J Crew Reviews - Spring New Arrivals

Popped into La Crew to (sadly) return the Liberty Floral shirt since I knew I couldn't justify the ridiculously high price tag. The spring colors are really nice but I'm noticing a lot of repeats in shape from last spring's collection. Variations on a theme if you will. I'm not really in love with any of the new prints, which is a shame, because no one does a printed pencil skirt like J Crew. Tempted by the pleated number in Ashbury Floral but since it's final sale...

Anyway here we go:

Tippi Sweater in Succulent Green (XXS) and No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Gardenshade Floral (size 2)

The pattern of this skirt looks so much more vibrant on the website. In real life it reminded of swamp water (No. 2 Pencil in Swampwater Floral anyone?). Maybe the prints differ from skirt to skirt. The fit is awesome however. A little loose in the waist - but I like that so I can eat, and the fit in the hips/butt was right on. Plus the length is perfect for 5'4" me - just above the knee. I need an XS in the sweater but couldn't find it. LOVE this color. So springy. Good color with the skirt.

Stripe Taffeta Mini (size 2 or 4)

The colors on this are so adorable and I love the taffeta. It's a bit voluminous for my taste. A bit short as well. I don't mind the poufiness from the side but couldn't quite get it to lay right from the front. Adorable but probably not for me.

Unknown dress that is just like Maritime but in different stripe pattern 

Couldn't find this on the website but it fits and looks like a slightly different incarnation of the Maritime Dress. This is an XS. Too short but super cute and comfortable.

This is the XXS - more form-fitting but also shorter. The zippers extend high up in to the dress creating a bit of a bump. Such a comfy little number.

For now I'm passing on spring arrivals, there are no must-haves for me but my store hasn't gotten that much in yet. What are your must-haves?

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More J Crew Fall Reviews

I had a few returns at the mall and decided to hit J Crew to try on some of the most talked about fall pieces. I did manage to walk out of there empty-handed but I have definitely added a few things to my sale wish list. I don't know what it is about the fall collection but I just don't feel like there is anything I MUST have. The colors are definitely a welcome change from the drab taupe, provence pink and other washed out colors they have been offering as of late.

First up is the Tippi Sweater in Heather Dark Grape in size XS. I think it is a perfectly nice merino sweater in an absolutely divine color. I literally want to paint myself this color it is so gorgeous. But... I find the fit to be fine on me - nothing special. The skirt is the Origami Mini which I finally tried on in a  size 6 - that is 2 sizes up from my normal bottoms size at J Crew. LOVE it in a size 6. Definitely on my sale list.

No. 2 pencil skirt in Double Serge Wool - Vibrant Flame Size 2. This skirt has been talked about aplenty and it is lovely. The wool is soft and substantial and the fit is fantastic. I am actually not a fan of the Vibrant Flame color because it is too orange and not enough red for my skin tone. TTS as far as pencil skirts go. The tank is currently on sale for 19.99 - I thought it was the vintage cotton tank but now I can't remember. This is an XS which was huge. I also tried on an XXS and the fit was much better.

This blouse is a new item I have not seen on the website yet. There is a heavy duty exposed zipper on the back. This is my normal size 2 and although it fit fine in the shoulders it was too boxy at the waist and tight at the hips. It's a shame because I think it's adorable but I don't think it's a nice shape for me.

Cowlneck Poncho in size XXS. The pictures make this look better than it was IRL. It is super cozy but as I am trying to show in the second picture - it runs VERY large. I know that a Poncho is supposed to be relaxed and loose-fitting but I thought it was too much. Not worth the price tag in my opinion and the color was a bit blah/sweatshirt-y for me.

Okay - I still have reviews of the Silk Elodie blouse, Hacking Jacket, Schoolboy blazer and Dream Ribbed Yoga Cardigan but that will have to wait till later.

Stay safe in the storm!