J Crew: Tippi Leopard Sweater, Double-Notch Mini Skirt, V-Neck Sweater with Leather Panels, Classic Felt Hat with Leather Band

I was able to make a little time to see the new arrivals Wednesday evening and tried on quite a few items. I love a lot from this roll-out but am really really trying to be selective with my purchases. I was able to have my VPS all to myself as well and she’s always a lot of fun. We can’t ever stop laughing the whole time when that happens.

The main item in this review is the Double-Notch Mini Skirt.

~ Tippi Leopard Sweater, Small ~

I think this is probably the best Leopard pattern I’ve seen on the Tippi. There have been at least two other and I passed on both of those. Though I prefer a Medium in the Tippi, my VPS gave me a Small to try. It looks really nice with the Ivory colored Double-Notch Mini Skirt. I’d also wear it with my Patio Pant with the Leather Tux Stripe. I have both black and Ivory Lexington Blazers to go with this as well. Even with all of those options I didn’t purchase it. I have a feeling that MamaBella will want this too and she won’t buy it if I do.

~ Double-Notch Mini Skirt, Ivory, size 8 ~

The Wool Mini Skirt is a J Crew staple each year with the design being modified slightly. This year the pockets have been removed and notches added to the sides. The size 8 is my mini skirt size and it fit TTS. I like the Ivory color but always feel like I will get it dirty, especially pants, so I don’t buy the color to wear on bottom.

As much as I like it, I know we will see this skirt at the Factory next year.

Though the solid only comes in three colors, there are other printed options.

~ V-Neck Sweater with Leather Panels, Black, Small ~

This is another sweater J Crew does almost every year, having leather panels down the sleeve starting at the elbow. This year they have added the same double-notch as the Double-Notch Mini Skirt. The Small fit well so I would not size to a Medium.

You can see the sleeves are really long on me in the size Small so I would suggest sizing down one. I feel there is still enough room to layer underneath if needed.

~ Classic Felt Hat with Leather Band, Black ~

I wore hats all the time when I was younger and had a really cool black felt derby hat in HS. I wish I had it now. I liked this one too and the leather band is a nice touch. It also comes in Heather Graphite and Picturesque Pink. I have my Factory Wool Fedora that I like a little more than this one, since it’s a bit floppy. I didn’t realize this came in two sizes, since there’s a little room under there, I’m guessing I have on the Medium-Large. But I don’t think there’s not enough room to fit into the Small. Hats you just have to try on, for both size and how it looks on you.

Right now, through October 26, you can take 25% off your purchase, barring exclusions, as well as 40-50% off Final Sale. Some items that are marked on promo count for the 40% off and no FS. The V-Neck Sweater with Leather Panels is on promo for $118 and nets $70.80 with the 40% off.

What do you think of these items, especially the Tippi Leopard Sweater?

2 Comments

DaniBP
October 23, 2015 / 10:31 am

Love the leopard sweater, you're right it's a "good" leopard print, the colour mix is perfect. The fit however looks fantastic on you. How nice are you to leave it to MamaBella because it's great on you.
I ordered it with the 25% on the first day and it will hopefully arrive next week.
Thanks for the reviews Audrey, always appreciated. 🙂
JSR
October 27, 2015 / 4:01 pm

The Tippi and skirt looks cute on you, Audrey! I get the Tippi tomorrow in the mail…wasn't love at first sight when I saw it at a store only because of how thin it was…I'll have to see once I try it on.