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The very first item I added to my shopping cart when new arrivals came out on Monday was the Collection Cropped Linen Wide-Leg Trousers, in Red Clay. But they are excluded from the 30% off promo. These are the one item I attached to quickly and can’t get out of my head. I’m trying to come up with outfits to justify it at full-price. I’m also looking around at other retailers to find something similar but priced a little lower than $248.

I’ll be back with my other picks from the May roll-out later today. What do you think of the Collection Cropped Linen Wide-Leg Trousers? 

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J Crew’s new promo, through Tuesday, April 14, is 25% off with SHOPNOW. There seem to be a few exclusions like Collection and third-party brands. I had placed and order as well as shopped in-store during the 25/30% off promo last week.

~ Perfect Shirt in Linen, White, size 8 ~
I have several of these in various colors. My favorites that I wear consistently are the Navy and White. At the end of last Summer I found a hole at the shoulder on my White shirt so I needed a new one. I’ll keep the other for a pool cover-up. That one is an 8 Petite and I may have caused the hole since it was getting a little snug in the shoulders. This new one is a size 8 and fits well. The white is very bright, maybe because it’s new. These really are a perfect Summer staple for me as I usually feel cooler in this shirt than a tee.  


~ Metallic Linen Boyfriend Tee, Small ~

This just fit in the arms and might actually be a little snug. That’s me and not necessarily the shirt itself. I’d do better in a Medium just for a little more room in the arms, especially with that dropped shoulder. I wasn’t really thrilled with this overall but I will try the Medium on, if it’s in-store. I have the Metallic Linen V-Neck Sweater that I prefer to this tee. 
~ Pull-on Short in Falling Flowers, Classic Ivory, size 8 ~
These were probably my favorite from the roll-out and though I’ve tried on the Factory Pull-On Shorts before and returned or passed on them, I really liked this Retail version. The size 8 fit well and though the inseam is 2 1/2 inches, you can drop the waistband to your hips for a little longer look. I really like the look of these and will probably get quite a bit of wear out of them this Summer. 

Lastly is my Easter Sunday outfit. I wasn’t thrilled with the colors of the Stacked Sequin Shell but I did like the White/Grey of the Stacked Sequin Sweater. I bought a Small since the sweater looked really big in the Medium. It’s a nice fit throughout and stretch some too. The sweater is sheer so a nude bra or cami is needed. The Vintage Apricot color of the 4″ Chino Short is a perfect match to the sweater as well, as one of the sequins is the same color. I threw on a nude cami underneath and was pretty cool all day until the Cascarone fight. This is me and Husband right before we were smashed again.

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I really liked the print of the Reese Pant in Graphic Peony when I tried it on in the store so I though I would order it in the Petite to see if the fit was just a little better.

~ size 6 ~

The size 6 was all the way to the floor on me in length and bunched quite a bit in front. The waist was a nice fit (elastic) but the thighs could have a little more room. 
  

~ size 8 Petite ~
The 8 Petite was a much better fit all over. There was less bunching in the front and the length was just at my ankle bone and not the floor like the size 6. I really like it with the silver Martina’s as well. 
  
I have no business getting any pants since I am not in an office setting but I really really like these. I was able to get them with a % off while they were on promo for $79.99. It had to have been a mistake or something since it was before they went on sale. 
Pricing and sizing say I should keep these but how much I would wear them is a factor in returning them. And I know as soon as Husband sees these he’ll say they are “old lady pants”. That’s his new phrase for everything I’ve been wearing. It’s all “old-lady” clothes. Particularly printed tops with a cardigan. I think he probably means it looks frumpy but can’t figure out the word. He’s gotten into my head since all I’ve been wearing lately are solid tees and tops and hesitate when reaching for a cardigan, which are a staple for me in Spring. 
What do you think? 

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I originally tried on the Crepe Maxi Dress in-store in the Navy and held of on sharing with you because I ordered the Ruby color online. I have last year’s silk version in Black and Brilliant Blueberry and loved them. I wore them all Summer long. I was hoping the Crepe Maxi Dress would work for me, especially in the Ruby.

The Navy was a true Navy with no hints of black. It was very pretty IRL. If I didn’t have the Blueberry I might have bought this one.

  

Both the Navy and Ruby are a size Small. Though just a little snug across the chest the fit was good. I wouldn’t size up to a Medium. The straps are adjustable but they are pretty thin. I am wearing one of the Calvin Klein slips I bought last year for the other maxi dress and the dress straps do not cover it. This also has a slit up the back from the hem to just to the back of the knee. I actually like that as it gives you a little more room to take a large step if needed. The Ruby color is very pretty IRL.

  
I know this is in the Beach Cover-Up section but I would love to wear this as a dress. I do not want to have to wear a strapless bra to do that so I’ll be returning the dress in Ruby. The Black and the Ruby are already on sale. There is also the Crepe Dress which is a short version in Regal Blue and Black.
What do you think of the Crepe Maxi Dress? 

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It’s Shoes-day! Today I have the Marlow Mules in Seashore Beige. I haven’t worn this type of wide-band sandal since the early 2000s. I had some wedges from Nine West in Black and in Brown that I wore constantly. The Marlow Mules look promising so let’s take a look.

I saw a size 7 1/2 out in the store so I grabbed those to try-on. Just looking at the wide-band across the top I kind of knew that a size 7, my normal shoe size, would be a little snug. I was right as even the 7 1/2 just fits. The length is fine but the wide-band has no give or stretch.

I really did like the Marlow Mules, especially in the Fabric Mules and the Huarache Mules. But, I would have to size to a 7 1/2 for sure. If you have a slightly wider instep like me, you’ll probably need to size up a half size.

I think these will be a great transition sandal from Spring to Summer but I think once our heat comes, they might be a bit warm to wear.

Have you tried the Marlow Mules in any of the offerings?

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