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Thursday, July 27, 2017

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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12 comments:

  1. liztridenJuly 27, 2017 at 7:57 AM

    Not a j crew item but I'm looking at a tulle skirt (from garnet hill). Will I look ridiculous wearing such a skirt to work? How do I tone down any feeling of a costume? I'll also be 7-8 months pregnant so I also don't want to look like I'm headed to a photo shoot. I like the darker gray color with my light pink j crew lace up flats but wondering what to wear up top. A leather jacket and t shirt?

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    1. wellfedfredJuly 27, 2017 at 9:08 AM

      oh,no. forgive me, i too suffered (every time!) from mid-pregnancy fashion whimsies and fantasies so i recognize the wish for something light and airy.... please save your money for a post-pregnancy indulgence. ❤️ that skirt is the equivalent of gramma's yen for pickles and ice cream.

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    2. Suz HasJuly 27, 2017 at 1:38 PM

      I can't imagine how a tulle skirt will work while so pregnant. I haven't seen it but I can't visualize a baby bump in tulle.

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    3. liztridenJuly 27, 2017 at 4:12 PM

      Just the intervention I needed. Thanks ladies. And better use of my money? The Kate Spade jardin cardigan which just hit sale and will go with a ton both now and after baby.

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  2. Suz HasJuly 27, 2017 at 1:42 PM

    I drank the crewlade. Ordered a few items FS and well, tsk, tsk, tsk. Shame on me. I thought thechambray OTS would work but I need the tall. It's manageable and would be the only OTS I have, but it feels a little short. Additional items and pics on IG @wearthislikethis.

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  3. LaurenJuly 27, 2017 at 4:12 PM

    I ordered the long spaghetti strap gingham dress yesterday in a couple sizes. It wasn't final sale and I wanted to try it. I don't wear much gingham but I like the look of the dress. I was thinking about it for a wedding I'm attending on Labor Day weekend. Do you think that would be appropriate or will it be too late to wear it? I live in the south so it will still be plenty hot!!

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    1. liztridenJuly 27, 2017 at 5:18 PM

      The blogger kellyinthecity (on iG) recently wore that dress to a wedding and looked stunning! I think it's a perfect guest outfit.

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    2. Suz HasJuly 27, 2017 at 6:59 PM

      I agree! Very fresh!

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  4. Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedJuly 28, 2017 at 8:29 AM

    I've shared my 'shop it for less' version of one of the Madewell Looks We Love on my blog today: Madewell Looks We Love... Shop It: The Real Deal or The Real Steal.

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  5. farahJuly 29, 2017 at 11:50 PM

    Considering wearing the Porcelain Paisley Ella dress to a metro wedding. What do you ladies think?

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    1. shopgrrrlJuly 30, 2017 at 7:43 AM

      I think it's a great choice -- clean lines, elegant, summery, understated.

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    2. farahJuly 31, 2017 at 11:22 PM

      Thank you, shopgrrrl. I think I'll go with it.

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