/ Reviews

Today’s promo at J. Crew is 40% off select styles with code THURSDAY.

~ Jackie Cardigan in Embroidered Palm, Black Ivory, Large~
~ Faux Leather Scalloped Tank, Undyed Navy, Medium ~
~ Rory Pant, Fern, size 8 ~

I really liked this Jackie Cardigan. I was finding that the Jackie cardigans were running small on me in my normal size Medium so I tried on a Large. It’s big in the large so I would stick to my normal Medium. The scalloped tank is really cute IRL with the cardigan. The Medium was fine on me so it’s TTS. I would like the cardigan for Fall so if it makes it to sale I’ll probably get it. It’s just too hot for anything other than linen and tanks right now.

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~ Eyelet Ruffle-Hem Top, White, size 8 ~

I really wanted to like this eyelet top but found it to fit oddly. The sleeves are cut in a bit but not quite racerback or halter-style. The waistline hits at the natural waist. It felt cropped on me though I knew it wasn’t. I’m on the fence with this one. I think I need to size to a 10 Petite and maybe try the Black instead. I like the eyelet and the ruffle-hem doesn’t add any fullness or weight. This is included in today’s promo.

~ Linen Tank Top with Fringe, Bold Red, size 8 / 6 ~

The first pic is of the size 8 in this linen tank top. The straps are really loose, as is the whole tank itself.

Though still slightly loose in the straps, sizing down to a 6 is a much better fit. There are bra-keeps so you can ensure the straps don’t fall off your shoulder. The Bold Red is bright and beautiful IRL . I ended up getting this in all four colors (also Navy, White, Sundrenched Pool) since it’s easy to wear (minus the wrinkles), fits, and Husband like it.

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~ Ruffle-Sleeve Top, Ratti Into the Wild, size 6 / 8 ~

The fit in both of these sizes was just fine, with the size 8 being just a little looser throughout. I was a little bothered by the back though. I kept thinking I had the tag twisted or something. When I finally saw it, the neckline in the back has pleating. Once I knew what it was I wasn’t annoyed by it as much but it still felt weird on me. I liked the print but ended up getting the off-the-shoulder dress instead.

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~ Ruffle Popover Shirt in Melon Plaid, size 8 ~

I liked the colors on this popover shirt online and it didn’t disappoint IRL. It’s lightweight and looks cute tucked in and with the sleeves rolled. The size 8 is my normal button-down shirt size and fits just fine. I passed on this as I can’t really see myself wearing it this Summer and holding it until next Spring, making it not a wise purchase.

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I am going to take a guess and say Friday’s promo will be the staggered promo or “buy more/save more” and that most everything will be included. They did that during the last 5-day promo. We shall see tomorrow.

Are you shopping the Thursday sale? Though there wasn’t much included in the 50% off Wednesday promo, I think it was one of the better ones.

/ Reviews

Today’s promo at J Crew is TUESDAY and you can take 40% off select styles as well as sale items. Unfortunately, none of the pants below are included in this promo. Cashmere sweaters are included (huh?!) and women’s swim is excluded but not men’s/girls/boys. This promo makes no sense except that the off-the-shoulder Ratti Dress is included along with the Chambray shirtdress.

~ Rory Pant, Navy, size 6 ~
~ Rory Pant, Fern, size 8 ~

I mentioned in Monday’s post how I did not like these pants. They bunch just below the waist, in the back. You can see it somewhat in the image below and it’s very noticeable in the size 8 in Fern. These are  pull-on pant with a little give in the waist. The tie at the waist is not removable and would probably look best tied at the side. The size 8 was still decently cropped on me, with an inseam at 20-inches, but I wasn’t a fan of how the wide-leg draped. The material is a cotton poplin and machine washable.

~ Cropped Wide-Leg Pant in Heavy Linen, French Blue, size 8 ~

I was excited to try these pants as the color looked gorgeous online and a heavier weight linen would be good for work. They also went with my new #shinyponies. The size 8 was a great fit. The front has pleats and the back is elastic. They were full-length on me and I like how the wide-leg draped. They were lined in cotton in the same color as the pant. The french blue color took on a shade of purple IRL. Of course, they got super wrinkled but they are linen. Though I really liked them, I ended up returning these as I didn’t see myself wearing them as much as linen shorts.

~ Gazebo Pant, White, size 8 ~

I’ve tried these on in the 8 & 8 Petite in navy and vintage kelly. I really wanted these in white and my store finally received another shipment with the size 8. These are a little longer than I want them to be but they fit well. The white is lined but still seems a little see-through. I ended up buying these in the size 8 since the Petite size has been sold out for a while in this color.


The Rory Pants were a dud but the Linen Pants were a hit. The Gazebo Pant should be a permanent staple for J. Crew. I hope this comes out in the Fall/Winter in wool