A new promo has shown up at J Crew. Take 25% off Spring ready styles with YAYMAY. I’d prefer they had left the 30% off or waited a week to do 25% off. These next two items are excluded but one seems to be selling without a promo.
~ Embroidered Linen Top, Caribbean Sea, size 8 ~
I saw this in store and immediately thought 1) Talbots and 2) MamaBella is going to love this. Sorry for the yellow tint, but I couldn’t get a decent picture in the fitting room with the lighting they have. The size 8 was the best fits, so TTS. The wrinkling you see is just from pulling this over my head. There’s a back zipper, exposed, but I don’t recall how much it contrasted with the shirt. I think it was gold but I can’t be sure. I like the embroidery done on the front.
It really does remind of something I would find at Talbots. And, MamaBella called me and wanted me to order this in the Flax color. Two for Two here. Unfortunately, I waited too long to place the order over the weekend and it sold out in her size. I’ve got my VPS on it but I don’t think I’ll get it. I’m stalking the site daily. I ordered the Spearmint for her, hoping she’ll like it once she sees the color.
~ Japanese Poplin Swing Trench, size 8 ~
I know this is supposed to be swingy but I am not used to boxy and short in regards to a trench. The size 8 fit good, but I think I could wear a size 6 or even an 8 Petite. That would mean sizing down one size.
I know I wouldn’t wear this opened like I’m showing below but it just seems to look so big on me. A size down would look a little smaller.
I like the striped lining on the inside. I don’t own a trench as I really don’t have a need for one. I usually go for blazers instead. I don’t know how much use I would get out of a short version of a trench either. But, I do like this and seems like one of the better quality items from J Crew.
I have one more review to finish up for later today involving the Linen Crossover Wrap Skirt in Stripe and then I’ll get to a few Factory reviews.
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I hope you find the Linen top for your mom. The blue is a beautiful color, but I like the spearmint, too, so fresh and Summery.
I'm glad you are reviewing the Cross-over Striped Skirt. I've had my eye on it, but was worried it would be too short, as it's listed in the mini category. The length looks good on you. Can't wait to see what you think!
I love the colour of that linen top. When it was first released I had a moment of thinking how pretty it was, but I find it a bit mstrongly, from the pics I have seen, and as a hort busty woman, it would def. Have been matronly on me! Why is it that trenches only look truly fabulous open? I like this one on you!