Some of you have asked about my flared crops, so here they are (pics 1-2). I bought them a year ago from Anthro; they are Pilcro with raw hems. Please note - ahem - how ahead of the curve I was. That never happens. I mean, come on; I am a JCrew girl! Not exactly cutting edge!!! I'm laughing so hard that flared crops are now a thing. I have been wearing them for a year, causing strange looks all over Portsmouth NH. But I never got the whole culottes thing, so there you go. My cool-ness is so limited.

I am on the fence about their fit. They tend to bag out over the course of a day and I really wish I had bought a size down, but they are wonderfully worn in and are good with a belt, so I will keep them for now. But I am also thinking that maybe I am over this look, and they don't fit with the "casual glamour" (thanks, E!) that I am cultivating for spring.

Also, note the banded collar Uniqlo shirt from the Ines collection. DD thinks I look like a refugee from the homespun faction of a dystopian universe, but I really love this shirt. The fit is great and the material is a lovely oxford, and it was $19. Tags are off and I am wearing this today.

Next up: Uniqlo slim fit ankle jeans (pics 3-4). I am waiting to hear back from karymk about shrinking and stretching, but I think these are a keeper. Not binding in any way, fabulous handfeel -- soft Japanese denim, super dark, very slight almost undetectable stretch. These were $39. I sized down one size - they are particularly roomy in the waist, but then again so am I. (Kary sized down 2, I think.)

Finally: Point Sur slim stacker selvedge white jeans from JCrew (pic 5). Bought on deep clearance (they are still on sale). These replaced both of my other white jeans. I love the fit on these. I had to size down (one size), and they are an easy straight fit. I love the big cuffs with the red stitching on the inside seams.

Fire away! I'm interested in any and all feedback!