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I stopped in to J Crew to return the Tipped Silk Tee in Windowpane and try on the size 8 to see if that fit any better. It did fit better through the shoulders, arms and chest but I felt it to be a lot longer than the Petite.

Having now tried on the size 8 and comparing the images, there is no pulling across the chest in the 8 compared to the 8 Petite. I think it makes me look slimmer too so maybe the longer length is better…hmmm?

                                    Size 8                                                              Size 8 Petite
I also tried on the Tipped Silk Tee in Diamond Tile in a Size 6 and other than the length it fit like the 8 Petite though there was less pulling across the chest. The length felt long, like the size 8 but after comparing pics seems to be the same length as the Petite. I like the print on this Silk Tee and it will transition well into Spring. 

A new sweater showed up in store, the Embossed Floral Sweater. It looks flocked to me but according to J Crew the design was made by “needle punching”. Only the Graphite Mist was in my store but I actually think I like the Navy Sea better. The 3/4 sleeves are bracelet on me in the size Medium. I would say this is TTS.

I’ve been hesitant to buy the Jeweled Fair Isle Stripe Sweater because 1) I have so many sweaters and not enough cold days to wear them and 2) cleaning this would be a b**** because of the 227 jewels on this sweater. My had 226 1/2 as there was one on the 2nd row of red hanging by a thread or two. The Medium fit fine but the hanging “jewel” completely turned me off of the sweater.

Lastly, is the Cable-Knit Pocket Sweater in Snow. I have a Cashmere Tee in Snow and it is White. This is Ivory to me. I have on a Medium and it fit fine but the pockets added bulk in the belly area. See it on Gigi here, along with the Tipped Silk Tee in Windowpane.

I passed on all of these, this time but did add the regular size 8 in the Windowpane Tee to my Wishlist. Have you tried any of these items?