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Friday, January 18, 2013

Seek & Find: Will you visit J.Crew this Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

If you are stopping by a J.Crew store this weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the HOLIDAY sale, or to see some new WINTER 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!

193 comments:

  1. Ladies, I am looking for the perfect shirt in chambray with polka dots on a size 00. Would you be so kind to let me know if you see one in your travels? TIA! My email is bankygirl (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. North Michigan Avenue had two size 00 on Wednesday (312-751-2739).

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    2. Dadeland Mall store in Miami (305-740-2249) had them Wednesday as well.

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    3. Is the chambray polka dot shirt on sale? If it was on sale online but is no longer available and it's full price at stores, will they honor the online sale price?

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    4. Eliza Lewis - The chambray polka dot shirt was not on sale as of 1/17 in-store. If you go to the store, ask them to call in to verify the online sale price of $59.99.

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    5. Ok great! Thanks for the response

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  2. A couple returns for me.

    Review of the circle lace top in this post, $39.99 + STYLEFIND.

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  3. Did anyone else get the Pre-order spring preview email? I love the new liberty shirt even though it's crazy...

    See it here

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    1. Thanks for sharing! This is exciting.

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    2. My VPS told me new arrivals will be online on the 30th!
      HTH

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    3. Thanks for the heads up! Really like the Liberty Shirt in Lodden paisley...so pretty! And a few other items caught my eye. If that vintage denim jacket is as soft as the nolita jean jacket, I think I'm going to have to get it.

      I hope these appear in the stores with the 30th rollout.

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    4. i hoped so much to see more dresses there :(

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    5. Hi, OperRach, thanks so much for the pre-order link. I wish they would delete or substitute the pictured items that won't be available so we are not wondering when they will debut. The much talked about skunk pants will not be made but he/she will appear in other iterations in the collection. Just saying. I also hoped to see some nice dresses and reasonable priced skirts.

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  4. Yes! Yes! Yes! I need to exchange something and see what's new! XO

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  5. I went yesterday and the sale section at my store definitely has dwindled. Some nice deals I saw were (with discount): the Nora chain flats for $30, the pink/green cashmere Tippi was $48, the lilac wool capris were $$12!

    I also stopped at the Factory store yesterday and posted some reviews today of some regular and clearance items HERE.

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    1. Green/navy dot cashmere also down to $48 :)

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    2. Mommydearest-what is the green/navy dot cashmere that is down to $48?

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    3. I think the item number is 93473. I will double check mine a little later. The $48 is after the 40%. Only saw green with navy dot at my store but I think there was a pink dot also? Would love to find it if so. Hth

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    4. mommydearest, do you know if they had the cashmere in xxs? I've been hunting for one like crazy! What store was it?

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    5. Not sure but CYE :). Good luck!!

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  6. If anyone sees the herringbone excursion vest in xxs, please let me know

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    1. Is this item on sale now? I have one (NWT) that I'd be willing to sell for what I got it- $103. Let me know if you are interested!

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    2. Laura it's on sale online for 99-30% and in store for 79-40% but please email me !

      Sydneyroark09@yahoo.com

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    3. If she doesn't want to buy it- I would loooooove to! Jolinda.moreno@yahoo.com

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    4. Laura-I never received an email, not sure if you sent it yet or not but my email has a bad habit of marking things as spam that aren't. I would love to buy the excursion vest so when you get time, please email me :)

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  7. Questionable item alert: check out the collection silk dot top from the back. YIKES.

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    1. J.CrewJD: I tried on that blouse and it looked great...from the front. In the back view, I looked like a linebacker. I'd only buy this on super sale and only wear it with a blazer.

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    2. I was wondering about that one! The shape is really odd.

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    3. The back looks like you could be a flying squirrel..mid-flight of course.

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  8. I'd love to get a piped hacking jacket in 00 in any color and wool minnies in cabernet in sz 0!

    The 5th ave store had several collection jeweled collar schoolboys in sz 0 and one in 8! I picked one up at 40 off and love itttt!

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  9. Hello! Has anyone seen the gold necklace with 5 rhinestone bows in a row from the bow jewelry collection? I've been on the lookout. TIA! Any tips would be much appreciated.

