petite and the P4 fit perfectly, at the length I like best (right at the top of the hipbone). I tried on the regular sizes in the store and didn't like the longer length (and of course the sleeves were too long). I would be willing to wait a long time if that dark red came back!

13 years ago

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