If you are stopping by a J.Crew store this weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SUMMER sale, or to see some new SUMMER arrivals {sigh!} in person, maybe you might be willing to share that with us in this post. In particular, if you could share with us a few of the noteworthy items that are available, at what prices, and potential sizes the store is carrying (as well as the store location)- that would be fantastic!Also, please let us know if your local store is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)
P.S. I noticed that many of you have already been reporting sale items (and in which stores) in other posts which by the way "thank you!" :) I really appreciate how helpful we are for each other!
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ReplyDeleteVery likely, since I want to check out the new arrivals in person.
ReplyDeleteA couple of reviews here.
DeleteProbably not going this weekend as I've been hauling myself around the B&Ms the last few days checking out the new rollout, which I've reviewed here and here. There will be a few more items to be reviewed soon. I'm all J. Crewed-out for now, just sitting patiently, waiting for some items I have my eyes on to hopefully go on sale!
ReplyDeleteI visited my B&M in downtown SF, and was really disappointed with their fall roll-out. Only a few items came, probably 1/4 of the store. There were still a lot of summer clothes at full price. I wanted to see the new items for myself that our fellow J.Crew ladies in our forum were blogging about. The snakeskin print skirt-Nice but not nice enough that i would want to own. The zig-zag sequence shirt-I thought would be flimsy in person, surprised that it's nicely made, for the price. I didn't get to try it on, but read about here that its tight while putting through the head. if I own one, I would probably put the shirt first, make-up second. Colors are nice the mint and the black/white. The white is more ivory, a softer color of white..now Im trying to decide which color do I want to own. Lastly, I saw a Tippie sweater that is cream with black bows everywhere (far away it looked like dots). I thought it looked adorbs because it's knitted mini-bows. It's not online yet. I believe it sells for $135?
ReplyDeleteI guess I will just have to wait patiently for September's roll-out...
JSR - The truck broke down in our area, so the stores didn't receive the merchandise as scheduled. Only a small, small number of boxes trickled in. Walnut Creek got their boxes on Thursday, I believe. So if you visit SF again in a day or two, maybe even on Sat, I would think they got their items in as well.
DeleteJSR: I didn't think the neck of the Zigzag sequin tee was too tight, nor did I have a problem getting it on. However, I did share a tip about how to easily put on garments that are difficult to get on over your head in this post.
DeleteThanks ladies! :)
DeleteGigi - !!! Truck broke down! How hilarious and awful. I've heard that UPS has been known to post Exceptions on their online tracking notifying customers of a "Train Derailment," lol!
DeleteHow terrible!!! Now I don't feel so bad that I can't make it out to a store for a few days! Did this one truck have all our crew for the whole bay?
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ReplyDeleteJust saw on EBay a listing for a NWT No.2 Pencil skirt in Snake Print size 2, with a Buy It Now of $79.99. Item number is 110925151028
ReplyDeleteDespite my lack of love for the catalog, yes, I will be going tomorrow to check out the optic dot boatneck and perhaps the sunflower and poppy toothpicks.
ReplyDeleteHey there! The optic dot boatneck and sunflower ankle toothpick are my favorite purchases so far. I have some comments
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coffeeshopandfunnyfaces, your comments are actually why i want to go see them in store :)
DeleteI saw that petit-jour that person also has a blythe polka dot blouse buy it now for 69.99, wool tippi for 34.99 and I just purchased the new bow tie tippi for 54.99! so excited I wonder how that seller gets them??
ReplyDeleteThey could be stolen. Sad, but true that there are people who steal just to resell on eBay. I am always wary of the sellers who have merchandise that just came out and are selling it for such low prices, especially if there is no evidence that it came from the clearance store (marked tag, some sort of minor defect).
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DeleteI sure hope that isn't the case! At any rate, my intentions in mentioning listing were sincere, and will keep J.CrewJD, Muffy and ThisNewHouse's words in mind.
DeleteSpeaking of Ebay and the JC 20% off coupon, I was able to buy one off Ebay and used it to buy the Janey flats and No.2 skirt in Acorn, so I'm quite pleased.
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ReplyDeleteI hope I don't go. lol
ReplyDeleteReviews of a few items in this post, including the Tippi in snake print. Sssssssss
Obsessed with Shopping and petit jour: The eBay listings of Fall12 items were probably sourced from either the Clearance stores or a Sample Sale. As noted on one of the other posts earlier this week, sample sale and clearance stock runs the gamut from items with pins marked "Sample" in black ink to photography samples to regular retail stock. From what I've observed at the sales, the professional ebayers have the selection process down to a science so they can offer current items in perfect condition.
ReplyDeleteOne of the reasons I go to the sales is to find future season items. Since I never know which items will make the final cut to retail release, it’s a bit of an adventure. Unlike the ebayers, I actually prefer the items that don’t make it to the stores – it feels as though I have found an exclusive rather than a reject.
No. Way too busy with family activities for any shopping. Last trip to store was a huge disappointment.
ReplyDeleteYes! My once yearly trip to a B&M and to a factory outlet! Am looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteI don't plan to go this weekend, but I did go on Wednesday evening and have reviews of the Zigzag Sequin tee, Tie-Neck top in Dot, and No.2 in Snake print here. I will be posting more reviews of new arrivals later this morning and over the next few days, too.
ReplyDeleteYep. My PS already put a few fall things aside for me and I want to see if there's anything good left in the sale section. Can't believe I'm ready for fall and it's still only July!
ReplyDeleteMuffy-thanks! I noticed on the listing with the tippi someone had asked where they were purchased and when and the seller responded they were purchased today (yesterday) at retail, so I have no idea. They don't have a line marked through the tag or anything
ReplyDeleteOne other thing to remember about eBay - and not implying this is the case with these particular items or seller(s).. But there is plenty of stolen merch listed. If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. I love eBay and do purchase from there on occasion, but often wonder about the origins of goods listed.
