I don’t own anything like the Flower Mosaic Embroidered Tunic, aka Cozumel tunic, from J.Crew. First of all, I don’t really own any shirts – mostly knits. Secondly, I’ve never been really into the whole embroidered thing. It seemed a bit too girly and dainty for my taste. However, this Cozumel tunic does not come off too “girly” for me at all; rather, it’s earthy and fresh, not flowery and dainty.

I’m not really sure what was going through my head when I ordered this in Medium. Maybe I thought since this is a “shirt” and not a knit, I better size up to ensure a good fit? I don’t know. But the Medium feels really large and loose on, like the shoulder was about to fall off. It would probably look like a bag if I didn’t belt it or tuck it into something. I think this tunic was designed to fit loosely, so definitely go with your normal size.

I’m wearing: J.Crew Poplin Wednesday Skirt (Warm Slate), J.Crew Equestrian Belt, Christian Louboutin Very Prives

Here’s what I love about this shirt: Because of the stiffer “shirt” material, the front really hangs straight down rather than cling to your body like a knit top would. Therefore if you were pairing it with a skirt or jeans, it would really hide any imperfections you would have down there. The material is very thin – but not thin enough that it’s transparent and your bra is completely visible – so it feels very breezy, like it’s meant for the beach and those summer days. However, I can imagine I will be whipping this out in the fall and winter days as well, pairing it with a cardigan and jeans, and it won’t look out of place. It’s semi low cut, especially with the tie opening all the way down to below the boobs, but it’s all good once you tighten it. The tunic also leaves a great open area around your neck for chunky necklaces, a la the catalog picture. The only thing I do not like about this top is the cap sleeves. I can imagine this would look amazing on someone with very toned arms, but that is not me (yet), so I do feel a bit of insecurity just letting my entire arm hang out there like that. To me, cap sleeves really highlight the arm a lot more than say, a tanktop would, because a cap sleeved top covers everything but the arms, whereas with any other tank, the attention is not going to be all on your arms.

Very cute when tucked into something as well. I definitely love this top and think it’s a keeper. In the words of J.Crew, “prepare for compliments.” I am for sure exchanging it for a Small, and am kicking myself for making that mistake when ordering….because otherwise I’d be able to wear this beauty this weekend!

Get it here from J.Crew for $78.