J.Crew Softspun Sunrise Dress

The new Softspun Sunrise Dress from J.Crew looks to be a cute little dress – comfortable, flattering, and versatile enough to be dressed up or down.

J.Crew Softspun Sunrise Dress

In real life, it is just as adorable. It’s super flattering to the bust line, with the detailing at the center drawing the eye. The color is also a great neutral that I think looks great with a cognac leather belt, some tights, and cognac-colored boots for fall/winter. This can pass for a more formal, business type dress, or throw on some sandals and go shopping. Love versatile dresses.

J.Crew Softspun Sunrise DressJ.Crew Softspun Sunrise Dress

I’m wearing: J.Crew Smooth Leather Belt, J.Crew Glass Pools Bracelet, Nine West Getby Wedges

The length is great, the material is substantial but soft, and it’s probably one of the most versatile pieces you can own. What’s not to love?

Get it here from J.Crew for $68.

J.Crew Silk Scallopa Cami

Getting the new Silk Scallopa Cami from J.Crew’s new rollout seemed like a no-brainer to me, since this top looked so casually dressy, which usually would be a total oxymoron. This top looks easy to wear, but the silk makes it dressy while remaining breezy for summer.

J.Crew Silk Scallopa Cami

I got it in the Seaweed color because as if it’s not completely obvious by now, I love that kelly green.  However, in real life, the Seaweed is not nearly as saturated a green as it looks online.

J.Crew Silk Scallopa CamiJ.Crew Silk Scallopa Cami

I’m wearing: J.Crew Equestrian Belt, J.Crew Brushstroke Mini Skirt, Banana Republic Dahlia Wedges, J.Crew Glass Pools Bracelet

It’s more of a duller seafoam green. Am I disappointed? Yes, but the seafoam green is also pretty and perhaps even more subtly elegant.The silk is thicker and more substantial than I expected, but very very soft. I got my usual size and it fits relatively loosely.

J.Crew Silk Scallopa CamiJ.Crew Silk Scallopa Cami

I’m wearing: J.Crew Equestrian Belt, J.Crew Brushstroke Mini Skirt, Banana Republic Dahlia Wedges, J.Crew Glass Pools Bracelet

Get this top from J.Crew here for $78.

Banana Republic Paper Bag Skirt

I was a huge fan of the Paper Bag Skirt from Banana Republic when I tried it on and of course, I purchased it on the spot.

Banana Republic Paper Bag SkirtI was hesitant from just the pictures online, because it looked like the elastic waist was quite muffin-top inducing. Now I realize I’m just a bit too traumatized by the tightly bound elastic waist skirts J.Crew has been pumping out. This skirt, in contrast, is unbelievably comfortable because of the waist. It’s a wide-ribbed elastic, which means it gently clings onto you, comfortably wearable either at the waist or at the hip. Surprisingly though, the material feels just like one of those sporty, waterproof jogging shorts or windbreakers, and if it was not for the detailing at the waist, I would mistake it for a sporty skort of some sort. When I wore it today with my top untucked, I did not feel dressed up as if I was wearing a pencil skirt. I felt like I was about to bust out jogging at any time.

Banana Republic Paper Bag Skirt

I’m wearing: J.Crew Silk Frances Cami, J.Crew Studded Bar-Car Belt, Banana Republic Dahlia Wedges

But when I paired with a dressier top (tucked in) and heels, I felt this was as perfect as skirts get – so comfortable, slight A-line shape, accessible and not obtrusive pockets, and perfect length. Sizing wise, I picked up my usual skirt size and it fits perfectly. I’m definitely going to pick this up in another color. Just wish they had more colors!

Get it here from Banana Republic for $59.50.