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Browse all James Perse sweatshirts →Vintage French Terry Relaxed Sweatshirt - Fog Pigment
The verdict
Fit
Relaxed cut through shoulders and torso. True to size or size down if you dislike slack; expect a comfortably loose silhouette.
Quality
Typical of James Perse's vintage terry—durable, soft, holds its shape reasonably well after repeated wear.
Is the price fair?
At $175, you're paying for the fit engineering and brand consistency, not excessive markup.
Best for
Women prioritizing comfort and understated style over fitted silhouettes.
Care
Wash cold, dry on low or hang. The relaxed cut forgives some shrinkage, but temperature control extends the life.
What owners report about James Perse sweatshirts
Third-party coverage of the sweats line specifically is thin — most owner reports concern the brand's tees and jersey basics, and the same themes recur across them. Owners like how the pieces look and sit on the body but repeatedly question durability: one owner reported a sweatshirt developing a hole after 40 days, others describe shrinkage after a single wash and holes appearing within months. Long-time buyers on Styleforum add that fabric weight shifts between production runs, so thinner batches wear out faster. A common refrain is to buy on sale rather than at full price.
- Strengths
- Owners consistently praise the softness and the way pieces look and sit on the body when new.
- Watch out for
- Fabric fragility is the recurring complaint — holes within weeks to months, shrinkage after washing, and batch-to-batch variation in fabric weight.
- Sizing
- Owners report shrinkage after machine washing the lightweight cotton, so wash cold and air-dry rather than counting on the bought size staying put.
About James Perse's sweatshirts line as a whole. Sources: James Perse | Styleforum · Horrible quality clothing - Review of James Perse, Los Angeles, CA - Tripadvisor · Shopping - Review of James Perse, Los Angeles, CA - Tripadvisor · Avoid James Perse - Review of James Perse, Los Angeles, CA - Tripadvisor