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    1. They had a bunch at the Copley store in Boston last weekend! Good luck!

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    2. Oooh --thank you!! will contact the store. i love you guys!

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    3. I just did a WWFI and the item just shipped. May be call CS if u can't find yourself ;)

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    4. What was is the price of this necklace now?

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    5. I believe $49 and then 40% off. My debit card was charge $31.

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  10. Hi! Has anyone seen the swiss dot tippi in size Small? I know it's probably a long shot but I love it! And it's not on ebay in that size. thank you!

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  11. i was just doing returns and they said that they wont be getting anything new til the 31 at my store

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    1. I doubt it. J. Crew doesn't seem to have sales tied to holidays. They could be running a sale over that date, but probably nothing special related to the holiday.

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  13. Has anyone tried the Collection Ruffle Collar shirt? Has anyone seen it for cheaper than $159.99?

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    1. I haven't seen it in person, but I ordered it when it hit sale + 30% off. Its a total gamble because its final sale, but it looks so pretty. The black and white photograph sold me!

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    2. I bought it too for the 30% off. Such a pretty classic piece. I love scoring collection items on sale!

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  14. Hi, I am planning a trip to the Riverhead Tangers outlet mall in NY, and was wondering if the J. Crew store there is a regular store or an outlet store? DO they have a nice selection there?

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    1. It's an outlet store. They usually have a decent selection out there. However, with the extra % sale in regular stores, I would not recommend shopping at outlet since it's not so worth it with the lower quality merchandises.

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    2. hi, it's an outlet store, Tanger Riverhead is an outlet-only mall. The JC store is very variable. I was there last weekend, and there was some new stuff for women, Crewcuts section was extremely sparse, and sale section had been pre-shopped by Visigoths. SAs said they expected more new merch this week, it could be worth a look. The Saks outlet is on its last legs, the Ralph Lauren outlet is always worth a look, I've gotten some astounding buys some days and some days I've gone home empty-handed.

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    3. thanks Maggie and wellfedfred. What are visigoths? How is the Barney's outlet store there? worth a quick stop? I'm mostly interested in the shoes.

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    4. Visigoths - a primitive tribe that raided and pillaged through Western Europe in the Dark Ages.
      Barney's - had great reductions on shoes but in very scattered sizes.

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  15. My first sMacKdOwN, over on A Thousand Sixty Pairs. The JC Biella patent loafer vs. Nine West in this post.

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  16. Probably yes, since as of yesterday the Robson store still offered 40% off sale items.

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    1. Correction: the Vancouver store has a 50% off their sale items as of this morning. Lots of coats are on super sale. Lots of coats are on super sale.

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    2. Rose, what coats were on sale? Do you remember any pricing? Thanks!!

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    3. Black and green metro, majesty, snowcat quilted, that I can remember. And remember they usually honour the website price if shows up on sale there. HTH

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  17. hi-- has anyone tried the goldsign jenny jeans? how do they fit? thanks!

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    1. Funny you say that! I'm thinking of ordering them too. Google denimblog.com. They had celebs wearing them.

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    3. I've tried them out of curiosity. I'm a 29/30 lately (30 in J. Crew, 29 in AG). I've tried the Goldsign Jenny jeans (Debut Wash) in 29 and 30. The 31 was backordered and has not arrived. No way to the 29s. I could probably go out in public in the 30s but the "hint of stretch" is pretty much non-existent and they were not comfortable in the knee region. They are too tight. The 31s will probably fit okay but I would have to love these jeans an awful lot to keep them at this price, and I don't see that happening. I tried the 29s in the Aphrodite wash a while ago and they were too tight too. I will say that I think they run a bit small.

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    4. They definately run small, I sized up one size. I adore Goldsign jeans. I find the less stretch in the denim, the better they wear also :)

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    5. Wow, on denimblog.com they looked like a boyfriend fit. Did they size WAAAAY up?

