Hi Everyone!
I just received the J. Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Double-Serge Wool–Retro Jade and the No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Herringbone–Manor Purple. Here are a few IRL pictures:
No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Double-Serge Wool Retro Jade:
Here is a closer picture of the Retro Jade color:
And, here is a side-by-side comparison of the Viridian Green color from last year and the Retro Jade from this year:
The Viridian Green is on the bottom. The Retro Jade from this year is more blue/turquoise while the Viridian Green is more of a heathered (is that a word, LOL!) green in my opinion.
Here are IRL pictures of the No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Herringbone in Manor Purple:
Here is a closer picture of the Manor Purple color:
What do you think of the J. Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Double-Serge Wool–Retro Jade and No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Herringbone–Manor Purple? Do tell!
Thanks for stopping by!
Welllll CRAP. I would have been able to resist this retro jade color if it were closer to viridian green, but since I've been looking for a turquoise pencil skirt for a while now, I will HAVE to get this! Thanks SO much for the side by side–that was incredibly helpful. I also love the purple skirt. Would love to have that one as well since one of my school's colors is purple!
AppGal: LOL!!! The Retro Jade is a really beautiful color. I like it a lot. You're very welcome. I'm glad that I could help!Thanks SO much for being here!
Very pretty! Do you think you will keep them both?I am so dithering about what I need clothes-wise this fall – my list is long, but my budget is not!
Hi WMM! Thanks SO much! I'm keeping both! I wear these skirts a lot, and I know that my size will be gone soon! I hear you about the long fall wish list!!!Thanks SO much for being here!
Oh you are my heroine! more is more, girl! And you love your skirts so much, which is just wonderful! Still waiting on my snakeskin!!!
I LOVE the purple! You don't see a ton of it out there but I'm loving that it's popping up now. Such a gorgeous color for fall!
Skylette: Me too! I think that the purple is super vibrant and rich. And, you're right, it doesn't seem to be a popular color at retail stores this season which is odd. Thanks SO much for being here!
Rynetta, can you tell me if the length is the same as the wool pencil skirts from last year? They tend to be too long on my and I am wondering if I should try petite? Let me know you thoughts. Thanks!!! Love the Retro Jade, so pretty
The length (and other measurements) on the size 2 is identical to last year's skirt.
Hi MB and Cate O! Okay, my skirts seem a bit longer. I'm hoping that mine weren't marked as regulars when they're actually talls. Hmmmm, this is weird. Thanks SO much for being here ladies!
Thanks Rynetta, you are the second person to say that they are running a big longer then last years, i guess to have to actually hit my B&M and try on.
Lovely! I got my blue and pink skirts today and I think the fabric feels a little rougher than last year's. Do you agree, or am I just crazy?
Cate O: Thanks SO much!!! These skirts look great on you!!! Okay, I didn't notice the rougher feel, but I'll double check the material and report back!Thanks SO much for being here!
I love the purple skirt. I have the blazer in that fabric from the sample sale and I love it. Enjoy!
A: I love the purple skirt too! I really like both colors and I can't wait for cooler temperatures so that I can wear them!!!Thanks SO much for being here!
Thanks for the pics! Oh how I wish I had the viridiant green skirt! I was a fool to pass on it. I have a pretty bright turquoise wool pencil skirt from about 4 years ago and it's still in perfect condition so no retro jade for me. I might have to start looking for a second had viridant green..
Luxette: You're very welcome! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you can find the Viridian Green skirt. It's such a great color!!Thanks SO much for being here!
i snoozed on the bright turquoise hacking jacket and regretted it.. so i guess now retro jade is my new kryptonite… 😛 thank you so much for this review R.. i really appreciate seeing how the colours worked in real life.. xox P
phiphis blog: OMG, me too!!! I missed out on the Turquoise Hacking Jacket too! And, you're very welcome! I love both of these colors.Thanks SO much for being here!
Absolutely love the purple skirt! Thanks for showing us the beautiful colors!
Buffy Alten: You're very welcome! I love the purple skirt too!!!Thanks SO much for being here!
Why do you do me this way Rynetta? Now I HAVE to get that retro jade skirt. Thanks.
laughter through tears: LOL! The Retro Jade color is absolutely gorgeous! I'd love to know how you style it!!!Thanks SO much for being here!
I want the Watercolor Blue shade. As soon as there's a promo I'm pulling the trigger.