Navy Lace
Thursday, December 20, 2012Like many, I've been having trouble refraining from the recent J.Crew sales. As one promo period ends, bam! we're hit with another* that's as good as (if not better than) the last. I put my willpower to the test when I went shopping with my cousin over the weekend (mistake #1). I was all set to walk out of the store empty-handed when she held up this J.Crew lustre lace mockneck tee in navy, size XXS (item #: 28229; in-store price: $69.99 + 30% off). It was hanging by its lonesome self and was too small for her, but may fit me (for reference, I typically wear XXS-XS in J.Crew).
She loved it, I liked it. And that was apparently all it took for me to head towards the fitting room (mistake #2). What can I say? I'm so easily enabled :( My initial like turned to love the minute I tried it on. The top came with a navy cami, but I didn't even bother and just wore the top over a long sleeve tee that I already had on. The floral lace detailing is thick and sturdy (almost crochet-like) and reminds me of my much-loved Ann Taylor lace dress. Perhaps due to the thickness, the lace is a bit itchy, even when worn over a turtleneck like in today's outfit. I'm thinking of doubling up with another layer underneath in the future. Aside from the material being machine washable, my favorite part is how I can change up the look with different colored/style layers underneath. Versatility ftw!
Also see the top on Gigi.
*Current promo: 30% off and free shipping on $100+ with code CELEBRATE until 12/20
15 comments
Love it on you. Brilliant of you to pair it with a red turtleneck underneath. Love how the red peeks through the lace. Great score! You have your cousin to thank for :)
ReplyDeleteI sure do! And I have a feeling she won't be letting me forget about it anytime soon ;)
DeleteHi! Your outfit very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe neckline didn't work for my square face, but it looks great on you!!
ReplyDeleteI was too lazy to even button up the back in this outfit, haha. But I'm wondering when I do, if the "mockneck" will look funky on me too.
DeleteSo cute over the red turtleneck. :)
ReplyDeleteAh! Love it more on you than the stock photo. Glad your cousin pushed you to try it on. :p
ReplyDeleteGreat way to winterize a lace piece - love the navy and red combo! Happy holidays, girl!
ReplyDeletehurray for this! i love the top on you! you look great! xox P
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought to pair the two, but you did it so well!
ReplyDeleteI would've never thought to pair a lace top over a contrasting long sleeve! Great styling.
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Wow you make that tee look so good! I would have never thought to layer it. Happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME idea with the lace! I'm driving two hours to head off to the J. Crew sale tomorrow... I just couldn't resist!!!
ReplyDeleteSample sale or regular store sale? Either way, please do share any finds!
Deletethe navy lace is so cute with the red underneath!
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