One of my closet workhorses, the J. Crew Promotion Dress, is now on sale for $60 (with code LOTSTOSHOP). The design invites comparisons to my all-time favorite work sheath, the Black Halo Jackie O dress (reviewed here), which I recommend with caveats: the length is not petite friendly and the price, while not prohibitive, is not exactly easily affordable.
The Promotion Dress is extremely attractive at this price point; the three-season material (a cotton/rayon/spandex blend) is slightly stretchy but still structured and not easily wrinkled. It also comes in extended and petite sizes. I especially like the slant side pockets, giving me somewhere to put my hands when I feel the urge to fidget with stuff.
The fit is true to size for J. Crew, though those with larger chests may consider sizing up.
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| J. Crew Promotion Dress size 00P | Rebecca Minkoff Quilted Mini Affair Crossbody Bag (reviewed here) | Michael Kors Large Runway Chronograph Bracelet Watch | Ann Taylor Mila Leather Pumps (patent leather version here) size 6.5 |
Here are some measurements for your reference; the chest/waist/hip measurements increase by about an inch when you go up a size.
| Points of Measure | R000 | R00 | P00 | P0 |
| Chest Circumference | 31.25″ | 32.25″ | 31.25″ | 32.25″ |
| Waist Circumference | 25″ | 26″ | 25″ | 26″ |
| Hip Circumference | 35″ | 36″ | 35″ | 36″ |
| Front Bodice Height from Highest Point of Shoulder (HPS) to Waist | 15.625″ | 15.75″ | 14.875″ | 15″ |
| Center Front Skirt Length | 24.125″ | 24.375″ | 22.125″ | 22.375″ |
Also worth mentioning is that the Mila Leather Pump (my favorite work pumps at this time) from this post has been restocked in all sizes online. I now own them in all three colors and plan to order the shoes in patent leather as well. This style fits true to size for Ann Taylor or about a half size larger than “expected.”
