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I’m attempting to get reviews up of everything I tried on that is included in the TIMETOSHOP 25% off promo going on at J Crew.

~ Boy Shirt in Dawson Plaid, size 8 ~

This shirt was one I was very interested in seeing IRL. But I didn’t quite like it enough to buy it once I saw it. The color is pretty true to the online image. The size 8 fit well. I know this shirt comes in Petite sizing but that’s a little hit-or-miss for me when it comes to blouses and shirts.

Even though this is pretty wrinkled, there’s no pulling at the chest and the shoulders and arms have a little looseness to them. The Petite size would help the length of the arms fit better but might tighten up in the shoulders and arms.

I couldn’t think of 3 things I had that would work with this shirt other than jeans. I don’t have any colors of cardigans or Cashmere Tees that would go with it. There is a Scarf in this pattern and color that I mike like a little better but overall it’s not a shirt I plan to add to my closet.

~ Tiered Crepe Top, Sunfaded Blue, size 6 ~
Anyone remember the Silk Tiered Ruffle Cami? I had it almost every color that was offered. That’s what this blouse reminded me of when I first saw it in my dressing room. But it’s not as special as that one was.

What looks like an extra layer on top is actually where the top was folded. Just a teeny bit of steaming would have helped remove that. I don’t like that it really looks like another layer of Viscose cutting across my chest. The size 6 fit fine. I just wasn’t very taken by this top at all. Even the Sunfaded Blue looks a bit lackluster.

But don’t listen to me, as there is one review online giving this top, and color, 5 stars. 😉

These were kind of “meh” for me. There are plenty of other plaid shirts to choose from at a lot of retailers right now. I think I need more of a navy blue color instead.

What do you think of the Boy Shirt in Dawson Plaid and Tiered Crepe Top?

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The Silk Blouse in Cobalt Leopard was the one item I wanted to see IRL as the blouse fits into what I plan to wear for Fall. I like the color mix of blue, black and purple. The silk is a nice quality as well.

I tried on the size 6 and it fit well. It’s not pulling across the chest and there’s enough armhole room. It has hidden buttons down the front but I didn’t need to use them. I was able to slip this right over my head without any issues.

It’s cut boxy but it still feels and looks like it has some shape to it. I think it has to do with the armholes and the darts at the side of the chest. The shirttail hem helps too.

One of my favorite silk blouses from J Crew is the Silk Indigo Floral Blouse. This is a little reminiscent of it. I brought this one home and plan on wearing it this weekend to an afternoon picnic.

What do you think of the Silk Blouse in Cobalt Leopard?

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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.

Have a Great Day!

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I wanted to try on the Campbell Blazer in Tweed to compare it to the Rhodes Blazer (which I love) and the Regent Blazer (I loathe the standing collar). The Campbell Blazer is a mix of both blazers with the normal collar of the Rhodes and the single button of the Regent. I still am not a fan of the single-button but I did like the Campbell Blazer itself.

I tried on a size 8 and it fit like all the others. A little long in the arms, good in the shoulders. This tells me I can rely on getting my normal size 10 Petite. You don’t know how good it feels to know my size in J Crew Blazers. That size fits me perfect every single time.

 
I do wear my blazers buttoned at times, so I prefer my button to sit a little higher, just under my chest. The button on the Campbell Blazer hit below that but above my waist. I can live with a single-button though, especially since the Campbell Blazers are included in the 25% SHOPNOW promo.
 
Here’s a close-up of the colors and elbow patch. I really liked the colors and it matched my Collection Ruffle Pintuck Heart Dot Blouse I found on ebay. I ordered a size 8, wary of the sleeves being too tight but it’s a perfect fit. It’s 100% silk and falls in with at least the type of material I want to be wearing, i.e. less/no Poly. As far as the blazer, the colors will go with a lot of colors out for Fall. I didn’t notice the elbow patch until after I took it off. I’m good with it since I don’t see it.
I’ll make my final decision on ordering this blazer on Sunday. I want a blazer in a Fall color or patter like this but can’t decide between the following. The patterned blazers will go with more but I like the Rhodes in Herringbone too. But, the Campbell Blazer is included in the promo.
If you missed it, see my review of the Cape Jacket in Wool Melton.

Have a Great Afternoon!

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My VPS put the Cape Jacket in Wool Melton in my dressing room to try on during the First Look event. She was there during the original “Mr. Roboto Cape” in 2011; the Streetscape Cape. That cape was shorter and the armholes not as long. I liked the cape but it was a pass for me then.

I tried on a size XS/S in the Cape Jacket in Wool Melton. The cape is longer than the Streetscape Cape. The armholes are larger and there are also pockets on this cape. I like the Warm Camel color of it as well. The material is nice but not something that will keep you warm in cold Winters.

 

I made sure to look at the shoulders to gauge the fit this time and the cape fit very well in the XS/S. I am usually a size 8/10 Petite in Coats and Blazers. I still felt a little “Mr. Roboto” in the Cape Jacket but I did like it a lot more than the previous version from 2011. I still am not comfortable with how wide the cape looks on me, especially in the back. Though it fit very well, I’m not in need of something like this Cape Jacket so I am passing on it. I can’t see myself wearing it over my Majesty Peacoat or any of my Blazers.

  

The cape also comes in Houndstooth with Leather Trim.

What do you think of the Cape Jacket in Wool Melton? Is it something you could use or would wear?