Hey there! Hope everyone had a great weekend and wonderful weather like we’ve been experiencing in South Texas. I’ve had a busy week followed by an even busier weekend. I have a little weekend break this weekend but then it will be non-stop for the next 9 weekends. I did manage to swing by our lovely outdoor mall yesterday and do a little shopping. Of course, I stopped in at J Crew and picked up an unexpected item, on sale of course.
I really hadn’t been participating in any of the sales lately as I am really trying to cull my closet to have clothes I love. I know there will be the occasional “gotta have that” buy but for the most part I’ve been meticulous about what I buy. I have been trying to stay away from any new pencil skirts as I have amassed quite a few. Mini-skirts need to be fun but pass the bend-over test and I’m starting to find and wear more dresses lately. Shirtdresses have become my newest obession. You’ll see a few in the coming days (Girl Scout Promise!).
Anyway, a few weeks ago I tried on the No. 2 Long Pencil Skirt in Sovereign Paisley and fell in love with the print. Unfortunately, the skirt was too long so I passed on it. I’ve been thinking about that print since then and knew my store had plenty of the Cafe’ Capris in that print on sale. Now, I tried on, purchased and returned the solid version in Bright Dahlia from the Spring as the fit was weird on me. The size 6 was a teensy bit snug in the booty but the 8 was saggy. Because of this, I hadn’t tried on any other of the Cafe’ Capris, including the printed versions. I decided to give them a try to see how they compared in fit with the solid color.
Here they are in a Size 6.
I must say they are a perfect fit. I didn’t even bother with a size 8. I cuffed them twice to see how they would look hemmed and LOVEIT!! I paired them with the Garment Dyed Linen Cable-Knit Sweater in Neon Azalea and the Suede Mona Pumps in Wild Berry. All three items were on sale plus the 30% off. The pants had a tag of $109.99 and I was resigned to purchasing them at that price, less the 30% off. When it rang up they were actually $79.99, plus 30% off! The sweater was $54.99 and there were all sizes and colors on sale. I am wearing an XS here but sized up to a Small (which is really down a size from my normal Medium). I also have this in Green, White and Navy. If they make it to a second cut on sale I’ll grab the rest of the colors. The Mona’s were $99.99.
And since I was in the dressing room already, I also tried on the Cafe’ Capri in Seersucker, Size 6. My SA gave me the Perfect Shirt in Stripe Linen to try with it along with the Patent Leather Belt in Bright Dahlia. I added the Mona’s and absolutely loved the look. I am wearing a size 4 in the shirt but would size to a 6 for a little bit more comfort in the arms, shoulders and chest. Again, I cuffed the pants to a true “capri” length. The pants fit well and sizing up would have made them baggy and less fitted.
I hope my willpower holds out until these pants go on sale but they almost seem too perfect to pass up at full price. Actually, the whole outfit does.
Have a Great Day!
