……………………………………..Coming this Dec. 29th will be a new group of LINEA LEISURE items……Since the Holidays are basically over….can you believe it! I felt Leisure is the way to go…..You can never own enough Leisure clothing…….because “Leisure” has taken on a new meaning. These are not clothes just for your leisure time…..so I would call them “lifestyle” clothes. These are clothes to live in…… for play, work and even going out for less formal occasions……The BANDED JACKET above, A267866, is in my BALTIC BLUE and BLACK combination. This is a fabric most of you know by now. It is in the 92% cotton and 8% spandex. I think by now you have decided if this is a fabric that works for you or not. I will say the great MAJORITY of you do love it, and it has proven to be very successful, so I will continue to use it. This jacket has lots of special details. The jacket has a contrast “baseball” style band collar…….contrast bands at the bottom of the sleeves…….contrast band pockets…..a contrast bottom band…and contrast armhole “racing” bands. The front has an asymmetric closing with a gunmetal zipper and a gunmetal SIGNATURE ZIPPER PULL. There are PRINCESS seams front and back which gives the jacket an easy fit……..The FIT on this jacket is EASY. The classic hoodie, that many of you own, has a much closer to the body fit, and many had to size up. This does not have the same close to the body fit….so I would NOT suggest sizing up or it may be too big and shapeless. The length of the jacket for the XS is approx. 27 inches. The jacket is top stitched all over to give each seam a sharp look, and accentuate the shape…………The NAVY PANT, A267868, is in the same cotton spandex blend as the jacket. Actually, all of my Linea Leisure bottoms are made in this fabric…….The style of the pant is more like a LEGGING…..Remember, the basic pull-on L.L pant will be returning this Jan. and is a very different silhouette…….From the top……it has a “California” waist band, which means it is fully elastic, but the band turns to the inside of the pant. MAKE SURE that when you try it on you do not try to pull the band to the out side. It is tacked down at the center front, back and side seams, but when you pull it on you may pull the band up which would feel very uncomfortable. When Jac tried them on she didn’t realize what the style was, and her fingers went under the band and she tried to pull it up……She soon realized something was wrong and folded the band in to its’ proper position……The top darts on this pant are like the Ponte slim pant, and the Super Ponte Boot Cut pant. They go from the top of the pant and slant to the side seam as a pocket would do. I have found this gives the top of the pant a smooth fit. The leg of the pant has a DIAGONAL SEAM DETAIL…….something like a riding pant. It is higher on the inside of the leg and slants down to the outside of the leg. The leg opening for the XXS is approx. 4 1/2 inches …….The INSEAM measurement for the xxs is approx. 29 inches. For my shorter ladies if it scrunches at the bottom that’s good too….or if you prefer it can easily be shortened, but try it this way first…..you may find you love it. It is a different look, but it is a look that designers create on purpose….These are pants/leggings that will become a useful part of your everyday wardrobes, and I know you already have lots of Linea Leisure tops and Linea tunics, sweaters etc. that you can wear with this new pant…………..A267871, is a new Turtle Neck in the cotton span fabric…….It is very classic in that it has long sleeves, and a straight bottom. The XXS is approx. 25 inches.. The color shown above is the new BALTIC BLUE……a beautiful saturated color……….These are leisure clothes that are all about comfort. They can be worn at home, running errands, going out to the movies or a casual dinner with friends. I don’t think you can ever have enough casual leisure clothes………………enjoy……………………..much Love…………………………..Louis
I just received the Baltic Blue/Black jacket today and tried it on with one of my black turtlenecks and black pants. I really like the fit and the color combo. I ordered the black Linea Leisure slim pants to wear with this jacket. I’m glad I ordered the Baltic Blue, as it looks good with my coloring.
I really enjoyed your show today. I also DVR’d it, so I can watch it back later.
Good news….I’m sure there are many ladies who would like to hear your comments on the Linea QVC Forum if you wouldn’t mind.
I already ordered the Baltic Blue/Black jacket. Since I already have black Linea leggings and T-shirt, I should be set.
This jacket is now live on QVC for ordering. A267866. What a great gift (to me) and all the other discerning Linea Ladies!
Will the Baltic blue match the Cobalt pants? I’d like to get one of the jackets, and I’m leaning towards the Baltic Blue and Black.
Dear Lyn, no they are very different blues.Best to wear the pant contrast…i.e. white wing collar shirt, black vest etc. etc
Love these but pants are just too short for us long legged ladies! I’m sure the short ladies will be happy.
Is it a 29-inch inseam for all sizes?
Dear Grace….I’m not sure, but I did have Jac try them on to see how they fit. Due to the stretch and the style they were absolutely long enough for her at 5’10”. Actually we were surprised.
Thanks, Louis–that’s good news! Now, I just need to see if the leggings are too snug for my comfort level. Are they similar in fit to the LL racing stripe pant?
Since I haven’t tried either on….LOL….I’ll have to ask Jac when she gets home. I’m assuming you are asking about the tummy and tush area, since these are more of a legging type leg, and the racing stripe is a modified boot cut?
Too funny…and way above the call of duty:) I am curious about the fit of the tummy & tush areas, which won’t get much “coverage” from the jacket. Now that my weight has inched up a bit, I also prefer a slim, straight leg that skims the leg, rather than hugging it. Maybe I just need to stick with the original LL pants? Would appreciate hearing Jac’s opinion on how they fit her. Thanks for all the help, Louis!
Grace…I will say the the two navies are very different between the regular LL pant and the new legging pant. I’ll ask Jac if sizing up one would help.
Grace here’s the scoop. First in Jac’s words, “the pant is quite long”. The waist band on the new pant has a full elastic and again in Jac’s words is “quite forgiving” As for the tummy and tush she says they fit the same.
Sounds promising & worth a try for sure! Please thank Jac for her observations & thank you, again, Louis.
Dear Judy, as I said to Grace, Jac tried them on. She’s 5’10” and they were not too short. I think between the legging style and the stretch they were long enough.
Oh, I am so getting this set. Love all my LL pieces and I love the LDO structured suit jackets from a few years ago but finding myself not wearing them guite as much. Glad to have both options in the closet!
Louis, I love your two new LL jackets. I plan to get a couple of each. Plus, stock up on this new pant. Would the Baltic turtleneck go with the unusual blue in the gray/blue colorblock cardigan? On my monitor the two look like they would match, but then QVC’s photography isn’t always accurate. Also, how high is the collar band of the T-neck top?
Dear Deborah….the blues are very different, and do not match at all…..the collar is approx. 2 1/2″ high.