I don’t know, you guys. I really don’t know how I feel about this outfit. It was pretty cool in my head, but I feel like the reality comes up short, somehow. I guess I’ll just have to keep working with the layering potential of this J. Crew cropped sweatshirt.
Story time: I knew I wanted to get my hands on this sweatshirt as soon as I saw it. That print, of course. J. Crew offered a 30% off dealio over the Thanksgiving weekend, so I had every intention of taking advantage of it. But then that turned out to be the weekend we were all down with Toddler Plague. Except my husband. Naturally, I made him go and buy it for me; naturally, he did, because he’s awesome like that. I guesstimated the size, and erred on the safe side – I told him to pick the Medium (I’m usually a Small in J. Crew tops).
Aaaand … I was way off. Way. The Medium looked oversized on me, with a weird neither-regular-nor-cropped length, and hugely bunchy sleeves. Since I paid almost-retail for it, I was definitely not happy. So, once everyone was feeling better, I dragged the family back to West Ed (my least favourite shopping experience) to see about a return. The store had exactly two sweatshirts left in stock: XXS and L. At first, I thought I was screwed … and then I tried on the XXS, just for the hell of it. And proceeded to spend about twenty minutes in the changing room, trying to overcome my disbelief that, yes, in fact, I was wearing an XXS and, no, it didn’t look absurd on me. Oh, J. Crew! Your vanity sizing is so silly.
So, there you have it: if you’re inclined to buy this sweatshirt, go down at least one size. Maybe two, depending on how cropped you want your “cropped sweatshirt” to be.
I never thought I’d ever say this, but I feel like that sweatshirt needs to be paired with a bolder print. I think it could look good with a deeper multicolour floral button down peeking out at the collar, cuffs and tails *checks for fever*
LOOOOOVE the shade of green on that bag though. That’s the exact shade of green I’ve been looking to add to my wardrobe.
I don’t wear that bag nearly enough, so now I feel a little guilty. It IS a great colour – just not one I wear a lot for some reason.
I’m definitely considering the button-down option 😉
So glad I’m not the only one who’s succumbed to the fancy sweatshirt trend! I picked up two over the weekend – a jacquard print and a sequined one. The sequins are surprisingly subtle.
I agree with Cassie – more pattern!
Ooh, those sound really cute! Where did you get them?
Ricki’s! They also have a cute crochet front and an allover flower print. The jacquard one was even 40% off! (The other one was full price.)
I love that sweatshirt and am obsessed with the bag. The bottom half of the outfit feels a little ungrounded, somehow–maybe if the skirt were mostly black with white stripes it would mesh more? But whatevs, you still look cute.
I agree. Florals + stripes are one of my go-tos, but I think in this case, a black dress would have been a better choice. I think I’m trying that option next!