Wednesday, April 29, 2009

The J Crew Jaspe Boyfriend Sweatshirt

Now when I see "J Crew Boyfriend", do I think of a dream date? Ummmm, no, not exactly. Yes, if you have read me at all, you know I immediately flash to my other love, the tissue boyfriend vneck tee. I am starting a cult, please join me. And yes, I did get it in breeze yesterday (go ahead and laugh, AppGirl), but I swear that's the last one (this season)...since the Mickey crewpon expires tomorrow.

But enough about the tee, I want to talk about the Jaspe Boyfriend Sweatshirt (#15229, $49.50). Ok, $50 is a bit much for a sweatshirt, but with the crewpon - less than $40. I may not have even looked at it, but someone mentioned it on their blog... and it's totally escaping me now because I always like to include the shout out, but if you remind me, I will update. Anyway, boyfriend cut? It could be love... or a total disaster, based on the photo. So I tried it on last Friday, and did love it. It's styled like a sweatshirt, but with a much leaner cut, and longer - which for me is always good. I got a Large so that it would be roomier and I would have enough room in the shoulders. The sleeves are totally long enough. (Thank you, Tall Jenna!)

It's not as thick as a sweatshirt and it's quite soft - so it makes a really good substitute for a sweatshirt. Or just a great long sleeve top to wear over a tank & jeans when you wake up and it's pouring and you really don't want to get out of bed but have to because the cleaning ladies are coming and the kids have to get ready for school and you have to take the puppy outside... But enough about me. It will be a great piece for the spring/summer/fall. And a long sleeve tee underneath, especially a fun color, like yesterday's yellow (speaking of which, this outfit is probably a let down after the yellow tee/navy skirt/bubble necklace combo, but it suited my purpose today).

I did up the glam factor with jewelry - Dina hoops, Anthro limon necklace, and H&M ring. I loved the yellow necklace with the gray sweatshirt, but I honestly don't think it photographed that well. Hmmmm.... The light in my room is really not the best for the pics, but I have yet to make the time to figure something else out. But now is not that time. So it was rainy, cool, spring day today - but good for my garden, for my newly planted tomatoes/peppers/herbs, for my new burning bushes, and everything else. And I got to wear a new sweatshirt, so I won't complain. (this time)

Polyvore for today:

11 comments:

Kathy said...

Your hands and nails always look so nice! You look great in this sweatshirt and you accessorized beautifully.

GingerSnap said...

I tried this on in-store and liked it too, but I thought it was too fall/winter for right now (at least in FLA)...I opted for a floral dress instead...so bad! It looks darling on you...and maybe I'll pick it up later...after the shopping ban of course :)

KatyO. said...

I love it on you! :) It looks so chic, even though it's a sweatshirt!

Lula Mae said...

Looks so great on you! Me wants it ;)

ashley said...

looks great on you! super comfy looking! im sad that the crewpon is expiring!!!!

Summerilla said...

I swear we have the same taste when it comes to J.Crew purchases. I picked the Jaspe sweatshirt up last week, it is so amazing I just loved it. Today I bought the boyfriend tee in tea rose. I am seriously addicted! I am even debating doing one last purchase of a couple more fun summer colors tomorrow before the Mickey card is officially gone for good! :(

HeidiG said...

Kathy-thank you! And thanks so much for the hands/nails compliment - they feel really ragged right now - no polish even. But I have been trying to get back to more regular moisturizing (just wasn't happening with new puppy...like so many other things!)

GingerSnap - well, you *are* in FL - so yeah, I can see that. Floral dress? ooh, which one? Or do I just need to catch up on reading again?

KatyO - thank you!

Lula Mae - thank you, I highly recommend!

Ashley - thanks. And I have to say, I'm a little sad about crewpon expiration, but not really because I do need a break.

Summerilla - hehehe, we need to compare closets! I'm debating about the Breeze Jackie before crewpon expiration. With a $60 sweater, it makes a big difference!

AppGal said...

yep this seems like a great alternative to the 6 year-old university alumni sweatshirt that I throw on when I just need to be comfy. i look so dowdy in it :(

and YAY! another bf tee! hehe. love it. the breeze color would be a nice one to have...i'm hoping some good colors are still around once my shopping break is over.

HeidiG said...

AppGal - hopefully they'll have even better colors. I'm still wanting a light petunia, like the Jackie cardi.

dinagideon said...

Heidi: This sweatshirt embodies: day at the beach, swimming the entire day, letting the sun dry you off, and then as you walk towards the boardwalk for some fries, you throw this on with a pair of shorts and flip-flops. Very nice... :)

HeidiG said...

Dina - that's EXACTLY what I thought - day at the beach!!