Striped Short-Sleeve V-Neck Sweater – Life is Short…Buy the Shoes

I took a gamble on J Crew Final Sale last week knowing only one item would really work. Let’s see if the others are to my liking as well.

~ Striped Short-Sleeve V-Neck Sweater, Clay White, Small ~

I tried this on in the Navy Champagne back in May. I really liked it but didn’t think a sweater for Summer was worth the price at the time. The colors finally went on sale and I was able to get the Navy in-store for an additional 50% off. I waited for a good promo online to order the Clay White. This runs large and the Small fits me well and the way I want it to. I actually wore the Navy sweater this week when I had to go in to the office. I knew I was going to be in a meeting room all day and that the A/C would be really cold. Yes, I was hot and sweaty outside but the sweater was perfect for inside all day. I love that the Clay White will work well in the Fall.

~ Wide-Leg Cropped Jean in Odell Wash, size 29 ~

I’ve been waiting to try the wide-leg cropped jean since it first arrived. Reviews are mixed with some saying to size down or that these fit weird. I LOVE them! I am so glad I was able to get them on sale and with a promo. I paid $42 for them but now they are part of the 60% off section making the Odell Wash jean 16 FREAKING DOLLARS! Of course I ordered another pair. The Lowry Wash and White are still on sale for $104.99 plus 40% off with GOSHOPPING.

I love the fit of these. I took my normal size 29 and the fit TTS for me. The waist does gape a little in the back but not enough to make them super loose in waist or feel like they are falling off. They skim my hips and upper leg and then go straight down from there. They are not a super wide-leg but I love the feeling of a non-skinny jean. The length are normal for me (5’2″) but I wore them rolled and liked the look. I can’t wait to try them with heels/espadrille wedges. I should order the Lowry Wash since I haven’t had a whole lot of luck finding a pair of non-skinny jeans.

~ Vintage Cropped Jean in Rinse Wash, size 29 ~

I tried these on in the Parisi Wash not too long ago, though not in the correct size. The size 29 are the better fit, as I suspected. I like the dark wash on these as the two Tory Burch pair I have are a little faded from so many wears and washes. These are a nice fit but they are not cropped on me like I expected. Maybe once they are washed a few times they will shrink up a little. The denim is a little rougher feel than the Parisi Wash. Those were really soft but they were also a very light wash. These are a good price at $36 with GOSHOPPING and a nice addition to my closet.

It’s also a great time to get some Collection, 3rd-party and Cashmere items. All these are and additional 60% off. The scarves are great for Christmas gifts. I ordered the Palm Tree Scoopback Swimsuit for only $20. The Striped Eyelet Skirt comes out to $16 if you can get your size.

Have you taken a chance on J Crew’s Final Sale items? Anything from the 60% off section you tried and love?

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And finally, a touch of random aka the rest of what I tried on last week. For sizing reference on these items I am a Medium/size 8 in tops/sweaters, 29/30 in jeans and size 8 in pants. Let’s take a look at how it all fit.

~ Striped Short-Sleeve V-Neck Sweater, Navy Champagne, Small ~

I really liked this sweater but didn’t think that 100% Nylon was worth $98 or even 25% or 30% off of $98. The Small fit very well so size down one. You’ll see that it’s still pretty slouchy on me. I can’t really put my finger on how the material felt other than “retro”. It felt like something made from the 70s, but not necessarily polyester.

I don’t even mind the drop shoulder. I actually didn’t even notice it. I think the Clay/White colorway will be with White Jeans. I hope it sticks around under sale as I’ve added both colors to my wishlist.

~ Seamed Shell in Crosshatch Linen, Bistro Blue, size 8 ~

I unexpectedly liked this top. I think the little pom-pom trim and trim on the side-seam make it stand out from a normal sleeveless linen-blend top. Due to the structure and shape of this top the size 8 was the best fit. There’s no way I would have been able to slip a size 6 over my head and get it back off without help. There’s only a keyhole and small back button at the neck.

This could have been easily done in an Navy or White but I like the color choice. It will work nicely under a Navy or White Linen Blazer. I’ve added this to my wishlist as well.

~ Lookout High-rise Crop Jean w/Let-out Hem in Hayton Wash, size 29 ~

This jean as some stretch to it so the size 29 fit fairly well. I don’t think there would be much difference if I tried on the size 30 since this seems to fit very body-hugging. These are not crop on me but are the perfect normal length, without any alterations. It would be nice to find these in a little darker wash. I have several favorite pairs of skinny jeans in my closet so these are a pass for me. One day a crop will hit me at the right spot…one day.

~ Linen-Cotton V-neck Jumpsuit in Zigzag, size 6 ~

I’m glad I tried this on and didn’t blindly buy it. My VPS gave me the size 6 since that was the same size as the Drapey Oxford Crepe V-Neck Jumpsuit. The material difference completely changes the fit. While the other I purchased drapes and doesn’t pull anywhere this Linen-Cotton Jumpsuit pulls and is tight in the front. I would absolutely have to size to an 8 in this jumpsuit.

Also, notice how low the v-neck already is on this one. And the inseam would need to be tailored as well. This one is a pass for me though I do like the pattern. There are too many things I’d need to fix and adjust before I could wear it.

Out of all these items, I liked the Striped Short-Sleeve V-Neck Sweater the best. It doesn’t seem to be moving online so maybe that’s a sign it will go to sale in another 2-3 weeks.

What are you waiting on to hit sale?

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J Crew Final Sale Finds

J Crew: Striped Short-Sleeve V-Neck Sweater, Seamed Shell in Crosshatch Linen, Lookout High-Rise Crop Jean, Linen-Cotton V-neck Jumpsuit in Zigzag