Well after my big closet over haul I was ready to add a few items that I JUST HAD TO HAVE.
Example 1:
J Crew Demlee Sage Cashmere Sweater, size L
On Model
On Me:
Come Closer
Well first it is quite large...a medium would be better. The cashmere is a nice weight.
The neck line is a very high crew...didn't like that at all. I took an even closer shot but my neck and chins were just not posing well. I felt like there should be eyes where my girls are,
little arms and legs and I could be wearing Sponge Bob's cousin. Didn't work for me.
little arms and legs and I could be wearing Sponge Bob's cousin. Didn't work for me.
Example 2:
J Crew Collection Cashmere Sweater in Pinstripe, size L
On Model
Why can't I center these pictures?!
On Me:
I actually kept it on for a few minutes for more pictures.
It fell at an awkward place...right above my crotch.
Lines up nicely at the shoulders.
Maybe a size smaller but I felt it was a tad bit short too.
And back it goes.
And back it goes.
Example 3:
Thomas Mason for J Crew Collarless Tuxedo Shirt, Size 10
On Model:
Bitch just won't center. Sigh.
On me:
I felt like either a waiter or a spa worker.
This baby was HUGE.
I have the Thomas Maison for J Crew Tuxedo Bibbed Dressy Shirt in Beautiful Blue Makes the Girls Look Good...Okay, enough with the really long names JC. Call it The Sally or something.
Anyway, I do have another Thomas Maison shirt in size 10 and it is wonderful.
Not sure where I went wrong. Maybe I have gotten smaller? Scale doesn't say so.
I did want to show Wendy my fall sandals...yes, I have this rare breed.
Ta Da!
These beauties are only worn in early fall and only with pants.
I have had them forever...maybe the oldest thing in my closet.
We have been busy, busy seeing the kids and now my sister is coming up this coming Sunday.
I can't wait topick on see her!
We have been busy, busy seeing the kids and now my sister is coming up this coming Sunday.
I can't wait to
Honestly - ( yes i am going there ) you need to go smaller on the tops. I think you need to skim your figure more! Dont be afraid of the boobs. I find that things have to be tweaked a bit for great fit. Have a great time with the family x
ReplyDeleteYa think? I just want one, just one, slouchy comfy gorgeous sweater that will look great on me. Where the hell is it?! To be honest, it's the arms I struggle with when I go smaller. I embraced the boobs many years ago.
DeleteLove the J Crew pinstripe in theory. I agree with Ms. Naomi: a smaller size is required. Enjoy the family. I'm always deeply envious of those with sisters.
ReplyDeleteI thought the sweater would be great. Yep it was big but also too short. I'm just going to get a coat and shoes this winter...maybe.
DeleteThat shirt is huge! I guess they went crazy with the sizing on that one? I find those Thomas Mason shirts run large, well mostly everything from JCrew does it seems.
ReplyDeleteThe sweaters are so boxy? I bet they pin them on the back of the models, of course we can't walk around with pinned sweaters now then can we JCrew.
Hanging out with your family must be a hoot. We have Thanksgiving coming up this weekend and my boy is coming home for two nights, I can't wait! Have fun Darling.
You're going to have such a great time with the family. I have to wait until the end of November for our thanksgiving. I am going to try that squash recipe you pinned this week. It has gotten a bit chilly and I think it looks so good.
DeleteI particularly appreciate your discipline in deciding NOT to keep things. You fight the inertia of just letting things hang around, and that's not easy! And I agree, try some smaller sizes and see if the whole look isn't better.
ReplyDeleteEven if smaller I just didn't love them. I have learned that if I don't have that "can't wait to wear" feeling it just isn't happening.
Deletewell you continue to save me money! and I love those sandals, girl! So fall! heehee!
ReplyDeleteI have to post some successes but I am so lazy! I am contemplating a cashmere boyfriend sweater today but I may just let it go! I did find one sweater at joe fresh recently that fit the bill - will try and post!
It's not you, it's the sweaters! You look beautiful!
Aren't the sandals great. As Coulda Woulda says " so chic" :). See, I want to do the whole boyfriend thing but it just isn't working for me.
DeleteI had a feeling those sweaters would be trouble. Thanks for the reviews. You are awesome and the sweaters are...well, let just say you can do better.
ReplyDeleteI had high hopes for the Demlee one...perfect colors. The neck line was almost a mock turtle neck and I hated it. You're right, I can do better...and I will. More of my fails to follow :)
DeleteT, I liked how the top one fit and it looked good on you. Didn't like the others for the reasons you stated. Sandals are nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks baby. Starting to plan my Chicago trip. I'll send you an email soon. It is listed on your blog? I'll find it.
DeleteYes, it's on there T.
DeleteI think you should try a size smaller in the sweaters and the shirt. A lot of the stuff is just oversized,its not you.
ReplyDeleteToo bad nothing worked for you,i hate when that happens.
The perfect fit tee in grey short sleeve was my one success but that was a given. How's the job? Do hope you have settled in and are enjoying.
DeleteI echo the others: you need a smaller size in these items? I quite like the darker one, but I think you need to hit up Brora!!
ReplyDeleteYou might be right :)
DeleteI was certain the Thomas Mason shirt would be a win for you when I saw the model photo, but that is just huge on you. I wonder why the cut is so different from your blue one? I actually like that first sweater on you. You are right, the colors are great on you, and it is slouchy, but if the neck is not comfortable then that's always a no-go for me too. J. Crew's fit is so boxy lately, and I think you may need to try elsewhere for a better fit for sweaters.
ReplyDeleteI just knew the Thomas Maison shirt would be perfect. I may have just gotten a fluke and may even try on when travelling to a bigger city...my J Crew carries hardly anything.
DeleteI loathe the feeling of betrayal when a longed for package of goodies finally arrives and after all the outfit imaginings you have been enjoying since hitting 'submit order', you have to deal with disappointment. Im a little sensitive on this issue right now as I ordered two sweaters that were going to be the key pieces of my winter wardrobe and tie everything together but they arrived yesterday and were too big (argh!) and now Im sad.
ReplyDeleteNo other words..it sucks. I wanted the first sweater to work so bad but it was like a mock turtle and I just can't go there yet. I do believe I found a coat though..shall post later when I am not feeling like such a slug.
DeleteHaha, your small spirts of outrage over not being able to centre the photos were funny! Have you tried manually adding the < center > code in html?
ReplyDeleteIt's so frustrating when things look better on models than on self! It happens to me all the time when I shop, which is why about 70% of stuff goes back!
Corinne x
www.skinnedcartree.com
Most items do go back because they are too boxy, short...sometimes it's just my girls don't seem to fit in them right.
ReplyDeleteLove the colours in that top sweater on you though!. What does that sweater look like with jeans?
ReplyDeleteAgain the white shirt detail in pretty on you, but way too boxy for anyone i would have thought?
Slide shoes are awesome.
I used to love high necklines and now I avoid them like...high necklines these days as the turkey has come to town or the neck anyway. Bummer because those high necks are in, baby, in.
Apologies for the mess of the comment above, I'm holding the dog and trying to type.
ReplyDeleteThink you can totally do high necklines as you have spring chick neck
There you are. I was wondering if you were ever going to stop having "lunch" and join us again. Chicken neck..yes I do. Spring chicken..passed my prime.
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