J Crew Fitting Room Reviews

Below are a few more items from round 2 of my personal shopping appointment. I modeled most of my outfits for my PS and the store manager that I failed to take a few pictures, especially of one I loved! We had a lot of fun.

Winnie Dress, Black, Sz 6 – This is very comfortable (acrylic/rayon/nylon with a little stretch) but this color attracted quite a bit of fuzz and lint. The size 6 fit well but could have been a little more fitted in the waist. It also comes in Heather Slate.

Blythe Shirtdress, Dark Navy, Sz 6 – This also comes in Pale Camel (how can camel be pale?) and Poppy. I love the length and the skirt on this but the top was snug in my shoulders and arms and pulling across the bust.

Dream Fair Isle Vest, Forest Clementine, Sz S – I like this vest but didn’t like where it hit over this dress. It also comes in Caramel Flame, that has little flashes of pink throughout.

Poppy, Sz 6 – The lighting in this small fitting room made the color of this dress too bright in the picture. I loved this color and had a hard time deciding which one I wanted more.

Dark Navy, Sz 8 – This is a much better fit for me throughout the top. I take an 8 in the Blythe shirt as well. I’m thinking of shortening the sleeves and make it more like the Ruthie Shirtdress

Maisie Dress, Getaway Green, Sz 6 – This is a very flowy dress with pockets. I like the color of this and it also comes in Graphite, Waterfloral and Abstract Floral Violet. I think the arms are a little clingy and I think the elastic waist will probably not stay put. I think I would pair it with a leopard belt.

No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Double-Serge Wool, Vibrant Flame, Sz 6 – Oh, this color is just so lovely. Y’all know that. My PS paired it with the Elodie Sleeveless Blouse in Stripes, Black, Sz 6. I really debated on getting this skirt but in the end I didn’t. I have a recent Ann Taylor purchase of an orange skirt in cotton that will get more use than this one in wool. 

No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Vintage Tweed, Blush, Sz 6 – Such a pretty Chanel-esque skirt. Also comes in Navy. This is paired with the Perfect Shirt with French Cuffs in French Blue, Sz 6. I had the Merino V-Neck Sweater in Viridian Green over the Shirt.

Look at the cute waistband on the interior of the skirt. LOVE!

Perfect Shirt with Bronze Buttons in Navy Plaid, Sz 6, paired with the Merino Pleated Skirt in Saddle, Sz M, and the Greer Wedge Ankle Boot, Cognac, Sz 7. I told myself no more plaid or stripes but this shirt was so cute and soft I couldn’t pass it up. The skirt is great and I hiked it up for a high-waisted look. I can see it looking great like that with a different shirt and a wide belt. I would size to a Small if I bought it but I’m passing for now.

Merino Boyfriend Sweatshirt, Heather Fern, Sz S – This is meant to be very oversized. When I see the words “Boyfriend Sweatshirt” I think of slouchy and oversized, not wide with dolman sleeves. My PS paired it with the Cafe Capri in Houndstooth Wool, Sz 8. This is my normal fit/size in the Wool Cafe Capri and JC pants in general.

No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Plaid, Sz 6 – This skirt is wool but was very lightweight from what I can remember. Added to my wishlist.

Hacking Jacket in Herringbone, Charcoal, Sz 6
Vintage Cotton Stripe Baseball Tee, Heather Flannel, Sz M
Trouser Jean, Dark Rinse, Sz 8
As you can see, the Hacking Jacket in a size 6 is more nipped and fitted at the waist but I could barely move my arms. (Something like “Fat man in a little coat.” a la Tommy Boy. Chris Farley was hysterical.) The tee is great and cozy, with stripes only on the sleeves. My PS pulled the Trouser Jeans because she knew I liked the Flare but would have had to take the hem up about 8 inches. These are just as long on me. While the Flare did not lose it’s ‘flare-shape’ at the bottom when I cuffed it, these did seem to lose their ‘boot-cut’ shape.

And this was the final outfit that my PS put together that I failed to take a picture of.
Origami Mini in Peony, Dream Fair Isle Vest in Caramel Flame, Perfect Shirt in Medium Gingham in Classic Pink
I thought this was a great outfit and tied the pink tones together well. I am becoming a fan of this print that this on the skirt. Would pairing this with the Darby Glitter Loafers be too much? I have a similar pair by Steve Madden that I bought for half the Darby price. And those come in 20 different colors, materials and patterns.

I can’t wait until the cooler temps finally get here.

Have a Great Day!

5 Comments

  1. August 25, 2011 / 4:39 pm

    Ooh, I've been eyeballing the blythe shirtdress as well – it looks great on you in both colors!

  2. August 25, 2011 / 11:17 pm

    thank you so much for the reviews/pictures! every single outfit looks so great on you. 🙂

  3. August 26, 2011 / 10:09 am

    I love that blush pink pencil skirt but i've no idea what i'd wear it with.

    Oh I read your Mona shoe review, I think we might be a similar size, I'm not sure whether I'd be a 7 or a 7.5 in US shoes, what size are you in Louboutin? That may be the snobbiest question I have ever asked!

  4. August 26, 2011 / 1:11 pm

    Thanks for posting all these IRL photos. The dresses are lovely on you. I have that hacking jacket and as I rarely button any jacket it fits OK.

  5. August 27, 2011 / 2:05 am

    Thanks for the reviews. I love the blythe shirtdress in either color way. The pink tweed pencil skirt is a beautiful as well.