J.Crew recently collaborated with New York-based brand Maryam Nassir Zadeh to release a new collection that has caught the attention of fashion fans. The collaboration features a wide range of clothing, shoes, and swimwear, with sizing up to 3X in most pieces, making it accessible to a diverse range of body shapes. To get a better understanding of the collection, five Cut editors with different styles and body shapes tested out some pieces. Here’s what they had to say:
One editor tried the sheer cropped cardigan sweater, the cross-back midi dress in a stretch cotton blend, and loafer heels in leather. She found that the cardigan was a bit small and would recommend sizing up. The dress was true to size, and the shoes were a bit narrow, so she suggests sizing up half a size for wider feet. Overall, she would buy all three pieces, especially the cardigan for layering and the dress for its flattering fit and trendy color.
Another editor tested the sheer bias-cut slip dress in dot ramie, the sheer metallic miniskirt, and the metallic bralette. She loved the midi length of the dress and the eco-friendly ramie material, which is perfect for summer. The metallic skirt was flattering but sheer, and the bralette was too loose for support. She would purchase the dress but might pass on the skirt and bralette due to sheerness.
The drop-waist midi skirt in ramie and the cross-back one-piece swimsuit in blue were also tried by an editor. She found both pieces to be true to size, with the skirt being flattering and unique, and the swimsuit being cute and versatile for different occasions.
Additionally, the collection includes a cotton tank top and a drop-waist midi skirt in white. The tank top was a bit thin and sheer for one editor’s liking, but she found the skirt to be flowy and versatile, perfect for hot days and easy to style up or down.
Finally, the embellished bias-cut slip dress and drop-waist midi skirt in white were tried by another editor. She loved the dress for its versatility and coverage, making it suitable for various occasions. The skirt was also versatile and flattering, although it was pretty sheer despite having a detachable slip.
Overall, the J.Crew x Maryam Nassir Zadeh collaboration offers a diverse range of pieces that cater to different styles and body shapes. While some items may be sheer, the collection provides unique and stylish options for summer wear.
