JCrew extra 30% sale picks (updated w/ reviews)

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While I'm not blown away by the crew's spring-summer line so far, I have been partaking on a few classics - replacing some worn out staples in my wardrobe, and picking up a few special printed/embellished pieces that I think are subtle enough to fall in the "classic"-ish genre.

I must say I love the clean lines and the use of linen so far -- wrinkled up linen on the beach = love. I have a linen suit as well, and as long as you're ok with some wrinkles, it does feel great and add some breathability for those summer work events:

Blazers by J.Crew

Anyhow, here are some recent quick reviews or items I just ordered and will review soon!:


1. Linen perfect shirt - I got this in white in a P0 and a P00.  The petite is definitely for me, as this runs a little longer than most JCrew perfect shirts - which is great for a cover-up at the beach, but adds bulk if you want to pair it tucked into shorts or leave it untucked.  There isn't a huge difference between the P0 and P00 -- so I'll be stalking all colors of this when it goes on sale (if it does...).

Apparently everyone else loves this too as my size is totally sold out at full price online for all colors except navy and yellow. I hope JCrew will continue to make this shirt every year, in more colors (can you imagine a beautiful deep turquoise with white denim, gah!) ...but in case they don't I'm planning to stock up this year!!

Button Front Tops by J.Crew

 2. Factory perfect fit stripe boatneck tee - live in these.

Love. If the coral-white combo did me any favors I'd get that one too. It is just hands-down one of my most  comfortable and flattering shirts.  Feels like pajamas but looks casual-chic.   I'm actually kinda debating trying the coral-white combo case it does work on me, but shipping back to factory is such a pain - I would order so much more if they allowed in-store returns at JCrew retail B&Ms.  but that didn't stop me from getting the:

3. Palermo Paisley strapless cotton lawn top. (reg $54.50, on promo)




 I'm seeing this for al fresco dinner parties with white denim. fingers crossed on the fit. This is classic jcrew for me. This is what factory does best - take a beloved print and reimagine it on other pieces for an encore performance.

--> find my review in the comments on JCA: I found the printed strapless to runTTS. I took my regular 0. If you are larger than a A/B cup you might want to size up. There is a bit of an a line to help the top flow over jeans etc but I didn't find it too boxy. The fabric is nice for summer - a cotton lawn, and the paisley print is really cute!

4. Beaded sweater cami - the texture and color of this are making me swoon.  I hope it's as good IRL!  This is "new jcrew" for me.  I would argue with a cardi and dark jeans (or white for summer...everything looks better with white jeans!) and minimal-to-no accessories this can be classic in feel as well. A place in my heart for both!

Review: sadly I'm sized out of this one. I got the XXS and it was still loose and not easily altered.  The beading is really pretty though, and will likely outlast the overly sequined trends, especially under a blazer.  I just didn't want to buy another top that I could only wear under a blazer.  Maybe it it was suuuupercheap, but tailor bills add up, and I wasn't feeling it for $70. 

What's caught your eye for the extra30% jcrew promo?  basics, special pieces, or a little of both? anything from factory?


♥jcb