Don’t ask me why I keep buying pencil skirts. Somehow I’ve convinced myself that when the right one comes along, it’ll look just as fantastic on me as it does on other people. I’ve read so many rave reviews of the Perfect Pencil Skirt from J.Crew that when the gorgeous Cinnamon Stick color popped back on sale, I had to snag it.

It’s more of a fall color skirt, especially considering its heavy wool material, but who cares? Unless it gets unbearably hot this summer, I’ll whipping this beauty out. Now, yes, same weird poof issues with the waist as I have with all pencil skirts, but I just love the combination with a crisp white and long cardigan. It’s such a beautiful, saturated color.

I’m wearing: J.Crew Slub Cotton Tee, Christian Louboutin Nude New Simple Pumps (Similar here)

When I first felt this skirt, I thought, now this is the kind of quality ALL skirts should be. Pencil skirts are really where J.Crew shines. They’re really leg lengthening and waist defining, especially if you’re lucky enough to have a relatively larger waist-to-hip ratio, but above all, the quality is really top notch. I have not really seen or felt any other pencil skirts from any other brand that feels this expensive and intricately made. Here’s a side shot.

It actually makes me look like I have a butt. I’m pretty amazed at that. I sized up one size in order to get it in Petite. This is my first time using the widely known trick amidst the blogosphere; because many J.Crew pencil skirts are way too long, like this skirt, which is at 24″ long, getting a Petite shortens the length by 2″ but you have to size up one size. I was worried that length would not be the only difference and that these skirts would be designed to fit the shape of someone who is very petite, but that’s not the case. Going up a size in Petite actually fit me perfectly and as you can see, it hits me right above the knee, which is exactly where I wanted it. Now I don’t have to go to the tailor to shorten the skirt! Best of all, Petite sizes are often much more available on J.Crew’s site during sales than regular sizes. Get it here for $79.99 on sale right now from J.Crew.

The Softspun Cotton Henley from J.Crew looks like a stock-up-able, buy-in-every-color type of tee. It’s slouchy, it’s casual, but with the henley style, it’s just a tiny bit sexy. Versatile enough to be dressed up or down, it’s perhaps one of the softest tees I’ve ever felt.

I’m wearing: J.Crew Whisper Chambray Tiered Skirt, J.Crew Patent Oval Belt, Nine West Getby Wedges

However…look closely at how dangerously close the “girls” are to poppin’ out of this shirt. It is so low cut that it’s grazing the top of my bra and would probably even show the top of my bra if I wasn’t careful. Wore with the top 2 buttons unbuttoned, it borders on severely inappropriate IRL. Much more so than even these pictures show. I got a Small so it’s not a size issue for me…it’s just way too low cut. I don’t know how comfortable I’d feel wearing these around the office knowing anyone taller than my shoulder can practically see the goods all too well. BUT besides that, I really love this tee. It’s comfy, it’s slightly sexy, and I adore this color for summer. Perfect with neutrals like gray and – my favorite – white.

I’m debating whether to return this one. I may keep it just to wear on the weekends, simply because it’s too cute and comfy to pass up. Probably would not pick it up in the other colors though. Get it from J.Crew here for $34.50. BTW you guys will notice I’ve been wearing some items repeatedly in every picture (and to death IRL). It’s because I absolutely adore them and think they look great and are comfortable for every occasion. The wedges are supremely comfortable and I love that splash of gold that glamorizes every outfit!