Tweed, lace and pink

More J.Crew Fall 2012 reviews!

I wear a lot of white and cream and I liked this blouse on a hanger. It looked intricate and a little Victorian, but not costumey and it seemed easy to incorporate into everyday wear.

Size Medium

Actually, it works quite nicely with the Madewell skirt I was wearing that day. It is beautiful and 100% cotton, so it feels great on. I think Medium is a correct size but it is a little boxy. I wish it was slightly longer and more defined. The way it is cut works nicely for skirts but I think it seems slightly too short with pants.

That said I loved it!. I think it will elevate any simple outfit. I love beautiful lace. Or is this embroidery?  It went on my list. While I don;t necessarily NEED it, I can certainly use it with many items in my closet.

It was $98 and 100% cotton. Of course, I wish it was less, but at least it is under $100. I hope it is not like with Madewell  striped dress I liked. When I tried it it was $98, I said 'love' and next thing I know it was $118. Huh?

Pricing people at J.Crew, listen to this: It is an awful, awful shirt. The price should only move one direction. Down. Thank you.

Fingers crossed.

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Are you ready for a hook up?

Tweeded up

Maybe not. But with a white button front peeking out from under the top? It may work. But of course it is easier to wear the pieces separately.

Capris size 4

Capris were fitting TTS, I took a 4, which is my usual size in J.Crew bottoms. They fit like other cafe capris. I think they do add some bulk in the hips/legs. Still, they are very pretty. I am not sure if they were lined. They could be interesting in adding a texture and because they are not wool they would be easier to wear when it is not freezing cold (and when you would switch to long pants anyway).

I don;t have any non-summer capris but I used to not like capris at all.  Recently, I started to like them more, so maybe I can add those? They were $148. The tweed is 62% silk, 25% cotton, 11% viscose and 2% other fibers. I like the sound of this blend. However, if I was to order, I would order them online, because I think tweed is prone to be shop worn and possibly snagged.

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I am not sure what to call this top but it is pretty cool. Is it a jacket? A shirt?

$128, size 6, TTS

I took size 6 and it was a good fit. Maybe J.Crew is getting more consistent?  The colors in it are navy, violet, white and thin gold thread, very pretty. It is not lined but it did not feel scratchy. I was surprised but then I thought it was wool. Since it is mostly silk and cotton, that explains it. Gold thread did not bother me, both in the look (it is very subtle and I did not even noticed it at first) or in fabric feel (metallic can be very scratchy but I don;t remember it bothering me).

I see a lot of possibilities with this top.  It can go on its own or as a jacket with long sleeve tee or with a (white) button front. It looked good with trousers and skirts.

Skirt size 6

It has a bow in the back and it can be belted to give it more shape. The price is not too too bad.

The skirt is a very pretty color, isn't it?. I though initially that it was poly but is is a wool crepe. Much better.
I took size 6 to have it sit a little lower on the waist but it is not too loose and it still sites pretty high. It falls above the knee but not too short and will look nice with some winter tights. I like how the pleats are fully sewn and I like the swingy shape. It would work very well with navy and I have enough in my closet to pair it with.

Skirt $128

Of course, I already have the wool double serge pencil skirt in bright dahlia which is very similar. Butt I don't have many wool full skirts... Maybe this is something to consider after all?

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