https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:06:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284706 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 05:17:34 +0000 Karie 1284706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am glad you decided to size down in the pink sweater. The size L should fit you perfectly, and it is a gorgeous color for you. The blue sweater in #1 is beautiful, and fits perfectly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284698 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 04:58:30 +0000 Marley 1284698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Sveta - just wanted to let you know that I was at the local shopping mall today and so stopped by the J Crew to check out the linen tops AND you are right! The crew neck style is huge! They didn't have any of the<br /> pretty colors left, so I wasn't considering purchasing one - but I tried it on for information in sizing. I tried on my normal size and looked and felt like I was wearing a tent! They didn't have any of the smaller sizes for me to try so I'm not really sure what size I would take - but, good call Sveta on ordering a smaller size! I think you will be much happier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284663 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 04:05:25 +0000 Debbie 1284663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the navy and so glad you are sizing down on the other one.<br /> I also have a J Crew order coming. I ordered my normal size hope it works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284556 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 01:47:04 +0000 Sveta 1284556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, it came WITH my order but it was the order where I payed for shipping.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284555 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 01:46:39 +0000 Kyle 1284555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta,</p> <p>You look so elegant and beautiful. The navy was made for you. The color, neckline and drape are perfect on you. Stylish as ever! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284510 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 01:02:01 +0000 Suz 1284510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, well! We did not get this catalogue...hmmmm. Maybe it will arrive on Monday. I will keep my eyes peeled. Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284481 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 23:56:50 +0000 Sveta 1284481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, pssst...I am going to call them. I got a catalog in the mail with a coupon for 20% off and free shipping and free return. I would like to use it to re-order and then to send back my stuff on that order for a free return. So i want to ask them if they will give me the same price on the replacement (30% instead of 20%) but if not in may be still cheaper that $10 shipping.<br />Angie - aye-aye! Crew it is then! Is white sweater very see through and requires a cami? BTW I have tried white Zara blazer with this pink sweater and think it works really well - love this pink with white!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284477 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 23:49:07 +0000 Suz 1284477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA: Sveta, are you just re-ordering and then sending back what you do not want, or requesting an exchange when sending back?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284476 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 23:48:37 +0000 Suz 1284476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah...okay. Thank you, Angie!&nbsp;Then the one I ordered will go back. :)</p> <p>Sveta, the V neck on me looks like a dropped shoulder, not ordinary set in. Now, admittedly, maybe that is because it is too large!! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Interesting....I do not like the XS Tippi on me -- at least the one I tried -- I would need a S. Maybe my shoulders are wider than Angie's, too. Or maybe some of them are different than others. I tried a patterned version and it really did not feel properly fluid.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284473 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 23:41:49 +0000 Angie 1284473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crew Baby. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284470 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 23:27:11 +0000 Sveta 1284470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie. I LOVE it when you go bossy on us :-)<br />This amethyst color is also available in Vneck now - which style would you prefer for me - crew neck or V neck? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284450 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 22:53:56 +0000 Angie 1284450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great visual, Tanya. Thanks.&nbsp;Soooo my XS amethyst linen sweater&nbsp;hangs looser than on Tanya because I&nbsp;have narrower shoulders. I liked the length though - so I went baggier all over&nbsp;to get the extra length. (XXS was actually a more polished fluid&nbsp;fit, but length too short. It would have been far too short on Tanya - who has a longer torso than I do). All my Tippis are XS.&nbsp;</p> <p>Daring&nbsp;Suz, you are going to need the XS in the linen sweater.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sveta, Client Bridget might be your body double. Size 12 with broad shoulders and pushing 6 ft. And no - she was not allowed to size up because I'm too bossy. *smiling*. You need an L, and I don't think it will be too short.