Jeweled collar sweater and pink capris

Many of you expressed interest in the Jeweled collar sweater from J.Crew Collection 

After Jcrewfanatic alerted me that the sweater is in fact available in the GSP store, I decided to visit them again and try it on.

Size Medium

I took a Medium in this sweater. I tried on Small as well, but the sleeves were too short. Even in a Medium the sleeves are just right on me, which may mean they will be too short for some of you, since I have proportionally short arms. Maybe they are supposed to be bracelet length?

 

The fit is nice and I like that the sweater is not very long. This makes it more versatile for wearing with skirts and pants. The workmanship seems fine and the crystals are securely attached. The neckline buttons in the back with cute little button. 

The wool is slightly scratchy. I am mildly sensitive to wool and I would be OK with it, but if you are very sensitive it is not for you. Of course you can always wear a t-shirt underneath but on a bare skin it is definitely not as soft as cashmere or even fine merino so keep that in mind

Love the colors

I love the colors on this sweater. It will work perfectly with my fall color story. It can be worn with almost anything: camel, brown, black, gray, red, purple and pink. It would be very versatile. You could dress it down with jeans and it could go to a party as well. It is a special piece, so if you like it, I think it is worth a splurge. I examined the collar and I think that if one day you get really bored with the crystal collar you could remove it. It is not detachable but it is sewn on as a separate piece, so I think it could be done. 

$178 style 94058

50% alpaca 50% wool

I like this sweater and I am definitely considering it. In fact, I brought it home to try it with some of the clothes already in my closet and think about it. I quickly checked it with my camel and gray trousers, pencil skirts in black, bright dahlia and camel and it seems perfect. It may be a keeper but I am known to change my mind so we shall see.

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I grabbed those pink capris to try on with the sweater. I did not even look at the price or took pictures of the tags because I was convinced they are already on the website and I will check it later, but now I cannot find them. I think the color might be the same as Romance Pink in the No. 2 pencil in herringbone There is also a matching blazer that I saw on the display. I think they are cafe capris and they fit TTS, like other versions of cafe capris. They are fully lined and rather substantial. I am not sure I could get much use out if them with the capri length and thick wool combination but I liked the color a lot. It is a very pretty shade of light pink herringbone.

Capris size 4

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That's all folks!

Do you like the sweater? 

Do you think it is worth the price?

Please share, it would be no fun without you!!!

I will have reviews of Liberty shirts and other new items tomorrow. 

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I am on vacation this week. I am not sure if I have access to the Internet but I will eagerly anticipate your comments and I will try to respond to you but my replies can be delayed

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