I went by J Crew, for what now seems like my weekly visit, to scope out the new arrivals of Summer II. I received a call from my PS and the store did get the Linen Swoon Skirt so I told her to pull the size 8 in hopes that it would fit better than the 6.
Linen Swoon Skirt – 8 – This is still sitting at my belly-button but not as tight. I wasn’t about to size to a 10 so I returned my original purchase. I’m sure this skirt will work for someone but unfortunately that person is not me.
Floral Peasant Blouse, #44121, Indigo, Size 6 – Very Anthro-esque. This was very loose and blouse-y.
Accordion Dress in Super 120s, $250, #36525, Warm Buff (also comes in Dark Heather Grey), 4 – This is such a beautiful dress. I was drawn to it on the website and this was a return to the store. The 4 was a great fit and the 6 would be too loose. This is so light weight and I love the pleating on this. I don’t need any formal work pieces but if this hits sale I may get the dark color.
Mirabel Pencil Skirt, $128, #42825, Faded Black Sand, 6 – You know me and JC pencil skirts are besties but since I have the dress in this color I decided to pass on the skirt.
Silk Blythe Blouse, $98, #37871, Poppy, 6 – A lovely silk blouse and the poppy color has a little bit of a pink tone to it. It’s not red red but more of a pinkish red in person. I know it looks more coral/salmon in my photos.
Rumi Dress, $118, #42820, Poppy, 6 – Personally, this is not my style but is a cute dress with a built in belt but the sleeves were giving me fits as well and the low v-neckline.
Cece Suede Ballet Flats, $128, #46198, Wild Berry, 7 – Totally love this color and was happy to find it in store. The Sapphire color is just as stunning in person as it is online.
FAVORITE TRY-ON OF THE DAY (maybe even year!)
Stripe Blouson Dress, $148, #42822, Black (also Azalea/Pink), 6 – You know how “they” say horizontal stripes make you look wider. “They” are so wrong. I am very used to the mirrors at my B&M store and they do not give off an illusion (or delusion) of making you look slimmer. This dress is so pretty and silky and slimming. I didn’t want to take it off.
Featherweight Cotton Cardigan, $62, #41103, Moroccan Yellow, M – My PS had this paired with the black Mirabel Dress in my dressing room but I like it with the Blouson Dress. It has lovely tortoise buttons and is super-lightweight and comes in 12 other colors.
There were lots of other new items in store but I only had a little time to try on things that interested me.
Have a great day!
Fabulous post! Thanks for sharing 😀 the stripe blouse dress looks AMAZING on you…..oh no, not another craving for a striped dress 😉 I was super curious about the suede cece….I have my eye on the sapphire ones.
Tasia
The stripe dress is wonderful on you!
Thank you so much for all these photos and reviews, it is incredibly helpful. The striped dress looks amazing on you. Also loving that Accordion dress, very flattering.
I am with you on the swoon skirt, it is not the most flattering to your figure. Personally I cannot wear that style of skirt, they just never look good on me and I have purchased and then returned a few times before I became decisive about it like you.
Oh, also wanted to say that the embroidered pencil skirt and Blythe blouse look fabulous on you – va va voom. And how did you get that amazing back shot anyway?
Thanks again Audrey, terrific post.
The striped dress is AWESOME! I also really like the pleated dress on you.
In all, you picked some great pieces to try on! Everything looks great!
The accordion dress & striped blouson dress are both beautiful on you. I hope get them.
I own the accordion dress, and IT RUNS HUGE!!!!! I sized down two, had it altered, and it was still worth every penny. I added a skinny belt and cardigan, and it is perfect for work.
The stripe dress belted looks amazing on you….just FYI 🙂
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I love the dress with the yellow cardigan
The striped dress is perfection on you!!
You look awesome in the striped dress. I also love your shoes from the dressing room. Where are they from?
Thanks everyone!
Tiny Dancer – I've seen the sapphire and they are just as gorgeous.
xoxo – Thanks! I got lucky with the back view shot. Most of the time it is really blurry.
gigi – I did get the Striped Blouson. I'm holding out for a sale on the Accordion dress.
Bella – I found the shoes at Marshall's two summers ago.