Wardrobe review’s J.Crew reviews and sizing guide

Please note: The following reviews and sizing guide are not endorsed by or affiliated with J.Crew. The sizing guide is based solely on how each item fit me. Your experience may differ since clothing fit can very greatly depending on body shape.

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J.Crew Color guide

Acorn-Mid-toned warm chocolate brown
Aqua-Mid-toned greened blue Also: turquoise
Bright Azul-Mid-toned bright true blue. Also: a saturated/deep sky blue
Bright Fuchsia-Mid-toned hot bright pink
Bright Peacock-Deep jaded/greened blue
Bright Rhubarb-Deep reddened pink
Bright Tulip-Ringspun graphic=Mid-toned pinked coral; Perfect fit=Mid-toned pink, a bit dusty
Cabana Blue-see Bright Azul
Carrot-Mid-toned bright orange, like a cooked carrot
Champagne- Ringspun material= Light yellowed ivory Merino material= Light pinked off white
Coral-Light pinked pale coral
Dark Aqua-Mid-toned greened blue
Dark Peony-Deep reddened purple.
Dark Poppy-Deep true red
Deep Eggplant-Deep blued dark purple
Deep Ochre-Deep mustard/browned gold
Deep Persimmon-Deep reddened orange
Fresh Clover-Mid-toned yellowed bright green.
Fresh Melon-Light peach (not pink)
Geranium-Deep pinked red
Golden Yellow-Deep bright yellow gold
Honey Glaze-Mid-toned browned yellow gold
Jasmine- Light-mid toned pink
Melon-Mid dusty pink with hint of coral
Mimosa-Mid-toned golden orange. Also: creamsicle
Plum- Mid-deep pinked purple.
Poppy-Mid-toned coral orange
Putty-Light yellowed brown, pale oatmeal
Regal Purple-Deep purpled blue. Also: royal blue
Rhubarb-Mid tone coral red
Snow- Light yellowed white. Also: Ivory
Soft Azalea- Deep fuchsia bright pink.
Spearmint-Light slightly aqua mint
Stone: Light greened chalk white
Sweet Papaya- Light pinked coral
Tearose- Mid tone coraled pink (very close to Rhubarb)