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  18. Loving WWFIFY! My boulevard green Minnies have been found and will be shipping soon. I tried on the Minnies several times in the past few years and wanted to like them but just didn't. An SA once told me they looked they fabulous but she could tell I "wasn't ready for them" - she was totally right. I just wasn't comfortable with the look but I'm more confident now - got my first pair in flame last week and love them! Can't wait for the green to arrive.

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  19. I wish I could visit a store, but, alas, none are near me. I've been putting the stovepipe trouser in and out of my shopping cart for weeks. But even at the amazing $35, I don't want to be stuck with something unwearable. The only pant I repeatedly buy from jcrew is the cafe Capri. I online chatted today w jcrew and was initially told that the stovepipe would be roomier in the hip and thigh. However, after getting the measurements of the stovepipe in two sizes, I asked for cafe measurements in my tried-and-true size to really judge how they'd do. Thigh measurement was an inch smaller on the stovepipe! What to believe? Ladies, how would you compare cafe capri to stovepipe? I wear size 2 in cafe, 00 in skirts.... My thighs are what I need to fit, hips and waist never an issue. Feeling stovepipe cut might not work.

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    1. Bridgetabcs, I thought the Stovepipe trousers were less forgiving in the thighs. I did not like them on me in the thigh and rear. The Cafe Capris are much more flattering on me and IMO are more forgiving in those areas. I can believe the Stovepipes measure smaller in the thigh. All that said, I'm a bigger size than you and I may have problems with fit that you wouldn't have.

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    2. i wear 0 in cafe capris and 00/0 in no.2 pencil skirt. I got stovepipe in 2P and it's perefect fit for me. I have to say 2P, the hip area is not tight but there is no room left. I do think the hip area runs on the smaller side than cafe capris. HTH.
      I do love them! FYI- 2P measurements = to 0R. I am only 5'3" so petite length works perfect for me.

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    3. just to add my two cents. I loved these and ordered them in every color. I got these in 00 which is what I wear in the cafe capris, but I found that the stovepipes fit my thighs just right without showing any iffy contours whereas the cafe capris are slightly roomier in the thighs. for hips I would say the stovepipes fit me much better, the fit is more flattering while the cafe capris my friend commented were borderline mom pants in the hip area even though they're both favorite fit I believe. so if you do 2 in the cafe and are worried about how the thighs may fit, you might want to size up.

      Side note for the petite: strange, but for me, i'm 5'3 and so i ordered the petite 0 for one color and the thighs were tighter than they are for the 00 and so I had ugly lines on the back.

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    4. Thanks so much for the advice! It's the price that keeps me revisiting the stovepipe, but it's more and more clear that these will likely not work for me. Suisui, I agree, it sounds like sizing up again would probably help in the thigh, but I already have to alter my 2 cafe capris in the waist and hip. Another size could warrant deconstructing these pants!. Not something I want to tackle. Sounds like I need to road trip and try on every style JC offers so final sale isn't so scary. Drat final sale!!! Thank you JCAs!

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    5. I got the stovepipes in a 2. I have worn a 0 in cafe capris, but a 2 in Minnies, since I don't like 'em tight. Both stovepipes fit fine, but my second pair, in "saddle" (camel), was smaller in the waist and thighs than the black pair. Certainly a bargain, and nicely made; though they're not lined, the wool isn't itchy.

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  20. I FINALLY was able to score the Dublin Tartan City Mini at The Woodlands, TX location today for $29 (after the 40% discount.)

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  21. I bought the herringbone cashmere sweater today for $60 and change! What a great deal!!

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    1. It's my favorite. The way it is knitted doesn't stretch the sweater as much so I sized up from my usual xs. I love it because I have worn it so many times already, once while I napped, I woke up worried that it would pill, and it didn't. Surprised by the quality of the sweater.

