absquatulate
absquatulate's stats
- Review count5
- Helpfulness votes6
- First reviewAugust 30, 2011
- Last reviewNovember 22, 2011
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating4.2
absquatulate's Reviews
Durable, functional, smart, sexy...and hard to take off, once you've put them on. Tailored from an organically grown cotton/spandex blend, with movement and comfort in mind.
Overall rating
Travel pants!
PostedNovember 22, 2011
posted byabsquatulate
| from Amherst, MA
Age:35-44
Height:5'6"
Body Type:Curvy on Top
Sleeve/Inseam Length
Runs Very Short
Runs Very Long
I bought these pants a while ago (back before HT was involved) so I hope the same still holds for the quality. But, these have become my go-to travel pants. Stretchy to give you comfort while hiking or sitting in airplanes, good looks that go beyond jeans, and construction that makes them rock-solid (A TSA agent complimented me on the pants while doing a pat-down. If I had to guess, that woman would know! :) They run long, though, and I keep meaning to get them hemmed and never do, making it hard to wear them with anything but Danskos and even then I have to flip them up an inch or two (I work in healthcare, so Danskos are a staple for me.) If you are an Amazon, these are the pants for you! For the rest of us, we'll need a good tailor.
What size do you normally wear in other brands? 6/Medium
What size did you buy in this NAU item? 8
Pros: Design Features, Performance, Quality, Fabric
Cons: insteam length
Yes, I recommend this product.
Tailored to the demands of wintry weather, this classic shirt-dress is crafted from naturally soft and insulating merino wool. A tunic collar and thin double-wrap fabric belt complement the sculpted fit and button-down style.
Overall rating
Comfortable, in every way possible.
PostedNovember 22, 2011
posted byabsquatulate
| from Amherst, MA
Age:35-44
Height:5'6"
Body Type:Curvy on Top
Sizing
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
This is a great travel dress: suit-weight wool fabric travels well and keeps you comfortable in a wide variety of environments. If you are curvy or have a larger chest (I run a 34C) it might pull a little in the front when you stretch or bend over, but the fabric has some stretch as well to help. I always wear it with a tshirt underneath for comfort and concealment. I could see the arms being a little narrow if you have muscles (I don't have particularly large bicepts so it fits okay for me.) Great with a pair of leggings or tights.
What size do you normally wear in other brands? 6/Medium
What size did you buy in this NAU item? Medium
Pros: Quality, Fabric
Cons: Colors
Yes, I recommend this product.
A graceful handbag crafted from 100% organic cotton, the Fluent Tote's unique flap closure adds a measure of security to the understated style. The main compartment features organizational pockets, while lightly padded handles are soft on hands and shoulders.
Overall rating
The perfect bag!
PostedAugust 30, 2011
posted byabsquatulate
| from Amherst, MA
Age:35-44
Height:5'6"
This bag is perfect. Why? There are so many reason! Let's start at the top and work our way down. The fabric is nice and wears well. The straps are padded (!) and distribute weight evenly even when the bag is weighted down. There are two huge pockets on the side, perfect for water bottles or umbrellas The flap keeps things secure. There's an internal pocket for small electronics (such as a small netbook or a Kindle, probably not a laptop) and the organizational pockets are in the perfect spot! The bag is roomy and is perfect for a day sigh-seeing or out visiting a new place. You can store a sweater, maps, books, etc with ease. I've gotten many compliments on the bag as well and it's effortlessly chic. Get it. You'll use it forever.
Pros: Design Features, Performance, Quality, Fabric
Yes, I recommend this product.
Smaller than the Motil Commuter but sharing its sleek, pared down design, the Motil Ped is just the right size for shouldering the day's essentials. Organizing pockets, a 14" laptop sleeve, and elegantly integrated closures make it the ideal everyday quiver.
Overall rating
So close
PostedAugust 30, 2011
posted byabsquatulate
| from Amherst, MA
Age:35-44
Height:5'6"
This bag is so close to being the perfect bag. Let's talk about what's great: it's highly water resistant (spent a day in pouring rain at the Grand Canyon and nothing got wet!), it looks great, the fabric is durable, and it has a good number of internal pockets. There are two fantastic water bottle/umbrella pockets on either side of the bag. Cons: Laptop sleeve doesn't fit my 13" Mac, so bear in mind that while the pocket may be 14", it might not fit your 13" machine. The pockets are down at the bottom of the bag, making quick grabs for cell phones or keys a real pain. The strap is wide, but when weighted down with a computer, a notebook, and a full water bottle it digs into the shoulder. I think this is a good city commuter bag, but not necessarily for long walks/hikes.
Pros: Performance, Quality, Styling, Fabric
Cons: Design Features
Yes, I recommend this product.
dualist jacket
Vintage cycling jersey meets warm-up top in a modern merino wool jacket built for forward movement. Stretch-woven recycled poly panels on the front and arms resist wind and shed drizzle, while the merino wool body combines natural breathability, insulation and stretch.
Overall rating
Ride in comfort
PostedAugust 30, 2011
posted byabsquatulate
| from Amherst, MA
Age:35-44
Height:5'6"
Body Type:Curvy on Top
If you ride your bike in cooler months, this is a great, breathable, comfortable cycling jacket to keep you dry when it's misting and warm when the temp drops a bit. And even if you're not biking, it's great for sailing, pleasure cruises, and on windy days.
What size do you normally wear in other brands? Medium
What size did you buy in this NAU item? Medium
Pros: Design Features, Performance, Styling, Fabric
Yes, I recommend this product.