tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post3456699637279543682..comments2024-03-28T20:54:31.977-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: J.Crew Showdown: Pixie Versus MinnieAlexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-90281294499142881882014-04-04T20:03:00.062-04:002014-04-04T20:03:00.062-04:00I have both, the minnie and the pixie. Pixie all t...I have both, the minnie and the pixie. Pixie all the way. Minnie is cropped and somehow, does not fit as well. I love ow the pixie feels but i agree its a pricey for a glorified legging. For those looking for a better deal, i also got the gigi pants from J crew factory. They are essentially the same as the pixie (but i got them 40% off. Th regular model has the zipper on the side but i got the 5pocket model, which is super because hey are constrcuted like pants so the zipper is in the middle on the front, with back pockets and side pockets like a jeans. All in all, the gigi 5 pockets are my favorite.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621201183897496193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-77864163814239375672014-04-01T00:56:18.108-04:002014-04-01T00:56:18.108-04:00I am new to, and love the Minnie, and have two in ...I am new to, and love the Minnie, and have two in black only (haven't tried the Pixies yet). J Crew & Factory is running out of color and pattern options just when I'm finally ready to step out of my comfort zone with some cool pattern. Can anyone tell me if they've found other stores with an equivalent fit and feel? I was just looking on Anthropologie at the Charley pants, described as to flatter a gal of any stature. Is this one? And I believe I once read that there was an equivalent from Loft. Anybody know anything about that? Much thanks! Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354390089918535469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-52198470695538218782014-02-06T11:42:06.145-05:002014-02-06T11:42:06.145-05:00@ Phoebe - I hate the VPL w/ the Pixies too. I als...@ Phoebe - I hate the VPL w/ the Pixies too. I also got muffin top w/ them bc of the waist band. Do you think going up 1 or 2 sizes would help so they're not as tight but they'd still retain the thin leg?eeps.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10627356547323862881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-17213752575873681892014-02-06T11:38:38.540-05:002014-02-06T11:38:38.540-05:00Just want to update my review after I received my ...Just want to update my review after I received my Pixies. OMG horrrrrrrible. I totally understand the problem with the zipper placement on the side - why did they put it on the widest part of the lower body?! They weren't tight on me but I had a struggle zipping up. The fit itself was terrible - I'm petite, 5'1 and pear-shaped, and the 00P were too long by at least 2-3 inches and gave me such VPL that I could practically see my lunch and dinner. A long shirt/tunic would have been required. But overall they weren't comfortable, especially the band around my waist, so I returned them. Minnies all the way! eeps.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10627356547323862881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-78644784824727463612014-01-24T07:46:00.493-05:002014-01-24T07:46:00.493-05:00Yeah, I only wear the Pixies as a legging which me...Yeah, I only wear the Pixies as a legging which means, the tush is covered. No way would I wear them any other way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-53917916101545871002014-01-23T22:07:14.879-05:002014-01-23T22:07:14.879-05:00I feel like the Minnies accentuate my stomach,not ...I feel like the Minnies accentuate my stomach,not good. Side zipper does not work for me. I recently purchased the Gigi at factory ( pixie version). I went down a size. They are extremely long. I had to get shortened. I am 5'1" for reference with short legs! I wish they offered petite pixies or ankle in gigi version. Oh well..so far I like my gigi's!<br />DanaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14255934409234324383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-19584396716808724922014-01-23T07:50:48.804-05:002014-01-23T07:50:48.804-05:00eeps, I wonder the same thing. I'm a 2 in most...eeps, I wonder the same thing. I'm a 2 in most JC bottoms and found the pixies to be horrible muffin-top makers all the way up to a size 6! Although I'm only 5'4", I have a 32" inseam, which makes me short-waisted. Maybe the pixie's rise is the problem. Minnies, on the other hand, are great. That said, I have noticed a difference in fabric quality: the black are much nicer than the khaki, for instance. cchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01476065689350799595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-11187051037115227572014-01-23T00:02:59.684-05:002014-01-23T00:02:59.684-05:00PS: I am a size 6 most places, but wear 4 in JC sk...PS: I am a size 6 most places, but wear 4 in JC skirts and dresses. I took a 4 in Pixie but a 2 in Minnie. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905117462284249826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-9668073618056465182014-01-23T00:00:48.774-05:002014-01-23T00:00:48.774-05:00I love both! I wear Pixies on date night with diff...I love both! I wear Pixies on date night with different JC silk shirts untucked, that way my bum is somewhat covered. They look sexy with ankle boots. I have black twill Minnie's that I call my 'power pants' - I wore them to negotiate the sale of our house and also when we bought a new car. Lol! I haven't washed my pixies yet... I washed the Minnie's once in delicate & hung to dry, now the fabric seems a little rough to the hand. Any laundering suggestions? TIA!