J.Crew Last Summer Rollout

I have stopped by my local J.Crew store on Wednesday to see the newest arrivals, some of them not yet online. Today, I will review two items that are already online, in case you are considering them. See my yesterday's post for additional pictures and links to reviews from May rollout.

No. 2 pencil skirt in deck stripe

Size 6

I liked this skirt a lot when I first spotted it in store. I was looking for horizontally striped skirt and even  tried on one from Talbots, but the fit didn't work for me. So I was excited to see one of J.Crew, which is always very consistent fit for me.


It is a pretty skirt, but the fit was a little different from my recently bought Porcelain Paisley, Raj Paisley and Superfine Cotton. All of them fit me similarly and I got size 4. This skirt was too tight in size 4, especially in the hips, the waist was OK. Size 6 fitted me much better but it sat lower on the hips due to bigger waist.. I had similar issue in big eyelet skirt in chili. It is surprising for me, because I don't have much in a way of curves below my waist.

55% linen, 45% cotton, lining 97% cotton, 3% spandex

Overall, it is a nice skirt, but the fit may be an issue, especially of you have a nice waist definition.

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Vintage cotton tee in ikat

I like the fit of this tee, it does not bunch up at the hem and creates a waist definition, it is is also not too long, which I know some of you like but it is a problem for me especially that I like to wear t-shirts untucked with pencil skirts.  I like the print, it hides some minor imperfections and it is red, not orange. I like the sleeves because they drape well but I think that if you have broad shoulders they may accentuate it.

Size Medium, $46, 100% cotton

The price was $46 in store but I noticed that it is 39.50 online, what;s up with that? If you buy in store, make sure to ask for price adjustment. I do like this t-shirt but it is seriously overpriced.

I think the fit of the dress in the same print will be very similar.

T-shirt dress in ikat print

Like I said, the cotton is very thin, so it will be probably very comfy but may cling and probably will not last long. I think this is OK in a t-shirt but in a dress it is problematic. 

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Since it is a new rollout, I also snapped some window display pictures:

What I took to the fitting Room:

If you like anchors there is more coming

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That's all folks!

What do you think of No. 2 pencil skirt in deck stripe and Vintage cotton tee in ikat?

What other items are you considering?