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Rayner chino (E9356, SP16, $98) runs 000-16. The color is called honey brown (HBR). Online only, FYI.
Size 29 – Here they are. When I pulled them out of the box, I immediately thought of Dickies. You know, the work pants. The cotton canvas has that type of look and feel. They’re not as heavy as they looked, once I pulled them all the way out of the back. There is a heaviness to the fabric, though. Which means the pants don’t flow very well. The rise is on the higher side. I believe it’s described as mid-rise. But there seemed to be extra fabric across the lap area. Not very flattering. I tried them on with the and still, no go. I’m not surprised. I really wasn’t a fan of the fabric or the color, which is more dull than the pics.
Will the real Rayner chino, please stand up? Please stand up. Please stand up. If you listen to Pandora, check out Hip Hop BBQ. It was recommended by a JCA and I love it. They play Eminem on it, hence the lyric borrowing. Although, maybe it’s Rap Strength Training where Eminem lives. In any case, I love both and if you like rap from that era, you’ll love Hip Hop BBQ for sure. The Strength Training channel gets into the rougher stuff like DMX. Whoo boy, I digress.
Look at these pants. Denizen by Levis at Target. The mens department. They’re not wide cut, but other than that, they looked the same to me.
The Feeling
Sorry Rayner chinos. I can’t get get behind you.
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Rayner wide-leg jean in crescent wash (C5307, $138) are now $29.99. The color is called crescent wash (CWA). The description doesn’t state that they’re online only.
Size 29 – I like the wash, which isn’t as pronounced in-person as it looks online. On the left, no shoes or additional height of any sort. I’m 5’0″ and have a slightly longer than average inseam for my height, I believe.
On the right I’m wearing the striped strappy heel sandals. Love them! I wear 7.5, but usually take an 8 in J. Crew pumps & wedges. These are 7.5 and they were the right choice. A block heel works with the rectangular cut of the denim. I think a traditional heel would look odd. At least on me. If you’re taller and/or have different proportions then you might have more shoe options to pair with these.
The rise felt slightly lower than the Rayner chinos. By slight I mean about 1/4″ or so lower. There wasn’t the saggy lap/crotch issue with these. I will say that if you have a pouchy belly, particularly in the lower part, these jeans might not help the situation. I paid about $18 (addtl 40% off) for these, so if I only wear them a couple of times that’s fine. I’m really limited on the type of top I can wear with these, but I imagine I will only wear them a few times.
The Feeling
Although denim, the flow of the fabric is much better than the chinos. It won’t really work with a top like this. I’ll need something fitted, but not tight. The volume & length barely work for me, so if you’re short or have a short inseam, you might want to pass.
Great denim & wash. Thumbsup.
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Striped fringe scarf ($59.50) – Color choices are ivory black (IVO) and red navy (RNA). Now $44.99. I like the texture. There’s a physical distinction between the ivory (think light ivory) and black. The thread is fuzzy and that bothered me a little because I don’t want it to fuzz up into a rag. The fuzziness makes the lines between the two colors just a little less crisp. But that’s upon close inspection; not far away.
#Stripesick. I don’t know how I thought I was going to ignore this.
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SHOPNOW gets 25% off select spring styles. Many of the new arrivals — well, at least some of my favorites, like the gingham Tippi – are excluded. This promo is good thru Sat, 3/12.
Earn double points when you use your J. Crew card, thru Sun, 3/13.
Chime in…
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p.s. I still have items available in my super blowout. Two new items added to the top today, 3/10.
J Crew tiered eyelet midi dress & cotton cropped tunic reviews
J Crew ruffled bell-sleeve shift dress review
J Crew silk shift dress in polka dot & belted dress in black and white tweed reviews
J Crew ruffle-sleeve top review
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Gigi, I think the jeans look cute on you and for the price may give them a try. A PSA that there currently is a campbell tartan blazer in a 4 on pop back – I truly love this piece (you and jeannie convinced me to get it) so I hope someone snags it!https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/blazers/campbell/PRDOVR~E4102/E4102.jsp
Hi Shari. You shared a great popback! Someone got it. I have a size 6. I wish I had an 8P, but the 6 works. Jeannie does look great in it. As far as the Rayner jean, the denim feels really comfortable & chic. That plus the price makes it worth finding the best top.
I think I have a slim shady earworm now
what do you think about the cape you put at the top of your page?
I think it is too cute, have you seen it in store?
Kate – I shouldn’t have typed those lyrics because I went to bed & woke up with them. lol You can see the navy cape on Rynetta’s Instagram. It looks great. I’ll be getting it next Tuesday in S/M. I’m hoping it’s not Dracula like on me.
Please stand up!
will look at Rynetta
the last JC cape I tried on was big even in xs but I think it ran big as it only came in 2 sizes IIRC
I hope I made the right choice. M is sometimes too big, esp in coats, but I can’t see fitting into an XXS/XS.. It would be a great spring jacket, esp for all of my Starbucks mornings. I know the cape sizing you mention. This is a better offering with 3 sizes, instead of 2.
Hi Gigi! I’m receiving the khaki cape too this coming Tuesday in size xxs/xs. Will you do a review of it, with pics?