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  22. I just got my box from the most recent sale so a couple of quick reviews if anyone is interested. Cashmere colorblock waffle sweater- absolute love love love! Soft, cozy, well cut if slightly slouchy and (big plus for me!) length and sleeves are decent not short. A perfect neutral. Size down for a more fitted look. Now stalking the red/navy color lol.
    Cashmere boatneck in heather cabernet- I will be buying many more of this style, its that flattering. Love how the neck sits slightly 'up'. Super soft and beautifully cut. I sized down one size.
    Perfect shirt in blackwatch- my best buy of the season, this I am wearing with everything! just LOVE!! Thanks to whoever previously advised to size up one if not two sizes, that advice was spot on. I am usually a 0, in this I took a 4. Go figure J.crew. The only thing I'd change is I may change the cheap white buttons for some more elegant. Soft, great length, great dressed up or casual.
    Double cloth greatcoat in camel- I actually really liked this. True to size although if you are bigger up top then you may want to size up. Hit me right above my knees and I am 5"8. Fabric is a little synthetic looking. Liked the cut. Liked the gold buttons actually. Color is a little 'dirtier' than is portrayed online if that makes sense.
    I have the collecting colorblock cashmere sweater in navy/snow/caramel on the way too so will see how that goes but I've been coveting it since it first appeared so fingers crossed.

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    1. Oh bindi, I am so glad to hear you say that about the perfect shirt in blackwatch (even though it's not actually 'blackwatch' tartan...did this bother anyone else? :p) I did not hear that it ran small, so ordered my usual size, and thought I must have gained weight! It's wearable, but very snug. So thank you for easing my mind :)

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  23. Hi JCAs - updated Irl Pic Guide to sale items in this post.

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  24. Had to drop by the Apple store in the mall and couldn't resist making a detour before I went home to my B&M, even though I have to go there tomorrow to return some stuff. My store's sale section was picked over as usual but I did grab the Cashmere Cable sweater in the camel color for around $80 after 40% off discount and tax. Doesn't look like much online but this has to be the perfect cable sweater.

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    1. OT: Has anyone tried the Collection Ruffle Collar Shirt. I am completely enamored with it but it is final sale :(.

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    2. I was just contemplating about the Cashmere Cable sweater in the camel on-line (live in Norway, no access to B&M until April), and I wasn't sure about it from the picture. Thanks for convincing me that I definitely need this sweater. :o)

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    3. coffeeshopandfunnyfaces, it feels very luxe to me. Reminds me of a Ralph Lauren cable cashmere sweater that I kicked myself everyday for not getting a few years ago. Gorgeous camel color and beautiful fit.

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    4. THANKS D'ska! I ordered and I am looking forward to my next care package from my parents to Norway. :o)

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  25. Hi ladies, Does anyone know which bootcut jeans are on sale in the b&ms and the price? Thank you!

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    1. I do not know the color way, but the boot cut jeans were 49.99 without the 40 % off at Los Gatos,CA store. HTH

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  26. Hello - OT, but tomorrow I am going to return the following items at the VA Store (Tysons Galleria):
    Lulu Frost Crystal Petal bracelet (Heritage green / Style# 25450)
    and
    Metal Pearl necklace ( Gold / Style# 53337)
    both are on sale and sold out online.
    If anyone is interested, I can put it on hold for you. Please reply to this thread by 09:30AM EST tomorrow.. otherwise it will be there if anyone wants to call them directly.

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  27. Off the TOPIC--anyone notice Mindy Kaling FREQUENTLY dons J. Crew on her most adorable show!!! LUVE HER!!! Last show she sported the collection cashmere polka-dot in green.

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    1. I love the new tv show "Elementary" with Lucy Lui wearing a few J Crew pieces mixed in with her styling. I can pick them out easily ( I admit this)Saw her wearing the cocoon coat not too long ago.
      Carolyn from Vancouver

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  28. Two in-store price cuts as follows. The city tartan mini is $49.99. The tuxedo pencil skirt is $69.99. Prices are before addtl discount. Sale merchandise will be shipped to the warehouse beginning next week or shortly thereafter. It'll be popback city online. If you're shopping the addt'l 40% promo this weekend, visit the In-Store Price Guide.

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  29. NYT article on Jenna in Fashion and style.
    Enjoy

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    1. Wow...this article addresses her teeth...she wears dentures and admits it !!! She had a illness that caused her teeth to malform. I never knew this about her...and as a dental professional I NEVER thought she had dentures in this day and age. I bet she has implant supported dentures. Sorry to carry on about her appearence...but she is the face of J Crew. But I am always going to be looking at her teeth from now on . I do think it is brave of her to be open about this condition she had/has.

