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Greentea said:
SOOOOOOO cute!
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thank you greentea!!

hellokatiegirl said:
I think the Cafe Capris are very work appropriate, especially if paired with a nice blouse or blazer.

After looking at all of the posts/pictures of people modeling these pants I am considering purchasing a pair or two! This thread is very addictive and enabling! :smile1:

I noticed that the Cafe Capris in wool are on sale on the website, but these were not in stock at my store to try on. I did try them on in the cotton version. My usual size was a little big, resulting in a "frumpy" looking pant. It seems like the general consensus is to go down a size, so I hope they will fit if I order them. Is this what most of you have found with the wool Cafe Capris?
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this is a totally evil thread.. lol. i sized down in the wool cafe capris, per the advice of lovely tpf'ers (i don't have a b & m store here either). just to note tho, that i have zippo in the curves department.

jordanjordan said:
Thanks all! How should the cafe capris fit? I am a 00 in pencil skirts but usually buy a 0 in the 120s suiting. I tried on the capris in 00 and they were a smidgen right, but I'm afraid the bigger pair will look weird. Also, do they stretch throughout the day?
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jordan, i wear them during the day sitting at a desk predominantly (the wool ones) and they don't stretch all funky for me. i'm also a 0 in the suiting and a 0 in the pencil skirts. took a 00 in the wool cafe capris. they fit great, but i can't gain any weight tho. :p

since we have been discussing cafe capris - today's a preppy work outfit with the camel wool cafe capris (more pics in the blog and a more colourful outfit too with the bright dahlias and cobalt blue manolos.

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#5,237
AmeeLVSBags said:
The tan color is a light tan with more yellow in it than red undertones, and it's not a cognac color at all.

Although I like the red one, the tan could be more versatile and it's all leather. You should evaluate your wardrobe to see, which goes better with the color scheme of your outfits.
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thanks!! i still havent decided lol story of my life!
 
#5,238
phiphi said:
this is a totally evil thread.. lol. i sized down in the wool cafe capris, per the advice of lovely tpf'ers (i don't have a b & m store here either). just to note tho, that i have zippo in the curves department.
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Thanks phiphi! It seems like everyone had to size down in these pants.

I also don't have curves which is why I think my normal size 2 seemed a little "poofy" and ill fitting especially in the thighs and rear. I am going to try the zero and hope that they fit.
 
#5,239
Does anyone have the basket-weave dress in retro yellow (http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/solid/PRDOVR~64991/64991.jsp) or have seen it in person? Wondering if the yellow is a bright yellow, muted, mustard-y, etc.?

Also, does anyone know which belt is paired with this dress: http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/solid/PRDOVR~73198/73198.jsp? I can't tell if it's the regular patent belt in golden sunflower (http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/belts/PRDOVR~85315/85315.jsp), the skinny patent belt in golden sunflower (http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/belts/PRDOVR~73569/73569.jsp), or the italian skinny belt in lemon zest (which is now sold out, but can be found here: http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/belts/PRDOVR~75408/75408.jsp).
 
#5,241
PursePrincess24 said:
thanks!! i still havent decided lol story of my life!
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AmeeLVSBags said:
I saw the tan carried by a young beautiful lady yesterday and it was very beautiful.
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I have both tillary totes (tan and red stripe). I posted pics in another JCrew thread if you want to see the colors and the differences: http://forum.purseblog.com/deals-and-steals/the-j-crew-thread-529090-77.html#post21431587 and http://forum.purseblog.com/deals-and-steals/the-j-crew-thread-529090-78.html#post21439100
 
#5,242
Morisa said:
Does anyone have the basket-weave dress in retro yellow (http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/solid/PRDOVR~64991/64991.jsp) or have seen it in person? Wondering if the yellow is a bright yellow, muted, mustard-y, etc.?

Also, does anyone know which belt is paired with this dress: http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/solid/PRDOVR~73198/73198.jsp? I can't tell if it's the regular patent belt in golden sunflower (http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/belts/PRDOVR~85315/85315.jsp), the skinny patent belt in golden sunflower (http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/belts/PRDOVR~73569/73569.jsp), or the italian skinny belt in lemon zest (which is now sold out, but can be found here: http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/belts/PRDOVR~75408/75408.jsp).
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The belt in the picture looks most like the the skinny patent belt in golden sunflower...look at the buckle. It has a slightly rounded corner at the buckle and the regular patent belt has a very rectangular buckle that is fully exposed.
 
#5,243
sara09 said:
I am considering to order the City mini skirt in neon azalea from jcrew.com. Anybody know if the color is similar in real as it looks in the online pictures? Sometimes the neon shades look very different in real.. Also any experiences of the City mini are very welcome! Many thanks in advance! :)
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Answer to my own question, the neon azalea was really neon-y and I decided to return the skirt. :( Loved the striped Tippi sweater in linen which I ordered as well!
 
#5,244
hi everyone! can someone help me with finding a good straight legged cropped suiting pant? i'm looking at the paley pant in the super 120's and there is the minnie in the bi-stretch wool. i only have wool cafe capris, so not sure how these fit. thanks for your help!! :flowers:
 
#5,246
phiphi said:
thank you greentea!!



this is a totally evil thread.. lol. i sized down in the wool cafe capris, per the advice of lovely tpf'ers (i don't have a b & m store here either). just to note tho, that i have zippo in the curves department.



jordan, i wear them during the day sitting at a desk predominantly (the wool ones) and they don't stretch all funky for me. i'm also a 0 in the suiting and a 0 in the pencil skirts. took a 00 in the wool cafe capris. they fit great, but i can't gain any weight tho. :p

since we have been discussing cafe capris - today's a preppy work outfit with the camel wool cafe capris (more pics in the blog and a more colourful outfit too with the bright dahlias and cobalt blue manolos.

IMG_2738.jpeg
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darnit -- i wish i could have made the 00 in regular sizing work...dang short legs...i wonder if i would have to try on the 00 in petite as well, or a 0?
 
#5,247
I noticed this morning that they reduced the wool cafe capris to 49.99! Since this seems like a very good deal, I bought a pair in Bright Dahlia. I also wanted the Baked Citron, but they were sold out. I have my fingers crossed about the sizing. I also bought a few other things to get the free shipping! :p

It seems like JCrew has a fair amount of new reductions. I wonder if they will have anything extra off of the final sale at some point?
 
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^I would say yes, get the petite length if you have a short inseam. Whenever I try cropped pants at regular length, they look like frumpy, full-length tapered pants on me. The petite length will more likely have the proper ankle-pant look. You may not have the same problem as I did, though. ;)
 
#5,250
I'm eyeing their cropped pants now, too :D (my black Gap ankle-length pants turn out to be perfect for work/teaching during warmer weather), but I'm wondering what is the difference between the Minnie Crop and the Cafe Capri?
I'm a size 4 in the 1035 Trouser pant, and I have a small waist, average hips, larger thighs--would either the Minnie or Cafe fit my body shape? And would a 6 petite work if I wear a 4 in the 1035 Trousers?

ETA: I should mention, I tried the Paley pants and they were horrendous on me. Do the Minnie or Cafe Capri fit like the Paley pant? If so, I should stay away.
 
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