J Crew is continuing their online and in-store promo of 25% off through Wednesday, September 23, with code TIMETOSHOP. You can also take 30% off FINAL sale items. Not all items are included in this promo. Below are two dresses that are included in the promo.
~ Faux Leather Pocket Shift Dress, size 6 ~
My store didn’t received this dress until a few weeks after it showed up online. The size 6 fit well, though there’s some bunching at the chest. I just need to adjust the dress a little. It just skimmed my hips and hit about an inch above the knee. The size 8 would fit a little more like the online model image, loose and drapey. The sleeves would probably extend a little over my shoulders.
The pockets are a little flat and more fashionable than functional. As you can see, there’s an exposed zip in the back. The material felt like denim to me but this is actually a Poly-blend. It’s kind of cool and you could probably edge it up with some short boots and a leather jacket. If you are in-between sizes in dresses like me (6/8P/8) then I would go with the smaller of your dress sizes.
~ Drapey Chambray Shirtdress, Small ~
I prefer my denim to be a little darker but I liked the light color of this shirtdress. The size Small fit though you can see it’s tight in the arms. I like the length and the shirt-tail hem and there wasn’t any pulling across the chest. This skimmed my hips as well. I am not a fan of the flaps at the two pockets at the chest. The material was really soft and is not Cotton but Tencel. I would prefer some Cotton in the mix there.
Though the arms are tight I would probably stick with the size Small. I tried on the Factory version last year in a size 6 {review} and it was a little tight in the arms. This year’s version is in letter sizes and comes in Petite. I think the Petite Medium would be a better fit this time around.
Any interest in either of these dresses? I passed on both and ordered the Factory Chambray Shirtdress in Medium Petite. I plan on wearing my Frye Shirley Artisan Boots again during Fall and Winter and want a few other dress options for them.
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