New arrivals at J Crew always have me giddy, even if the collection falls flat. I perused online when the rollout showed up last Wednesday but waited until Saturday to check out the items in-store. That’s a pretty long wait for me.
~ Hugo Guinness for J Crew Dog Tee, Small ~
I like that this tee is Gray and not Ivory or White. Still questioning Linen in Fall and Winter but you can’t resist that Basset Hound face. This tee ran big and you can see the Small is still a little large on me. It’s also long for some reason. I guess they wanted to make sure that when I shrank mine it would still fit. 😉
~ Merino Wool Double-Knit Long Cardigan, Burgundy Acorn, XS ~
This is your Grand-pa’s sweater. I had to size to a XS, it ran so big through the body and length. The arms are a little snug in the XS but this fit a lot better than the Small. It’s going to be big and over-sized, you will just need to find the size that flatters you best. I failed to get a picture of the inside but this was pretty thick, more so than the Merino Wool V-Neck Cardigan.
~ Regent Blazer with Beaded Collar, Size 10 ~
The size 10 fit nice but I would get a 10 Petite, since that’s my best fit. The colors of the Houndstooth were very Fall-like and pretty. There’s a single button closure, which for me would need to be raised a little.
I bought and returned the Schoolboy Blazer in Beaded Tweed last year. The beading at the collar grabbed my hair. I’m sure this one is no different but I didn’t want to test it out so I put my hair up to concentrate on the fit. There is no way to lay the collar down on the new Regent Blazers. None of the stones seemed loose.
I think a Frances Cami or other ruffled blouse would look great under this blazer.
~ Asymmetrical Zip Pencil Skirt in Wool, Ivory, Size 6 ~
I really loved this pencil skirt. I didn’t even mind the longer length (24 inches) because of the zipper. The size 6 fit well, even though I was pretty bloated that day. I’d probably order the 8 Petite for a better fit and just a touch shorter length, though it would still be at or slightly below the knee at 22 inches. The skirt also comes in an olive-colored Houndstooth.
The blazer, tee and skirt…
I’ll have more reviews coming up, including the Plaza Skirt in Glen Plaid, Drapey Wool Sweatpants, and oh so popular, Merino Wool Mixed Media Sweater.
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