First, the already sold-out online Rococo top. Personally, I am not a fan of this top, the neckline in particular, but I appreciate the hem and the soft cotton fabric. If you are looking for one I saw plenty in stores. This is the 00 (in the first picture you can see the Scalloped shorts in honey brown, in a size 2. These fit big):
Next the Schoolboy blazer in seersucker. I really liked this new version of the schoolboy, I would consider it if I hadn't the summer stripe one from last year. I don't know anymore what size I am in schoolboys, I used to be a 2 but this year they are roomier so I would probably size down, especially in a summer fabric. This is the 2:
Another seersucker item, that I don't see online, are these new cafe capris. Very cute. Note that the color is a lighter blue than the blazer (which is a navy stripe) and the stripes are wider. This is my usual 0:
The following tee shirt was one that I was very excited about (love the colors!), but unfortunately it is very low-cut is and revealing, already in a XXS that felt small. I didn't bother trying a XS because I hate wearing camis under tee-shirts (plus, it wasn't cheap at $45):
I was vaguely interested in the Garment-dyed mini in collegiate green (I love the outfit in the catalog with the white Blythe). The store had it in pink and also in white (I think that the white is a store-only color). Boy, this one is short! I can wear a mini but this one is ridic. It is sized in jeans sizes, so I tried the 26:
It was slightly better in white, still I wouldn't wear it even on vacation:
The shirt is a new boy shirt in a cotton-linen blend that I don't see online. Very soft and summery (I think it was $88) but a bit jailman in my book (this is the 0).
If I had to buy a mini, I would probably get the mini version of the ultra-eyelet skirt. I don't see it online but it comes in white and navy and retails for $88. It fits like similar minis of years past (TTS to slightly small). The white one is beautiful for summer. It is approx. 2 inches longer than the denim one, still short but more weareable. This is the 0, I didn't have the time to try a 2 to compare but I could probably size up (the top is the Sequin tank in a XS):
They had also received the new Jules dress in silk stripe. Double meh on this one, it did nothing for me and I couldn't zip it up. On the positive side, the on-seam pockets didn't add bulk or weight. This is the 0:
And the best for the last. I haven't spent a lot of time on the website in the past month or so and I hadn't noticed that the Stripe blouson dress comes now in cerise, other than navy. If you are a blouson dresss collector, this cerise version is beautiful and will make a nice addition to your collection (especially if you haven't the navy one). Unfortunately, since I haven't worn my other two blouson dresses yet I can't justify buying it anytime soon (but I will consider on super-sale). While I was trying this I thought that it was strangely smaller on top that my other blouson dresses, then I realized that it was a 00 and not my usual 0 (it could fit if I were a smaller bra size):
I came home only with the Sunlit tank in black that was on my wishlist and went down to $19.99. I got a XS, even if there is a bit of room. I love the pattern on this tank, I just didn't want to pay more for sequins but $19.99 is really a good price and it's going to be great with white pants in the summer:
That's it. Have you sen any of these new arrivals in your local store? Which one do you prefer?
We are here for Easter, we didn't make plans because my husband is leaving in the late afternoon for a business trip. I have this outfit(that I have already worn to a baby shower a month ago) planned but nowhere to go (the skirt is the Big-shot circle shirt worn with the navy cashmere shell, Tod's flats and an old necklace):
We will see if we go out for brunch and I get to wear it. Happy Easter to you all!
Well, Ema, I have to say--everything looks great on you, even the minis! :)
ReplyDeleteI like the seersucker schoolboy--if it goes really low I may bite. I like the striped tee with the red bottom too--again, maybe on super sale.
The seersucker pants are cute, too, but a bit too classic for my taste.
Big yawn though overall, I agree. I found a huge hole in my black JC cash turtleneck this morning--back of the arm seam, but it is weird--the seam didn't split, but there is a huge hole on the side of it. And I washed my cash cable in heather indigo for the first time, and I swear it shrunk! So I am a bit down on JC anyway right now . . . let's hope they get more exciting for summer.
I love the Easter outfit! Happy Easter!
I'm down on JCrew right now too. Their sizing is funny and I find the price points some basic knits and other items to be just too high to pull the trigger full-price. But I may have to stop by a store to check out the Rococo top in person.
ReplyDeleteYou look splendid in your Easter outfit. I hope you enjoy the weekend!
Hi Ema,
ReplyDeleteThank-you so much for your reviews. They are incredibly helpful. It was nice to see a slightly longer mini. Other than that, I agree that the latest crop of "new arrivals" has been underwelming.
With this morning's promo I snapped up a couple of items you've recently discussed - the cafe trousers in Yacht Blue and the Rugby Stipe dress.
Thanks again and I hope that you have a wonderful Easter weekend.
Happy Easter Ema, I love the sunlit tank on you! I am uninspired by J.Crew too. Your Easter outfit looks lovely and I hope you'd go out and wear it. Same thing happen to me, at first no outfit, no plans, then a new dress and the last minute invitation...
ReplyDeleteI love the outfit you chose for Easter, that skirt was on my wishlist for the Holiday, unfortunately, my husband has to work early that day as well so no plans for us except mass. Thank you for the great reviews, Happy Easter
ReplyDeleteLove your outfit for Sunday. Happy Easter to you! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Ema. Just a quick note to thank you and let you know how much time you save me! We are the same size and build, and your reviews are so helpful to me. They give me a great heads up about which items to look out for. I just picked up the Sunlit tank today and love it. Your notes on the fit were right on.
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Hi do you remember if the Rococo top fit TTS? I usually wear a size 0 and XS sometimes sizing up one or down one depending on the cut. My bust size is 34A. It's hard for me to gauge now because I am pregnant but would still love to get one for post pregnancy assuming I return to my original size :). Do you usually wear 00 in their tops? Any help appreciated! Thanks for all your reviews!
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