j.crew reviews: silk bow cami, heart tippi, jardin maxi, stripe slash henley, ribbon tee, anchor mini.

Hi everyone!

I have a huge backlog of reviews that I really I wanted to get out for you all before the promo ended, but I missed the boat. Nonetheless, here they are!

Silk Bow Cami -- I love this print, but didn't need the pencil skirt, so wanted to try on this top. I finally got in there the other day and they had lots of sizes. I wanted to check sizing and how a bra works with it.  I wore a thin-strapped racer-back bra and it was ok at first. I could hide the straps in front, but as I moved around, they would peek out (see second pic). In a pinch, I think it's fine, but likely a straples is your best bet.  Although maybe you could use that Hollywood tape stuff? It would be very cute with a little cardi. This was priced at $65 before promo in my store (vs. $90 online). I like the size 0 on me better than the 2, as it's a boxy shape.

Tippi Sweater in Heart-print Crepe -- This one didn't grab me when it was rolled out, but I do adore the whole Tippi shape. It's really flattering, and a nice throw-on-and-go piece. I don't think the hearts are overly cutesy (depending on what you're pairing it with, if you KWIM), and navy is my go-to dark color these days. I've been going with a size small in the Tippi, which has just enough give to not be too-tight, but doesn't look sloppy.

Jardin Maxi and Colorblock Stripe Slash Henley (sold out online, but pops back). I didn't think I'd like the Jardin Maxi, even though I love the regular Jardin skirt. Well, count me in on the maxi love bandwagon, b/c it was light and airy and swishy and twirly. Love! I see just pairing it with a white tank and some easy sandals. It was just marked down to $70 in store before the promo, so I snagged it. The aqua one wasn't marked sale in my store when I was there, otherwise I might have grabbed that one too! Sizing ETA: So sorry, I thought I listed my sizing in the skirt, but must have deleted it!  Anyway, size down in the Jardin Maxi! I wear a 4 pencil skirt, and have a a 4 and a 6 regular (shorter) Jardin. This is a size 2 and it fits very comfortably. So definitely go down if you can

It was very cute with the stripe top below. I originally ordered this top in an XS, but it was too tight. This one is a small, and that was the right call. It's too low-cut for the office, but I didn't think it was too bad otherwise. Might have liked it just a touch more closed-up. The top was $30 before promo in store (and online). The belt in the second pic was $15. It was a little long for my liking, but I think a belt is needed with the top tucked in.

Ribbon Stripe Tee (in-store only?) and new Anchor mini -- I think this tee is very fun, and it's on my wishlist, but not for $49.50.  It fits tight in the top bust area, so I needed a small. It was cute with the Jardin (second pic). I also found a new mini in an anchor print, which I was excited to see, but just wasn't feeling it when I put it on. I can't put my finger on what, as I do like the nautical thing. Maybe it was too in-your-face? I tried on a 6, b/c I like to wear the minis a little lower, and it fit fine. Not sure if that's the Vegas food overload talking, or that it runs a little small.

What did you pick up during the promo?