DeleteReviews of the Accordian Pleat Top, Liberty Perfect Shirt in Floral, and Tiny Bow Sweater (Not Yet Online) here.
ReplyDeleteI need to make a return, but my B&M (Easton in Columbus, Ohio) has been closed for renovation for two weeks. They're finally reopening on Sunday. Anyone know if stores do any special promos when they reopen?
ReplyDeleteA store near me remodeled recently, and they didn't do any re-opening promos that I'm aware of.
DeleteI don't have a PS or anything like that, though... I'm just a regular old J. Crew customer, so it's possible there might have been something for the high rollers that I didn't know about.
my store recently underwent renovations... i didn't get any notice or anything, but i did get an email saying that they were now open but the men's section wasn't ready... so they sent me a coupon code for free shipping on a men's purchase... i have a PS and she didn't mention anything... of course, i'm not exactly a high roller.
DeleteI went yesterday to see the new arrivals. There is very little sale left.
ReplyDeleteThe good:
wool cafe capri in retro jade - love the color, which is really more turquoise
jackie cardis - love the new colors
tippi sweater - love heather burgandy
toothpick cords - so glad they left the ankle zippers off this year!!
tie neck top in dot - looks good on, but I don't like that the bow must be tied
optic dot tee - love the way it looks, but the material could be softer (which I don't understand b/c both cotton and modal usually are, but not in this combination)
the bad:
jules in snowcat - love the print, it doesn't read as animal outright, but the seam between the pockets is weird and crooked on the dress I tried on
painter boatneck in stripe - I love everything about this top except the fact that it makes my chest stand out, not what I want while teaching high school :)
accordian pleat top - this one I went in wanting to love and it was a hot mess. I'm not sure what body type can wear this, if any. The waist was about 2 inches above my belly button and I'm shorter waisted, The pleats don't carry to the sides, so they balloon out. I expect this one to get marked down quickly.
What I put on hold for tax free weekend:
cafe capri in pop art polka dot - my b&m just became luxe, so this was the first time I've seen these. I have been against patterned capris but these are really good.
naomi top in polka dot - don't know why I haven't tried this on before. I love the fit, the fact that it's machine washable, and that I can wear it under a cardi when it gets cooler (several months from now!)
Since it won't really be sweater and cord weather until January, I'm holding off on the cords, wool, and sweaters. :) Fingers crossed they go on sale and still have my size before then.
I went yesterday. I had to search the store for the new things because they are still promoting summer. On my "I'll pass" list included:
ReplyDeletesnake print skirt, rudgy stripe boatneck top, sequin zig zag top, those short silky (or rayony) sheath dresses, unlined wool capris, bright colored wool no. 2 pencils, snowcat, those dotted Tippis and the snake Tippi .....I didn't care for much. Weird fit, weird colors.
I already bought the field jacket and the Liberty shirt in Indian red. I had to order the Classic shirtdress from my store. They weren't getting it. I bought a kelly green scarf with navy dots. I plan on ordering the Janey flats.
I'm done until they bring out winter. Really didn't like hardly anything in this rollout. I'm hoping for a nice navy or forest green no.2 pencil and some cute printed pants. That's what I'm waiting for. And for the Kaleidoscope capris to hit sale.
I have to return a bunch of stuff to Land's End so I may just have to mosey on over to J.Crew while I'm there. It's been a while since I've been in and I'd like to see the new arrivals, even though my store hardly gets anything.
ReplyDeleteDid anyone get a coupon with their catalog that they aren't using?
ReplyDeleteDid the catalogs come with a coupon?
DeleteI think so! A friend of mine said she had a 20% off but didn't want anything so she threw it out. :(
DeleteI finally gave in and opened a jcrew credit card and got 20% off on these items
ReplyDelete-3 tippi sweaters in navy, burgundy and large dot in grey. I want the large dot in burgundy and blue but the color combo looked awful on me for some reason
-wool carpi in retro jade (LOVE the color). Passed on the no.2 wool pencil skirts as the wool was rough and little too long for my 5'3" height. I think they are longer than the summer version. i may try to order petite to see the length.
-optic dot tee in navy blue and green (loved the fit but would agree that fabric is stiff and not as soft. hoping this will soften up after a wash? )
-3/4 sleeve stretch white button down
-polka dot tie neck blouse (i was in between size 0 and 2 and had the hardest time on which one to get but ended up going with 0 as 2 was little too big around the body
-perfect tee in color block (black and off white). Soft and fit true to size.
-short sleeve sweatshirt in grey- did not get this at the store but online and LOVE it! I ended up getting xxs b/c my normal size was not available but the fit is okay and it's very slimming and soft!!!
Items I tried and didn't like.
-double breasted navy blazer with gold buttons- strange fit on me. the shoulders made me look like a football player
-rugby stripe boatneck- strange fit, ran bit large and really big around the body
i am going back today to look try some more pants and cords! I am happy with my purchases but i wonder if these will go on sale soon?
typically how long does it take for the fall items go on sale?
Are any of the stores featuring % off the women's sale stuff? I was surprised that the Burlington MA store still had 40% off Crewcuts on Monday. The SA said that it would continue until the stuff was gone.
ReplyDeleteIt was featuring 40% as of yesterday so I still think it'd be still on because the B&M that I went to still had a lot of sale merchandise.
DeleteCousy, my B&M still had the 40% off women's and men's sale yesterday. There was much nothing left but I heard the same thing - that the 40% would continue until they were totally cleaned out.
ReplyDeleteI won't be going this weekend - I'm not interested in anything enough to pay FP and it's going to be quite a while until it's time to break out the sweaters and pants, anyway.
I'll be in NYC this weekend, so I definitely plan to stop into the 5th Avenue store for a look at the new merchandise and also because I love visitng stores I've never been to!
