Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Weekly Share: Other JCrew-like Retailers

This is the weekly "Other JCrew-like Retailers" post (similar to the "Off On A Tangent" posts), where we can share our finds from other retailers that have offerings similar to J.Crew (like Anthropologie, LE Canvas, Gap, BR, Talbots, Ann Taylor, and the like.)

If you have recently encountered items that are similar to J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including experiences with certain merchandise pieces, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

16 comments:

  1. Talbots has a fantastic sale:
    50% off your entire merchandise purchase, plus Free Standard Shipping on $125 or more valid Wednesday, 12/26/12 online only. Use offer code TODAY. 50% off discount will be applied at checkout. Free standard shipping valid on orders of $125 or more shipped via standard delivery (6–9 business days on in-stock items) to one shipping address within the continental U.S. or Canada.

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  2. I just got off the phone with Talbots complaining about a couple things:

    1. Ordered the Belle Floral-print jersey top, the description says rayon, acrylic, nylon & wool. The actual garment arrived and the fabric label says 55% cotton, 37% modal & 8% spandex. I like the print so I am keeping it - but it's a bit of false advertising.

    2. Tried to order the Stand V-neck top in XS online, it shows it's available but when I tried to add one to shopping bag, it says "the quantity you order is unavailable". Customer service checked inventory and said it's actually available, so she placed the order via phone and applied the 50% off.

    Seems like their webmaster has some catching up to do!

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  3. Some J.Crew-like items in my weekly "You Look Very Familiar...Have I Seen You Some Place Before" post here. :)

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  4. An alternative to the J.Crew Aggie suede ankle boots in this post.

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  5. Banana Republic - 50% off sale styles in-store until 1p. Gap family cardholders save an additional 10% on top of that.

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  6. Hi, all. Did a post on some of the best items on sale from Boden, Pure Collection, and Lands' End here at this post.

    Boden will likely have some more cuts soon...but I don't know when. It may happen when the spring stuff debuts, and all the fall/winter items will be moved to the clearance tab. :)

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    1. Dina, how good is the quality of Pure Collection cashmere? Are their shipping fees decent?

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  7. Can anyone recommend a non-J.Crew dress coat?

    The criteria are:
    - At least business casual-worthy. Biz formal is even better.
    - Long enough to look ok with a pencil skirt
    - Large enough (if I sized up) to go over a suit blazer
    - SUPER WARM. Think Chicago winter.

    Also great if it's less expensive than a J.Crew Stadium cloth coat, haha.

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  8. Not sure if anyone has noted this but Madewell has a gift card sweepstakes on their website.

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  9. Can anyone comment on the fit of Rugby Ralph Lauren? I am looking specifically at the Solid Skinny Chapman Shirt. I am generally a 0 or 2 in J. Crew shirts and am wondering if I would be a 4 or a 6 in the Rugby shirt. TIA!

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    1. Judging from the jackets, I would say that a JC 2 = R 4.

      Anne

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  10. Recently, a Saks Off 5th store opened in my neck of the woods and I decided to venture there on Boxing day. I picked up a beautiful designer looking cable knit cashmere dress from their own store line. The cashmere feels soft, nary an itch (even though I have a slight allergy to the fiber) and doesn't look to be too pill prone. Has anyone purchased their cashmere before? I would love to hear how it holds up over time.

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  11. Loft - 50% off (most) everything with SAVE50. Irl pics, reviews & a couple of SmAcKdOwNs in this post.

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  12. Banana Republic - V-neck ponte sheath review in this post. Plus, some sale math & a bounceback promo starting Weds in Jan.

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  13. A review of the Dooney & Bourke Python Embossed leather small satchel here.

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  14. OT but Saks right now has a kate spade black Kimberly dress in stock in a size 6. I ordered one last week and I love it. It's absolutely stunning.

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