I tried on both of these new arrivals in store a couple weeks ago. It seems the crew is putting out limited sizes in store - these were the only 00/0/2's around. I tried on a Size 00 in both (my size of late, used to be a 0 and I haven't lost any weight). A big feature for petites - you might not need to get these hemmed (big yay for me) and you can try and buy in store. A drawback for nonpetites: there is actually a petite size, but if the petites are mooching on regular sizes, less for you, and not great for the tall ladies out there.
Here are my thoughts on both:
Paisley: Love the thick textured fabric. I have seen the recent Factory paisley skirt IRL and think the quality of this one is far superior. It has a heft to it, and unlike the printed cotton feel of the outlet palermo paisley skirt, this one's colors have more depth and vibrancy. I don't get a ton of items full price but this one had the pattern lining up nicely and the fit was great so it came home with me. The burnt orange and navy coloring is classic, and besides the pink/green paisley-ish mini from a couple years ago, I don't have any paisley skirts. I have also seen the silk dress in this print, but was not enamored by the ruffle and empire-waist-ish cut, but to each her own. It is a lovely sophisticated print.
Mirabelle skirt: The embroidery design is nice but I wasn't loving the thickish thread used (seems like it might snag) and I felt like the faded black color + cream embroidery wouldn't hold up well for handwashing -- it might look indeed "faded" pretty quickly. It seemed to run a smidge tighter than the paisley pencil. The length was great though for a petite - no hemming needed again. Overall I can see how some may like this design, but I felt the paisley was more unique and a nicer quality.
♥jcb
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The Mirabel skirt has looked tight across the hips on a few photos I've seen. I like the paisley one better. The Mirabel dresses are pretty, though.
gigi - i agree, i would have sized up to a sz0 if they had it in store for the mirabel, but even with the 00 i could tell that the fabric would tend to show "sitting wrinkles", especially with the embroidery.
the paisley probably better not to size up, since the fabric is thicker it would begin to look boxy...
I just bought the paisley. I am a huge fan. I was less excited about the Mirabel.
oooh I love the paisley and am waiting for it to get online so I can purchase! (am now about 10,000 miles away from the nearest JC, no joke) But maybe I should just email my PS and get her to order for me... Thank you for the reviews!
scratch my previous comment, I just found the skirt online, although intriguingly it is not in the Pencil Skirt section but in the Party Novelty section... great job in confusing and turning away customers, JC!
Tammy - yay, skirt twins! count me in as a huge fan, it exudes classic jcrew!
dinster - oh, i would SO go through withdrawal 10k miles away!! LOL. I updated the post with handy links, so if it sells out at least shopstyle keeps track of the images and if it pops back. Let me know how you like the skirt!
I think I will have to order the paisley with the free shipping promo! Thanks for letting us know about the sizing. Too bad they don't have talls~~ the skirts keep on inching up.
Oh I love both skirts. I have noticed that a lot of the 00 sizes are shorter, which like you mentioned are perfect for petites.
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