OOTD J. Crew Factory Beaded Sweatshirt

We are blessed with very nice fall weather this year and it is mid-October and I am just starting to wear my sweatshirts or sweaters.

J. Crew Factory Beaded Sweatshirt in size S (different color here)

J. Crew Factory Gingham Shirt in size S from last year 

I have my eyes set on the J. Crew jeweled sweatshirt earlier as seen here:

J. Crew Jeweled Sweatshirt in size S (here)

The fabric of these 2 sweatshirts are similar. The retail version is softer though. However, I find the fit a bit small. But if I go up a size to medium, would be too long on the sleeves and shoulder part.

The factory version fits me better. A bit more loose on the body and does not quite hug the body as the J. Crew version. 

I am able to layer it with a gingham shirt underneath. 

I got this during one of their sales last month for only CAD $51. Now it is back to its full price. I find factory sales are tricky. They have so many promos going on and sometimes you just have to do your math carefully and grab an awesome deal. I got mine during their sales when they offered 40% off original price with free shipping.