J. Crew Review - Tops

I finally had a chance to hit the Crew and try on some new arrivals (well new to me since it's been a while). I walked out empty handed except for an adorable seersucker dress for my daughter but I did see some really cute things!

Painter Elbow-Sleeve Boatneck Tee in Indigo (XS)

I always size up in Painter Tees and I should have in this one. Woah. This color is sold out online for some reason. It is a beautiful saturated navy that looks almost like denim. The boatneck and 3/4 sleeves make it seem a bit dressier. Cute. Too small. Tired of holes in all my JCrew tees.

Ponte Peplum Top in Ivory (S)

This is a really thick ponte knit which I liked - helps the peplum hold its structure. They didn't have an XS so this is a size too big. However, the XS would probably make me look too boobilicious so I'm not sure this is a look that's going to work for me. For the smaller busted - adorable.

Stitchwork Stripe Top (XS) in Neon Azalea

There is a whole hell of a lot going on with this top. It's sort of cute but I think I would want to try it in a more muted colorway. What is up with all the 3/4 sleeve tops? I think of that as a fall/winter thing not a spring thing. The embroidery didn't make the top totally unstretchable (i.e. across the top of the chest) but it did make the fabric pucker a bit (as you can see on my belly).

Boy Shirt in Neon Gingham (size 2)

It is definitely neon which I love, just maybe not on me. I felt like this boyshirt was cute slightly big. I would have liked a size 0 in this one. Still, J Crew does button downs right - long enough, long enough sleeves, perfect colors and collars!

Faded Chambray Popover (XS)

The wash is very faded which probably won't work with all skin tones - including mine. The cut is actually pretty slim for a popover and I think this would be cute over one of those delicious pairs of Liberty Toothpicks.

Keeper Chambray Shirt (size 0)

Finalemente! I remembered to try on the size 0 of the Keeper Chambray shirt and now I know what everyone is talking about! The fit is so much better, so size down on this one. I don't love the fading on it but everything else is quite nice. Plus roll-tab sleeves or whatever you call them! I love having that option. 

Overall, some nice things. Tomorrow dresses and skirts!