I still haven't found a blazer that fits me better than this old shrunken Gap. The JCrew schoolboy, while more substantial in weigth, is less nipped at the waist so less flattering:
I just bought the colorblock top (97371) that I am wearing under the blazer but I always thought it was black/tan. I tried it yesterday night with a couple of black bottoms only to find out that the sides are definitively navy ("portobello mushroom" which is how the color is called online really doesn't convey any idea of navy in my mind). I thought about returning it but I really like it under a blazer and I got it for the store sale price ($79.99) less 20% off through my VPS so I am going to keep it even if it will have a different use than the intended one. After all navy is going to be my main color for Fall and it pairs well with these awesome Joe Fresh cords that I picked up last week for under $30 (here the top looks more black because the pants are a lighter navy):
I am wearing a size 00 that I preferred to the 0 because shorter and overall more flattering (the 0 was too big in the body but since I am a 34C the 00 just fits in the chest without being too snug so I think I will only be able to layer a thin tissue turtleneck under it, which is fine to me):
I have more new arrival pics to share but it is a bit cumbersome because I am using my phone to take the pics and I have to email them to myself or blog from my phone like in this case (can't do it for a long post). So they will probably be up tonight.
What do you think of the colorblock top? Did you know it is navy and not black?
Hi Ema- I'm about to check out with the slim trench in blackwatch plaid! Do you have further thoughts? I saw your review on JCA! I'm 5'1" and worried that it'll be too overwhelming (the print) or the length. What do you think?? Any thoughts would be great! Thanks so much xx
ReplyDeleteI am 5'2" and it isn't overwhelming at all. If you contact me at crazyaboutjcrew@gmail.com I will send you the two pics that I have.
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ReplyDeleteI love this top. I didn't realize it was navy, but love the color combo. Thanks for the tip on sizing.
ReplyDeleteYes, I did, since I tried it on in the store. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was black, even if I tried it in store.
ReplyDeleteThe shoes! Who are those by? I love your jeans, too. Thanks for sharing that the top is navy. I always, always think their navy is ridiculously dark. It shouldn't be so close to black that you risk leaving the house wearing ill-matched clothing.
ReplyDeleteYou know who makes them, those are the Martina wedges in bronzed clay and the jeans are the matchsticks in lived-in wash ;-).
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