tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post241367178727149862..comments2024-03-28T22:25:28.391-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: J.Crew Updates Website with New Arrivals!Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-56620426539095288182012-01-19T08:35:31.586-05:002012-01-19T08:35:31.586-05:00Desert Flower, I bet this does go on sale as it&#...Desert Flower, I bet this does go on sale as it's so expensive and a basic color. As to the cost of alterations, my tailor may have to remove the zipper as the center back seam is where she has to take it in, remove a lot of fabric from waist to hem and then sew the back vent. The fabric is really thick and the lining is sewn in around the zipper. I was actually surprised it wasn't in the $70 range. It isn't the easiest alteration.LJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124030695534230612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-55875508406700287312012-01-18T11:12:11.714-05:002012-01-18T11:12:11.714-05:00Mrs. Jenner, thank you very much! That helps me a...Mrs. Jenner, thank you very much! That helps me a lot. I know exactly what you mean, and that is not an inexpensive tailor. I think I will wait for a code or sale on this dress since I'm going to have to tailor.<br /><br />By the way, I do the same thing with all my J. Crew skirts and dresses, I have them taken in at the bottom. I agree that they tend to be boxy.SunnyDayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06398034412926361235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-30176341271883024912012-01-17T23:37:52.394-05:002012-01-17T23:37:52.394-05:00Desert Flower - I hope you are still following th...Desert Flower - I hope you are still following the comments for this post! <br /><br />Update on the Felted Wool Shift dress: I took the dress to my tailor today and she pinned it along the center seam at the back (where the zipper is) to take it in. She had to pin about 4 inches of fabric all the way down from the waist to the hem of the dress. I am having her sew the back vent closed because I like dresses to come in a bit at the knee (called a Sicilian Cut I think). I find J crew dresses and skirts to be a bit boxy so I have her do this with all my J crew items. She says the total for the alteration will be $35.00 which I think is very reasonable. She is a more reasonable tailor compared to other tailors in Southern California but she is very good.<br /><br />I hope this helps!LJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124030695534230612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-82886627680667017872012-01-15T21:36:07.057-05:002012-01-15T21:36:07.057-05:00Thanks, Mrs. Jenner. I also have an amazing tailor...Thanks, Mrs. Jenner. I also have an amazing tailor. If yours feels it's doable, I will be interested. Crossing my fingers, even though it sounds like it might not be workable.SunnyDayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06398034412926361235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-83207270527789094002012-01-15T20:40:15.070-05:002012-01-15T20:40:15.070-05:00wellfedfred: Sorry for the delay in responding, di...wellfedfred: Sorry for the delay in responding, didn't see your comment until now - the Emmett flat boots run TTS - I normally wear US 7.5 and I took the 7.5 in the flat boots. However, for the heeled ankle boots, they run a little narrow, so I took a size 8. The flat boots are made in Romania, and the heeled boots are made in Italy.Louise @ INGREDIENTShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883303245642039938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-56496988841301687972012-01-15T19:44:33.427-05:002012-01-15T19:44:33.427-05:00Desert Flower- I tried on the felted wool shift d...Desert Flower- I tried on the felted wool shift dress and it may be difficult to tailor. There is a lot of excess fabric in the lower back area. There are two darts in the back that the tailor may be able to use but she may need to take it in at the center seam where the zipper is which could be expensive. I won't take it to the tailor until Tuesday but I'll let you know the results.LJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124030695534230612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-75091277111016607692012-01-15T18:20:36.868-05:002012-01-15T18:20:36.868-05:00How long does it take to produce an item from star...How long does it take to produce an item from start to finish? Anybody know? I was looking at the <a href="" rel="nofollow">price of cotton</a> over the past five years. Prices seem to have spiked in 2011. It's totally possible that price spikes we're seeing are related to the inflated cost of the raw materials. Not that makes it easier on the wallet. <br /><br />:-/ Jen:) Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14445022664558589540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-30297938667239700832012-01-15T02:08:23.365-05:002012-01-15T02:08:23.365-05:00Desert Flower - I will let you know. I will have ...Desert Flower - I will let you know. I will have to try the dress on again but it seems to me that the loose area was below the waist detail. It will be difficult (impossible?) to alter if it involves the waist detail. My tailor is very good and she has worked magic on a few dresses so I'm crossing my fingers :).LJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124030695534230612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-6377803610718321092012-01-14T13:16:00.678-05:002012-01-14T13:16:00.678-05:00@whitney--cool, thanks! you just saved me some $30...@whitney--cool, thanks! you just saved me some $30+! :)Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585279287655284258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-37192609467706700302012-01-14T10:20:22.443-05:002012-01-14T10:20:22.443-05:00Mrs. Jenner, let me know what your tailor says abo...Mrs. Jenner, let me know what your tailor says about the felted wool shift. I haven't seen it in person. The website pics show some diagonal stitching on the bodice and the top of the skirt. I'm concerned the stitching on the skirt will make it difficult to tailor. Or at least to have it still look good!SunnyDayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06398034412926361235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-36789318513997603472012-01-13T22:41:57.503-05:002012-01-13T22:41:57.503-05:00Thanks Louise for the feedback!Thanks Louise for the feedback!pathoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136372135790470375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-48468599331457550892012-01-13T22:08:17.779-05:002012-01-13T22:08:17.779-05:00I bought the felted wool shift and I agree that it...I bought the felted wool shift and I agree that it will need to be tailored on the bottom. I wear a 0 or a 00 in J crew dresses. I usually find the bottom too tight and the top too loose. This dress is the other way around. I almost always have to take in the top of dresses but this fits snugly in a 0. The bottom has a lot of room and I will take it to the tailor to see what she thinks about altering it. I am 32, 24, 34 as a reference. I wear a 00 on top and a 0 or 2 on the bottom in separates. Didn't notice an itch issue when I tried it on.LJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124030695534230612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-58338942481207103562012-01-13T21:06:22.099-05:002012-01-13T21:06:22.099-05:00Amazing, gorgeous jewlery instore tonight when I w...Amazing, gorgeous jewlery instore tonight when I went. It looks as if JC is returning to the past for some inspiration. I did some major damage w my Christmas gift cards...jbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03403170540178391801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-1802407931232082582012-01-13T15:12:12.988-05:002012-01-13T15:12:12.988-05:00Whitney, great scores in the sale section! I trie...Whitney, great scores in the sale section! I tried the Emmaleigh in peacock feather and it was perfect except the color was a bit too green for me. I just love the cut of that dress, I have 2 in the superfine cotton and even though I need to get an 8 to fit my bust it is not overly full on the bottom. Very flattering.<br /><br />I will definitely report back on the Marielle dress with a full review and IRL photos. The vacation will be nice, a real break from work is long overdue.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-47424256633356667902012-01-13T13:18:36.277-05:002012-01-13T13:18:36.277-05:00DaniBP and Amy, thanks for the input. I also had ...DaniBP and Amy, thanks for the input. I also had very high hopes for the felted wool shift dress. I'm not very sensitive, the itch factor might not have bothered me, but I am definitely not an hourglass. It sounds like I would have to tailor since I am more of a ruler body type. I am not averse to tailoring if it makes a garment perfect. This one could be challenging with the V shaped stitching on the sides, though. I will pass. Since that was the only thing I was interested in, I guess I wait for the next rollout!SunnyDayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06398034412926361235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-55348973843443911332012-01-13T12:37:14.142-05:002012-01-13T12:37:14.142-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.shopmurphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10592410215423970143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-27019219756909072352012-01-13T11:06:57.830-05:002012-01-13T11:06:57.830-05:00@ Meghan: I bought the Silk Tie top and sent it ri...