The Silk Frances Cami is the newest addition to my recent, almost obsessive collecting of silk ruffle camis from J.Crew.

I was not too happy with the last one (Kelsey ruffle top) because it did not have enough of the ruffling effect to look cute and flirty and the last thing I need is to look matronly. I’m happy to report that the Frances Cami is a winner. It’s not as ruffle-y as the Palmera (which I adore), but it’s a more demure and sophisticated ruffling, which I’m still a fan of.

I’m wearing: J.Crew Wildcat Ombre Pencil Skirt, Banana Republic Dahlia Wedges

It’s a keeper! Once J.Crew has another extra % off sale promo, I’m definitely going back for more colors. Sizing is true to size, though slightly tight on the girls but still do-able.

Get it here from J.Crew for $49.50-$69.50.

I was kind of “eh” on the Embroidered Ikat Pencil Skirt from J.Crew. I mean, the pattern is pretty I guess, but I kind of like my skirts to either be solid or have a bold print, so I wasn’t totally sold on it…

I received it yesterday and I have to say, in person this skirt still does not wow me. In fact, I was surprised at how thick and heavy the skirt is; it feels much more like a fall/winter skirt than summer. I definitely could not and would not wear this skirt in the summer because I would probably melt. Inside the thick, heavy skirt is another layer of material for the lining; it’s in cotton, which should theoretically be breathable, but I think it itself is suffocating from the weight and thickness of the outside layer. For the few minutes I had this skirt on – though I was right next to the AC – I felt the tinglings of oncoming sweat. Bahh.

I’m wearing: Ann Taylor Smocked Waist Button Down, Banana Republic Dahlia Wedges

I think this will be great for fall though…will even keep you warm sans tights. So, it’s a keeper, especially at this good sale price.

Get it here from J.Crew for $69.99.

Before I even had much time to obsess and stalk the Wildcat Ombre Pencil Skirt at J.Crew, it went on sale! What luck.

It looks much better in person and on the body than in this stock photo, I think. The ombre effect is much more evident and the pink is much more vibrant.

I’m wearing: Ann Taylor Smocked Waist Button Down, Banana Republic Dahlia Wedges

Here’s another shot of the full pencil skirt and how it’d look with something tucked in.

I’m wearing: Ann Taylor Smocked Waist Button Down, Banana Republic Dahlia Wedges

The material is pretty thin, so I feel like any bumps on your body will show (or if you had a big dinner….ooof). Fortunately, that’s offset by the great distraction of a leopard-ish pattern. It also fits comfortably in my normal pencil skirt size. I like it a lot and from what I’ve read, many other girls also love it, so I will anticipate this skirt showing up everywhere in NYC just as the Ink Blossom skirt has!

Get it here from J.Crew on sale for $59.99.