Vintage Looks, Modern Style from DownEast Basics + {Giveaway}!

October 29th, 2010

Remember when I reviewed a knit dress from DownEast Basics this past summer? When DownEast Basics asked me if I wanted to do a review of their new arrivals for fall, I replied as quick as I could!

The theme for the late fall line is “Vintage Glam Style.” You can see how well DownEast Basics achieved that by checking out their new arrivals or their “behind the scenes” blog post.

I choose to review the “Know When to Fold Jacket” in plantation. I love that it’s a comfortable fleece jersey jacket with dressier lines. It’s like putting on your favourite sweatshirt but still looking cute! The jacket is an excellent fit in the shoulders – something that’s hard to find! The sleeve length is a little long which is perfect. At the wrists there’s ribbing which keeps the sleeves from sliding over my hands but the cold won’t be nipping at my wrists when I’m lifting my daughter in/out of the car.

The only downside about it is the color description. I thought the jacket would be a malt-brown, but I would describe it as an olive green. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a nice, rich olive green. I was just surprised when it wasn’t the brown that I was anticipating!

What I continue love most about DownEast Basics, is their affordability meeting styles. Their clothing is right on with the trends, but they also have great prices! DownEast Basics has the perfect clothes for updating your wardrobe on a budget or not! – Katie

***Giveaway! DownEast Basics is giving away one item from their new arrivals section – winner’s choice! (open to US residents, only)***

Here’s how to enter. You can do as many as you’d like (once per each specified entry). Each is worth one entry to our giveaway. Please leave a separate comment for each one you do:

1. Tell me what new arrival item is your fave.


2. “Like” DownEast Basics on Facebook.


3. Follow DownEast Basics on Twitter.

We’ll draw the winner from the comments and contact her via email. Deadline: November 4, 2010 (midnight). The winner will have 24 hours to claim her prize or a new winner will be chosen.

Congratulations to LAMusing! You’re the lucky winner

tags DownEast Basics, women's clothing

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75 comments on “Vintage Looks, Modern Style from DownEast Basics + {Giveaway}!”

1. amy pugmire on November 3, 2010 at 9:29 pm said:

   I follow downeast on twitter. 1amypugmire
2. Lynn on November 3, 2010 at 10:46 pm said:

   My favorite item is the Know When to Fold Jacket- Hawaiian Ocean.
3. Rachel r. on November 3, 2010 at 11:33 pm said:

   I like the sequenced tee.

   rstcere at gmail dot com
4. Julie L on November 4, 2010 at 5:40 am said:

   like Down East Basics on fb-Julie S Laws
5. Julie L on November 4, 2010 at 5:41 am said:

   http://www.downeastbasics.com/vixenv-neck.aspx love this thanks for the giveaway
6. casey on November 4, 2010 at 8:07 am said:

   i like the Weekend Tote- Pink

   misscasey(at)woh(dot)rr(dot)com
7. casey on November 4, 2010 at 8:07 am said:

   follow on facebook as casey Lee Flick

   misscasey(at)woh(dot)rr(dot)com
8. casey on November 4, 2010 at 8:08 am said:

   twitter follower @MissLeeThatsME

   misscasey(at)woh(dot)rr(dot)com
9. Angela on November 4, 2010 at 9:39 am said:

   I like the Perfect Peplum Jacket- Heather Grey
10. Rachel R. on November 4, 2010 at 10:40 am said:

    follow on twitter

    @MsGatorRN

    rstcere at gmail dot com
11. Rachel R. on November 4, 2010 at 10:42 am said:

    Like on FB (rachel r.)

    rstcere at gmail dot com
12. Jane on November 4, 2010 at 12:00 pm said:

    I like the Oh La La Overcoat in gunmetal.
13. Rebekah on November 4, 2010 at 12:28 pm said:

    I love the Roses Edge Skirt
14. Rebekah on November 4, 2010 at 12:29 pm said:

    I like Down East Basics on FB - Rebekah F.
15. Rebekah on November 4, 2010 at 12:30 pm said:

    I follow DownEast Basics on Twitter – miryfaye
16. Andrea B on November 4, 2010 at 1:06 pm said:

    My fave is the Oh La La Overcoat in gunmetal and the Ballroom Skirt in gunmetal.
17. Andrea B on November 4, 2010 at 1:07 pm said:

    “Like” DownEast Basics on Facebook: andrea brown bidwell
18. Andrea B on November 4, 2010 at 1:08 pm said:

    Follow DownEast Basics on Twitter @dearandrea

    dearandrea
    at sbcglobal.net
19. LAMusing on November 4, 2010 at 3:39 pm said:

    Love the Oh La La Overcoat
20. LAMusing on November 4, 2010 at 3:40 pm said:

    I follow Down East Basics on Twitter
21. LAMusing on November 4, 2010 at 3:41 pm said:

    I like DownEast Basics on Facebook
    (as the name in my email address)
22. Norma on November 4, 2010 at 3:42 pm said:

    I like the Perfect Peplum Jacket in plum
23. tina reynolds on November 4, 2010 at 6:21 pm said:

    I love the Oh La La Overcoat in gunmetal thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com
24. tina reynolds on November 4, 2010 at 6:22 pm said:

    I “Like” DownEast Basics on Facebook. (mrstinareynolds)
25. tina reynolds on November 4, 2010 at 6:22 pm said:

    Follow DownEast Basics on Twitter @mrstinareynolds