This is the weekly "J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs}" post, to help each other share our reviews.So if you have recently purchased, or stopped by a J.Crew store to try on an item (or two) from J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.
Also, this request is not just limited to clothes. Please feel free to discuss bags, shoes, jewelry, accessories, etc.
In particular, if you could mention a few of the noteworthy details like fit, size, fabric, and the like— that would be fantastic! Thanks in advance! :)
I saw a cute tee in the Crewcuts section of a store a couple of weeks ago - deep gray, with the word PARIS in black micro-glitter on the front. It's not in the catalog and not on the website. Has anyone else seen it? I bought the largest one they had, but if it came in even larger sizes, I'd happily get one for me. Not to wear in Paris, of course, but with white jeans at the beach. Style number on the tag is C2056. SAs were no help, BTW.
ReplyDeleteI just posted a few dressing room pictures of some sweater try ons on my Instagram. @shoppingcelle
ReplyDeleteA little late but I did just receive my Midweight Stripe Tee from the Jan/Feb rollout, I ordered my regular size and it was slouchy but not sloppy. I really liked the weight of the material and the boatneck was not too wide that I couldn't wear a regular bra. I liked the split sleeve although it's a little long on me so I may have to have it shortened. Otherwise a keeper. HTH
ReplyDeleteI just got this tee also and love it! I ordered the smaller of my two sizes (small) and I'm not sure if I should have gone with the medium..... I think I'm going to reorder and see. This is the rare garment that I would consider ordering multiples - it is that good!
DeleteI agree, I have the red/ivory stripe and I LOVE IT! I only wish that the other colors weren't navy, as I tend to wear black more often than blue.
DeleteOT: Madewell is now available at Nordstrom online!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Looks like about 55 items are for sale, all look like current offerings.
Deleteok. so i bought the skinny stretch cargo pants (item b8708) in my regular toothpick jeans size and they fit pretty well. and i thought that was the end of it. but then i heard some people say that the pants stretch out A LOT and to buy a size smaller. so i went back and purchased a size smaller to give it a shot and they are tight. like i'm worried about VPLs and stuff. but do they stretch so much that i should keep the smaller size? can anyone who has bought these and worn them all day chime in? thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI saw these reviews and am also concerned. I sized down, but I'm still concerned. It's not really the season to wear these yet, but I don't want to get stuck with them.
DeleteI bought my toothpick size but haven't worn them yet. Maybe I will wear them today and let you know how they did :)
DeleteThe best test for how jeans/pants are going to stretch is to wear them for 30 minutes with the tags on. If they still feel too tight/snug/uncomfortable then they are too small and you should size up. If the stretch comfortably, they are the right size.
DeleteMiss JR, a couple of hours in and they are still pretty good. They may have loosened up a slight bit, but are still holding their shape. I will report back at the end of the day!
DeleteThanks Cate! :D
DeleteMy end of day report is that they may have loosened up a little, but they didn't lose their shape or bag out. They are some of the most comfortable pants I own. Not sure what will happen in the wash, if they should go in the dryer, etc (if anyone knows, please chime in!).
DeleteCan't remember if I recommended this before, but the Madewell Modern Military Jacket (#b5858) is great if you'd like a heavier weight, lined fatigue style jacket. I sized up to give room to layer a sweater or sweatshirt under it, but my regular size looked pretty good too if I weren't going to layer under it. If you look closely at the picture, the collar has a rib trim that's very comfortable, and inside the cuffs there are hidden ribbed cuffs. The ribbing is very soft and stretchy, not confining or scratchy.
ReplyDeleteSlim cargo pant: Why did I bother? If you like the Andie, you will likely do well with these too. Material and style wonderful. Too slim in leg for me; way too big in hip and waist.
ReplyDeleteHarlow: Would have been a winner if leg not so tapered and slim at bottom.
Punched eyelet skirt: Love! No elastic on this one, ladies. Runs slightly big at waist. Took their smallest size available, and could have gone down one more. But will work with tucked in shirt. Length hits mid-low kneecap on me (5'4")
Flower sequin sweater: Mint color is amazing with the apricot-gold flower sequins. Got regular JC size. You could size down but fit is similar to model photo on me. I like the drape.
Pleated midi-skirt: Length is true, midi length. Hits me mid-low calf. Would have to be careful styling so didn't look frumpy. Good with boots or heels, not flats at my height. Warm walnut is beautiful neutral. Returned. Not special enough to keep at full price.
I bought the metallic midi pleated skirt in pampered pink and reviewed it on Gigi's blog. I liked it! I'm petite and took my regular size. It was a bit long, so I'm going to see if they still shorten skirts for cardholders. The pleats were quite nice - but the skirt looked kind of matronly on me with a shirt tucked in. I think it's because it doesn't sit on my natural waist but rather on my hips. That's my body's fault, and not the skirt's. It looked much better when I had a cardigan covering the waist and the top part of my hips. The pink is very pretty and the metallic is very subtle. It's kind of sheer, though, so it needs a slip. Very ladlyike.
ReplyDeleteI loved that skirt on you with the cardi! Very chic!
DeleteFlower Power - Thanks again for the detailed review of the metallic midi pleated! If anyone missed it and wants to see, click here.
DeleteHave some current full price and sale reviews on my Instagram account: @marielarue7
ReplyDeleteFew reviews on my instagram, same name - Adire print, Firework floral print...
ReplyDeleteLast week I received my order of swimwear in the Sunset Floral print and the Retro Floral print. Both are beautiful and bright in person. I ordered the combo of the French top and board shorts in retro floral and the sliding halter and board shorts in sunset floral. Both board shorts are described online as being basically the same material but the retro floral is much more shiny and feels like the same material as the top. The sunset floral board short feels thicker and has slightly more structure. I ordered XS in both but the retro floral is wider and feels more skirt-like and less sporty.
