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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 was able to swing by Madewell and try a few items on. I have never tried on their jeans and have to say that if and when I need a new pair, I will definitely go to Madewell first.

~ Slim Boyjean, size 29 ~

I really would like a new boyfriend jean. The ones I have are too long and I don’t like them enough to get them hemmed. The Slim Boyjean are just a little slimmer than regular boyfriend jeans and I like that. The are just baggy enough and if you want even slouchier you can go up a size. I like that Madewell has complimentary hemming if you buy in-store, which is what I would have done to these. 

The size 29 was a great fit. I doubt that even if I lost weight, the 28 would fit across the hips. I like the lighter wash on these too.

   
I tried on the Crop Tee thinking maybe I could pull it off. It was almost long enough to do the trend but maybe with a higher rise jean it would work better for me. I have on a Small which was a nice fit. I like the basic of the gray also. 

~ Skinny Skinny Crop, size 30 ~

Story of my life…Crop jeans that are normal length on me. These are actually PERFECT for regular length on me (left pic, left leg). I would probably have them hemmed to what the right leg shows so that they are cropped. I sized up to a 30 in these and they are a great fit. I think I might want a darker wash without the fading and light whiskering though. 
   
A great first time for me with Madewell Jeans. I don’t need any right now and am trying to get rid of a few more pair but both the Slim Boyjean and Skinny Skinny Crop are next on my list when I do need jeans. 
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I ordered a pair of jeans and a skirt from Boden as well.

~ Wideleg Jeans, Vintage, size 8P ~
I do need some wideleg jeans and I have been looking for a nice pair to replace a GAP pair I have had for years. I was hoping the Boden pair would work out for me. This fit well in the waist but was a little snug down the hips and upper thigh. There’s a little stretch so that will work itself out. The length works well with heels but I would also want a pair to shorten and wear with flats. I was on the fence about the fading in front and back on the legs. I do recommend these if you are looking for a nice wideleg jean. I would stick with my Petite sizing on this one and on a re-order I would probably choose the Indigo. This comes in Black, Indigo and White.
  
~ Florence Skirt, Multi Seaside, size 6R ~
The print on this skirt is so pretty and the blues are very vibrant. Unfortunately, the pleats just weren’t working for me. The waist was a good fit in the size 6 and the length hit me just above the knee. I wish this had been an A-line skirt without the pleating.

 

This is lined in cotton and has pockets, which are a nice bonus. I wasn’t interested in any of the other prints in this skirt so this is a return and not an exchange. If you like this print, definitely get it. There was a scarf in this print that I should have bought. I would have worn that.

 

I think these orders were just a matter of timing for me and my personal style crisis I am trying to manage. I made the mistake of ordering some items while purging my closet and not re-assessing what I really need, other than the jeans. I still want to buy clothes like I work in an office, with people, when, in reality, I do not.

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I received my orders from Boden finally and overall I had mixed feelings about everything I ordered. Today we’ll start with the dresses.

~ Seatown Shirtdress, Multi Blue Stripes, size 8R ~
When I ordered this there were only three colors available. The Blue Dots reviewed as a little sheer so I went with the stripes. I loved the coloring of the stripes on this one. It read as a chambray mix IRL. The size 8 Regular was the best fit for me, if just fitting at the chest and waist. The length was just hitting mid-knee on me. I like that the cap-sleeves cover a trouble spot for me. Though the lightweight cotton will be great for the heat in the Summer I didn’t feel like the “50’s housewife-style” fit my personal style. Overall, I do recommend this dress if you are considering it. 

~ Jessica Dress, Party Pink, size 6R ~
I chose this dress over the Broderie Jersey Dress because of the slight cap-sleeve. On impulse I ordered the Party Pink because I liked the color. I took one look at this dress, in the package, and new it would be going back. The color is super bright compared to what I saw online. As far as sizing, since this was a jersey dress, I new the size 6 would be a better fit, since it had some stretch to it. The waist has a little ruching as well. If I had gone with the Navy I would have probably kept this little dress. 
  

~ Rosalyn Dress, Blue Floral, size 8P ~
I pre-ordered this one way back in December, I think. Based on a suggestion, I went with the 8 Petite. The dress fit a little snug in the waist. The chest is fine as are the shoulders. There seemed to be an issue with the stitching or something where the bodice met the waistband. I thought it was a lining issue at first but I couldn’t get the bodice and waist to straighten out. I noticed it right away so it definitely swayed my opinion in not keeping the dress. I like the blue top with the floral bottom but should have order a regular size 8 instead of the Petite. I think the bodice issue would not have been as noticeable. I’m hoping it was just my dress. I was tempted to get the white but it just screams for me to get some chocolate or spaghetti sauce on it.
  

This dress order was a miss on all counts, though overall I would recommend the Seatown Shirtdress, especially in the Blue Stripes, and the Rosalyn Dress. They really are pretty IRL.

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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. 
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