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    2. I have read about her teeth in a previous article from last year.

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  30. Hi

    Im lookimf for any stores with mens cashmere cable knit sweaters in size small

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  31. Flower lattice necklace in multicolor. Any B&M stores have them anymore. I know . . . I'm late to this party!

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  32. Are the wool minnies in cabernet on sale or cheaper in store? Also looking for cocoon coat in size 0, any color.

    I just received my cashmere tippi in pine. I love the color. The green is similar to the green in the blackwatch shirt.

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    1. Two size 0 cocoon coats (one black, one green) at Arden Fair in Sacramento!

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    2. Does anyone know the sale price of the black cocoon coat? TIA!

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  33. So i just ordered a swimsuit, i was so excited to find a white bottom in my size on super sale, i just pressed buy. Then i noticed i ordered the retro tie brief, but the picture is of the foldover bottom! Any guesses as to what will come in the mail?? I hope its the retro tie...

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    1. You know what, I have noticed that the sale section the last 2-3 days has had some items that have the wrong picture or the wrong description. They don't go together. What is up with that? Has anyone else noticed it?

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    2. I noticed that too. I was curious so I ordered a short sleeve cashmere cardi (photo)that was labeled as an oversize cashmere tee or something. It was shipped and on my invoice, the actual item matched the photo. So I should be receiving the cardi and not the tee. But until I get it, I won't put my hand in fire and say that it is so.

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    3. I noticed, am wondering why they're not correcting, as it's confusing. Also, last week I bought what turned out to be a guy's shirt that had been listed in the women's section. I was issued a "pre-return," and am returning it, but it's a hassle.

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    4. D*ska, that is interesting! I wonder what you will get? Final Sale Roulette! lol (well hopefully NOT final sale, I'd argue that one if I needed to return, but I don't think customer service is going to know anything about the picture-description mis-matches).

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    5. kriswerc, I'll bet they don't even know. There seems to be no way to report technical problems with the web site.

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    6. Oh no way cate, I'd never have never have played the "guess what's coming" game if it were a final sale item.
      There really should be a way to report these technical problems, especially when pop-backs appear as sold out when they just hit the site. That one is just too annoying.

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    7. cate - I noticed that, too. The Ludlow Irish linen blazer is currently listed as the bureau jacket in linen-canvas. Stock photo is the same as it has been.

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    8. I had a lovely chat with customer service this morning about this. He was great, asked me for and wrote down a bunch of examples from the web site and said he was going to send the information to the people who deal with this stuff.

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  34. I just got a text from my PS and my b&m has 50% off sales. :)

    Has anyone seen the black sequin polka dot top in medium? I'm guessing most of them are gone and it has yet to pop back in my size. TIA

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    1. Thanks for posting about the 50% off math teacher! I called and my store is too, so odds are that all the stores are now 50% off.

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    2. Stores in Miami are having 50% off as well.

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    3. Try pioneer place in Portland for the polka dot. They had a bunch and 50% off.

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  35. hannah L - in Charleston, SC. (Sorry, my computer won't let me reply.)

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  36. MAth teacher- I think that the store at Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh may have a med. I know they had a small and xsmall and they had a few left. Good luck!

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  37. Tried to resist dropping by the Toronto Yorkdale B&M yesterday, and the last thing I needed was another basic blue sweater... but how could I say no to a collection cashmere Tippi sweater in navy at $89.99 with an additional 40% off?!

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  38. A couple measurements for the Collection ruffle collar shirt:

    Size 4 chest= 37.5", waist = 37.5"
    Size 6 chest= 38.5", waist = 38.5"

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    1. Thank you gigi. I think that I may have to take a chance on a size 2 if it ever pops back up in that warm bisque color.

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  39. it's now 50% off sale merch at the Canadian J.Crews. Not sure about those in the U.S. Tons of stuff at the Eaton's centre. Got the cashmere snood for $40, excursion vest in herringbone for $50, bow sweater for $40....there are definitely some finds there!

