J Crew - boucle Penny jacket

The boucle Penny jacket (98464) is very chic. It's eye catching in person and I tried on black in b&m. I am a 4 or 6P and feel this fits TTS. It also felt very good on the body, not too heavy, awkward or bulky. I have a personal issue with rounded collars, so I think that I might see about having the collar tailored. I've never tried to do that before, but after watching a couple of miracles on Tim Gunn's show, the thought came to mind. The black is still regular price at $228.

ETA: I also tried on the 2. The 2 also fits. I am a 34C and can button it, etc... It fits closer to the body like a blazer and was too cute to boot. The 4 also fits really well and is just a little looser towards the bottom, so it creates more of a jacket look than a blazer. I wanted it to look closer to a jacket than blazer (I don't know why), so I'm happy with a 4. I admit it would be a psychological boost to have a 2 in my closet, but I try to stay focused on fit rather than size numbers.


I ordered the ivory. I've been wanting a boucle jacket in ivory, don't ask me why because it could be quite poodle like. I'm hoping it creates the look I want. Not poodle, of course. I will definitely post an update. It will may be a week until I receive it, though, since I just ordered today (11/5). It is currently $159.99 before EXTRA30, good through this Sat.


I have not seen the honey glaze in person. It's still regular price, $228.


I received the ivory Penny. Noooooooooo...


It doesn't feel good on. I felt like a puffed up cotton ball. Definitely not chic. This is a size 4 and a 2 would definitely work better.


Size 4
Underarm-to-underarm - 18" (taken flat)
Sleeve - 24"
Shoulder to hem - 21"

I swear the 4 fit nice in the black in person. I am no longer confident that it is TTS. If you order this over the phone, be sure to ask the CS for the measurements they have on file for it.