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Critter Shorts: the short story

I really really really try to avoid shopping online.  It’s so much easier to click “buy now” than to physically hand over a credit card, but sometimes it’s just absolutely necessary.
Case in point:  Critter shorts from J. Crew  
Haven’t seen these bad boys in stores in a LONG time, right?  Well the online factory store (only available during the weekend) had these anchor critter shorts.  And, I mean, I love navy.  Sooooo… I just had to get them.
Oh, but I couldn’t get just one pair, you know???  So I got these ridiculously adorable orange and pink paisley shorts.
My reasoning behind this is that during the summer I practically live in J. Crew chino shorts.  The 3″ are just too perf.  They can be dressed up or down super easily.
I find that they look great with polos, blouses, under shorter tunics, over bathing suits, and even with plain t-shirts.  Very versatile.
The second they arrived, I threw them on with my denim shirt that I was wearing with black leggings.  Kind of crazy how one minute the denim shirt looked very summery.  All I need now is a cute little tan (even if it’s faux) and I’m good to go.
Have you purchased anything from the online factory store before?
xoxo

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16 Comments

The Aly Way

those shorts are adorable! great distractions from studying for midterms 🙂
i love the orange and pink print!
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Lyndsey

I too purchased the anchor shorts (I'm a Delta Gamma, and the anchor is our symbol, so I felt justified). But I absolutely agree — online shopping is my downfall.

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Preppy 101

Many times. I only shop online. I actually spend less money than a trip to the mall! Online I only purchase whatever I'm specifically shopping for, whereas, in the mall I'll end up with much more!! I need to watch for those shorts for my daughter! xoxo

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Bo-Nan

Love the neutral denim shirt with the fun shorts! Totally know what you mean about living in J.Crew shorts… they're the only ones I buy. I think it's an addiction! So do my parents haha

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ShortBlonde

These are adorable! I got a great pair of shorts at VV last week. I think J.Crew and VV def. have the best shorts, especially when it comes to critters.

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hilary

Critter shorts!
Oh man, I work at J.Crew and I was asking one of the personal shoppers why we hadn't gotten Critter shorts in yet (because they're a CLASSIC) and she said that we probably won't have them this year! I can't believe it. She said that they are too "cutesy" for our current more "urban" look.
I am disappointed, JC. Disappointed.

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Ashley

I love the critter shorts but I tried them on in store and found them (and the other shorts they had) to be a lot thinner than the shorts of the previous years…I love the heavier weight of the older ones and hope they go back to making them like they used to!

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Sarah Benton

Hmm…clicked your link, and it brought up the factory store, and let me add things to my cart!!! Now to purchase…hope it lets me! I can't wait for Saturday– NJ is getting warm 🙂

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