ReplyDeleteAgree with silver lining, It will be November before I wear pants or fall items so I will be waiting for sales. There are only two items I currently like and if they sell out at full price online oh well. Don't feel like making the hour plus drive for fall items when it is 100 outside. I wonder how warm this winter is going to be too???
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DeleteI agree with you. I am on the sale watch for those kalidescope capris and also the scoopneck sparkle sweatér in copper which is still fp in store and now gone online after being marked down. I also want the pop art polka dot capris in navy/ivory. They have been out since April and never marked down Come on already Jcrew! Throw us a bone!
Hi everyone, 2 quick questions about the same item - The No.2 Pencil Skirt in Deck Stripe. Item #82131
ReplyDelete1.Can anyone confirm the sizing as being TTS or slightly smaller?
2. Is the lighter stripe on the coastline blue skirt white or off-white or creamy colored?
A few weeks ago I had ordered online & then promptly returned the orange striped skirt because I was bummed to see the lighter stripe was not white but kinda creamy colored...but I vaguely recall the size as being an issue. I usually fit a size 6 in J.Crew pencil skirts but I remember the deck stripe as being kinda snug. I think. Maybe. Argh! My memory is so shot!
Jane: I think that the Deck Stripe skirt fits TTS. I have IRL pictures/reviews of both skirts on my blog. HTH!
DeleteI had to go up a size - or at least I went with the larger of my 2 pencil skirt sizes.
DeleteCate O - had to go up a size because there is no stretch or give or because the skirt was just tighter as compared to other J.Crew skirts in your usual size?
DeleteRynetta - is the lighter colored stripe on the coastline blue skirt white or cream colored?
The lighter stripe on the coastline blue is not "pure white" -- more of a creamy, linen color.
DeleteI took my normal No. 2 pencil size, and I'm surprised to hear people say that they thought that it ran small. If anything, I thought it ran a tiny bit big (but not so much so that I needed to change sizes).
Jane, I don't remember precisely. I'm between a 2 and a 4 and often size up to a 4 in the summer skirts because they're shorter so I like them to sit a little lower on my hips for extra length. I think this one fit similarly to the ultra eyelet pencil and the raj paisley.
DeleteThough I should add that J. Crew is sometimes notoriously inconsistent and I've had skirts where one size 2 fits well and the other is too tight. I'm not sure if this is a problem on the the deck stripe skirt or not - it certainly is with the double serge cotton skirts this year.
DeleteJanet - thank you for clarifying the color. I had my suspicions the color would be linen-y off white as well. Oy! You find the skirt fit too loose. This sizing thing is all over the place!
DeleteCate O - I have a No.2 Pencil Skirt in jade that is my usual size 6 but sheesh...it's snug. I bought it awhile back but have yet to wear it out as I'm afraid it will split down the keister.
My other size 6's fit just fine. In fact some are a little too loose even.
Shopping Celle....I think the kaleidescope capris and the op art capris aren't on sale because they didn't introduce any new printed pants in the last rollout. I would consider both those pants IF they went on sale. I'm hoping to see more printed pants soon. I'm curious about the capris in the lookbook especially no. 5 and no. 27. I hope they aren't collection items!
ReplyDeleteI have a catalog from the store and one I received in the mail and neither have any coupons of any kind. I don't remember ever seeing a coupon in a JC catalog.
ReplyDeleteThey used to include 20% sometimes, but I haven't seen it in a little while.
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DeleteMy friend, who has never purchased Jcrew in her life, somehow started receiving catalogs, and she got a 20% off "welcome to Jcrew" coupon good for online purchases with the August catalog. (It's a one time use only code.)
DeleteI'll be buying cords and colored jeans....but from some other maker. I'm sure my thighs and rear won't fit into pants called toothpick and matchstick. Where's the "sausage" stick cords and jeans for women like me? Granted, I haven't tried JC's jeans/cords on, but I just don't want to be depressed when I can't even get them over my foot, let alone onto my legs. I'd love to hear if you wear these pants and aren't a toothpick or a matchstick! I wear a size 8 in the cafe capri....can I find a jean/cord at JC that will fit me and be flattering? Let me know cause I love the colors they offer!
ReplyDeleteI have large thighs relative to the rest of my body but I've started buying toothpick jeans and cords and I love them. Based on my cafe capri/toothpick ratio I'd guess you might want to try a 31 in toothpicks or a 30 in matchsticks. (Can anyone else advise?)
DeleteThe matchsticks are roomier than the toothpicks, but I prefer the fit of the toothpicks.
Cate O, sorry to post a duplicate post but on your blog you mentioned an SA wearing the spearmint mini with the polka dot chambray shirt. Do you remember how she styled it..jewelry, shoes etc. I'm trying to come up with some looks for an upcoming trip! Thanks!
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DeleteI hear you, sister. I carry all of my extra weight in saddlebags and have no chest to speak of, so I'm very tuned in to this topic, lol.
DeleteI'm neither toothpick nor matchstick, but I have worn and do wear both cuts while fluctuating between a size 8 and a 12 over the past few years. I'm rapidly closing in on 40 and I still feel all right wearing these to work (at a tech company) The fit is not skin-tight. They're a slim cut, but not obscene.
I totally understand where you're coming from, but with both types, you just have to try them on and be willing to wear the size that fits right and not the size you want to wear, if that makes sense.
I've also found (YMMV) that the Factory versions of both cuts fit me differently than the retail versions, and that the fit changes from year to year. So you really just have to put in the time to drag several sizes in and see what you think.
The bottom line is that if you don't feel good in them and you don't feel like they flatter you, you must not buy them, because you won't wear them. And if you have to talk yourself into them, don't do it. I look in the mirror and think to myself, 'does this make me feel pretty? does it make me feel like a million bucks?' and if the answer isn't a resounding yes, back on the rack it goes.
HTHs
I'm a 10/12 in JC sizing, more often toward 12 - I find the 33's fit me best. I can do 32, but I hate when my pants feel tight and I unfortunately am ruler shaped, and waists rarely give in jeans, IMO. They got rid of 33's last year, but was pleasantly surprised to see they're back.
