The Wool Crepe Cropped City Fit Pants and Other Recent Purchases

The first time that I saw the picture featuring the merino moto sweater (the pic in the slide show when you clic on "New arrivals" under "Features", not the one on the product page) all I was able to think was "I want those mustard pants". I searched high and low and I was finally able to identify them as the Wool Crepe Cropped City Fit Pants in bronzed twig. Lucky me the 20% pants promo and the 25% card came just in time and I placed a red phone order through my PS (it was quite the ordeal actually, as CS got my name wrong and I spent hours over the phone trying to locate my order but they finally arrived yesterday).

I ordered a 0 even if they come in 00 as I am not at my skinniest right now and also because wool crepe it's unforgiving, especially in lighter colors. As a petite, I love the cropped fit in pants and they are great to show off your shoes, especially Mary-Janes. And also I love wool crepe over wool because it's not itchy (they are unlined), even if it is generally more high maintenance.
It was immediate love when I tried them on. The wool is slightly textured but very fluid and they are quite elegant. Did I mention that I love the bronzed twig color? It's such an unexpected color for pants and also very versatile: wear it with black and you have an evening alternative to black/grey, wear it with hearty tones and you have a great fall day outfit.

Evening version, with black shoes (the Bettina from last year) and the Cashmere marabou cardigan which is on promo for $125 and I bought with 30% off. You know that I have a weakness for cashmere and I couldn't resist this one for $87. The cashmere feels very substantial and is really, really soft (as cashmere should be) and the marabou feathers add a nice touch for the evening. It fits TTS (it is tight in the sleeves, as almost all the JCrew sweaters these days, but I wouldn't size up or it will be too loose in the body):




This is my only problem with the cardigan:



Yes, those are marabou feathers on my hardwood floor. After the pilling, the pluckering. This really bothers me because at this pace by the time I will actually wear the cardigan there won't be a single feather left on the trim. I am wondering if mine is defective as I didn't see feathers all around them in the stores.

The pants look good with the Dauphine jacket and are work appropriate (for those who were looking for options to wear the Dauphine at work):



And these are a couple of more relaxed day outfits (sorry if the pics are a little bit blurry and dark, I took them in the evening):





The tee in both the outfits is the Drapey bateau tee that our "commander in chic" summoned us to buy in a recent email. Too late, I had already bought it. I tried it in store and even with the 25% I was going to leave it there as I do think that it's very expensive for a tee (and you are paying for an embellishment on the shoulders that will likely be hidden by a cardigan most of the times going toward the cold season), but then I tried it with the Felted wool mini in dark cypress and I ended up buying both. The outfit was just too cute (I am wearing a XS in the top and a 0 in the skirt):




As you can see I am experimenting with the Glimmer sash belt in olive moss, that is currently very cheap in stores ($9.99). I think it's a little bit too long. Any ideas as how to wear it?

Had you noticed the wool crepe cropped pants in bronzed twig? Have you tried the new bateau top? Any question, let me know.