J Crew is having 5 surprise sales this week. Today’s offer is 30% off your purchase, 40% off sale & 50% off Final Sale, exclusions apply, with code MONDAY. I tried on several items last week but first wanted to share my picks of this latest roll-out, with this promo in mind.

I am so happy to see more longer-length linen shorts offered this year. I’ve bought every color and the Bermuda Shorts in Heavy Linen were no exception. I had originally purchased the Gazebo Pant in the Vintage Kelly but returned them knowing I’ll wear the shorts more often. I haven’t tried them on so I am hoping the fit and length are good.

The item I absolutely love from this roll-out is the Linen Tank Top with Fringe. I didn’t really notice it until I went in the store and the Bold Red caught my eye. It’s so gorgeous and a saturated orange-red color. I tried on the size 8 and was swimming in it. The straps were also falling down so I asked for a size 6. That was a much better fit, though still a little loose at the straps and the chest. Luckily, there are bra-keeps/snaps to keep the straps from falling. I bought the Red and Navy and have already worn them. I ordered the White and Sundrenched Pool with today’s promo.

I was thinking I didn’t really like the Ratti Into the Wild print when I saw it online but IRL it’s really gorgeous. So much that I bought both the bandana and the off-the-shoulder-dress and have already worn both. Sadly, the dress is excluded from today’s MONDAY promo but the bandana is not. I’m using that tied on my Tory Burch Tote.

I had to review my pictures before writing this next part. The Rory Pant has two 5-star reviews online but I completely disagree with both reviewers. These pants were ridiculous on me. I tried the size 6 first and they were an ok fit but what I noticed was the back was bunching just below the elastic waist and above some unnecessary seam or stitching. I tried on the size 8 and the bunching was much worse. I really think it’s the elastic waist and the pleats it is creating that make them so unflattering, at least on me. Also, the tie at the waist is not removable.

The Canvas color of the Downtown Field Jacket is really nice IRL. I know it’s just a beige color but it’s so simple and perfect if you are looking for something a little lighter in color. It’s also included in the MONDAY promo at 30% off. Lastly, the Bronzed Clay of the Straw Hat with Tassels is another one of my favorites in this roll-out too.

I begin sharing my reviews tomorrow.

Happy Shopping!

The Summer arrivals at J Crew are some of my favorites. Those are the items I usually wear all Summer and into the Fall, depending on how warm it still is around here. The colors this year seem to be lots of pinks, reds and purples, or at least in my picks below. The flamingo print looks really cute in both the skirt and shirt option. The Ratti Happy Cat Print is really abstract and not what I was expecting. It looks cute on the Off-the-Shoulder Blouse.

J Crew really is loving the popover in both shirts and dresses. My favorite is the Gingham Shirtdress and I plan on wearing it this weekend. The color on the Vintage Plaid popover is more faded than it seems online. I thought I would like the Candy Stripe popover but it’s too “circus” for me. I don’t know how else to explain it.  I really wish that Midi Skirt in Oversized Gingham was just a few inches shorter in the Petite size. At both 27 1/2 or 29 1/2 inches in length both the regular and petite items are too long for me. I’ll still try it on if it’s in my store though.

You can take 25% off your purchase with SUMMER or 30% off if you have a J Crew Card, using code CARDSONLY. There are some restrictions, like the Chambray Off-the-Shoulder Dress or any other off-the-shoulder blouses or dresses. I was able to try several items in-store and have a bunch of reviews starting tomorrow.

Happy Shopping!