And about the Chino Rayner…the jean does look better than the chino version. The chinos made me look even shorter. :-/ They look like rave pants on me. All i need are glow sticks and a pacifier. LOL! #90sflashback
No, no, no. Bad khakis. Man crotch. Do not like.
shopalot712 – man crotch, lol…succinct way to put it.
I know! Someone described a pair of “boyfriend” jeans to me this way and it just stuck. It’s bad enough when the man bulge appears on some pants when you sit down; when it’s like that standing up, it’s just a total fail! The jeans are much better and I love the scarf. I have to stop buying scarves. They are multiplying like rabbits around me. 🙂
Your rabbit scarves have many compadres. I have a ton myself. 😉
Man crotch… or Larry David’s “pants tent” (for you Curb Your Enthusiasm fans)!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYV4btxlfBc
silver_lining – Ha! That was good. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Oh yeah, the crotch looks really bad, I wonder why? I thought they would be more fitted. Probably work on super tall ladies.
I love the jeans, I might reconsider… They look great with the sandals that I hope to be able to get on sale. I mean, I could actually wear them today (it’s HOT) but I don’t believe Spring (summer?) is here to stay…
The scarf is visually very striking. I wore it with the HM striped “column” skirt and a black jacket and it looked great…
Ema – I’m so glad I got the scarf. You’re a bad influence. 😉 I have NY on my weather page on my phone. Saw your temps yesterday. I agree spring is not quite here, but my husband nixed a long wool coat I put on as I was getting ready. I agree w/him to look seasonally appropriate no matter the temp. Trench cape arrives on Tues. Let me know if you see/try in the store.
Agree with everyone else re) those chino Raynors — I don’t even think it’s a fit issue alone, but rather the combo of fabric and color as well that are interrupting the look (especially since the denim version can be pulled off with heels & it doesn’t have infamous crotch balloon.)
I’m glad you didn’t resist the striped scarf! I’m currently and desperately trying to ignore that ivory/black polka dot scarf (similar to the Onyx Perfect shirt pattern), despite it being on sale, etc. But if I’m honest, I have plenty of light weight scarves to last me throughout the year. 🙁
PS, thanks for the Dulci tips on your other post! I do want to try the current batch in Kraft brown. (I do have the fabric leopard ones but those don’t seem as forgiving as suede seems to, in general.)
Hey Tati. Y, the color is not helping the Rayners. They might’ve worked in lyocell because it’s a flowier fabric. I need to go thru my scarves and pare down. I never wear them as much as I swear I will. Another note about the Dulcis. They have a leather lining. That makes a difference in fit/comfort. Have a good day!
Yikes those chinos are not (the) real slim (shady)! The denim looks cute on you, though, and I agree about the block heel being a good choice with them. The scarf is very you, love it! With J. Crew we sometimes have to kiss a bunch of frogs before finding a prince.
cate – lol excellent use of parentheses! Prison gear comes to mind for the Rayner chinos. But only because the hot mugshot guy got released. Did you follow any of that? This stuff shows up in my feed!
One thing I’ve learned about J. Crew frogs is don’t get them on final sale! Some are DOA. I admit I will gamble on some, but I try to keep it to $30 or less like the raglan stripe sweatshirt. It’s about $23 with SHOPNOW. The chest measurement is a bit wide. I think 42″ for the M, but I went with that because it looks like a sweatshirt I have. The chest measures about the same. Thanks for stopping by!
I’m not familiar with the hot mugshot guy, should I google or be afraid to google?
Too true about final sale frogs lol. They hardly ever turn out to be princes anyway.
California guy commits a crime (not his first). Police post his mugshot. It goes viral. Got a modeling contract out of it and before he even got sentenced. Did jail time. Back in the news now, 2 years later, because he was released. And, I guess, will begin modeling. Oh. Ppl think he’s hot. Great facial structure and eyes the color of emeral green water. A map of tattoos all over him. I guess he’ll be paired with an edgy company of some sort. He has kids, so I hope he stays out of trouble.
That’s interesting. He definitely has a look, maybe he could make it as a (non- J. Crew) model (that’s not exactly their male model look!). Hope so too if it keeps him out of trouble.
I love that I can search “hot mugshot guy” and Google knows exactly what that is.
Check out “handsome gorilla”, if you haven’t already. He IS really good looking!
I put in “hot m” and Google took care of the rest. That’s how you know you’re seriously trending.
Oh & I remember handsome gorilla. Lots of patrons lining up to see him. Hilarious! I had to Google it again for a refresher. Hope I don’t have some weird dream tonite.
I like the block heels on you, Gigi.
Thanks, Vava!
lol at prison jeans
you guys are on point today
You sold me on the Rayner jeans. I’ve been looking but just am over mail order and return nonsense so tried to find similar pairs in my local stores. I tried on a semi-okay pair in ON, but they had the front butt pockets (square patch pockets) and just didn’t look like the pictures of Rayners I’ve seen. Then I saw your post, after not ordering from JCrew in months and months and lo, my size was there, 30% off of an already pretty low price. Done. Enabler…