&nbsp;xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284421 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 22:22:35 +0000 Lyn D. 1284421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wanted to say that the navy is beautiful on you Sveta!<br />Good luck with the others, and keep exercising your PPP's </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284404 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 21:43:03 +0000 Sveta 1284404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya - thank you! This is a great visual and comparison!&nbsp;<br />I think that raglan sleeve does not lend itself to sizing up as well as the regular shoulder seam. Both sweaters are lovely on you! And oversleeping on Saturday is great: I wish I would not wake up today before 6AM and was able to sleep longer...&nbsp;<br />it also looks like crewneck is longer that the Vneck...another reason for not sizing up.<br />Suz and Denise - it is the sleeves which do it for me. I do not mind the body volume but oversized sleeves make it sloppy for me.<br />OK, I am ordering L - or should i order Vneck in XL instead?&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284369 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 20:48:17 +0000 Tanya 1284369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sveta,&nbsp; here are the pictures as promised, and&nbsp; I apologize for the delay, I seriously overslept this morning.&nbsp; As already mentioned, the amethyst sweater is XS and blue one S.&nbsp; Typically I wear XS in J Crew, while sometimes I have to size down to XXS for some really loose fits, and I size up to S for more fitted sweaters like Tippi to get a more fluid fit.&nbsp; Hope this helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284365 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 20:35:45 +0000 Suz 1284365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You see? I am not the only crazy oversize loving lady on this forum.... &nbsp;:)&nbsp;</p> <p>And also, always try on when rested. Definitely. &nbsp; And style.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sveta, here is a point -- I have no intention of semi-tucking my V neck linen sweater. It is (I think) too much fabric, and even though it is lightweight, it&nbsp;just feels too much like a "sweater" to semi-tuck, to me. If it were welted on the bottom, I would do it, but as it is not, I think it is not meant so much for semi-tucked outfits.&nbsp;I am wearing this one over my pants/ skirts and not so much with denim, I suspect. So that may be another reason I'm not minding the oversized fit on myself on this one.&nbsp;</p> <p>I <b>do </b>semi-tuck the linen tees all the time, and that is easy and a no-brainer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284363 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 20:32:21 +0000 CocoLion 1284363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I like them both on you, a lot. &nbsp;But if you're more comfortable in a smaller size in the pink sweater, that would work too. &nbsp;I don't think the pink sweater looks sloppy big, just a bit oversized but then again I have a very high tolerance for a big fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284337 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 19:29:00 +0000 Sveta 1284337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, they still have the same sale of 30% online, just no free shipping. Maybe yours will work?&nbsp;<br />Marin, I am 178cm if it helps. The length in XL is very generous, I don't know how much shorter it is going to be in L. as for how they hold their shape - it is linen so some stretching is unavoidable I think but I would ask others who already qwn this or similar sweaters (you can start a separate thread for that).<br />Angie - thanks. This is a very good information - so you did not allow Bridget to size up to XL in this sweater? I think L should work for me &nbsp;then. How much was the length difference between two sizes you try - i wonder if that may be an issue for me. I can go maybe 1 inch shorter I think but more than that can be problematic?</p> <p>I have tried it on again today and I think it looks better that I thought yesterday (memo: never try on new things after 13h work day!) If I pull the sleeves up to the elbows it is almost passable. Half-tuck is problematic though due to length and volume. I think L should do well for me so I am ordering it! I just looked at JCrew size charts and for the tops I am between S and M in them - so in any case &nbsp;L should have plenty of fluid in it.<br />Sheila, I don't really 'doing" Kibbe, it was just "aha" moment to realize that I combine both soft and dramatic in myself.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284316 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 18:11:02 +0000 Anonymous 1284316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta - the sweaters look great on you. I agree the orchid is a bit big. But wow, thanks for the help. I was on the fence on sizing, concerned about over all length being two short. I think I am close to the same height as you so no worries at all. Do they feel like they will hold their shape or is the potential for a stretch out by the end of the day?&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284271 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 17:01:49 +0000 Suz 1284271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mmmm. Well, I see your point Sveta. And now that Angie has weighed in on the sizes she got, I am worried that the one I ordered will be too big for me, since I ordered the same size as the V neck! Maybe it will be like Tanya's situation. Ah well, nothing to do but wait. If we exchange for a different size do we still get the sale rate?