J Crew's collection pleated maxiskirt ($198) vs Target's Mossimo pleated maxi skirt ($19.99) -
The J Crew maxiskirt was $139.99 on 11/28/12. Apparently they put it back up to regular price. I saw it in-person and it was soooo long. I think the length deterred me from even trying it on just to share pics. Check it out on Shop With M.
Mossimo pleated maxi skirt - I think this might be a S, but I'm not sure. I'm also not sure I could wear a pleated maxi in this color. Perhaps if it were spring I could wrap my mind around it a bit more. I saw the skirt on sale at my Target yesterday. It was 30% off, bringing it to $13 and change. I'm not sure if markdowns are the same nationwide.
Mossimo pleated maxi skirt - size M - I am usually a M in Mossimo. This skirt is very long. The M measures 38.5" down the front center. The waist measure 15" flat.
ETA - I pulled the skirt up like a dress and belted it at the natural waist (not pictured). Not really on me, but it could work on someone that way.
The Feeling
I liked the pleats on this and the fabric. It felt lightweight, but not cheapie thin. I don't think I've ever owned a pleated skirt. One consideration is dealing with the pleats when cleaning it. For the low price of $19.99, I wouldn't cry if the pleats didn't last.
I saw the skirt on sale at my Target yesterday. It was 30% off, bringing it to $13 and change. I'm not sure if markdowns are the same nationwide.
Mossimo solid satchel (now $12.49) - I 've seen this handbag irl a number of times and think it's so cute. I've been pretty good about my desire to stick to leather. If I were a big fan of lilacs and didn't mind man-made, I would be all over this. Btw, there are other color choices.
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I own the Target skirt and it's a favorite. I am very short, so it would be way too long on me if I wore it where I normally wear skirts, but if I pull it up to my high waist it is gorgeous - operatic, almost.
ReplyDeleteAnon - Thanks for chiming in. That reminds me the skirt can be worn as a dress, so I'll update the post.
DeleteI'm a stickler for leather only bags myself, exception being LV coated canvas. Checking out the skirts though!
ReplyDeleteCaroline - Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteI love the skirt on you Gigi! I'd love to find it in my local Target, I won't think twice, love maxi skirts! Thanks for the reviews!!!
ReplyDeleteAndrea - Thanks. I hope you find it. It's a really low opening price.
DeleteYou look so tall in this! I need to do some further investigations :)
ReplyDeleteHave you heard of theshelf.com? I just read about it on Pink Peonies and one of the features is a price history chart. Exactly what I wanted to know about J. Crew items!
SPG, I haven't heard of theshelf. Thanks for sharing it. Very interesting.
DeleteThanks for the review Gigi. I ordered the collection skirt back in the fall and it was too tight in my size and a little sheer. I was disappointed to return it. I was happy to see your review of the Mossimo skirt as a cheaper alternative. I couldn't find it in the local stores I checked so I just ordered it in the grey and black in a couple sizes to see if it will work for me.
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