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Pink floral embroidered top (SP14, A2204, $89.50) – What the what? Sold out already online. It was just released this past Wed. I’ll assume it runs 00-16 like the floral popover reviewed directly below. 100% cotton.
ETA – 5/9 notied that it has been cut to $69.99
Size 6 – The colors are pretty. The coral-y pink is pretty and the contrast w/the blue/& purple colors is nice. I also like how they put it around the armhole and down the sleeves. The neckline fell a little open when unbuttoned and I like that, too. The fabric was very interesting and I liked it. It felt like a gauze, like some of the tunics. However, it felt thicker, like the gauze was doubled. It was really cool. I can see it feeling good in warm temps.
There’s also the flower bud print scarf.
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Two
Raglan popover in blue floral (SP14, A1925, $78) runs 00-16. The color is called yacht blue (YBL).
Size 4 – There were clothes left in the fitting room that I used, so I went ahead and tried it on. If I had selected it from the floor myself, I would’ve probably chosen a 6. However, the 4 fit, so I say take the smaller of your 2 sizes if you’re in between. The fabric was nice. Not heavy and not too thin. Some of you will be happy it’s not a bracelet sleeve.
Pretty color. The floral print has an animal graphic flavor to it. Very, very subtle. Some of the petals remind me of leopard paw prints. And if you look at the bottom of the top, one of the flowers looks like the face of a lion. The neckline is meh. I unbuttoned it one more button than pictured. The top started to come alive, but I can’t go around like that. I was unable to get it to sit open so that there was a little bit of skin exposure around the neckline. It was a little regular as-is. A little Misses, if you will. If you don’t have a mom body, it might be more exciting on you.
Four
Pink geo shirtdress (SP14, A0459, $198) runs 00-16. The color is called pink multi (PMU). 100% silk, 100% poly lining.
Size 6 – The silk felt nice. Not too lightweight. The poly lining didn’t feel bad. Of course it would be nice if it weren’t poly. I think my pores get a little tight any time I read the word. This style is similar to last year’s technicolor floral dress. However, they lengthened it this year, which is great. The technicolor fit more like a shirt masquerading as a dress, at least on me. This fits like a dress.
The short sleeves don’t do it for me. Neither does the collar. The top part is cut like a man’s shirt. Check it out on Audreybella.
It buttons all the way down the back. One strategy is to keep the top couple buttoned and slip it overhead.
On the left, unbuttoned. On the right, I’m simply holding it back with my hand. I didn’t want to figure out how to button it myself and risk getting makeup on it. I also didn’t want to call a SA in to help me. I liked the top overall, but have a qualm with the top of the neckline. It sat just a little too high for/on me. When it was unbuttoned I felt like I was in a fancy exam gown. Yes, as in the doctor’s office. Pulled back is way better. The detail is showcased even more.
Have you tried any of these? Share your experience.
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Gigi, you should try on the skirt that's in the same pattern of the dress and post a picture here. I'd like to see it in real life.
Denée – I saw a woman holding the skirt on my way out. When I go to the store again, I'll look for it and try it on. Hope you're doing well 🙂
Denee,i tried the skirt and youcan see IRL pics on my blog.
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Gigi I say it again you have saved me from some questionable purchased.. again! I swear I often shop w your reviews in my head!
Amahendra – lol I love it. Well, I always hope that ladies still try things on they've very interested in…just in case they have the opposite experience. Not on final sale, though. 😉
Those tunics colors are so pretty on you. I really liked them but don't wear much tunics so decided to pass on them. I was tempted to pick up the Pink Geo Top but figure the border on the bottom would only add additional width to my hips so I passed on it.
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Alice – I noticed that I have unworn tunics over the years, so I am careful when I buy them these days. Good point about the pink geo top for others that are reading this. Thanks for chiming in. 🙂
The prints are all pretty and you've reviewed the ones I found the most charming, thanks Gigi. I think the only one I would consider is the Victorian lace, it's beautiful. I like it on you but it's a certain piece that you wouldn't want to wear everyday, I imagine it would get wrecked easily. Sold out already!
And you said it, Holy 1970's JCrew, the patterns! And that dress, you're so right, it would have been much prettier with a different top half, something feminine to balance that print.
DaniBP – I think JC shoppers definitely want more pretty pieces than what they've been offering. I hope they get out f this mood soon. Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for the reviews! I tried on a couple of these. I liked the shirtdress and I went down to a size 8 in it… I think the one you are wearing looks too big. If I'm in an 8, you should probably be in a size smaller than a 6! I tried on the pink top and wanted to like it, but it didn't look good on me. It was too busy and the cut wasn't flattering. Cute idea, though. The pink geo top was a total mess on me. You are exactly right, it's the shirring at the bust, why does J. Crew do that? It's such a beautiful print and it was so nice in cotton, but the style didn't work.
cate – Well with the debut of the pixies in maternity and some of the styles, I'm guessing they had a baby boom in the J Crew offices. I hope they nix the bust shirring along w/drop shoulders.
I agree with Cate about the Geo Shirtdress. I tried on a 6 and it fits well so you should try a 4. I think you'll notice the top fits better and the dress more a-line.
audreybella – I finally figured out my issues w/short sleeves. If the are tighter and shorter on the arm, it looks better. Otherwise it has a more masculine look on me. Mystery solved! I would try the shirtdress again on to see what a 4 looked like, but I doubt I'd get it. Thx for visiting 🙂
Wow, Gigi, you are on fire. Thanks for all the helpful reviews.
The pink geo print is lovely. I'm tempted to try the skirt.
maryeb – Thanks for checking them out! It sounds like the skirt might be the best of the lot even though I haven't seen it irl.
You're on a roll, girl! Just wanted to comment on the geo top – the fit is exactly the same as on the bleached-out indigo top that arrived on my doorstep just this past Saturday. Not only did I look like I was about to give birth to twins, but my chest was instantly enhanced a couple sizes as well. Not a good look either way, lol. The shirring on top reminds me of a muumuu and the bleached-out indigo print is a bit of "little house on the prairie" on this particular shirt, with the button in the back and all.
I really love the pink popover on you. Thanks for all the time you put into these reviews! 🙂
I would be curious to see the Victorian lace top IRL just to compare with Zara, that has been doing victorian lace-y tops for quite a few seasons for a much lower price point. I usually don't like them because as you pointed out the neckline is very high as they didn't like to show cleveage in the victorian era ;-), so the look is very chast (not to say frigid. Oups, I said it). Anyway the lace better be spectacular and much better than Zara's for this price…
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