Product Review: Dream Fluted Ruffle Vest

Dream Fluted Ruffle Vest
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Item 17856
Regular $68.00; now $49.99

J.Crew's item page states: "We're obsessed with ruffles. Trimming the neckline of this vest, they make a traditional menswear item distinctively feminine. Perfect for layering, consider this the perfect third piece. Spun from a supersoft merino wool and cashmere blend (with more cashmere than ever) in a lofty 12-gauge knit. Merino wool/nylon/cashmere. Fitted. V-neck. Hits at hip. Import. Dry clean".

Well J.Crew, I know you obsessed with ruffles... but so am I! ;) When I first saw this little number online, I fell in love with those little ruffles around the neckline. I immediately started to imagine all the Fall outfits starring this little vest- with button down shirts to short sleeve tees.

I ended up purchasing the v-neck vest in Antique Stone. (I really love the Navy version, but I already own a navy merino v-neck from J.Crew. The Light Pewter version is also nice, but a very light shade– so I passed on it.)

Well, the ruffles don't disappoint in person! There is just the right amount- not too much, not too little. It really adds just that bit of feminine flair to an outfit, without overdoing the ruffles trend.

I went with my normal size in tops- an extra small. It's fits nicely on the upper part of my chest and my hips. Unfortunately, it's baggy around the middle of the top. The bagginess isn't that noticeable from the front view, but a bit from the side view. I think J.Crew's side angle image (shown to the right), demonstrates the point. The vest doesn't snuggly fit her back that well. This is something to keep in mind if you are thinking about getting the vest.

Remember LeVar Burton on the PBS children's show Reading Rambow? (Great show. Just superb.) At one point of the show, called Book Reviews, Burton would say, "But you don't have to take my word for it," and other kids would review books they recommend. Well this is my version of the segment, but for J.Crew– the following are other JCAs {great} reviews for the vest:

• Read GigiOfCa's review: the "JCrew - dream fluted ruffle vest" post at her Gigi's Gone Shopping blog
• Read Sparkle Cupcakes's review: the "JCrew New Arrivals: IRL Pics!" post at her Sparkle Cupcake blog

What are your thoughts on the Dream Fluted Ruffle Vest? Do you "love it" or would you "leave it"? Have you seen this vest in-person? If so, please share with us your review. :)