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  40. I just done a wwfify for the excursion vest in herringbone in xxs and xs and it came back with no results in like 20 minutes! Sometimes I wonder if they even look.

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    1. You may want to check again...I used the "live chat" last night to try to find a necklace...the associate shared the necklace was sold out Nation wide and thus not available...I decided to try again, so I did another "live chat" just a few minutes later, asking again for the same necklace...this time associate gave me the location and phone number for three different B&M's that had the item I was trying to locate...happy to say, the necklace is on the way to my home. :)

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    2. This happened to me when I was trying to locate an item. The SA said that the item was sold out nationwide. I said well I just saw some in the store I was in (which I had it just wasn't my size) and then she looked again and magically found the item I wanted at 2 stores nearby! I called the store and they were very pleasant and helpful about sending it to me, with free shipping I might add :)

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  41. 3 excursion vests at Pioneer Place. XS, M, XL.

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  42. Has anyone seen the collection dot sweater in store in an xxs in dusk/black

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  43. I just came back from a quick trip to the mall and I just noticed that my local J.Crew is also having an additional 50% of all their sale items. Pretty exciting!

    Moody Girl In Style

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  44. I am still searching high And low for the excursion vest in herringbone in either an xxs or xs.

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  45. I just placed a final sale Crewcuts order for my daughter. Lots of sequins and glitter, woohoo! Now hoping that all of my items are actually in stock...
    J. Crew itself hasn't excited me lately. We live in Hawaii so I am eagerly awaiting the summer collection.

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  46. ahh does anyone frequent the westport, ct store and have a good SA to whom I can ask a favor?

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    1. The sa there wont let me do a phone order because they had issues with credit cards and were audited...I offered to use my jcrew card and still nooo and they have what I want in my sizeeeee. Ahhhh

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    2. Suisui, you might call back (or go to your local store if it is nearby) and ask them to do it through WWFIFY. I was in my local store and wanted a size they didn't have in a sale item; the SA found it in another store, but instead purchased it through WWFIFY for the other store to fulfill (not sure why, unless they are trying to get away from stores having your CC info over the phone). Hope it works out for you!

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    3. Or maybe explain the situation through live chat and see if they can offer a resolution?

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  47. Soo just had yet another unsuccessful live chat.
    I asked CS how much the collection dot sweater was in store, and the CS rep told me $248 they are "only able to see the current price the item is sold out"

    Does that make sense?

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    1. That's what I have been told at my B&M. They apparently cannot confirm sale prices if the item is sold out. For my store to price match with the website, they need to see the exact style and color online.

      All this wouldn't be necessary if they'd just have consistent pricing.

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    2. D*ska - It used to be that once an item sold out, the staff couldn't see the sale price. This goes for b&m & red phone staff. From my understanding, the b&ms only see what we see online. However, now the red phone staff can see the most recent price and that includes sales prices. I had a mgr call in for me just the other day. HTH

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    3. If they call CS, the store can learn the "last selling price" even if item is no longer available on line. I have asked them to check numerous times. Yesterday I saw a purse I want and I know the "last selling price" but the purse scanned at full price and sometimes I am too tired of it all to ask them to call (which I ask a lot because their store seems further behind on pricing than most......

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    4. Thank you gigi and Margaret. Now the SAs at my store are really going to hate me. lol.

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  48. Got a few great deals through my VPS at 50%!

    But I do have a beef. Have other Canadian JCAs noticed that when you return something, you get screwed on the exchange rate? I made a purchase that cost me $215 CAD. I ended up returning the items and I got $201 CAD back, meaning I lost $14 just for the transaction!! Is this a VISA issue or a JC issue? In any case, I'm not impressed (sorry to complain).

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    1. This is a visa issue the buy and sell rate on USD is always different. To avoid this I use a USD Visa when I am purchasing something that I think I may return to avoid the loss.

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    2. Thanks for the tip! I will need to get a new card then. I tried for the J. Crew credit card, but was told you need a US social security #. I need to find another option!

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    3. TD has a very good USD Visa...that is what I use. It is also great on vacations.

