Peter Pan, Polka Dots and Snakeskin - J.Crew Fall 2012

Yesterday I posted pictures of J.Crew fall new arrivals and hopefully many of them will be available online by the time you read this post.  I forgot to tell you that when I was in store, there was a group of cool looking young men setting up the displays. It turned out it was a bunch of J.Crew designers. Apparently, some clients schedule their appointments when the designers are there, so they can get styling advice. I did not have time but I have to do it next time. How cool is that?

Also, when I was trying everything on, my PS was asking me about the feedback and was writing everything down and asking about specifics. She said Mickey (Drexler, CEO of J.Crew) was going to visit the store on Friday morning (at 7AM!) and they were going to give him customer feedback. I was trying to objective in what I was saying and think about everything that is often said here and on Mothership. If you want me to add anything about the items below, please let me know and I will email my PS before Friday.

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First up, most asked about, No2 pencil skirt in snakeskin print:

Size 4, fits TTS

This skirt fits like most J.Crew pencil skirts. This summer I needed a 6 in Raj Paisley and Big eyelet skirt but generally, I was always a 4, and this skirts fits me like usual, following my curves without being tight. The fabric of this skirt is mostly wool  (82%) with some silk (18%) and the surface is slightly rough to touch.

I like this skirt more than I expected. I don;t own any clothes with snakeskin print and I was never attracted to it. Shoes are leather goods are another story.  But somehow, this skirt reads edgy and sophisticated to me, instead of in-your-face/creepy/trashy etc. In the catalog, they styled it with a ballet pink painter boatneck tee and I like the idea of it.

The price is $158. Will I buy this skirt? Not anytime soon and not at full price but mostly because I already have enough pencil skirts and I am still not 100% sure about the print. I mean, I really don;t like snakes...

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Many of you have asked about the sweater with jeweled peter pan collar. I did not get to try it, but jcrewfanatic reported that it is $198 and beautiful. You can see her comments in my yesterday's post. I did try something slightly similar, that I thought many of you may like. I was thinking of my pal Ema from My closet, my baby and I and how not so long ago she was looking for a similar sweater from Sandro and even thought about making a detachable collar. Maybe J.Crew was reading her blog and got inspired?



This to has a cotton sweatshirt body and silk collar and cuffs. It also comes in navy with black collar but I did not like it as much. Or maybe it was black with navy collar? 

Size Medium

I took bigger of my non numerical sizes in this top. It is quite roomy in this size but I think it should be swingy and I think that a Small would be too short. It is $75, 100% cotton with 100% silk trim.

I think it is very cute and will probably sell well. I have some doubts whether it looks too young but I think it would be fine with right accessories, and other elements of the outfit.

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OK, at this point I am totally polka dotted out, but J.Crew is not, apparently.

Size 6

This looks like another version of Blythe blouse, this time in polka dots. Actually it is a very pretty blouse and if you don't have enough polka dots (where have you been?) it is an excellent choice. It will work with everything, jeans, trousers, skirts, blazers and cardigans, slouchy and tucked in.

It fits TTS to slightly big. I had to get an 8 in some of the J.Crew summer tops but here I am back to my usual size 6 with room to spare. That said, I think it is supposed to be slouchy and I think it fits me similarly to the model in the catalog so I think this is the correct size.

Slightly see through. I think it is OK for casual wear but I would wear a cami to the office. I like the look better with a white cami underneath anyway.

100% silk and $128.  Pricey, but I am pretty confident it will go on sale eventually.

Drapes well

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Did I say enough with the polka dots already? Well, I take it back because this next blouse is very pretty. Of course I already own a blouse in identical print. Remember the one from last year with exposed zipper?  Too bad for me because I like this one better but there is no way I can justify it.

Size 6

This 100% silk blouse is very flattering imo. The fit is nice, not wide in the shoulders and not too boxy and not too long so you can easily wear it untucked. Yay! I like me an elegant blouse that does not have to be tucked in. It is more refined and more tailored that the last year version.

Fits TTS, again this is size 6 and great fit with enough room in the chest. The bow is also very pretty and I like that there is no zipper. I actually did not mind the exposed zipper but it is pretty heavy and it is pulling the shirt back a little bit. Anybody wants to buy my last year's incarnation??? You know what I am thinking...

The blouse is pull on, I dont think there was a zipper. there is a small opening at the neck wher you tie the bow with a little hook to secure it.

No billowy bulk around the hips

It is $110. it is a lot for this little top but I remember the one I have was also around $100 and I eventually bought it for under $50.

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That's all folks!!!

More reviews coming up so please stop by again.

Do you like the new arrivals?

What would you say to Mickey Drexler?

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