J.Crew sizing & fit guide
TTS=True to size
SU=Size up
SD=Size down

Alessia peep-toe heels- TTS to slightly big
Argyle V-neck cardigan- TTS fitted
Astrid boucle jacket- TTS swingy/full fit; SD for shrunken fit
Atelier jacket- TTS very swingy, SD
Beaded Antler tee- TTS relaxed
Boatneck city tee- TTS
Bootcut cords 08- TTS
Bow-necklace cardigan- TTS relaxed; SD fitted
Broken-in boyfriend chinos- SD
Cafe capri summer 09- TTS fitted hip & thigh
Cambridge cable ribbed turtleneck- TTS
Cambridge cable v & crew sweater- TTS relaxed
Cashmere argyle v-neck sweater 08- TTS relaxed
Cashmere blouson-sleeve bateau 08- SD
Cashmere cardigan- TTS boxy or SD
Cashmere crewneck tee- TTS relaxed
Cashmere turtleneck 08 -TTS
Cashmere vneck sweater- TTS boxy (SD but beware fitted arms)
Cate slingbacks- TTS small side
Chambray cocktail capri- TTS relaxed hip & leg
Chiffon bouquet tee- TTS to large
Chunky handknit cardigan- TTS
Claire pant- TTS-slightly big in waist
Classic Peacoat- TTS; SD or Petite for small frame
Convertible swing dress- TTS
Cotton BonBon dress- SD
Cotton-linen ottoman Aubrey- TTS swingy
Cotton-silk lawn twisted placket shirt- TTS
Cotton Strati tank- SD
Destroyed Matchstick jeans- SD
Dolce shawl collar pop over- SD
Downtown field jacket- SD
Double serged pencil skirt- TTS
Dream knox sweater jacket- TTS to slightly small
Dream open crewneck sweater- SD
Dream taffeta sash cardigan- SD
Dream tie-neck cardigan- TTS
Dream valerie bow cardigan- SD
Dressy jersey cinched dress- SD
Dressy jersey strapless dress- TTS
Dressy jersey twist-strap dress- SD
Duchess-dot pencil skirt- TTS
Emerson blouse- TTS
Fair Isle cardigan-TTS
Floral fan perfect shirt- TTS
Featherweight merino v-neck sweater- TTS
Featherweight waffle henley- TTS tight fit, SU relaxed
Felicia heavy wool pique coat- TTS
Felted wool mini- TTS
Francie skirt- TTS low waist; SD or petite for higher waist
Frankie short-TTS
Gathered tie-front top- SD
Grosgrain city tee cardigan- TTS fitted
Gypsy rose metallic cami- SD
Henley v-neck sweater 08- TTS slouchy & long, SD fitted
Herringbone ecole- TTS narrow shoulders
Isabella heels-TTS narrow
Jacinda jacket- TTS
Jackie cardigan- SU 08, spring 09 TTS, fall/winter 09 TTS relaxed SD fitted
Juliet mid-heels- TTS
Lady day double cloth coat 08- TTS, petite for small frame but beware sleeve length
Library shawl collar card-TTS
Lulu peep-toe heels- TTS to slightly big
Madeline Double-cloth coat- TTS but long sleeves; rec Petite for small frame
Maggie jacket- TTS – slightly big
Maisie ruffle blouse-TTS
Mandarin henley- SU
Matchstick cords- TTS
Mehndi graphic tee-TTS very fitted, SU
Mercerized cotton v-neck- TTS
Merino argyle vneck-TTS boxy (SD but beware fit arms)
Merino 4 pocket cardigan- SD
Merino Lea cardigan- TTS
Merino portland cardigan- TTS
Merino rose cardigan- TTS fitted
Merino rose corsage cardigan- TTS
Merino ruffle front cardigan- TTS
Merino ruffle neck cardigan- TTS
Merino sequin scarf cardigan- TTS
Merino sequin shell- TTS
Merino turtleneck sweater- TTS relaxed waist, short
Olivia cable V-neck sweater- TTS
Pembridge-dot pencil skirt- SU
Pembridge-dot Camilla dress- SU
Penelope Maryjane heels- TTS to slightly small
Perfect fit corsage tee- TTS
Perfect fit crewneck 08 & scoopneck tee srong 09- TTS tight fit; SU relaxed
Perfect fit tank 08- TTS
Perfect fit flower tank- TTS fitted
Perfect pencil skirt- TTS
Pique v-neck ruffle dress- TTS
Ribbed feather weight henley- TTS or SD, relaxed and stretchy
Ringspun boatneck painter tee- TTS fitted; SU relaxed
Ringspun graphic tees- TTS tight fit; SU relaxed, winter 09 running larger
Ringspun scoopneck painter tee- TTS fitted; SU relaxed
Ripple ruffle tee-SD
Ruffle favorite tank- TTS fitted
Ruffle front coat- SD or petite for shorties
Ruffle henley tissue tee- TTS
Sanur dress- TTS
Saturday pant- TTS-slightly small
Shirred ruffles tank- SD
Silk-linen v-neck sweater-TTS
Slim stretch shirt-TTS
Solid washed favorite tank- TTS fitted
Solid opaque tights- TTS
Spring-dots Nicky skirt- TTS
Stardust pencil skirt- TTS, SU for lower waist
Superfine cotton jacket- TTS
Tartine cardigan- TTS relaxed; SD fitted
Tiered vintage fleur top- TTS
Tissue rolling-ruffles tanks- SD
Tissue roll-up camp shirt- TTS; SU for extra chest room
Tissue ruffle cardigan- TTS relaxed body
Tissue sequin-placket henley- SD
Tissue tee long sleeve- TTS tight fit; SU relaxed
Tissue tee short sleeve-TTS relaxed
Tissue turtleneck-TTS
Tissue tuxedo front top -TTS relaxed; SD fitted
Travel trench- body TTS, may want to SU for shoulder/arm room or layering
Trixie heels- TTS narrow
Tuxedo scout chino- SD
Tweed mica mini- TTS short, SU for length
Velvet Ecole jacket- TTS narrow shoulders
Vintage french terry boatneck-TTS relaxed
Vintage slim jeans Worn indigo-TTS; Worn-in wash-SD
Victoria ruffle cami- SD
Washed ruffle-collar trench-TTS swingy
Wool-cashmere Shawl collar cardigan 08- TTS
Wool herringbone pencil skirt 08- TTS

November 8th, 2009 | Leave your comment