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  49. Was visiting relatives and decided to stop by their area store. Overheard an agitated customer. Seemed like she shops there a lot, but she was upset because the SAs would not give her a price match for an item that was ringing up higher in store than online. Looks like they would price match only if they could give her 30%, not the 50% they were honoring in store. She walked out empty handed and didn't look happy. Not sure why they were ok honoring the price but not the % off especially since the item was in store and the store was having 50off. Shady practices if you ask me. Having inconsistencies in pricing just does not create consumer confidence in the brand. Not sure where they're heading with that strategy. Didn't see anything I had to have instore, but enjoyed time with the relatives.

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    1. my local b&m also was able to price match online prices but only gave me 30% off, not the 40% in the store. It was worth it for me because it was a significant price difference.

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    2. Same for me , they price matched and gave me 30% off but not 40 % in store. But I bought it as the item was sold out online - it was the chambray dot shirt.

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  50. anyone checked out the sale section in Vancouver ? is it the same old stuff as last week or is there more / thanks

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  51. Thanks for to the JCA WIFIFY, I found the black sequin polka dot top!

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  52. If anyone sees the cashmere herringbone sweater (any color) in XS, please post which store. Thanks!

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    1. Scottsdale Fashion Square has a few XSS and S in the cabernet/lilac color

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    2. Baltimore (Harbor East) has Cabernet Lilac in XS

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    3. Thanks everyone! The store near me would only go with the online price of $199 instead of $99 before promo. Will call tomorrow.

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  53. I have to return some swimsuits. If I toss an item from a different order in the bag will they charge me return shipping?

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    1. Flower Power: Yes, they will charge you $5.95 for one item or $7.50 for 2 or more items in the return box that are not swimsuits.

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  54. Hi - Does anyone has measurement for TIPPI SWEATER IN POLKA DOT? I'm debating whether to get size L or XL... My bust area is 40" and 42" hip.
    Please advise Thank you so much!!!

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  55. Anybody see a hacking jacking in sheer mint in size 2? They did a WIFIFY, and came up empty.

    Thanks in advance, ladies. I love this community!

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    1. Chance: I'm going to be returning one in size 2 next weekend to a b&m in the U.S. In case you don't find one, you can email me at ryanjanet@bell.net and I'd give you the details of when and where so you could call the store. HTH

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    2. Hi Jan: Thank you! I just emailed you.

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  56. As of closing, anyone seen the herringbone sweater, the bow sweater, or anything else cashmere in lots? I was chasing a woman down today who had the herringbone and bow sweater, hoping she would decide not to buy either one. No such luck. Does JCrew do charge-sends similar to Anthro? Thanks in advance.

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    1. they do charge-sends. F street in DC has some herringbone.

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    2. I saw a couple bow sweaters at the Chicago Michigan Ave store yesterday. It's 50% off.

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  57. Also, the store in Westlake, OH has a bunch of purple schoolboys.

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  58. Looking for a few items, please let me know if you have seen them! My email is bankygirl (at) gmail (dot) com. Thank you in advance!

    -Cashmere sweater in dot, XXS, green/navy or dusk/black or navy/purple

    -Cashmere herringbone sweater in XXS or XS in navy mint (anybody know how this fits? I wear an XXS in Tippis and 00 in Blythes and Perfect Shirts but I heard this one runs small)


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    1. Hi Anthro Blogger. I hope you find the herringbone cashmere sweater. It is a really great find! I took my usual xxs and it fits me true to size. HTH

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    2. I saw the herringbone cashmere sweater in that colorway at MOA yesterday...not sure what size but I want to say an XS.

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  59. Ok JCAs, revew of the cafe capri in winter white wool in this post.

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    1. I actually really love the cafe capri in winter white. Something about ivory in winter makes me feel chic. I wasn't sold on the excursion vest (blasphemous, I know, lol) until I got these cafe capris and now I want it in the warm bisque color to layer over my turtleneck. I'm working on a look with these.

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    2. Oh P.S. : if anyone sees the excursion vest in warm bisque in size XS in store, please let me know. :)

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  60. I'd really love a bisque (winter white) exclusion vest in xs if anyone should see one! Mommydearestjca at yahoo

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  61. Excursion. Excursion vest. Sometimes I really hate auto correct

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  62. I have a 25% off coupon for Coach, please email at ika.irsan@gmail.com if interested. I will mail the coupon code to the first one who contacts me.

