Thursday, July 5, 2012

JCA "Help Style Me!" Weekly Post

This is the weekly "Help Style Me!" post, where we can share items we are having trouble putting outfits together with. Elaine (in this post) says it best, "You know, that thing you bought because you love it and you keep pulling it out and then putting it away without wearing it?"

Please share your J.Crew item (either that you own or are thinking about getting) that you would love help creating an outfit with.

Also, please help out by offering your styling advice. Feel free to include links to your blog (where you incorporated that piece) or to Polyvore (where you showcased an outfit with that piece). Thanks in advance! :)
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  1. West Coast Crew'nerJuly 5, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    Hi JCAs, I'd love some suggestion for what to wear with the No. 2 pencil skirt in the garden floral print. Aside from the denim shirt they show it with, I can't think of anything that doesn't look too matchy-matchy in my mind. But, I love the print! Also, does anyone know the B&M price for this skirt?

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    1. The Handbag AficionadoJuly 5, 2012 at 2:56 AM

      Here's a polyvore I did with pink and green accents. You could also play off the orange, navy, pinks.

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    2. SlastenaJuly 5, 2012 at 10:41 AM

      I am so glad you asked- I have the skirt and can't wait to wear it. I have come with 3 different sets- see them all here. I'd be curious to know if you liked any of them.

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    3. SlastenaJuly 5, 2012 at 10:42 AM

      Oh, I saw them for $44.99.

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    4. RoseJuly 5, 2012 at 1:40 PM

      Here's an OOTD. Scroll down to see the other 2 tops I tried with this skirt. I am also intending to wear it with the Tessa top in purple I got as well.

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    5. SlastenaJuly 5, 2012 at 2:46 PM

      Rose, you are rocking the skirt- love it with nude sandals.

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    6. West Coast Crew'nerJuly 5, 2012 at 7:52 PM

      Slastena, I think I like the pairing with the navy top the best, although the others are great too. I'm curious about your "July 333"- how's that going for you? I've always been intrigued by the idea, but then I think- what would I give up?

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    7. SewPetiteGalJuly 5, 2012 at 8:27 PM

      I wore it with a green blouse and purple sandals here.

      I myself like to go "safe" and pair using colors from the print :)

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    8. My World My Blog :-)July 5, 2012 at 9:00 PM

      I wore mine with a ruched sleeveless shell, bubblgum pink cardigan and orange (croc embossed patent leather)peeptoe pumps

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  2. The Handbag AficionadoJuly 5, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    Go with a neon pink sweater or tee (denim jacket or white cardi). Orange is also a great pop color. The green or navy would work. When in doubt, go with a bright tee or cardi. It always works.

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  3. Popcorn_HeiressJuly 5, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    I'd love to hear suggestions for the colorblock cardigan in navy/pink, especially for shoes!

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    1. MeggersJuly 5, 2012 at 7:57 AM

      I think nude, metallic, or navy shoes would look best.

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    2. SlastenaJuly 5, 2012 at 10:44 AM

      My favorite cardi for sure- I paired it with lots of pink and of course pink Audra sandals. I know it sounds like a lot going on, but it turned out really nice IRL- I have posted pics awhile ago on my blog.

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    3. HollDoll129July 5, 2012 at 11:27 AM

      I think that cardigan would look really cute with Kelly green, at least through summer.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Hi guys! I have a bat mitzvah coming up in late August. I plan on wearing the astract leopard Fabiola dress. Would love summer styling ideas on how to wear it for this event. TIA!!

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    1. SlastenaJuly 5, 2012 at 10:49 AM

      Ha ha Jruby, I feel like I can chime on every post today- which is rare for me, I don't post a lot on Style me. I wore the Fabiola dress to school meet-and-greet and I paired it with black cashmere cardi and black patent pumps to tone down the provocative v-neck. I don't know if you saw that post- but here is the link . You might want to check Dina Gideon's blog ( My Superfluities), she wore it beautifully too.

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    2. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 8:33 PM

      Love the way you styled it!! May recreate myself. I have most of those items you used except for the belt.

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  5. Tweetle BeetleJuly 5, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Does anyone know how the Factory Thandie sweater fits? I'm normally a 2 or XS in JC tops. I wear a S in the Jackie though. I don't like super fitted tops. Do the Thandies fit like Jackies? TIA!

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    1. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 8:23 AM

      I have a few Thandies and love them. I wear my normal sweater size, whereas w/Jackies, I usually size up. HTH

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    2. samJuly 5, 2012 at 9:04 AM

      I take the same size as a tippi, the fit me like a tippi.

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    3. RoseJuly 5, 2012 at 1:43 PM

      Tweetle Beetle, the Thandie fits like the Tippi. Here are some pics. (Scroll down).

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    4. injanuityJuly 5, 2012 at 1:46 PM

      I find the Thandies to fit a bit big. They are featherweight (noticed this on the shipping label of the last 2 I ordered), so they stretch. I wear a S in the Jackie. The Thandies that I bought are a S, but they fit like a medium to me.

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    5. Tweetle BeetleJuly 5, 2012 at 2:12 PM

      Thanks Jruby18 and sam. I have the merino Tippi in small and it fits perfectly. Since the Thandies weren't offered in xxs, I assumed they weren't generously sized. I got the small. I hope it fits!

