The tan color isn't really a tan, it's more of a gold with green undertones, which I hadn't realized when ordering, it thought it would be more of a warm camel:
In this color it appears even boxier than in the black and a little bit low-cut. Sizing down wouldn't work as there isn't much room left in the armholes:
It looks better with pants in the same tone (these are JBrand in the Vintage Sahara color) and with the metallic beach cardigan from last year, that is a parfect match:
I have to say, I am not in love, especially for the current price (maybe for $19.99 or $29.99) and I think that I am going to return it. The black is more striking IMO but I would have less occasions to wear it.
I bought the "Les petites victoires" tee out of curiosity, as the stores don't carry it. Of course the fact that it says "Small victories" in French is enough of a reason for me to buy it but let's be honest, I really don't need another tee.
When it arrived my first impression (besides the the fact that the color is cream-ier than expected) was that is was a little bit nerd-y, like something that Napoleon Dynamite would wear. It's partly because of the font that they used and the fact that the letters are raised instead of simply printed on the tee (wearing my usual XS and the fit is perfect, it doesn't stretch out):
I don't have any interest in looking nerd-y, let alone look like I am the sister of Napoleon Dynamite, so I thought it would be a return as well. But after a good night's sleep, I changedmy mind. I tried it with the gingham scout chinos and the outfit is adorable IMO, very BB circa 1960 (incidentally it's the same blue, I think it's a dragonfly blue):
By the way the gingham scouts run big IMO. This is a 0 but I reordered them in a 00.
What do you think of the tee? Have you taken/are you taking advantage of the free shipping promo?
But Ema, why wouldn't you want to look like Napoleon Dynamite's sister?? I tried on my Wave Tank today too, in the black and white, and yes it's low cut, but I think I'll keep it. I am considering the gingham chinos, but I really love my madras ones from last year so I think I'll just wear those until they rip. But they look great on you!
ReplyDeleteLMAO at the Napoleon Dynamite comment! If you like it, keep it, no matter what anyone else says.
ReplyDeleteI haven't taken advantage of this promo since I will be going South and then East in a couple of weeks, so I will get my JC fill then.
I actually like the Wave tank, on you!! It looks great with the cargoes,and the gold cardigan, nice styling!!
ReplyDeleteI really like that shirt and with the gingham it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteThe wave tank not so much. It seems short or something. I do like the black one better too I have to say.
I did place an order this week, mostly for my daughter, though I ordered the Trolley trench for myself, it popped back. Love that it's not final sale.
Have a great weekend!
By the way thanks for the sizing advice on the gingham scouts. I just ordered them in the sale, I think they are adorable on you and i am hoping they will have the same effect on me. ;)
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