DeleteI have got full thighs, and I cannot wear really skinny jeans because they will look awful on me. That said, I find the matchsticks flattering because they are not skin tight; they skim the leg.
DeleteI have two gripes with the matchsticks. First is that I love the darker wash ones, but the color transfer on them is horrendous. They even just raised the price on them (they used to be $98, now $115), which is a deal compared to designer denim, but if you wear them with any frequency the crisp dark wash will fade considerably in areas that get a lot of contact, like the knees, seat, and inner thigh. I have designer denim in dark washes, some for about 5 years, and none of it has worn as poorly the dark wash matchsticks have worn in the 3 months since I bought them. As always YMMV, but that's my experience.
My second issue is that the size varies by wash. I have the dark ones, which are perfect and stay that way when I wear them, and the starlight wash ones in the same size, which start out ok and then throughout the day bag out to where they are a size big for me. They end up fitting more like a boyfriend jean than a matchstick, IMO.
A style I recommend more than the matchsctick if you have larger thighs is the Madewell Rail Straight jean. They are my absolute favorite because not only do they just skim the leg, they have a the perfect amount of stretch to them so as you wear them they conform to your body (as opposed to just bagging out on you). Also, I haven't experienced any dye transfer with them, and the fit stays consistent across different washes.
Sorry this is long-winded! I hope it helps, though :)
I forgot, I also have a pair of matchstick cords that I really like. They are from a few years ago, with the stretch in them. They are very flattering even on my thighs and I recommend them. If this year's matchsticks have the stretch (they didn't for a couple of years), you might like them.
DeleteAlso - I am a size 8 in J.Crew pants, and I typically wear a 29 in the matchsticks (and the Madewell jeans I mentioned above).
Hello Straycat! I think you should be able to fit in the colored jeans. I wear a size 10 or 12 in the Cafe Capri and also wear a size 32 in the toothpick jeans...I purchased the mint green this summer and love them! I pair them with the navy boyfriend cashmere sweater, and it's one of my favorite outfits! Give them a try, you may be surprised. :)
ReplyDeleteA question - the gift card that came with the style guide - is that the rewards card for the last quarter for card holders, or an additional perk for card holders?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I was confused about that as well. Mine was $25.
DeleteDon't the rewards cards usually come with a little "style guide"?
Wait..... what do you mean by style guide? I meant a 3-page, cardstock fold-out with fall outfits. The whole thing came in an oversize translucent vellum envelope.
DeleteDo you mean you got one with the catalog?
The fold out with Fall outfits in a bigger envelope. I reads as if it's a bonus gift for cc holders, but my rewards card is supposed to be the same amount and that's why I am confused.
DeleteMy $25 card that came with the style guide on the back says where the terms and conditions are listed "This rewards card etc. etc." so it must be the reward card.
DeleteIt's a rewards card; mine is $75
DeleteThe card that came in the vellum envelope with a "fall winter 2012 women's collection" fold out is definitely rewards card. It is labeled that way an mine was $50, the reward amount I was expecting. Are others getting something different ? Or are we all confusing each other with excitement : )
DeleteWe're all getting the same thing. I think "A" and I were hoping this was an additional cardholder perk, in addition to the rewards cards we earned.
DeleteMy amount was different. I received $75 rewards card.
DeleteI got a $25 card today with my catalog :)! first time ever
ReplyDeleteA Sister Thing....Thank you! That's encouraging! I will give them a try. I can't tell you how many skinny jeans I've tried that I can't even get my foot through the leg opening! And just the name of these pants inplies you have to be very thin to wear them.
ReplyDeleteI'll report my fitting experience after I've given them a try. Thanks for the help!
I understand completely! I normally can not wear "skinny jeans" and only tried these on because my daughter insisted...glad she did, I was surprised they fit so well. Good luck and I'll be anxious to hear if they work out for you...HaPpY shopping! :)
DeleteI am heading to my fav. B&M at lunchtime since I got an mailed invite from them just to look around at new items and to see if there is anything left in sale section. But I got my catalog, no giftcard or coupon, have NOT gotten my rewards or a $25 giftcard. (And I know I qualified for rewards). So until I get something from J Crew I won't be making any purchases. I know what I want already but can wait. Don't understand why they can't do what BR does and include them in that's month's statement. All this old-time technology of snail-mail, get with it J Crew!! (Sorry maybe this is a Vent posting).
ReplyDeleteIf you want to use your rewards now, a SA or Customer Service person should be able to look it up for you and let you use it toward your purchase, without having the physical card in hand yet.
DeleteCate O......Thank you for the help! Wow! I'm so happy to hear they aren't just super tiny pants! I think 30 or 31 would be right for me. Thank you for explaining the difference in fit between the two. Now I can't wait to try them!
ReplyDeleteI put in one more call about the white bubble necklace. My stores only have a couple at FP and they don't think it will go to sale since it's been so popular. They are still featuring it on mannequins too. I want it, but I got so spoiled buying all those cute necklaces and bracelets on sale. I think it's odd marketing to put such high prices on things then to discount them so deeply. Does JC want us to buy FP because the message I'm getting is just wait for a couple months and it'll be deeply discounted. I don't know....it's not like I need another bubble necklace! Geez! I think I'm going to pass on this one.
ReplyDeleteStraycat, thanks so much for checking again. I doubt it will go on sale especially because it isn't even available online! I'm still thinking about it--there is always the Ily couture version. I think I may splurge and get it before it sells out!
DeleteReviewed some more items from the new rollout here, including the Zigzag Sequin Tee in Natural, the Toothpick Cords, and the Accordion Pleat Top. Yet more reviews soon!