    Also, I have a discount code for Kate Spade (H12USBB), which gives $50 off $250 and $100 of $500.

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  63. Bethesda, MD had cashmere bow sweater in XL as of yesterday, 69+50% off. Good luck if that is your size. Quite a few shoes and lots of small, xs sizes, but dwindling sale section. Anyone see the checked perfect shirts anywhere? Need size 12 or 14.

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    1. I saw the checked perfect shirts at Tyson's in green and blue. No sure about which sizes they had. HTH

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  64. Returned some things yesterday. The lilac wool cafe capris were $10 (after the 50% off) yesterday in store. The cafe capri in colorblock were $20 (after 50% off). They must really want to move some of the sale stuff. The sizes were very picked over, though (didn't buy anything).

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  65. I have been waiting for the Poppy Valentina's to pop back in my size on line...$208.00 CAD minus discount. Decided last night to call Edmonton store and got them for $119 minus 50%. Wish I lived close to a store the price difference is amazing. With shipping my shoes came to $70!!! Great score for me but I could have spent $140 online.

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  66. Just a reminder that today is the last day of the STYLEFIND extra 30% off code online. I've updated the list of current Promo-priced items and markdowns here for those interested.

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  67. I'm going to stop in later today, though I'm sure it will be pretty much cleared out!

    OT, but I just posted a review of the Jules dress in botanical print today here.

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  68. Has anyone cracked open their NY Times Style section yet to read this story on Jenna? http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/20/fashion/jenna-lyons-the-woman-who-dresses-america.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

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    1. Yes...I commented earlier on the shocking details of her teeth. But also the brave attitude towards her overcoming a serious condition and embracing her look. I think the big glasses distract you from looking at her mouth. I believe she always smiles not showing them. anyway...I like her.

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    2. I don't dislike her- she and interesting and scrappy person among other qualities-- but it makes me feel as though I am living under a rock-- I didn't know her marriage ended and I also didn't know she is now gay!

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  69. I am making a tour of my local B&Ms. Sweaters are looking shopworn. My standout bargains yesterday were the tipped hacking jacket in Navy for $70 and the Everly cap toe t-straps for $40 (after 50%).

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    1. wow! What store was that in? I thought getting the Hacking Jacket for $120 was going to be a good deal. Were there any Hacking jackets in size 0 in your store that you noticed?

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  70. 40% off Factory final sale with MOREPLEASE thru 1/23. Links to irl pics in this post. Many of the items are sold out, but you can get to irl pics of the wool skimmers ($29.99 )pre-promo) and wool pencil skirt ($39.99 pre-promo).

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  71. JCA's What does everyone anticipate will happen when this latest promo is over ?
    New arrivals and more winter stuff to sale? more mark downs on-line and yet another promo? Thanks

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  72. Hoping for a full price promo- want the polka dot Blythe! How does this top fit? I take an XS/2 in the perfect shirt! TTS

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    1. I sized down one size from my Perfect shirt size.

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    2. I took the same size I always am (4) and it's correct.

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    3. I sized down one size from my perfect shirt size. Hth

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  73. Anyone looking for Bow Collar Necklace? They shipped 2 orders to me by mistake so I have an extra one. Email if interested- karenturk1@gmail

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  74. Does anyone know how much the solid color excursion vests are in store?

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    1. Just saw them yesterday, still full price in store. They are willing to match the online sale price, but only for the online sale discount of 30%. meanwhile sale in store is up to 50% off.

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    2. Which store had the excursion vests? I've been looking for the navy in medium.
      Thanks!!

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  75. Picked up the following
    Poppy Valentina's $50
    Merino turtleneck $25
    Dark Poppy Matchsticks 14.99

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  76. Sorry if this has already been asked. Does anyone know how long the sale will run in stores? I was thinking abut going tomorrow to see if there are any goodies left.

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  77. New promo: GET40 for 40% off final sale. Free shipping is at the usual $175+

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