J Crew - silk gingham top - Gigi's Gone Shopping

Silk gingham top ($110) runs in regular 00-16 (02776) and petite 00-12 (04734) sizes. The color is called navy (NAV).

Size 4 – chest = 37.5″, waist = 36.75″
Size 6 – chest = 38.5″, waist = 37.75″

Size 6 – The chest might run just a little big on this by 1-1.5″. I was able to fit in both the 6 and a size 4.

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Size 6 vs size 4 – The 6 gives just a little more length and looks leaner overall. So TTS, imo. If you get a chance to try it in-store, grab both of your sizes if you vacillate between two of them. I would mentally be tempted to get a 4 just cuz it fits, but I know the 6 would be a better choice. There’s nothing like being in silk and tryin’ not to sweat, a la Outkast. B.O.B Bombs Over Bagdad is a cracked out song if you like the frenetic for working out. Which I do.

I look here to help gauge whether the size is correct or not. I think this is the size 4. Check it out on Audreybella and on ShOperaRach.

The keyhole. It’s not buttoned on the left pic, but you get an idea of how open it is or not. It’s not very open. The 2nd photo is an attempt to show you how long the slit is.

J Crew and their navy. Ugh. This looks black (left pic). Period. It looked blaack the entire time I was in the fitting room. My guess is you can pair it with black and be just fine. Covered button (right pic). A pita when it’s at the back neck. Much easier to deal with when it’s in the front.

The Feeling

After trying on the gingham stripe popover (review), I was reminded that gingham is not a big match for me. I’m able to admire it from afar. as I do this top. I like it as a shell under a suit. It also works well w/a cardi, I’m sure, and will play confidently solo.

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also good in-store

* Boy shirt in beaded chambray ($118) – Irl pics
* Boy shirt in classic white ($69.50) – on Only Boring People are Bored
* Crepe racer tank ($78) – on ShOperaRach
* Gingham stripe popover ($88) – Irl pics
* Jeweled sateen shell ($128) – 1 More Shopping Blog, on J Crew Is My Fav Store
* Keeper chambray shirt ($78) – Irl pics (scroll down)
Size 6 – chest = 39″, waist = 38.25″
Size 8 – chest = 40″, waist = 39.25″

* Keeper chambray shirt in dark rinse ($78) – on Ina and on Life’s Divine
* Liberty popover in floral eve ($150) – went on sale online around 7/25 – on ShOperaRach
* Liberty popover in strawberry thief floral ($150) – on ShOperaRach
* Selvedge chambray shirt ($98) – on A Trail of Sequins
* Silk ruffle top ($110) – thumbs up – Irl pics
* Silk ruffle top in beanstalk ($118) – 1 More Shopping Blog, on Fab Life Forever and on ShOperaRach
* Stretch perfect shirt ($69.50)
Size M – chest = 39.5″, waist = 36.5″

Size PM – chest = 38.75″, waist = 35.5″
Size PL – chest = 41.25″, waist = 38″

* Stretch perfect shirt in end-on-end ($72) – on Audreybella
* Swiss dot tuxedo shirt ($88) – Irl pics
* Tilda rhinestone top ($110) – I took a 4 in this and prefer the blue. Check it out on Colorful Corporate, on Ema, on Feeling J Crewzy, on J Crew Is My Favorite Store, on Sew Petite Gal, on Shop With M and on The Stylized Life
Size 4 – chest = 37.75″, back center length 24.5″
Size 6 – chest = 38.75″

Size 6P – chest = 37.75″, back center length 23.5″
Size 8P – chest = 38.75″

* Western denim shirt ($98) – on A Package A Day and on JillGG
Size 6 – chest = 39.5″, waist = 38.5″
Size 8 – chest = 40.5″, waist = 39.5″

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