Porcelain Paisley Skirt and Other Upcoming Items

I am super excited to report to you that I stopped at J.Crew store yesterday and guess what they have already received???

No2 Pencil Skirt in Porcelain Paisley!!!

Size 4, TTS

Fits TTS, like other J.Crew pencil skirts. The fabric does not disappoint, very soft with some almost jacquard texture, print and color is beautiful. Falls to the knee cap on me, I am 5'6. It is about half inch longer than Raj Paisley pencil skirt, but is sits a smidge lower on my waist so it looks about inch and a half longer.

Update: I measured it and it is 22.5" long in size 4, center front. 

with superfine cotton blazer

I just happened to be wearing the blazer and the white tee that day, but the skirt actually looked good with both.

Back view

Btw, I don't really like to try dresses or skirts barefoot, so I asked for shoes. The SA brought me black Monas in my regular heel size and they were very snug and uncomfortable.

side view

The print is not matched on the sides, but in J.Crew defense, I don't think that is possible with a print of such a large scale. Once you center it , the back will always be a  little wider than front and therefore the print with not match. It will also look different in different sizes, I imagine, since there is basically no repetition, other than front and back.  

You should be able to see the texture of the fabric in the shot below, if not, open the image separately and blow it up.

$158,  98% cotton, 2%spandex, lining 100% poly

I like the skirt a lot and I took it home (although I am not taking the tags off just yet).  The skirt will be shipping next week for pre-orders and I think it will be in stores/online next Thursday.

 
Saint James® Galathée tee

 

Size Small $90, Size down

 Those tees now come in few pretty shades, aqua blue, green, pink and more.

Nipped in the waist, high crewneck and wide sleeves

I know they are classic and 'real thing', the knit is soft and substantial, but I don't like the fit. It is not the unisex design and it is nicely nipped in the waist, but the neckline is too high and the sleeves are too wide.  I think it actually looks better in pictures than irl. If you have small chest it will probably look even worse. Size small was loose on me and it is smaller of my t-shirt sizes, so I would say size down.
 

Long Striped Cashmere Cardigan 

Long and lean, with deep v neck

This cardigan is expensive but I loved the feel of it. It was super soft and cozy. It felt like I could actually wear it in the summer and it would be perfect for places where the nights are cooler (sadly, not in NJ) or just for air-conditioned offices.

Super soft and comfy

I also loved how if fitted. It is long and lean and the top button sits slightly above my navel.

If money was no object, I would snatch it right away. Since it IS, I left it in store, sniff, sniff.

Size Medium $268

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That's all Folks!

Is the Porcelain Paisley skirt living to your expectations? 

What do you think of the fit of Saint James® Galathée tee?

How do you like the striped cashmere cardigan?

Are you interested in purchasing any of the reviewed items?

I am working on posting more reviews, superfine cotton suiting and several new frocks, so please stop by!!!