J Crew Fall 2014: Zip Pocket Mini Skirt, Merino Wool Leather Pocket Sweater

I have a few fitting room try-ons for you today and tomorrow.

~ Zip Pocket Mini Skirt, Heather Chartreuse, size 8 ~

When I first saw this color in the store it reminded me of a lighter version of the Burnished Olive color from several years ago. That olive-yellow tone that came in a Jackie, for sure and I think a Frances Cami and a patterned sweater. This is more yellow than green. The shape is the same as the Collection Leather Mini Skirt {review} except these pockets have zippers.

The size 8 was a very good fit and though I probably could have gone to a size 6 I like to stay with a little longer hemline. This falls almost where I like my pencil skirt lengths. I didn’t really notice the “curved back hem” as the online description states. I brought it home with me to play around and find some outfits and shoes to go with it. Navy is definitely a great color pairing as shown below.

~ Merino Wool Leather Pocket Sweater, Navy, Small ~

I have been lusting after this sweater since it showed up on the website. My store sold out pretty quick of the Gray color and received a shipment of the Navy which is almost sold out as well. It’s funny because we can’t wear this until at least late October nights but probably more like mid-November nights and then December days.

The Small is a great fit so I recommend sizing down. I love this but feel I’ve been on too much of a leather clothing kick this year. I don’t want to over-do it with the leather. The leather pockets are so subtle, though, because they are also Navy. I love the pairing with the Heather Chartreuse color.

With heels/wedges

AND! I love this styling, even more, with the Vans Classic Slip-On in Wool Pinstripe. I could probably add Navy tights and be fine to wear this exact outfit on a Sunny Winter’s Day.

Have you tried the Zip Pocket Mini Skirt or the Merino Wool Leather Pocket Sweater? I know I can recreate the look with my Navy Tippi but the sweater is just so darn cute and has been on my mind since I saw it.

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