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testruntuesday

Aug21

Test Run Tuesday – FIG Clothing

Ok. Can we talk about the Mont Tremblant Ironman really quickly? This weekend, I was doing a 100 KM cycling tour with my dad and was absolutely glued to my phone at the rest stops to see how Mark was doing.

You guys – he did his second ironman, finished in the top 20 and is headed into some well-deserved recovery. So proud.

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Anyways, there is nothing like introducing a feature to say I am back in earnest and this time, it has to do with things I have been testing. Testing product is such an important part of being an athlete and a race is not the time to figure out whether or not it works. I will be testing out products from my partners and giving an honest review (there will always be a minimum of one con for each item).

Let’s kick this off, shall we?

Earlier this year, I announced a conscious effort to partner with primarily Canadian companies so when Altitude Sports came along, it was a match made in heaven. They offer a 5% discount on all  your favourite adventure brands and best of all, they are a Canadian company.

They everything you need for outdoor sports ranging from adventuring to cycling. The coolest thing about Altitude Sports is that they want their products to be put to the test to prove they are adventure-proof and I am up for the challenge.

The first piece I tested out was FIG’s take on the plain white tee. The style name is NOV and it is taken from their Safari collection. But this isn’t just a plain white tee, it’s a freaking PLAIN WHITE TEE. Recently my sister hugged me while I was wearing it and informed me it was the softest tshirt she had ever felt.

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I always say that between my athletics and my job, I either am wearing spandex or a dress and heels – there is no in between. But the perfect example of when something like that is necessary is when I travel. I don’t really need an entire airport to know what half iron-man I did last month but I certainly want what I am wearing to be versatile and hassle-free. In this case, it is even nice enough to wear to work with a skirt.

I’m not sure if you are like me, but if I get a piece of clothing that I like, I wear it all the time. In the month that I have had it, I have worn it to work, to a family dinner, while cooking for a dinner party and to a cycling event dinner.

 

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Here are my thoughts:

Pros: 
Softest shirt I have ever worn
Does not wrinkle easily
Simple, yet stylish. The V neck and middle seam make it a perfect essential white tshirt
Love that it is made in Montreal
As a long torso’d girl, I love that it is a longer shirt
Cons:
White – I have already spilled pasta sauce on it. 
Wide neck – I can’t wear just any bra/sports bra with it. 

FIG’s focus is to offer the ultimate solution for active and modern women travellers seeking elegant, comfortable and ethical clothing and even cooler, it’s a local Montreal company.

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Check back in future Tuesdays for a gear review. If there is something that you have been wanting to be reviewed, let me know.

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Filed Under: Favourites, LifestyleTagged With: altitude sports, fig clothing, Jessica Kuepfer, test run tuesdayAugust 21, 2018

Comments

  1. Leanne says

    August 21, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    Oh man, I love FIG clothing! I have a couple dresses and I constantly wear them to work!! Extremely comfy – nothing better than feeling like you’re in lounging clothes while at the office! Their leggings are great as well!

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      August 21, 2018 at 5:07 pm

      SAME HERE. This is my first item of clothing from them and dang, I am hooked!

      Reply
  2. GiGi says

    August 21, 2018 at 6:09 pm

    I have to admit, that shirt looks rather comfortable and I am going to go take a closer look on their website 😉

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      August 23, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      I recommend it – softest thing evvvverrrr

      Reply
  3. Emily @Sinful Nutrition says

    August 21, 2018 at 6:50 pm

    Sounds like a great option! I’m all about the basics!

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      August 23, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      Same same. There is nothing better than a company that can nail the basics!

      Reply
  4. Abbey Sharp says

    August 21, 2018 at 9:02 pm

    Love the tshirt. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

    Reply
  5. Farrah says

    August 21, 2018 at 9:24 pm

    I have a major weakness for outdoor stores, hahaha. That shirt looks so comfy (I am all for super soft fabrics!)!

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      August 23, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      Oh be careful then. Altitude Sports will be DANGEROUSSS.

      Reply
  6. Stephanie says

    August 23, 2018 at 4:10 pm

    As a fellow long torso’d woman, I think I need to try this. I also like that it’s a V neck, but not a plunging V neck – I tend to stick to crew necks because I don’t want to worry about flashing my bra on the regular, but I think I could give this V neck a try.

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    • lacesandlattes says

      August 23, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      I TOTALLY agree. I don’t have much cleavage to work with but I really do like that there is a bit of a feminine touch without a plunging neckline.

      Reply

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