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Today’s Shoes-day is a two-for-one. My store received two returns from the Sophia Webster for J Crew Collection. One of the SAs suggested I try them on, for fun, when he found out I was a size 7 in shoes.

~ Lola Pumps, size 7 1/2 ~

These silk twill floral pumps are so stunning IRL. The heel is also the floral fabric with a light blue heel tip. They are trimmed in black patent leather. 
I love that the pattern at the toe matches on both shoes. 
As expected, these fit a half size too big. I think I could get away with using a heel pad and insert but I would rather get my true size 37/7. 

The heel is 4 inches which is out of my heel-height range. I try to stick with 3 inches or less. But I was amazed at how comfortable these were to walk in. The lining is leather but it almost feels like there is a good amount of padding or memory foam under the lining. They really were that comfortable right away.

~ Pippa Pumps, size 7 1/2 ~

I would buy these just to displayed them all the time. The Pippa Pumps are absolutely gorgeous. Again, I need a size 37/7 for the best fit. These tie at the ankle and the vamp shows some toe cleavage. Like the Lola Pumps, they were pretty comfortable. These would make a beautiful D’Orsay Flat, don’t you think? Enjoy the pics!

The Pippa Pumps would be perfect for the upcoming party season. You could wear a sack and still look amazing with these shoes on your feet. 
Have you seen any of the Sophia Webster Collection for J Crew in person? 

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~ Blurred Ikat Top, size 8 ~
~ Blurred Ikat Skirt, size 6 ~
I loved this skirt when it showed up a few weeks ago. I was finally able to try it on and decided to see how it would look as a “dress” with the matching top. I actually like the two separates together. The top fit TTS for me in the size 8. The security tag on the side was making it not tuck in straight but that’s an easy fix with the snip of some scissors. 
  
The skirt runs TTS for a “sits at waist” style. This fits like the Silk Skirt in Beanstalk Stripe from last year {pin}. I honestly thought this was a silk skirt and not 100% Polyester. The material felt very silk to me. I have the J Crew Deco Shirred Skirt from years ago but this is a different print so I think I could get away with two black and white/ivory skirts in my closet. I’m waiting for this to go on sale. 

There’s also an actual dress option if you don’t want to do separates, as well as drapey pants. You can see the top on Gigi as well. 
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Whoops! The week got away from me and I wasn’t able to post Part 2 of the sweaters I tried on by Saturday evening. Here they are now.

~ Boiled Wool Sweatshirt, Dark Navy, Small ~

Now on sale, this run really over-sized. The small ran big and I probably could have gone to an XS. I wasn’t a fan of the wide elastic on the hem and at the end of the sleeves. On the right person I’m sure this will look great but I am not a fan. 
~ Textured Slouchy Sweater, Sandstone Dusk, Small ~

This was a cozy sweater but a shedder. This is another over-sized fit with drop-shoulders sweater so the small fit well. The color was a dust of pink. I would probably go darker and get the Carbon Navy. It’s also now on sale. 

~ Wool Bouclé Sweater, Heather Peacock, Small ~

I would probably try an XS since this is really over-sized. I LOVED the Heather Peacock color and it felt so cozy on, with no layering underneath. I will definitely try the XS if it’s still available when it goes on sale. 

I really have been preferring my Cashmere Tees, the Merino V-Neck Cardigans and Tippi Sweaters. I am still looking for a cozy cable-knit sweater in Ivory and a draped or cocoon sweater in gray.

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I have a lot of sweaters that will be broken up into two posts today.

~ Mixed Stitch Blanket Sweater, Small ~

I liked the fit of this through the body but the arms where it joins to the sweater was tight. It was so constricting I couldn’t raise my arms above my head. The sweater just seems to have been woven pretty tight. I saw this on a store employee and made a comment about it and she said she noticed the same thing but that it did stretch out after a little while. I have the Merino Fair Isle Sweater (Factory) that has the same colors so I passed on this. 
~ Oversize Sweatshirt in Exploded Floral, Small ~

This is another trendy, oversized, drop-shoulder, graphic sweatshirt. The small was still roomy enough to layer another shirt underneath. It was pretty cozy though. I have enough sweatshirts in my closet I currently wear.

~ Sparkle Side-Slit Sweater, Pink Sparkle, Medium ~

This sweater was on a table with the Navy Sparkle. I don’t have a lot of pink in my closet and thought this would be fun for the Holidays. I liked the sparkle. I liked the underside that was made with a cotton yarn on the inside making it comfortable. I was worried the metallic yarn would be inside as well and then be itchy. The pink is a nice color too. 
And then it become a hot mess. Avoid if you have any chest at all. You can see it fits like a tent once it hits the chest on me. I can’t get over how large this made me look from the side. And the slit on the side was to the armpit so a layer is required. 
Here’s the underside of the sweater, soft cotton. 
~ Woven-Front Cardigan, Small ~
I have liked this cardigan since I first saw it in the store. I sized to a small and it still felt really comfortable. I will layer this over the Silk Sleeveless Blouse and Tissue Turtlelnecks. 
I know that some of these will look great on some ladies but I just didn’t think these were flattering or different enough to come home with me. 

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I was able to stop by J Crew over the weekend before this week’s new arrivals. I was finally able to try on some items I’ve had on my wishlist.

~ Sequin Side-Stripe Shirt in White, size 8 ~

With all the side-zipper sweaters out there needing a layer underneath this shirt is perfect. The sequins are Navy with a tan grosgrain ribbon down the side. Right on J Crew-trend this is a longer length but still fits TTS in the shoulders and arms. 
It’s great for those exposed-side sweaters but a pass for me. 
  

~ Classic Silk Blouse, Dark Forest, size 8 ~

I was hoping J Crew would release the Silk Sleeveless Blouse in more colors for Winter but they went with the full-sleeved blouse, with a longer length. This color is beautiful IRL but a little tight in the shoulders. The arms are pretty long too so I’d have to get them altered to remove the excess material. Another pass for me. 

~ Seamed Panel Tee, Black, Medium ~

I only grabbed this as I haven’t seen any IRL pics or reviews on it. It fits TTS and is pretty comfortable against the body. This tee is nothing special and so I passed on it as well. 

~ Donald Robertson for J Crew Ostrich Tee, Small ~

These ostriches have high-heeled lace booties with ringer socks. I didn’t see that detail until I saw the tee in-store and laughed out loud when I did. This runs loose so the Small was the best fit. I will layer this under a cardi and blazer. 
~ Regent Blazer in Glen Plaid, size 8 ~
I saw this blazer when it first arrived in store and loved the glen plaid print. I was finally able to try it on and the Regent is not a flattering fit. The single-button does nothing for shape on me. I need at least a two-button closure with the first button to hit a little higher on the waist. The size 8 was pretty snug so I don’t think that my normal 10 Petite would work either. I would probably have to go to a 12 Petite. This, and the other Regent Blazers, are all a pass for me. 

So I guess that wasn’t a great run for me on shirts in the dressing room this time aroudn. But I do hope these reviews help you, if you are eyeing any of these items. 
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