When I first layed eyes on the outfit sported by Marissa Webb, J Crew's head of womenswear, in the post,
"Behind the Seams" on J Crew Aficionada, I was in love! However, I believe the sweater she is wearing is Michael Kors and I don't have $1,200 to drop on a sweater. So, imagine my surprise when "kittywitty" one of my polyvore buddies, posted a set with a perfect and cost efficient alternative from Old Navy.
This is a great little sweater at a great price point...$32.94. It's medium-light weight with three-quarter length sleeves and nice saturated color. (Beautiful bright cobalt blue and black) If you purchase/order, I would suggest sizing up...I am typically a small in J Crew sweaters but went with a medium in this one. It has a nice fitted silhouette without being too tight.
In order to achieve the Marissa Webb look, I added my check shirt underneath and layered my necklaces in the same fashion. I thought it turned out really cute! However, I did have one co-worker give me a side-ways glance and say, "Stripes with checks, I would never wear that." So, I don't know if I missed the mark or if its just too fashion forward for this group. Nevertheless, I LIKE it! :o)
Your co-worker actually said that to you? How rude!
ReplyDeleteI think you look great!! I get that all the time :)
ReplyDeleteE...yep, she really did! But it's not the first time. She frequently has comments on my attire. Once, she asked me why I had red shoes on and nothing else in my outfit was red. Really?
ReplyDeleteThanks Milljcrew! For sure you have to be thick-skinned, don'tcha?! You just wonder if they never learned that lesson, "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything."
ReplyDeleteWow, your co-worker was definitely off the mark because this combination is fabulous! I LOVE the stripes with the check, its adorable and so chic looking :-) Darn you because now I am going to have to go buy that sweater so I can try this out as well lol
ReplyDeleteHee hee! :o) Well, at least it's cheap! Besides, serves you right because you did that review on the factory prince of wales and I HAD to buy that today! :D
ReplyDeleteHa! I KNEW this combo you made would look fab! I LOVE it! Some people just don't get fashion/style! You look awesome! And I love your necklaces with it! I can't wait to wear my ON sweater with this shirt (and if I'm lucky, with the stripe one, too!). Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou look great. Don't listen to your co-worker!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kittywitty! and thanks for letting us know about this great little sweater! Yep, maybe we'll get a markdown soon on the stripe version...fingers crossed! :o)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tammy...you girls are the BEST! Mmmwah!
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