The Softspun Sunset Dress from J.Crew appears to be the sister dress to the Softspun Sunrise Dress I posted yesterday. Identical material, identical description. So how does it compare?

Despite being the same material, this dress felt a bit more flimsy to me than the Sunrise dress. Perhaps because the Sunrise dress was a bit more fitted and fit closer to the body from the empire waist down, whereas this one gives a lot more room. Because of that, this dress looks more like a casual dress and lacks the versatility to be dressed up like the Sunrise. This dress can also tend to give more of the pregnancy look you risk with many empire-waist dresses because of the amount of room and material you get below the empire waist. I’m wearing a Small and it fits comfortably, so it’s not a sizing issue either…

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

I don’t think it looks nearly as flattering on as the Sunrise dress, but it is definitely a cute little throw-it-on-and-go dress, so I would probably keep it if it weren’t for the fact that this dress looks uncannily similar to the Soft Jersey Sara dress from Fall of 08, which I already own…

They look to be practically identical on me, so alas, this dress is not a keeper for me.

Get it here from J.Crew for $78.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.