J.Crew: Victoria Ruffle Cami Review

This is J.Crew's Victoria Ruffle Cami (item #99742), which also comes in petite (item #10523).  It retails for $88, and I thought it was on sale, but now it's not showing up as such.  This top is numerically sized.  J.Crew describes the item as follows:

Easily the most versatile shirt of the season—it's as perfect for work as it is for a party. The design, in silk habotai, features a sophisticated double-ruffle micro-pleated collar that makes a chic and unforgettable statement. Layer it or wear it alone. Classic fit. Sleeveless. Button placket closure. Straight hem. Hits at hip. Import. Dry clean.

I will tell you, I was pretty wary when my PS brought this to me to try on.  We had been discussing how to style the Watercolor skirt, and she brought me this to go with it.  I had seen it on some other blogs, and wasn't into the dramatic ruffle, but I'm always willing to try on anything, no matter how ugly it looks (unless I'm at Abercrombie, who subscribes to the exact opposite of vanity sizing.  I won't try on just anything at Abercrombie.).  This is a size 2, in some grey color (labeled STO on the tag).

I will admit, I liked this cami more on than I did on the hanger.  I think the cami runs a little big.  I was already sized down one size from my regular top size, but I think I would have preferred to try it on two sizes down, in a size 0.  

I am not sure how I feel about the neck ruffle - I think it is a little dramatic (not in a bad way), and is really nice and soft, not stiff at all.  I think the reason I wasn't in love with this cam is because of the ruffle down the front.  It just seems to sit there, and I realize that it needs to be crimped and ruffled, but that's too much work for me, especially since when it's not being worn, it will just get smushed in my closet, and I'll have to re-fluff it all over again.

From the side, the collar reminds me of those Elizabethan ruffle collars.  Maybe that's the idea.  There is also something about the fabric, at least in this color, that I just don't like.  It's almost like the fabric couldn't decide if it wanted to be matte or shiny, and so it's just some sort of in-between, and I'm just not a fan.

Other than that, the cami does fit nicely.  It has some front darts to give you a little bit of shaping around the bust, but doesn't give you too much help around the waist, which I'm always hoping for in tops.  This color is a nice neutral, and is not really that sheer.   I can see pairing this with a lot of different colors.

Here is a picture of the ruffles up close.

I left this top at the store.  It was a bit too much for me, and just thinking about the ironing, steaming, crimping, and/or fluffing required is enough for me.  I'm not even sure I could be tempted with a more reasonable price.  With all that said, I have seen some ladies really rock this cami!

What do you think?  Do you like this cami?  What would you pair it with?