The jacket fits very nicely in the shoulders and has a slight swing shape but not too triangulary. It hits at the top of the hip. The cotton feels hefty but not too stiff. The sleeves are 3/4 but not too flared or tight, just a nice fit on the arm. One thing made me a bit nervous, the round buttons feel a little loosey-goosey, maybe its just because I am not used to a round button but I felt like if I fumbed too much it might come loose.
I tried the 6 in this jacket, where I wear an 8 in the Victoria Cami and often a Medium in Tshirts.
I really liked the contrast between the darker gray and the white of the pattern. While the Canvas Atelier jacket (in the same cut) is a really great basic, this crocodile pattern had a really nice subtlety to it that made me think it wouldn't feel too noticeable or trendy on a given day, while offering a little bit of personality.
The price is still $168 but I am hoping this unique piece finds its way into a promotion or a sale. I think it would go well with jeans, white pants if worn with a dark top (slate rolling ruffles tank?), navy, or even a fun colored short in the summer.
Hope this is helpful! Really like this jacket!
It is a fantastic jacket and looks great on you. I saw it in person, and the only thing I didn't totally love were there buttons.
ReplyDeleteThis looks very cute on you. Thanks for the pictures. I would consider this too if it goes on sale. Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteThis really looks good on you. From the website, its hard to tell how it would look on a real person, but I love it on you. I just saw that jcrew has a crocodile print cardigan now too! You've intrigued me enough to want to try them both on.
ReplyDeleteI love this jacket! And it looks fantastic on you! I'll try to wait for a sale, but it may be my big splurge for the season. Thanks so much for posting the new arrivals!!
ReplyDeletethanks for this review! I spotted this online and thought I might like it ... now I definitely need to get to JCrew and try it on! I wonder if dk pinks/melons or even lt blue would be good under it for spring? It looks really great on you btw!
ReplyDeleteI would have to agree with the other comments - this jacket looks great and you look very elegant in it. You can totally rock it with jeans, a pencil skirt, khakis, maybe even one of the fuller-yet-shorter skirts!
ReplyDeleteAnd those colors sparrowandsparkles mentioned would all work awesome with this jacket, especially the melons and dark pinks! ;)
You look amazing in it, I really like it on you! I can see so many uses for it- from casual to dressy!
ReplyDeleteLove this jacket on you! I bought it right when it came out and ADORE it. I've gotten a ton of compliments on it and it's definitely my favorite thing I've bought from J. Crew recently. I tried on the new Atelier jacket yesterday and definitely love the Crocodile jacket more...
ReplyDeleteI agree with the others, you are going to have to buy this jacket. It looks too good on you to pass up.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the information you provide. It is very helpful since I am also an 8/10.
I have this jacket and I love it!!!! I want to wear it every day... and I don't feel that way about many of my clothes. It looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteYep, love this jacket. I tried on the lt gray and navy, and am waiting for the solid to go on sale. I tried on the size 6 (my usual), and it was too big, I think due to the slight swing fit, so, size 4 is good to go. The print is cute on you. But, for me, think I will get more use from the solid.
ReplyDeleteI am soooo with you - watching this jacket. I'd settle for the solid colour version but this is just so fab. You look gorgeous in it!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute- I love the ruffled neckline and the buttons. Hopefully it will hit sales soon :)
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