@ Meghan: I bought the Silk Tie top and sent it right back. Disappointingly low-quality. Thin, cheap, and unflattering in it's bagginess.<br /><br />@ xoxo: I almost bought the Marielle yesterday, but was sidetracked by the sale section and managed to score the Eyelet Schoolboy blazer for $34.99 and the Peacock Feather Emmaleigh dress for $90. Woot! I've been stalking that blazer for almost a year, hoping for a pop-back. I'll read your review of the Marielle when you get back...SO jealous of your upcoming vacay. Have a terrific time!Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430359756472736482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-22540373609885603212012-01-13T10:50:04.172-05:002012-01-13T10:50:04.172-05:00re: felted wool. I didn't try the shift but I...re: felted wool. I didn't try the shift but I did try the mini and it was itchy even with the lining. If you're sensitive to wool then this year's version of felted wool should be avoided IMO.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-89457172712368830772012-01-13T10:24:53.923-05:002012-01-13T10:24:53.923-05:00Sorry DesertFlower for not posting yesterday! And...Sorry DesertFlower for not posting yesterday! And thank you Dani for reporting--I am said friend. I posted the following in the review section on Monday:<br /><br />Felted wool shift. I also had high hopes for this one. The proportions were totally off for me--a very high, tight waist and full hips. Plus it was itchy in the places the lining didn't cover.<br /><br />I think they have this one pinned in back on the model. I would have considered keeping it, but I have sworn off getting things from JC altered, so back it went. It could work for some. In my opinion it is for people with very hourglass figures. FWIW, I have a 26" waist, 34" hips, and tried the 00, which is my usual size in dresses and bottoms.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08937651718664331240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-53343551790221797292012-01-13T10:21:47.381-05:002012-01-13T10:21:47.381-05:00The valentina slingbacks in brown and black, all c...The valentina slingbacks in brown and black, all colors and the olympia suede heels in both colors, all sizes have magically reappeared! WTH???<br />More games?Sheksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362467778293391112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-87653220169767300162012-01-13T09:59:29.323-05:002012-01-13T09:59:29.323-05:00The glitter gold iphone cover is so cute but sold ...The glitter gold iphone cover is so cute but sold out already! I'm sure it would have shed glitter all over the place, so it's just as well, though. I'm contemplating a Jackie pullover and a Tippi, but not rushing on either. I like some of the shoes, but again, nothing I gotta have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-86995408402123943892012-01-13T09:52:45.372-05:002012-01-13T09:52:45.372-05:00Louise, are the Emmetts TTS? Narrow? Wide? TIA!Louise, are the Emmetts TTS? Narrow? Wide? TIA!wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-63989541114850461562012-01-13T09:41:43.261-05:002012-01-13T09:41:43.261-05:00DesertFlower, yes I've had a quick email from ...DesertFlower, yes I've had a quick email from her! She reports that the shift is itchy, there are some unlined bits around the neckline and the hem, drat! Also that it fit too tightly in the waist and loose in the hips, it does not have the great fit of the Emmaleigh dress, she says.<br />I believe she sent it right back. <br />Are you still going to give it a try?DaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-868682940059673492012-01-13T09:13:00.572-05:002012-01-13T09:13:00.572-05:00pathos, I have the Emmett boots, both the flat one...pathos, I have the Emmett boots, both the flat ones and the ankle heeled ones. Leather is very good quality but I had problems with dye irregularities in the warm sienna colourway. The first pair I got had a darker line on one boot, it almost looked like a stain on the toe, and I exchanged for another pair, which had a similar dye issue but it was not as noticeable as the first pair so I kept them.Louise @ INGREDIENTShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883303245642039938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-42141118448912136662012-01-13T08:18:41.413-05:002012-01-13T08:18:41.413-05:00DaniBP, did your friend report back on the felted ...DaniBP, did your friend report back on the felted wool shift? I am this close to pulling the trigger!SunnyDayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06398034412926361235noreply@blogger.com