J Crew Review: Dutch Floral Pencil Skirt, Black suede harper flats, Georgie Loafers

I can't remember the last time I had a review, but am putting these up ASAP before the 25% off sale ends...

I was so excited to get the Dutch Floral Pencil Skirt.  Such a beautiful print!

So moody, perfect for autumn.

But the skirt was voluminous on me:

This would involve a major reconstruction...

That's the material bunching up when I look down!

Look at all the extra material out the back!

You can see the width across my non existent hips...

And me yanking 1/2 yard of fabric at the back...

It makes me very sad to return it.  It would need MAJOR alterations, which I would perhaps be willing to do if it wasn't full price and if I was guaranteed it would fit perfectly, but neither of those things are true!  Back it goes... sigh..

I did keep its ride-along - the Harper black suede scalloped flats.  I tried these on out in Calgary, but chose the Georgies below.  J Crew was kind enough to put them both on sale and I got a refund of the full price I'd paid for the Georgie and put it towards the Harper.  So comfy and very nice!

I went up 1/2 size from my usual 6H.

I am really loving the Georgie loafers I purchased at the store out west!

Dani - recognize this silk shell????

 I am wearing them with an old green cardigan, a silk shell passed down from Dani and my new Citizens for Humanity waxed jeans which are genius comfortable!  I love them and wore them all the time in Alberta in the cold and was never cold!

I was tempted to buy the Harpers in Calgary, but Barry loved the loafers best, so that's what I got.  Again, I went up to a 7 in these!

So, 2/3 isn't bad, though I sure wish the skirt had worked!  I really need that sewing machine so I can start making my own!

Hope this helps someone!  Have a great day and stay safe out there! xoxo wendy