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    6. Tweetle BeetleJuly 5, 2012 at 2:15 PM

      Thanks Rose and injanuity. I'm feeling like maybe I should have ordered an XS. Bummer. :(

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    7. injanuityJuly 5, 2012 at 2:38 PM

      Tweetle - Maybe it's just me! I just find that as the day goes on, they start to bag out quite a bit (I have an office job, so it's not like I'm moving around a lot). I honestly wish I had ordered an xs.

      Here's Tweed and Toile's review:
      http://tweedandtoile.blogspot.ca/2012/03/review-j-crew-factory-thandie-sweater.html

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    8. UnknownJuly 5, 2012 at 3:08 PM

      Tweetle Beetle - I took S in the merino Tippi and the factory Thandie. Happy w/both. Just remember if you like to wear button downs under sweaters then you may be just fine w/the S. Hope it works out for you :)

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    9. SewPetiteGalJuly 5, 2012 at 8:29 PM

      I typically wear Sz 0 in J. Crew and the XS fits in the shoulders/chest/arms with a relaxed torso. I reviewed it here.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    is 30% off in stores still going on today?

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  7. NicoleJuly 5, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Anyone know the price of the Naomi top in stores?

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  8. cuckooJuly 5, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Yes I called 30 percent still going on in stores.

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  9. WendyMcLeodMacKnightJuly 5, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    I know this doesn't fit with today's topic - has anyone seen the jackie cardigans in store in mint? I am looking for a size medium

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  10. Popcorn_HeiressJuly 5, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Reply is broken, but THANK YOU for the suggestions on the colorblock cardi, I'm very excited to wear it! I love the metallic and audra suggestions :)

    Also, for the garden floral no 2. pencil skirt, I wore mine with a purple thandie and it went over well :)

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    1. injanuityJuly 5, 2012 at 2:31 PM

      I wore my garden floral the same way (though with the purple linen tippi) and a yellow belt.

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    2. SlastenaJuly 5, 2012 at 2:50 PM

      Great suggestions all on Garden Floral skirt- it can be worn with any color that's in a skirt palette- purples, greens, pinks and corals. With royal paisley one from last year it's my favorite one. I did not get it on 30%off sale, but kept it anyway- that speaks for smth right?

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    3. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 8:31 PM

      Love all the suggestions for the Garden Floral. I just love that skirt!

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    4. Popcorn_HeiressJuly 5, 2012 at 11:44 PM

      I love the yellow belt, going to have to try that!

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  11. pretty addictedJuly 5, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Wasn't sure where to post this but the Bellevue WA store has a ram bangle and a giraffe bangle for those looking :)

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    1. injanuityJuly 5, 2012 at 3:09 PM

      Hey pretty addicted! I meant to also ask you which of the 3 Seattle stores has the best selection for men? :)

      Thanks!

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    2. pretty addictedJuly 5, 2012 at 6:44 PM

      Hey injanuity! My husband likes Bellevue the best because it's spacious and they carry a lot there. He tends to not like the other two, particularly Downtown, because they are too small. It stands to reason that Bellevue would have more of a selection because it's bigger, but I'm not completely sure. That said, I find the SA's Downtown and at UVillage to be more helpful than the ones at Bellevue. I'm sorry I don't have more of a definitive answer, but I hope that helped!

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  12. StrayCatJuly 5, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Washington Square store in Portland, Oregon has a giaffe bracelet and a seahorse necklace if anyone is looking. phone #503-624-6386.

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  13. UnknownJuly 5, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    For those that are interested, I added pics of the brilliant purple Lucille dress in scalloped eyelet to this post.

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  14. nmpatJuly 5, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    If anyone happens to go the Jcrew Factory store? Are you able to see if they have item #15824 in size 14, they sold out online! :(

    Oh, what colors go well with stanton pink shorts and tinsel blue shorts?

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  15. West Coast Crew'nerJuly 5, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Thanks to everyone for the great suggestions with regards to the No 2 pencil skirt in garden floral. Thanks to your fashion inspiration, one will be delivered by "Mr. Brown shorts" (as someone on this blog refers to him as) in a week or so!

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  16. HavanagirlJuly 5, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    I bought the September Sweater (http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sweaters/crewnecksandboatnecks/PRDOVR~49910/49910.jsp)in indigo last fall and never wore it. It looks like a shapeless sack. I have a boyish body shape, so a belt at the waist doesn't work. I would love help styling this....or maybe I should just give up and sell it? It's an S, but maybe an M would have been a better choice. Thanks.

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  17. sugarmagnoliaJuly 6, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Does anyone else have the seychelles dress in foulard? I was curious how other people were wearing it and if it would be okay to wear to a barbecue this weekend?

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  18. MeggersJuly 8, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Does anyone own the Mona Suede Pumps in Retro Lemon? If so, what are your favorite ways to style them? Thanks a million in advance!

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  19. AnonymousJuly 9, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Hi Everyone!
    Just wanted to share how I styled the fresco floral cafe capri, in case anyone is interested. Hope you enjoy!

    http://biscuitsandnavy.wordpress.com/2012/07/09/ode-to-olivia/

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