ReplyDeleteNot sure I'll make it out this weekend. I went by Tuesday night to one of my area stores, and they had almost NOTHING left in sale. Like 20 pairs of purple bermuda shorts and 2 pairs of shoes. Hopefully there will be some new markdowns next week, as I assume they didn't do them this week in-stores since markdowns come out Wednesday nights and the rollout this month was on Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteSuper excited to get my $25 card in the mail, but also a little confused re: rewards card, etc, because I emailed JCC to see when the points cycle for this quarter ended and they said Sept. 1. So who knows, either way, $25, woohoo!
And, some bad news. The sweet little flannel bow pants that I have been swooning over will be released in September, and apparently are going to be $495. YIKES. Hopefully they will get a steep markdown!
And, if anyone ends up with a link or email with the warehouse sale coupon, would you mind passing along? I called to get on the store list, but the girl said there wasn't a coupon for warehouse sales, but according to fellow JCAs, one DOES exist sometimes!
DeleteSuper excited for this sale! First one!
AD MD....I'm still waffling on getting the white bubble. I have a serious jool addiction and find it almost inpossible to say no to jools. Although, I didn't like any of the new rollout jools. Oh hey....then maybe I can get the white bubble since I didn't like any of the new stuff. See how I justified that in my mind....ha!
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts exactly! I would rather have the white bubble than the archipelago necklace, or really any piece of jewelry from this rollout! Although I am tempted to wait, an online specialist told me that they would be releasing a new bubble necklace in "brilliant blue" on August 10th and another one in "pink blossom" in early September.
Delete@ straycat and AD MD
DeleteI just bought my first bubble and I love it! It took me a while -- so pricey and all -- but I realized that it is something I wanted for a long time, it rarely to never goes on sale, and if you wait too long, certain colors disappear when the new season comes along.
Straycat-I don't wear jcrew's cords-too tight and uncomfortable for me. I just tried some on today.
ReplyDeleteBut I *love* Anthro's AG Stevies which are out with gorgeous fall colors. So soft and comfortable-I opted for the Stevies over Jcrew.
Ditto what everyone said about the jade cafe capris. Since you love them too I'm thinking maybe I should get them now and that they won't make it to sale.
Tried the pencil skirt in jade-fit was off as others have noted. Waist too large and sizing down would meant hips wouldn't fit.
Tried the zig zag in mint-again I had problems getting it overt head and gave up because I didn't want to damage the fabric.
In love with the burgundy cashmere sweater but am not $260 in love with it.
Don't like snake print.
There's so little love for the snake print that maybe I have some hope of it making its way to sale! lol.
DeleteI'm seeing a lot of snake print at a lot of stores. Reminds me of the late 90's/00. I had a snakeskin silk blouse from the Limited back then and loved it, lol!
DeleteThe snake print skirt creeps me out.. It's about as appealing as tax audit skirt or enema skirt.
DeleteLOL! It creeps a lot of ppl out. I'm glad though. My other worry was that I'd see it everywhere on everyone. Apparently not! ;)
DeleteSnake anything creeps me out.
Deletep.s. Jane and Elaine -- you crack me up! :)
DeleteI'm sure when I do see someone finally wearing it - it will look fab on her.
DeleteI imagine guys would dig that skirt.....although I showed my husband a photo of it & he made a squnchie face & looked at me sideways & said - you aren't seriously considering that are you???
I said no, but added that don't guys like snakes? He replied "well I like snakes ok enough but not on a skirt. I like a lot things like ketchup, Ferrari's & beer, but I don't necessarily want to see you wearing those on a skirt either". Bwhahahahah
I cannot stand snake print. I would not even try that print on....
DeleteI hope you get the snake print, Elaine!
ReplyDeleteI do have to say that other snake print skirt that is in the Lookbook but isn't in stores looks amazing. It's probably a collection piece and completely out of my budget. But it looks utterly decadent.
Has anyone seen the zigzag sequin dress IRL? I have a broken foot so I'm not going to be off to the store to try it on, but may order it if it has good reviews. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm not going to any stores this weekend, I mostly just buy on sale and the two stores I've visited the past two weeks have been picked pretty clean in the sale section. I am also going to the clearance center sale in two weeks so I'm waiting to see what I find there too!
ReplyDeleteAD MD...Well I said I wasn't getting the white bubble, but I just bought it. I'm so weak. I'm curious about the brilliant blue bubble. I bought a bright blue one from one of those ebay sellers. I really like it. It was $14.95 shipped and looks exactly like a real J. Crew bubble. My store has one more white bubble if anyone is looking. Here's the phone # 503-598-7414. It is FP.
ReplyDeleteUnknown....Thank you for the suggestion! I looked at the toothpicks and matchsticks and I still think those pants are goint to be tight. But I'll try them and also head over to Antro and try the Stevie. Well...I was beginning to think I was the only person with a big head (hee hee) and had troubles with the zig zag sequin top. I was really worried that if I managed to get in it, I wouldn't be able to get out. I can't think of anything more embarrassing than having the SA pulling a top off me!!
I tried on some pants called the Dixie. I knew they would look hideous and they did. Too bad, cause the idea is cool. I'm just too shapely for that style. I saw a pair of Minnies in the most fabulous pine green color. I told the manager that I'm so hoping they will bring that color into a skirt, cafe capri or a Tippi sweater. It's the perfect blue based forest green color.
Also found out the Tippi Cardigan is available in the nice golden burgandy color which is an exact match to the pencil skirt. I'm getting it to do a monocromatic look. I like the style of the Tippi Cardigan better than any other cardigans I own. My store only had two colors. A shocking pink and black. Hope they get them all soon.
And finally, if you can't do a snake around your legs and rear in a skirt, no worries....you can get a snake scarf for around your neck. Ugh. Makes me think of the 1980's poster of nude Nastassja Kinski with the python. My worst nightmare!
Straycat, enjoy your purchase! It is a beautiful necklace--I may be joining you soon!
