https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 03:41:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions/page/2#post-45457 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:04:16 +0000 Ariadne 45457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, I've never worn JCrew bottoms before. I'll have to wait impatiently and see. I figured it would be better to err on the side of too big, since it can always be taken in (by a tailor or by my husband, quite possibly! He's good at sewing. And making cookies. And fixing the car. And building bookshelves. And making wine, and and and... he's the best.) Clothing sizes are SO random. I wear anything from a 6 to a 12, small to an extra large, depending on the brand, item, etc. I'm sure it's the same for everyone on here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions/page/2#post-45327 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:07:16 +0000 cyan45 45327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>my skirt just came in last nite, woohoo! it is a sleek design and lovely fabric. it doesn't crease horizontally much at all, and retains its clean shape great. like others, it is a tad long (below the knee), but no problem for hemming.</p> <p>i usually wear a 4/6, but took a risk with the 4 after hearing about stretching. a previous size 4 thrifted j. crew denim skirt also worked, so it was a calculated decision.</p> <p>looking forward to seeing all you ladies work the denim skirt soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions/page/2#post-45319 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:53:41 +0000 Ana 45319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might have to have it taken in Brianna. Have you ever worn any bottoms from J. Crew? I would say the skirt runs true to size (which means Kyle must now be a size 6--way to go with your healthy eating, Kyle!) :D</p> <p>Anyway, it's not lined, so having it taken in won't be too complicated a process. I'm not sure how much alterations cost, but I know here I pay a lot more for lined items to be altered than unlined. Hopefully it will be the same for you in Canada. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions/page/2#post-45308 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:30:51 +0000 Ariadne 45308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! Can't wait to see it. I have no idea when mine'll arrive, but I'm starting to suspect I may need to have it taken in a bunch, since I ordered a 10. We'll see. Skirt sizing is so random. Yesterday I tried on a size 6 skirt at the GAP, and it fit. ???? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-45239 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:17:43 +0000 Antje 45239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super!! Glad it worked out. Mine is at the tailor's right now, too. I'm already planning spring outfits </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-45236 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:14:10 +0000 Ana 45236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got my skirt today and it is wonderful! It fits perfectly (other than being about 6" too long). I'm going to pin it and take some photos to decide how short I should get it hemmed. I might post them here for feedback if it's not apparent when I see the pictures.</p> <p>Thanks again everyone for all the help and recommendations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-44065 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:06:28 +0000 Tanya 44065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's wonderful Antje, so glad it worked for you. I am looking forward to the photos and enjoy your new skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-44064 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:05:13 +0000 Ana 44064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's great Antje, I'm glad it worked out! I'm so excited to get mine (I'm doing my happy dance). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-44062 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:00:58 +0000 Antje 44062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Indeed! I just came back from BelSquare, and I bought the skirt. Size 8 fit perfectly (size 6 would have been a tight squeeze.) It's too long, but that's easy to alter.<br /> JuliJuli, in case you go: At the store, the skirt actually sells for $98. But when I mentioned that it's on sale online (and they looked it up to verify) they honored the sales price of $49.99 and also gave me the extra 20% off that is advertised online. So in the end it was just $39, but it's a final sale.<br /> It's a great skirt, very streamlined and classy, it'll work with everything.<br /> 2 skirts in one night, I'm a happy camper (See my post in the Express thread...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-44059 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:50:51 +0000 julijuli 44059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Antje - was there stock at the Bell Square store? Just curious... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-44040 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:47:11 +0000 Ana 44040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Antje, it was actually in our store earlier in the year but then went on sale and now it's gone. It's possible that they are shifting stock to the store nearest you (they do this sometimes), because it sold really well there. If it's not on sale for some reason, they will price match to online prices (just FYI). I'm glad you got a chance to try it on. Now I'm wondering if the 6 will be too big for me? But if it is, I don't mind having it taken in. I'm pretty sure I'll need to have it hemmed anyway.</p> <p>Let us know how it works out, will you Antje? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-44026 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:38:33 +0000 Kyle 44026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Antje: The 8 was quite big on me, so I am certain it will be too big on you. J Crew's online no return policy is so inconvenient, isn't it? I was sure an 8 would be right, and then had to pay to have it taken in. I suppose the lesson is to do as Ana suggests and try it on in the store if you can. Fingers crossed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-44016 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:57:27 +0000 julijuli 44016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - would that skirt possibly work for a pear? I've seen it online and in the store but I have not tried it on. I'm desperately looking for a denim skirt and I love the way this one looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-44006 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:30:42 +0000 Antje 44006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And I called our J Crew and asked them to hold a size 8 one for me so I can try it on tonite. They said they have plenty in the store as they just got them two days ago. I have to say, I don't understand retail right now. How come it's heavily discounted already when stores just got it in? Weird times... