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Wow! Who would have thought these two tees would sell out so quickly? I ordered the Elephant Parade Tee when it first came out and then had to search for the Gold Elephant Tee.

The description said this was a “Slightly loose fit.” so I sized down and ordered the Small. I would feel a little more comfortable in the Medium but the Small fits fine. If you want it to fit a little loose, go with your normal size. This looks so much more lux than I had imagined. You can see the White Elephants are more saturated IRL than the online image, which shows them to look almost gray. This is a cotton blend and so comfortable. I’m afraid I’ll end up using it as a sleep shirt too which will mean laundering it more and maybe having the navy fade quicker. We shall see.
~ Gold Elephant Tee, Large ~
No, I did not buy this because I wanted it so badly and it was the last one left. 😉  MamaBella called me with orders from the catalog she received and when she did, this was sold out online. She was so disappointed as this is the second time something she’s really wanted was sold out. The first time was with the Dutch Floral Cropped Sweatshirt. I was able to call Customer Service and they found it quickly for me. This time she said, “Call your people and have them find it.” LOL! “My people…” which I guess you JCAs are. Anyway, I called CS two days in a row and they couldn’t find it. I finally contacted my in-store VPS and they had just received new stock that day! As soon as she let me know they had one I immediately drove over to the store to get it. I was going to save the tee as a Christmas surprise but I had to tell her since “my people” helped me find it. 
This is a Large and fits over-sized, of course. Personally, I would probably get the Medium just to have a little more loose fit. The Small would probably fit exactly, like the Elephant Parade Tee above. Also, this is a Poly/Linen so it might shrink some if accidentally put in the dryer, which I’d probably do. And the pretty gold elephant could melt. I really like this tee but choosing between the two would stick with the Elephant Parade Tee. 
As of now, both are back in stock online. Also, check your stores or call Customer Service. GIVETHIS gets you 30% off on select items, including these two tees, as well as sale items. 
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~ Open Shawl-Collar Cardigan, Burgundy, XS/S ~
I know they were trying to make this an oversized, cozy cardigan but this is really large. There are two sizes, XS/S and M/L. This cardigan feels comfortable on and I can see wearing it around the house and on the couch bundled up. But for full-price or a smaller promo off, it’s not worth it to me. As Gigi would say, this doesn’t pass the Forever 21 test. I have two from there that are just as cozy and were a lot cheaper. 
~ Navy ~
I thought that maybe I would like the Navy color more and that I could overlook the over-sized fit but it’s just not a keeper for me. 

Anyone ready for Cyber Monday? 
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I ordered a few things to try IRL that my store was not going to receive.

~ Varsity Stripe Sweater, Small ~

I like the stripes on this sweater and even the flecked pattern of it. The size Small is a good fit, so size down if you can catch this on a pop-back. It was a little itchy so I’d have to layer it. This has no shoulder seam so it fit a little odd around the armpit. Overall, I liked this but it wasn’t a keeper.

One way this sweater was styled was with the Origami Skirt in Elephant Parade.

Yeah, I don’t know what J Crew was smokin’ but IRL it looks just as crazy.
 ~ Fringe Tank, Navy, Small ~

I like the Fringe Tank and already purchased it in Black. I ordered the Small in the Navy to see which one I would like better and I prefer the Black. The Navy is nice, even with the black fringe, but I think the black just looks dressier, even with a cardigan or blazer over it.
Not too impressed with the Fringe Tank and the Origami Skirt. 
I ended up returning both items as I didn’t see myself wearing them long-term. There’s a new promo up for long weekend/Black Friday with code HOLIDAY. The only thing I’ll probable grab is a Ludlow Sportcoat for The Boy. Ludlow items are rarely included in promos so I get what I can when he likes something. I think it will look nice with the Ludlow Chambray Shirt. 
Are you shopping the latest promo and New Arrivals this weekend? 

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I was really excited to see these beautiful, but pricey, shoes IRL. I was able to order them with a 25% off promo. As of posting, these are also sold-out but I do expect there to be pop-backs. Especially if the others have the same flaw as mine.