DeleteStraycat (and I'm so sorry I show up as Unknown. I'm trying to take it as a karmic lesson . . . ) I also went to the Gap today and tried on their cropped fitted pant. I tried it on because someone on JCA--I think it was Just Another Package, or A Package A Day, or some such clever name--recommended the pants.
DeleteI really like the black pants. They were 95% cotton and somewhat thick and had good support. They showed no lumps. I will be getting these pants at some point and am very, very curious to see if the Gap puts anything else out in wool. I mean.....it's the Gap. It's not pretty J Crew. But I really liked the pants and there's nothing like feeling good about what you are wearing and feeling good *in* what you are wearing.
Try the dark green Stevies. They are really wonderful and flattering.
I love the BR Sloan Ankle thought they were a good fit, not bulky pockets in front, couple of butt/back ones. 56% viscose, 39% cotton and 5% spandex. Price range of the Minnies but BR is always doing some % off. They say Dry Clean but I always put mine in the washer on Handwash cycle and air dry.
DeleteStraycat, congrats on your agonized over Bubble Necklace purchase...enjoy. I looked at it tonight at my B&M but at 5' 1'' it would hit around my waist. One of SAs was wearing a yellow one and it looked stunning on her.
DeleteThis is off tangent, but if anyone is looking for the Colorblock tote, item 67897, I just posted mine for sale on the exchange. NWT $190 shipped to the US. I bought too many handbags this year.
ReplyDeleteIf anyone spots the Lila patent wedge sandal in a size 6, can you please let me know where...TIA:)
ReplyDeleteCancan.....I hope you feel better soon! My store won't get the dress, but ajc reviewed it on her blog: Here's the link. Hope that helps!
ReplyDeletehttp://ajcshoppinnghabit.blogspot.com/2012/07/dresses.html
Thanks - you are very sweet! I'm actually going to be laid up for about 6 weeks, so I have a lot of online shopping in my future. Shame about the dress review; sounds like a pass.
DeleteHas anyone ever seen the Schoolboy blazer in navy, the one with gold buttons (item# 28233) on sale EVER instore? Its full price online and I'm getting tired of waiting :)
ReplyDeleteChecked out the Vancouver Robson Street store over lunch hour. There were just a few of the new fall items on the floor (mostly the cashmere sweaters - polka dot and solid colours, new colours in the ballet flats, some new jewelry). The delivery man was there though with a lot of boxes so I suspect that tomorrow or later in the weekend may be a better time for a visit if you are interested in the new fall product. There are still sale items with 25% off the lowest price. I managed to get the sidney patent sandals in bronze clay for $35 and the cecelia high heel sandal in light gold for $19 (pretty happy with both since I have a couple of weddings to attend later this summer and both should work with the the outfits that I have planned).
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I went earlier this week to Robson and also got a couple of items for fantastic prices. Glad to know that the Fall collection should be out in a few days.
DeleteElaine, I'm with you on the snake skirt. The other snake skirt, btw (snakes everywhere) was featured in Bazaar or Vogue, can't remember which. It was well over $1,000, so definitely collection (and at that price I'm a little nervous to consider what the fabric might be).
ReplyDeletebindi.....I bought the classic school blazer last year I think in November on sale. I think I got it for 30% off online. I don't know if it goes on sale often, but when I saw it I ordered it immediately. I love it and it fits so well. In our climate (Pacific NW) I can wear it throughout most of the year. It's not a heavy wool. If I hadn't gotten it on sale, I would have paid FP. It's that good.
ReplyDeleteThanks straycat, I took your advice and just went ahead and bought it full price (which I very rarely do!) but you are right, it is worth it!
DeleteI was wondering if anyone can tell me a store that had the jeweled elephant necklace on sale? I need it for a price match. TIA!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to hear more about the Tippi sweater with the bows mentioned upthread...anyone have pictures?
ReplyDeleteis that the one Fabulous Florida Mommy reviewed earlier?
Deletehttp://fabulousfloridamommy.blogspot.ca/2012/07/jcrew-pre-fall-rollout-2012-fitting.html
I saw it tonight and liked it but not at FP, maybe if it goes on sale I would consider. Certainly liked it better than the Tippi's with dots.
DeleteI saw it irl today. It's a cute sweater - from far away could look like polka dots! - and the material I thought was a good weight , not too thin/light. For $138 though, will have to pass or wait for sale. It was nice but not THAT nice, imo
DeleteAbout the crinkle city mini in the viscose/nylon blend - do you think I could get away with handwashing it or washing it on delicate? It just says "dry clean" on the tag, not "dry clean only." I hate fooling with dry cleaning! Thoughts? :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's OK to gently hand-wash or machine-wash on delicate your viscose/nylon skirt. I've always washed my rayon or viscose clothes that way and they turned out fine. They don't shrink or fade. HTH!
DeleteThank you so much!! I also googled around, and it looks like it's safe to handwash, so I'm going for it. LOL. On a side note, that skirt runs SO small!
DeleteIs anyone else doing the shoe of the month club? I received it as a gift, selected the all heels option, and just received my first pair. Heels this month are the Mona color block pumps in warm sienna. Any idea what the flats were? I'm trying to decide whether to stick with my all heels decision or switch to a mix of heels and flats.
ReplyDeleteKristina, what is this shoe of the month club?
Deletethank you.
I think it was 2 years ago, j crew started offering 3 "of the month" gifts... Kind of like cheese of the month but 100 times better!!! My friend just got jewelry of the month or her birthday, there is also shoe of the month and cashmere of the month. You have to call to order it. Prices (as of last Christmas) started around $800 for the jewelry and went up from there. Knowing j crews pricing games they are probably more now.
DeleteYou provide them your size and once a month they send you an item. If I remember what my friend said, you cannot exchange or return of you don't like the item. Only exchanges are allowed if an item doesn't fit. She gave the example that if she received bracelets, but they were too small, then they would allow an exchange.