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905117462284249826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-26323656468341465312014-01-22T21:53:22.101-05:002014-01-22T21:53:22.101-05:00For the record, I'm 5'7", usually a s...For the record, I'm 5'7", usually a size 6...but I can sometimes wear a 4 or 2 in pants. You know J.Crew.<br /><br />Pros for the Minnies: Looks more professional, real pants, pretty colors<br /><br />Cons for Minnies: Stretches out like crazy, the regulars are too short, for what they are I think they're too thin, sizing down makes them too small in the waist.<br /><br />Pros for Pixies: Thick material, keeps its shape, super comfortable & stretchy, not too short<br /><br />Cons for Pixies: Shows VPL, zipper is a pain sometimes to zip up, need a longer shirt because mine look like leggings on me, less color selection.<br /><br />All in all, I prefer the Pixies because they don't stretch out and are simply more comfortable. I wish I could wear them more like pants though. And I don't enjoy having to wear special seamless underwear with them.Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17362726168807606255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-86621081980564295892014-01-22T18:04:39.777-05:002014-01-22T18:04:39.777-05:00Thanks TFT gal. Would be interested to know what t...Thanks TFT gal. Would be interested to know what the body shape breakdown is for retail Pixie vs. factory Gigi. <br />The Pixie is a bit expensive w/out promo codes, so if this works out I'm more inclined to buy a Gigi if the shape works for me. eeps.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10627356547323862881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-78296167935354790812014-01-22T17:44:03.708-05:002014-01-22T17:44:03.708-05:00Question for the JCAs. I purchased my first Pixie ...Question for the JCAs. I purchased my first Pixie pair (with the leather on the sides) on Friday. I could fit into both the 0 and 00. The SA encouraged me to take the 00 saying they stretch quite a bit. Knowing they're not machine washable (because of the leather), I went with the 00. I'm also a 00 in the Minnie, but not in anything else. Now I'm nervous that they'll be too small... Any thoughts? Should I exchange for the 0? What are your experiences with the stretch? TIA!Pitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487006137651187378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-43656218213110420592014-01-22T16:50:32.321-05:002014-01-22T16:50:32.321-05:00Eeps -- the Factory Gigi and retail Pixie have the...Eeps -- the Factory Gigi and retail Pixie have the same fabric composition. I think the major difference is the zipper placement, Factory on the side and retail in back, which can make a difference in fit and comfort. It seems like several of us have a clear preference for one or the other, depending on individual body shape. Seems also that some of us have great luck with the twill version of the Minnies and not the wool, and it's the exact opposite for others. Hope you have good luck with yours!cobalthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848812326516312877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-76713605195411845272014-01-22T16:27:20.123-05:002014-01-22T16:27:20.123-05:00I like the wool Minnies, but I LOVE my Pixies. I&...I like the wool Minnies, but I LOVE my Pixies. I've been living in them all winter b/c it's been so ridiculously cold in the Midwest where I live. They are fabulous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-85912462660525963452014-01-22T16:26:21.794-05:002014-01-22T16:26:21.794-05:00I wash mine all the time with no problems, and I&#...I wash mine all the time with no problems, and I'm not the best at delicately laundering my stuff. Sometimes, things slip past and wind up in the regular wash. I know these have and they were totally fine. I do hang them to dry, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-68686059853123516762014-01-22T14:56:08.201-05:002014-01-22T14:56:08.201-05:00De lurking to cast a vote for Minnies. I first tri...De lurking to cast a vote for Minnies. I first tried them after seeing on someone else this fall. I have navy, black, and pinot noir in twill. At 5'6" in size 14, I chose to order tall in dark colors only. I am happy with the fit and will not try light colors to avoid a wrinkled look. I wash cold and hang to dry, so no special care unlike most of my JC wool items.Addyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17933472221236760049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-77185986604315796392014-01-22T14:31:57.654-05:002014-01-22T14:31:57.654-05:00Me too. I didn't like the Minnies until this s...Me too. I didn't like the Minnies until this season's bistretch wool version. They're not too legging-like so they're work-appropriate. The regular size (in full length) hits at a good spot at my ankle so they work for winter (I'm 5'8" if I don't slouch). They look great with a blazer and a vneck sweater. They don't stretch out over a long day.