I found sizing to run a half-size small from my normal shoe size 7. The 6 1/2 is consistent with other Dulci-style offerings I’ve tried on.

The loafer-style is a different option and add a little more interest to them. The kitten heel is very manageable to walk-in. The insole is lined in leather and the calf-hair is trimmed in black. There’s also a black ribbon at the seam of the heel.

And here is where I was so disappointed. You’ll see that the shoe on my left foot has a pattern with darker and larger spots, while the right shoe has spots that are smaller/thinner and look more spaced out.

I kept these out of the box and on my desk for a few days to see if I could get used to the difference but it’s too different for me to overlook.

Both the Kiki and Roxie are offered in this print as well. The Roxie heel, at 4 inches, is too high for me, and I wasn’t interested in a flat, like the Kiki. 
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I’m so disappointed the pattern wasn’t just a little more consistent in the front. I didn’t expect it to be exact but the larger spots on the left shoe make the front of it look so much darker than the right shoe. Shockingly, these are also not a Collection item like the two above.

What do you think about the Dulci Calf-Hair Kitten Heel Loafers? Would you have kept them? 

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This set of skirts and a pair of pants should round up my latest stop at J Crew.

~ Plaza Skirt in Tweed, size 8 ~
(on promo as of 11/17)

I love my Plaza Skirt in Glen Plaid (now on sale) so I’ve been on the lookout to see if I wanted to add this tweed number to my closet or the pinstripe. This skirt doesn’t fit like my other one. It seems to run a little big below the waistband, in the hip area. I can’t put my finger on it but I think it’s the tweed material. I still think the size 8 is my Plaza Skirt size but this particular skirt is a pass for me.

~ Flounce Skirt in Bonded Wool, Heather Charcoal, size 8 ~
(on promo as of 11/17)

The material and thickness of this Flounce Skirt is how I had hoped the Banana Republic Fit-and-Flare skirt I tried on would feel {review}. This skirt fit a little big in the waist and hips, where you can see some bunchiness. I was in a hurry so I wasn’t able to grab the size 6 to try on. I love the length of the size 8 and would probably stick with that size since it would be paired with layers and sweaters, covering the front. Overall, I liked the skirt but it’s probably not something I would wear on a consistent basis. 
  

~ Box Pleat Skirt in Crepe, Caravan Blue, size 8 ~

I saw this in Ivory a few weeks ago and though “meh”, it’s ok but I did want to try it on for the blog. The Caravan Blue is a really nice color IRL. The shape and pleating were fine. The pleats didn’t add any extra bulk or weight but I’m not really inspired to wear this skirt. I think the Ivory might look best with a cozy sweater tights and tall boots. Maybe in wool this might have made me think twice about getting but this ones a pass as well.

~ Collection Black Floral Skirt, size 10 ~
This skirt was a return to my store so I thought I’d try it on to gauge fit in case there are pop-backs. The size 10 is, of course, big on me but from the extra material and space at the waist I think I need to size to a 6 and not an 8 in this skirt. The floral jacquard is a nice material and the fluted/a-line shape is always a favorite of mine. This would have made a great item for the Holiday Collection. I’m always looking for a skirt like this to wear for Christmas or a party over the holidays. It’s perfect for a cashmere sweater and pearls or an embellished shirt. This was marked down to $149.99 in-store. 
  

These pants feel amazing. They are just plain old pinstripe wool/cotton pants but the Japanese Wool is very soft and cozy. I did not want to take these off. They are not lined but there was no itchiness to them. The fit could have been tweaked a little. The waist just fit but the hips were better and not tight. From the online reviews it looks like these will stretch some throughout the day so I would stick with my normal size 8 and not get an 8 Petite or a 10. These are definitely on my wishlist.

Have you tried any of these skirts or the Pinstripe Pant? I really recommend the pants, if I had to choose.  I would love to see these in a solid color as well. 
Are you shopping this promo or saving your pennies for Black Friday? 

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