DeleteNow everyone can go drop some not so suble hints to their boyfriends/husbands/significant others!!
jacquelyn....the sweater with the bows doesn't really have bows. It's an off white sweater with small black looped yarns in what looks like rows of a loose yarn stitch pattern, maybe like 1/4" in size all across the sweater. It's like a Tippi but it has a buttoned back opening. Three buttons I think. I looked at it and thought it looked boring. I don't like off white. I need more color around my face. I think it's $138.00. I thought it was too expensive too.
ReplyDeleteJRSConifer....thanks! I didn't need another bubble necklace but what the heck! It is quite a long necklace. Have you seen the factory bubble. It's the baby of the original and would be perfect for you. It's much more scaled down and petite.
ReplyDeleteYah! My Classic shirtdress has shipped! I have high hopes for this. I hope it's not too short or just too boring. I'll post my thoughts when I get it.
ReplyDeletethank you everyone for your comments and suggestions on the jeans/cords. I'm encouraged now to try them all! And I'll try some in other stores. I only own one pair of cords from last year (I lost alot of weight and had to start over in the wardrobe department) and I'm looking to get some more for fall. I'll let you know how I come out and if I find some I love.
ReplyDeleteI just picked up a pair at Anthros that I like. Pilcro jeans called The Stet skinny ankle. They for what I imagine the new tooth fit to be like. Skinny leg but the calves do not squeeze and the ankle opening is wider than your ankles. I don't look like a sausage.
DeleteSupposed to say they fit like what I imagine the new toothpick jeans fit at crew. I did see the matchstick at Jcrew and can confirm they have 6% polyester like last years so that's a pass.
DeleteI have a pair of skinny stets from anthro I picked up last winter. Great fit and they've worn very well. Can't wait to break them out again this fall. Highly recommend!
DeleteHas anyone seen the aqua cafe capris, now down to $59.99 online, in their local b&m? Did you note prices and/or sizes? My store didn't carry this color. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMy store has the aqua capris but they are still full price. Burlingame store in CA.
DeleteThanks to you, too, Wendy. Now for my next question: how would y'all gauge the likelihood that a store will honor the online price + the 40% off if I call to do a charge send?
DeleteOut of town, I stopped in at a different J Crew , The Grove at Shrewsbury. They still had a fair amount of 40% off sale- many pencil skirts in caribbean and neon tweed. They also had a number of shirred mini skirts and tidepool tweed mini skirts. OT- When did J Crew go back to selling tank tops with silk petal flower embellishments? Is it me or do they look like they belong in Crew cuts? The colors are pretty however.
ReplyDeleteKnitYarns, I think JC has a great offshore storehouse that's full of things that didn't sell out years ago, and from time to time they try to unload a few more. For a while, I was calling the nearby Crewlet "Where the Rose Tees Go To Die," because no matter what the time of year, there was a version of a rose tee. Then it stopped; and last week I noticed a rose tee in 2 colors. Uh-oh.
DeleteWay too funny!
Delete'Tis true. Both the regular store and the crewlet have had tanks with petals on the front. Again.
Delete@kikki cee - The Burlington, VT b&m had a number of the aqua cafe capris at full price on Thursday. Not sure of sizes. HTH
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jan!
DeleteI just posted more New Arrival reviews here.
ReplyDeleteOT: I just received the tillary purse in bright mint but the color looks so different from the stock photo. I was expecting more of a Tiffany blue color but the color has more green in it. I never saw this item in person so can anyone confirm if this is just another instance of misleading J. Crew photography? TIA!
ReplyDeleteI bought mine in store, and yes it has more green to it, def not a Tiffany blue. I also Google image search items before making online purchases, to look for IRL photos. Can't trust the Jcrew website unfortunately.
DeleteMichelle I had the exact same disappointment. :(
DeleteAh, thanks for the confirmation guys. This was one of many items in my order that looked different on the website vs. irl.
DeleteIs the color mint green then?
DeleteDefinitely a true mint green. On another note, the new colors of the Tillary (not on the site yet) are super cute! I'm loving the magenta/berry color! :)
DeleteMisskitty that is very exciting to hear! I would def pick up another Tillary if the color was right :)
DeleteOff topic - I was just watching the Sprout channel with my pre-school daughter, and it showed Sprout's own commercial promoting education FLOTUS-Michelle Obama. So I was looking at her outfit, guess what she was wearing....JCrew's Altuzarra Odette Gingham Shirt in light blue. She looked cute with it on. She was wearing it with black pants and converse...I wonder if she picked that outfit herself. Makes me want to own one now in navy. :) I wish I have the screen shot to show.
ReplyDeleteSo I think she was wearing JCrew. It looked so familiar because of the tie at the front of the shirt, JCrew is the only store that made a gingham shirt of that design...
DeleteOn the same topic - does anybody watch the soap opera The Bold & The Beautiful? One of the main characters, Hope (Brooke's daughter - blonde girl), constantly wears head-to-toe J.Crew. I have started watching on a regular basic just to outfit spot! A few weeks ago she had on the raj paisley pencil skirt with the neon green tippi and the navy droplet necklace. So funny to see the clothes in action!
Delete*basis, not basic
DeleteI'm sure it is, and I'm hoping she got it on sale/promo!
DeleteFull disclosure: during the '08 campaign, I was absolutely entranced with my mental image of hard-working lawyer MO at her desk returning calls late into the night with JC website up on her screen!
And does Barack ever say to Michelle, "slow down a little now, it's been too many boxes from J Crew"? Like my husband sometimes does to me?
DeletePicked up the zigzag sequin tee in natural and scored some great sale items with the 40% promo--spearmint mini in double serge cotton, jeweled elephant necklace, and black viv flats in leather--only $30!
ReplyDeleteAD MD, what was the price of the elephant necklace, and where did you find it? I have one on backorder and would love to get it on sale and sooner. Thanks!
