Yes, I lied. I said that I wouldn't visit a JCrew store for a while and I didn't last a week. But it wasn't planned, I swear. Yesterday I happened to be in Soho (husband invited us to have lunch downtown with him and let me pick the restaurant) and I couldn't resist the urge of enter the Soho store, also because it's the only store in NYC that carries the Crewcuts line (and my daughter is almost 2, ie old enough to wear Jcrew, yeah!)
The ripstop utility pants (item 14784) caught my eye in the last website roll-out (they look gorgeous on the model) and so far I hadn't seen them in store. But they have finally arrived, as Jcrew let us know yesterday in an email sent to the happy few (I saw it on JCA blog but I haven't received it).
I'm between a size 0 and a size 2 in Jcrew pants. I've tried a 0 first in the only color available (golden hickory, that I don't like). Pardon my appearance but I just had a sumptous lunch and it shows around my belly (Gigi, if you're reading this, not sure that it's a good idea to try clothes just after lunch, especially if you plan to post pics!)
Pretty bad uh? I always have a problem with drawstring waist pants, I find that generally they are not very flattering and these are no exception.
I agree that it's not the best style to wear with flats, but I forgot to take them off! I hope that you get the idea anyway.
The size 2 wasn't better, even worst because they get baggy in the leg as someone pointed out on the JCA blog. Here is the light pewter:
And here is the white with the perfect-fit corsage tee in lavander:
I'm happy that I could try them on in both sizes, so I won't be tempted if I see them on sale on the website. I already have two pairs of cargo pants that I don't wear much, I must not be the cargo type!
Have you been coveting these pants? Do you own them?
I am curious to try them IRL. Love the lavender corsage tee on you!!!
ReplyDeleteAccording to Dina it's a great time to try on clothes because you know they'll fit if you go out to eat in them *lol*
ReplyDeleteI like the white ones and kind of like the yellow color. I usually put something looser over drawstring pantsand keep focus on the details like the cargo pockets, in this case.
I haven't even noticed these in my store. Maybe I'll try them on.
I just tried these on today and thought "bleh"! Nothing about them was especially good. The white ones actually look cute on you, though, and I love that lavender tee.
ReplyDeleteYeah - the cargo pants are a no for me as well. But on the upside, I really want to get myself a corsage tee now! :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't plan to try these on, but my ps wanted to see me in them. I was surprised that I liked them! I hope to get a pair after they go on sale.
ReplyDeleteHi--I just found your blog and really enjoyed reading it. I am home with two kids under the age of 4, and find myself also spending too much time thinking about JCrew, checking the sale site, and reading blogs. I only wish I lived in Manhattan--there's nothing within stroller distance here, except a public library and a Rite Aid! We're about the same size, so I will look forward in particular to your reviews. My B&M is small so I am really dependent on the online offerings--your blog is so helpful to let me know what else is out there, especially in Collection--loved the fresco tunic and wish I had known about it before. Thanks so much for all the great info.! Have a great day with your baby and your closet!!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I forgot to mention--I got the cargos in green and love them.
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