The new Vintage Cotton Tuxedo Henley from J.Crew is now one of my favorite items in my closet. First of all, I love J.Crew’s slub cotton. It’s always so breezy, the fit is always slightly slouchy but not enough that it looks sloppy and unfitted, and it’s super soft and comfortable. Everything I own in their slub cotton looks flattering on me and become my go-to staples. This Tuxedo Henley takes a go-to basic staple and kicks it up a notch – it adds the henley style, which I’ve always found subtly sexy, plus feminine ruffles.

I couldn’t resist. Especially in the gorgeous new Orchid Shadow color. This will look great with everything.

I’m wearing: Banana Republic Pique Pencil Skirt, Nine West Getby Wedges

I got my usual size and it fits perfectly. I was hesitant to unbutton more than the first button as the 2nd button right by the top of my bra. Maybe if I was feeling a little frisky and I was wearing these sky wedges so I know not many people can see down my shirt…Anyway, I’m genuinely contemplating living in the tee + pencil skirt + comfy wedges outfit every day this summer. So comfortable yet still looks put together. I highly recommend the Vintage Cotton Tuxedo Henley, though the price definitely holds me back from stocking up in every color. Get it here from J.Crew for $39.50.

P.S. Anyone have any recommendations for a kick-ass camera to replace my clearly deteriorating one?

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.