<br /><br />I only wear the Pixies with long tunic-like sweaters and shirts. I think they work great as comfortable thick casual leggings.LTeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02075016414178619156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-91944360600957724752014-01-22T13:11:51.873-05:002014-01-22T13:11:51.873-05:00The wool Minnies don't sag. I wash mine on the...The wool Minnies don't sag. I wash mine on the wool cycle of the front loading washer (cold water) using Woolite Zero detergent. Hang to dry.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184724930345348154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-40512926547101190852014-01-22T12:54:39.683-05:002014-01-22T12:54:39.683-05:00Excellent idea for a post, Alexis. I tried the twi...Excellent idea for a post, Alexis. I tried the twill Minnies a while ago and just couldn't get the right fit. I tried both regular and petite and sizing down, but none of them looked good on me.<br /><br />I would really like to try the Pixie, but hesitate because of the 'dry clean' in the description. Do you all dry clean or wash your Pixies? If you wash, how do you wash them? Thanks.maryebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-83607728184607254232014-01-22T12:38:39.398-05:002014-01-22T12:38:39.398-05:00I love my bi-wool petite Minnies, but have found t...I love my bi-wool petite Minnies, but have found they get horribly staticky. I have a cat and the pants attract the nearest floating hair until my legs look fur-covered. Any tips on how to solve this issue? <br />Also, I haven't yet washed my Minnies (recently got them) so haven't experienced any size changes, but would love to know if any petite small women have opinions about buying the girls sizes. I'm a P00 and they fit perfectly, but reviews saying they'll sag over time has me worried. <br />I also just purchased my first pair of P00 Pixies and I'm excited to see how they compare. I've heard that they're the same as Factory Gigi pants, and I wonder if anyone can confirm that or note any small differences (espec. in fabric)eeps.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10627356547323862881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-81900188664607608622014-01-22T12:09:11.815-05:002014-01-22T12:09:11.815-05:00I used to only own Minnies but recently bought a p...I used to only own Minnies but recently bought a pair of Pixies. I LOVE both of them. The pixie pants are not appropriate work attire for me, and I wear my Minnies several times a week. They have held up after many many washes. If you are between sizes, go down in the Minnies. I am pretty true to my size and do not feel that they stretch out after wearing all day (or several days). I have noticed that the fabric feels different on some pairs. On my newest pair, the fabric feels more like a dress pant and less like spandex (which I like better). <br /><br />What I love about the Pixies is how thick they are. I hate thin leggings that leave nothing to the imagination. Although they definitely hug your body, they are much more modest than other leggings. I hate my thighs, but I feel that the fabric does a great job of holding things together. ;) The zipper in the back looks a little awkward to me, so I just wear longer shirts. I agree with others that the length of the Pixies is weird. I'm 5'6" and the short Pixies hit at my ankles.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11932472303293000232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-30913805574163705292014-01-22T12:01:09.895-05:002014-01-22T12:01:09.895-05:00I have to say I love both as well for different re...I have to say I love both as well for different reasons. I love the pixie for the flattering shape and they are comfortable, even at day's end when I've been snacking, etc. I don't find the elastic around the waist terribly uncomfortable at end of day. I like the Minnie too and have three pair (black, navy and tan) because I like the ankle length and have had these since 2009! I have yet to try the the longer full length minnie but I'm not drawn to those. Now, if I've overloaded on pasta, the Minnie is not as easy to wear because of the zipper on the side. My only beef with that pant. Shariyuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07598976318218348576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-11232172892939081412014-01-22T11:34:19.485-05:002014-01-22T11:34:19.485-05:00I'm a huge fan of the wool Minnies as well.I'm a huge fan of the wool Minnies as well.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184724930345348154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-22182632543485060552014-01-22T11:32:54.723-05:002014-01-22T11:32:54.723-05:00I love both of them. The wool Minnies don't lo...I love both of them. The wool Minnies don't lose their shape after a lot of wear. I took regular length in the Pixies but tall in the Minnies. Go figure. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184724930345348154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-55663465449944838952014-01-22T10:15:37.643-05:002014-01-22T10:15:37.643-05:00LOVE pixies, HATE minnies. I'm with you, Alexi...LOVE pixies, HATE minnies. I'm with you, Alexis! Minnies make me feel fat. Also, the twill ones do not hold their shape and after a few washes (on delicate, of course) they look like crap. I find the wool ones itchy as heck, too. I have at least 8 pairs of pixies... and my oldest pair still looks new. It is probably 3-4 years old. Love them!J.CrewJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464373354705821248noreply@blogger.com