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-43998 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:59:56 +0000 Ana 43998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the heads up about the coupon, Brianna! I just ordered it--I'm so excited! My current denim pencil skirt shifts all around and is very casual looking, so I've been looking to replace it for a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-43983 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:27:54 +0000 Ariadne 43983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered it! I went for a 10 because that's what's supposed to fit a 31-inch waist. Fingers crossed. If it works it crosses off the last item on my list of basics that I need. Also, it's an extra 20% off today with the code EXTRA20. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-43977 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:07:27 +0000 Ana 43977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If a 10 would be too big, maybe a 6 would fit you then, Antje? Especially if it's very very stretchy. I think trying it on in person first is a good way to go. Then you know for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-43971 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:56:05 +0000 Antje 43971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmmm... a 10 will definitely be too big overall, and I don't like the idea of buying something that is guaranteed to be wrongly sized. I guess I'll call the J Crew stores in the area to see if anyone has an 8 (or a 6) and then I'll go in person. Thanks Ana. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-43965 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:42:17 +0000 Ana 43965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm....I usually take a 6 in J. Crew skirts, so that is what I was going to order. I haven't ever tried it on, so I can't say for sure whether it would work or not. I looked at the photos of the skirt though, and there are back darts that run all the way through the band, so getting it altered probably wouldn't be that hard (I don't think it's lined either). I know you said you have a good tailor that is inexpensive. Maybe you could go for a 10 and just have it fixed? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-43943 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:32:39 +0000 Antje 43943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a great skirt. Does it run true to size? I just looked and saw that they are out of size 8 online - which is typically the best fit for me. Occasionally a size 6 skirt fits me, and since Kyle said it's very stretchy I wondered if that might work out. Since all sales are final I'm reluctant to order it, but am not sure I'll get a chance to shop at a store. Any thoughts?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-43840 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:08:10 +0000 Angie 43840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a few clients in this skirt, Ana. A BIG thumbs up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-43785 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:08:12 +0000 Ana 43785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks AJ! I'm so excited, I'm ordering it this Friday to replace the one I currently have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-43780 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:58:08 +0000 Amanda 43780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana -- I have the JCrew denim skirt and wore it a lot in the fall. I have never had it smudge the blue dye. I can't remember now if I soaked it in vinegar before I wore it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-43747 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:15:15 +0000 Laura 43747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, good suggestions. Ana, I don't know if I could bear cutting off six or more inches of premium denim But if the outcome if perfect, then I guess, why not? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-43746 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:15:01 +0000 Tanya 43746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course it is OK Ana, why wouldn't it be. You know, I have found some CREAM clamdiggers , but they do not have them in my size (26) :(</p> <p><a href="http://www.nationaljeancompany.com/product_detail.asp?page=1&#038;NumRec=73&#038;ItemNum=61&#038;s_pid=2136&#038;colorid=1220&#038;vn=7+For+All+Mankind&#038;pn=Pedal+Pusher+Pant&#038;s_cid=0&#038;s_vid=75&#038;s_size=&#038;s_price=&#038;s_lev=2&#038;viewall=1&#038;s_sale=&#038;s_sb=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.nationaljeancompany.....038;s_sb=2</a></p> <p>And white as well:</p> <p><a href="http://www.nationaljeancompany.com/product_detail.asp?page=1&#038;NumRec=73&#038;ItemNum=62&#038;s_pid=2325&#038;colorid=622&#038;vn=7+For+All+Mankind&#038;pn=Crop+Straight+Leg+Short&#038;s_cid=0&#038;s_vid=75&#038;s_size=&#038;s_price=&#038;s_lev=2&#038;viewall=1&#038;s_sale=&#038;s_sb=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.nationaljeancompany.....038;s_sb=2</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-43744 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:07:55 +0000 Ana 43744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, I was actually planning on buying another pair of the COH Elsons, and then just having them altered into clamdiggers. Those jeans are wonderful and absolutely perfect for me in every way. And, as much as I wore my J. Crew clamdiggers last summer (and got blue stuff all over everything), investing in another pair or two of COHs is definitely worth it.</p> <p>Tanya, I like your pick as well! I might give those a try too (if that's okay). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-43739 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:01:43 +0000 Tanya 43739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, I am also going to be replacing my clamdiggers this summer with premium denim pair, and I have my eyes on these ( shortened):</p> <p><a href="http://www.bluefly.com/AG-Jeans-dark-wash-Posh-cropped-jeans/cat80012/301998401/detail.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/AG-Jean.....detail.fly</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-43738 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:58:54 +0000 Laura 43738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, slightly off-topic, but do you have any preliminary ideas on where you're going to look when you go to replace your JCrew clamdiggers?</p> <p>I am going to be in the market for a pair or two this spring, and JCrew is not the best fit for me in denim, so I'm just wondering where else I might look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-43719 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:55:01 +0000 Ana 43719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Kyle! I thought I remembered that someone on here had it and it looked great, which is why I am interested. I'm so happy there are no smudges--I'll definitely be ordering this skirt to replace the one I have now. </p> <p>Thanks again Kyle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-denim-pencil-skirt-questions#post-43715 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:29:29 +0000 Kyle 43715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana:<br /> No smudging on the first real wear. Hope that helps! </p>