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I really liked the print of the Reese Pant in Graphic Peony when I tried it on in the store so I though I would order it in the Petite to see if the fit was just a little better.

~ size 6 ~

The size 6 was all the way to the floor on me in length and bunched quite a bit in front. The waist was a nice fit (elastic) but the thighs could have a little more room. 
  

~ size 8 Petite ~
The 8 Petite was a much better fit all over. There was less bunching in the front and the length was just at my ankle bone and not the floor like the size 6. I really like it with the silver Martina’s as well. 
  
I have no business getting any pants since I am not in an office setting but I really really like these. I was able to get them with a % off while they were on promo for $79.99. It had to have been a mistake or something since it was before they went on sale. 
Pricing and sizing say I should keep these but how much I would wear them is a factor in returning them. And I know as soon as Husband sees these he’ll say they are “old lady pants”. That’s his new phrase for everything I’ve been wearing. It’s all “old-lady” clothes. Particularly printed tops with a cardigan. I think he probably means it looks frumpy but can’t figure out the word. He’s gotten into my head since all I’ve been wearing lately are solid tees and tops and hesitate when reaching for a cardigan, which are a staple for me in Spring. 
What do you think? 

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J Crew currently has a 25% off promo using SALELOVE. Below are not only my picks but what I have in my closet.

My two favorite items are the Indigo Guaze Popover and the Slim Cargo Pant. I sized down to a 4 in the pants and also own them in blue. I’ve worn both items together here. I bought the Crepe Maxi Skirt in Ruby and will feature that this week.

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I’ll have a Shoes-day post this week featuring the Cece Metallic Ballet Flat.
Are you picking anything from SALELOVE? 

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Wow! It looks like a lot of the January roll-out has been added to sale, including my favorite skinny pants, the Slim Cargo Pant. I wore them the other night for a short Happy Hour and dinner with Husband he said I looked great in them! I hadn’t washed them yet and they were pretty baggy on me. I re-ordered the Grey, but in a size 4, as well as the Navy. These were not marked Final Sale on my order so they could be returned if the dressing room size 4 fit was a fluke.

I have been desperately waiting for the Cashmere Sweatpants to go on sale. I have worn my Grey pants all Winter and ordered them in Heather Acorn this time. Of course, had I paid attention, I would have noticed the Heather Mineral. How pretty are those?

I returned the Sleeveless Beaded Zip Top and have no urge to purchase it on sale. I just couldn’t get past the zippers on the side, knowing that trend is fading fast. It’s a shame because I really loved the beaded front. I also ordered the Cece Ballet Flat in Metallic Silver. I have a few different styles of Silver/Metallic flats but the Ceces are always my go-to shoe.

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It also looks like most, if not all, of the Firework Floral items are now on sale.

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During the previous 25% off promo, I ordered the Crepe Maxi Dress in Ruby. I love the two Silk Crepe Maxidresses I have from last year, in Black and Brilliant Blueberry, especially when I found the perfect slip for them. I also happened to catch the Reese Pant in Graphic Peony on promo yesterday for $79.50 plus the % off so I ordered the Petite 8 to see if the length might be a little shorter. I really liked them, even with the lining. I keep thinking of wearing them with metallic shoes and a white linen top or chambray top. Bonus that they were not Final Sale.

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Are you going to shop this sale or wait for a further mark-downs?

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From the March roll-out, the Graphic Peony print surprised me IRL. I didn’t really take any notice of it online when it arrived but in-store, I loved it.

~ Graphic Peony Top, Vivid Ink, size 6 ~
I originally tried on the size 4 and it just fit. With a tiny bit of weight loss and a non-padded bra it would have been a good fit. But since I buy-for-now-sizing, I tried on the size 6, which you see here. I love the stripes on the sleeves that contrast so nicely with the peony print on the body. The best part? It’s machine washable!

It covers those thick arms of mine!

~ Reese Pant in Graphic Peony, Vivid Ink, size 6 ~
These pants! Love them. The pants have the Peony print while the side is the stripe. The size 6 was a great fit. I think I would like to try the 8 Petite to get these cropped above the ankle. Right now the length is perfect, hitting right at the floor.  

The only thing I don’t like is that they are lined. It creates a little bunchiness in front. I think these would work great without the lining and I could wear them in the Summer too.

My own jumpsuit with both the top and pants.

I had a hard time deciding which to get but eventually chose the top. I can definitely wear it in the Summer and am already planning on wear it with white bottoms. I wish this print had come in swimwear. I would have bought a new bikini if it had.

What do you think of the Graphic Peony print?

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