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284249 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 16:26:41 +0000 lyn67 1284249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The navy one is spectacular on you, pls keep! </p> <p>The orchid will be also gorgeous in a size smaller...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284235 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 16:15:33 +0000 Neel 1284235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That navy top is gorgeous on you! Wow. I am not very sure of the second one though. I like the fluid fit but I want to see the size down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284226 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 16:03:31 +0000 NancyT 1284226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Sveta, you are stunning in that 1st photo....love that look!</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284165 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:32:33 +0000 Angie 1284165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That said, I wear mine kind of your size - perhaps a little smaller. I went backwards and forwards on the XXS and the XS. The XXS was just too short, so I went with the XS. Extra breezy.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284162 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:30:43 +0000 Angie 1284162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The amethyst sweater runs big Sveta&nbsp;- client Bridget wears it in an L as a size 12&nbsp;- and I think she is broader than you. You need an L.&nbsp;</p> <p>Love the navy. xo</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284150 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:14:24 +0000 merwoman 1284150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting Suz!&nbsp; So hard to know the sizing as preference and body variation (not to mention manufacturer's variance) all play a role. I'm narrow hipped and flat bottomed so that V with the split hem just seemed to hang and emphasize my lack of curves. So maybe it's also how the hem line is finished - the high/low creates a curve for me.</p> <p>I'm anxious to get my orders as I'm very curious to see&nbsp; how the fit will be, and how they wear!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived/page/2#post-1284146 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:11:19 +0000 Sheila 1284146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG- breathtaking beauty here !</p> <p>The dark is fine.. size and color.</p> <p>Pink... you are right... color is perfect... the oversized is OK.. but I think one size smaller would be better.</p> <p>Are you still doing Kibbe SD ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived#post-1284145 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:10:38 +0000 texstyle 1284145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The navy is fantastic and the orchid color is a very pretty color but I do think if it feels wrong, you are going to be unhappy wearing it, so for that reason I think I'd try either a size down or another style. I ended up sending my pool colored&nbsp;linen V-neck back but for different reasons. I LOVED the color and fit but &nbsp;I just couldn't see myself wearing it without a cami and it's just too hot here in spring/summer to layer a cami. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived#post-1284140 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:03:58 +0000 Sveta 1284140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - yes, I see why you love the boatneck tees, they are great for layering and look fine on their own too. I have also ordered azalea one but in XL because it was the only available size. I suspect the neckline would be too wide but i hope my mom can take in shoulders for me because it is a tee. With sweater alterations are almost impossible though so no hopes there.<br />OK, now to the amethyst sweater. Suz, you know me and how I embrace the fluid fit and don't mind oversize. But believe me that this is not the case when styling can fix it. I had that experience with JCrew sweaters before when sizing up for fluid fit just does not work in some styles (see pic). i think it is the shape of the sleeves which mostly has to do with it. It just feels too big but not fluid.<br />I am going to order it in L. I also consider ordering V neck in XL as it came back online. I am not very fond of Vnecks though but I like how it drapes on you. Have you seen Tanya's response that she sized up in Vneck but got her regular size in the crew because it felt better?&nbsp;<br />I have 2 more orders coming and they all in XL &nbsp;- and now I am afraid a lot will need to go back! I have a hope for the cashmere sweater you got as I like the drape on you and it has these splits on the sides which help I think. The rest - we will see.<br />And I don't think&nbsp;my changing size is contributing much. I have tried on again Tippis and cashmere sweaters from JCrew I have in XL and I still like the fluid fit of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-jcrew-t-shirt-alternatives-arrived#post-1284128 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 13:40:59 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1284128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The navy is positively brilliant on you Sveta. I think the orchid is gorgeous and I'm not sure it's too big. I have to agree with Suz that I think some of it not showing to its full potential is related to how you are standing. Look how you have the navy one semi tucked with a lovely belt but you have the orchid one untucked with your arms out! Try some stylings and see what you think. </p>