J Crew Spring 2014 Tops: Silk Cat-Print Blouse, Rhinestone Bow Blouse, These Are the Days Tee, Silk Back Tee, Days of the Week Tee, Silky Chambray Tunic

J Crew rolled out more Spring today and a few of those items were in my store last week.

The Silk-Cat Print Blouse is really cute and great to just throw on and go. It’s made it to sale and I was able to find plenty in-store. This is a size 8 and how I’d probably wear it. Super casual, un-tucked with the sleeves rolled up.

This next cotton blouse is the Jeweled Bow Top. It comes in White and Navy Striped, below. It’s a boxy, straight silhouette with a Rhinestone Bow in front. It has a single button in the back. This is a size 8. Again, it’s boxy, tight sleeves are an issue for me and though the Bow in front is cute it’s just a little plain.

The Bow, up close…

The Striped Blue version…

I really liked the black version of the Linen These Are The Days Graphic Tee. I have on a Medium but I did end up passing on this for two reasons. One, I love my Madewell Los Angeles Linen Tee {pin}, also in black. And, two, all the other Graphic Tees are now on sale so I’m sure this one will be there soon too.

I liked the look and concept of the Vintage Cotton Silk Back Tee but when I turned to the side, it was a big ol’ mess. I’m wearing a Medium and from the side looked like I was due any day.

The Vintage Cotton Tee in Weekdays comes in both Black and Pearl Oyster. I have on a Medium here and it’s quite comfortable. I believe it’s cotton. The Black version has the days in French and the Ivory version has them in Spanish. A pass for me but I’m sure it will be a hit. I may grab it if it makes it to sale.

The Silky Chambray Tunic, size Small, is touted as a beach cover-up. The only other place I’d wear this tunic would be to sleep. It is very soft and comfortable but $66 for a beach tunic is a pass for me. I was also hoping the placket and arm cuff contrasted a little more like the online image. This is a good size but I could have sized to an XS as far a cover-up goes. Returning this one.

Of the new arrivals today, the Lace Stripe Skirt in Strawberry Rose is the only thing I would consider buying. All the eyelet and seersucker and lace is just too much for Spring, and one roll-out, IMO. I preferred some of the Factory arrivals from the Early Access today.

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5 Comments

maryeb
March 19, 2014 / 3:17 pm

Thanks for the reviews. Good point about the graphic tees. I have noticed that a lot of them end up on sale.
- audreybella
  March 20, 2014 / 2:49 pm
  
  Thanks for stopping by Maryeb!
fleur de lys
March 20, 2014 / 10:44 am

I have been eyeing the vintage silk back tee, as I found the cincept interesting, just lije you said. It would also be more work appropriate than a ordinary tee. Reading your review of it has made me reconsider if this would be a good buy;-))
Do you think sizing down would help?
- audreybella
  March 20, 2014 / 2:52 pm
  
  Fleur de Lys – For me, sizing down won't help but a different color might, since this a little thinner than normal. Like a Vintage Cotton Tee not a Favorite Fit Tee (both from JC). If you can try it on in-store that would be best. I think another color, maybe black or navy, would be better overall.
Catherine Urbanski
March 23, 2014 / 1:45 pm

Is the vintage cotton Tee fitted? It really looks lovely-and I'm not a tee-shirt kinda gal but I think that would be a great addition to my wardrobe–less than three months till I go back to France and that tee would be fun for drinks on the terrace after spending the day at the beach! BTW, it looks great on you!