Deletesavvy shopper, I'm sorry, my PS ordered that one online for me--mine is on backorder too. There are none left in stores, she tried a lot of them! Anyway, the price was 39.99 before any discounts--so about $20.
DeleteDid they have more of the black Viv flats? Maybe, say, in a size 8? :)
Deletemamakoh, I ordered a pair in size 8, so maybe there are more out there!
DeleteAD MD,
DeleteDo you remember how much your vivs were before the 40%? I think I just got over charged! Btw, thanks for posting--I did a wwfi and got a pair! Thank you!!
HollDoll129, they were 59.99 before the discount. HTH!
DeleteYes, thank you. I'll have to call customer service!!
DeleteDitto! Where did u find the vivs and was it the jeweled elephant necklace item# 95272? I would like both! Did u notice any other sizes?
ReplyDeleteShopping Celle, my ps did a we will find it for me for the vivs. I think she found them in a store in Arizona and yes it was the jeweled elephant necklace item 95272. HTH!
DeleteI think I need your ps! Congrats on those great deals.
Deleteshe is really great! I think if you go in store, they might do a we will find it for you over red phone!
DeleteAfter being told by CS several times that the Porcelain Paisley Skirt was sold out online and in store...I finally found the lonely one in my size...
ReplyDeleteMy constant stalking and calling has paid off, the skirt it on it's way to me...:)
Just posted my last set of reviews from the new arrivals on Thursday here.
ReplyDeleteJ. Crew - Kierland Commons, Scottsdale, AZ is having a final sale sale with an additional 40% off. They have lots of sizes and styles available. Sorry for the late notice but I believe it ends this weekend... just found this blog
ReplyDeleteIf I hand wash a merino wool tippy, will it turn out okay? Also, I've never hand-washed merino wool before, does anyone have tips?
ReplyDeleteI've never hand washed a tippi, but I've machine washed them on the gentle cycle, in a bag, in cold water. They shrink about 1/2 a size and the texture gets slightly more fuzzy. I steam them afterward and this helps a lot. I do this with all my merino sweaters. I wear sweaters a lot and couldn't afford the dry cleaning bill!
DeleteGood luck, and let us know how it goes if you decide to try it.
I always wash all kinds of wool, (cashmere, merino, silk, blends) they have been around a lot longer than dry cleaners. Usually I wash in cold water, hand wash cycle. If there is still too much water, put a towel on the floor and roll the sweater up in it and then I walk on it to get the excess water. Then I lay on a drying rack. HTH
DeleteI wash my merino Tippi sweaters in a laundry bag, in the handwash/wool cycle of my front load (using Woolite and cold water) and then lay flat to dry. They don't seem to shrink or pill or have any problems, and they smell about 1000% better than they would coming back from the dry cleaners.
DeleteOak Brook IL still has extra 40%, but there are just a few bermuda shorts and vintage cotton tanks left. There are a few shoes too ... I saw several Liv flats and the leopard espadrilles, but don't recall sizes.
ReplyDeleteThey have most of the new arrivals on the floor. They had at least 6 Biennial Satchels and the fall colors are just gorgeous IRL: Blue Sea and the Dark Green!
The Snake Pencil Skirt is going to be a very polarizing print; some will love it and some will pass. It looks different than online, as usual ... it has a definite off-white background and that "blurry" quality that the last version of the leopard pencil skirt had, and the print itself has a purplish tone to it. I was expecting just shades of gray for some reason. It's not for me, but I think it will make it to at least one markdown for the JCAs who can make it work!
I bought the Jade Cafe Capris and a flame/navy polka dot scarf with my gift card, love them.
This is off topic but I wasn't sure where to post it. I've worn my Porcelain Paisley skirt maybe 4 times now and the other day when I went to hang it up, I noticed that it has several threads that have pulled out and caused snags in the print. I'm so sad because I love this skirt and I'm really not sure how it could have happened. It looks like it caught on something, but it would have had to happen in several different places and I can't think of anything that happened while I was wearing it.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone else had this problem?
I realize it's probably much too late, but if anyone finds this skirt in a size 2, would you please put it on hold for me and email me at findingcate AT gmail? Thank you so much.
Refuse to pay the crazy high prices for JCrew Libery print floral shirts? For $49 you can get a high qualityfloral shirt as well as other prints from UK company jackwills.com
ReplyDeleteGood tip, Genny. I am obsessed with Liberty print shirts (JC ones from a few years ago). I saw this season's $150 ones in store yesterday. No way.
DeleteHi, I believe it is the last day of sale. I have some comments about some of my sale purchases in this post. http://ontrendorchids.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI posted more reviews here on my blog today. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Genny, I just ordered the Winstall shirt, really cute Liberty type print.
ReplyDeleteJRSConifer,
ReplyDeleteThat is GREAT! Glad I could help.
Ruffles,
No way is right!
Philadelphia Center City/Liberty Place has no more sales stock at all. Did have a few colors of the double-serge wool and in a first for that store, the cashmere sweaters. Though they would have to be on way super sale for me to purchase them - if anyone can comment on their quality, after some wears, compared to years past I'd like to hear.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the Allie and zigzag dresses, but want to try on in person before buying. I am in the DC Metro Area and Georgetown and Pentagon City stores both don't have them in stock. The SA at Pentagon City said zigzag won't be available in stores, although I've seen at least one review in the J.Crew blogosphere already. Has anyone heard anything regarding these items' in-store availability?
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel - they have the Allie dress in red at the new store in downtown dc (F street by gallery place metro). It's a really nice store - 2 levels!
DeleteWent to the Aspen b&m and got a shirt that I don't know the name of and hadn't seen in the catalog- it's sort of a "popover" but striped and extremely summery and soft. It wasn't on sale, although they were still running the extra 40% off all sale at the time. Love the layout and design of that particular store.
ReplyDeleteNew Reviews here:
ReplyDeletehttp://handbagaficionado.blogspot.com/2012/07/jcrew-august-2012-and-nordstrom.html
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