While I do wander into American Eagle from time-to-time…I was skeptical about their little sister store, Aerie. Aerie started as an intimates line (and I love their panties for post-partum moms)…but my expectations were pretty low when I heard they were branching out into apparel.
And yes – to a large extent, Aerie met my low expectations with the tired Abercrombie and Fitch style hoodies, sweatpants and other items that are best called "dormwear".
Now I love snuggling up in sweats as much as the next mom, but a new line of dorm sweats (albeit a much cheaper option than A&F) is hardly newsworthy.
However…Aerie has also branched out past dormwear, and rounded out their collection with some fabulous plaid flannel shirts & tunic-style henleys (see pic at left), a few floaty tops (pooch-hiding!!) and perfectly cozy-but-stylish winter sweaters.
Not to mention that I'm coveting their skinny jean – the light blue shade is spot-on perfect. Price point? Hovering in the $25 – $60 range. Nice. Even nicer is that the American Eagle family of stores has frequent coupons and crazy-good sales.
These clothes, geared for the college crowd, tend to run small, so size up.
While the selection of items I loved was small, they were all well-priced and pretty versatile. Here's what I've been playing around with:
Everyday Looks (With Some Serious Post-Partum Pooch Hiding)
Notice the flannel tunic has a drop-waist (making it perfect for both post-partum pooches AND breastfeeding), the top is nice and floaty, and the wrap sweater helps to further detract from a mom-pooch. And I LOVE the necklace.
Aerie-Day by aintnomomjeans featuring an aerie
Date Night
I love a little sparkly mini with thick tights and a woolly sweater…and for only $44, it's an easy way to perk up a tired date-night look. The bracelet is adorable and only $15, so you can buy a couple for layering. Lastly, there's something I really like about the romantic, flowy top…it's just pretty. And pretty is good.
Aerie – DateNight by aintnomomjeans featuring chain jewelry
Hunh. Who knew such cute finds were hidden in and amongst an army of LIVE YOUR LIFE hoodies?
Sheesh.
xo,
S
Love both these looks! I have never heard of this brand, but we do have American Eagle so I’m going to check them out. Good call on the breastfeeding-friendly top. I am all about those, so convenient! (They have hoodies that say Live Your Life? WTH?) 🙂
The shimmery skirt is a definite find. I’ve been thinking about adding one to the wardrobe to spice up my holiday dressing, but they’ve all been too expensive to justify spending on something I won’t wear all that often, or look way too cheap. But $44 is great!
Lisa – Uh…YES. My thoughts exactly.
Amy – Oh good! Was hoping someone would go for the glitter mini! Since I will be VERY postpartum, I’m going to have to skip it this year…so I will just be living vicariously through you….
One note: The plaid tunic isn’t actually FLANNEL. It’s thin and drapy and soft…but not flannel. Oops.
LOVE your site!! I’ve gotten some great inspiration from it ;))
Just wanted to let you know, I heart ANMJ big time. You are seriously my go-to before a shopping trip. Thank you so much. I know it sounds silly, but some of us just have no clue and appreciate the help!
Just re-read the skinny jeans posts and stepped off the ledge with a pair of Gap Real Straight’s (what’s next, tall boots?!) Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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