ReplyDeleteIf I needed two new swimsuits I would have kept both, however, the sunset floral won as I feel the sliding halter is slightly more flattering on people who are rather small up top like me! Also, I like that the sunset floral has black in it so you can wear any black bikini bottom under the shorts.
Please reply if I can help answer any specific questions. I did feel the sizing was consistent with the swimwear I bought last year.
I purchased the Elsie pumps in misty green last week - they are absolutely beautiful. I took my usual J.Crew size (9.5). They were a splurge for me with the promo, but considering they're almost sold out, I'm glad I went for them. I am liking the silhouette better than the Everly - the heel is slightly slimmer and taller but wearing them around the house on Saturday they seemed to be more comfortable than the Everlys, where I find the toebox to be smaller. These seem to have compensated in that area. I'd love these in basic black leather! The shoes are a beautiful mint green - it'll be awhile before I can venture outdoors in them but I can't wait to wear them - already have planned to wear them with the navy/white stripe midi. I posted a photo of the shoes on my Instagram @fablifeforever here
ReplyDeleteA review of the Mixed Cable Sweater HERE (at the bottom of the post) and a review of the Slouchy Merino Sweater (I like it!) HERE
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ReplyDeleteMake me an offer if interested:) Some ol' school J. Crew favorites!
ReplyDeleteEUC, Ischia silk dress, size 0
EUC, San Remo silk dress, size 0
EUC, Bahia silk dress, size 0
EUC, Plaza wool-cashmere coat, petite 0
EUC, Peacock print silk dress size 0
EUC, Cherry Blossom, size 0
EUC, Lexington wool blazer, size 4
I can be reached at: lolabenny1010@gmail.com
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DeleteA review of the Midsummer Statement Necklace
ReplyDeleteAnd, links to several other reviews below:
Sequin Floral Sweater
Reese Pant in Graphic Peony
Scattered Floral Sequin Shell
HTH!
Posted about this before but love the Chateau parka! I have it in black and acorn still not sure if I am keeping the acorn only because not sure if I can justify keeping two at that price tag. I'vd worn it out and keeps me toasty in Chicago temps although I would probably wear my down coat in the teens and below. I stuck with my normal size so I can layer Blazers and bulkier items underneath. It's still flattering. I also got the stadium cloth cocoon coat in Sandstone which I also love. I actually like the newer design of the Cocoon. I like the longer length and it doesn't seem as oversized as prior years. I stuck with my normal size with plenty of room to layer. I've worn it several times since I received it last week. I've purchased little to nothing other than these costs from J Crew recently.
ReplyDeleteMake me an offer, if interested @ lolabenny1010@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteP00, ANDRE SUPER 120S wool dress, in navy (NWT), graphite (NWT), bright papaya(NWOT), & bright plum(NWOT)
P0, NWT, CORALIE CAMIS, orchid shadow
P0, NWOT, VELVET EDEN BLAZERS, navy & black
size 0, NWOT,RUFFLE WOOL CASCADE JACKET, heather carbon
P0, NWOT, ANNALISE RUFFLE CAMIS, ivory,whisper pink,spicy olive,& melon
P0, EUC, SILK FRANCES CAMIS, misty lavender & cobblestone
P0, NWOT, SCHOOLBOY WOOL BLAZERS, heather carbon & heather coral
size 5.5, EUC, PIPPA PEEPTOES, metallic amethyst
BOUQUET SASH BELTS, black & ivory
size 0, EUC, NEOPOLITAN SILK DRESS, with matching NEOPOLITAN BLUME PEEPTOES in size 5.5
P0, EUC SUPER 120S WOOL PENCIL SKIRTS, navy, black, camel, charcoal pinstripe
size 00, NWOT,CAFE CAPRI IN SILKY DOT, estate brown
size 00, P0, & P2, NWOT, CAFE CAPRI IN WOOL, retro jade, modern red, azalea, lavender, bright dahlia
size 0, NWOT, COLLECTION NO.2 SEQUIN SKIRT, AZALEA
P00, NWOT SUPER 120S WOOL ORIGAMI DRESS, carbon
P0, NWOT, HACKING WOOL JACKET, midnight ocean
P2, NWOT, COLLECTION CAPRI IN FLORAL TAFFETA
size 0, NWT, FLORAL TAFFETA DRESS
P0 & P2, NWOT, BLYTHE SILK SHIRTDRESS, poppy & bright dahlia
ReplyDeleteA few reviews here.
So...will there be a mini roll-out tomorrow? Maybe.
ReplyDeleteI think there might be since one of SAs mentioned, last week, that they had reduced some of the new merchandise so quickly because they had so much new stuff coming in very soon.
DeleteI think there are some new things online. Not a lot, but some.
DeleteThere is a new catalog, and the new roll out is in stores next Monday. I was in my store and they were looking at the pages of photos of mannequins and display areas of how to set up the new items, and there were a lot of dresses and items with new prints. They didn't have the new catalog yet but were expecting it soon. There will also be another roll out on March 30th.
DeleteWow, March 30th? That's pretty late. Roll-outs usually happen around the third week of the month...
DeleteJSR - there are two roll outs in March. One this Monday, March 9th, and then again on March 30th. I'm not sure that came across clearly in my message above.
DeleteSuzy is correct. new rollout next week.
Deletei looked and the new catalog and it didnt wow mw.
Didn't like the Sequin Floral Sweater at ALL. Ridiculously unflattering. Extremely boxy and the barnacles on the sleeves hit at the widest part of the upper arm for a real linebacker look. Mint color is pretty but otherwise, nooooo.
ReplyDeleteLOL, I loved that description. Barnacles....now I know what it reminds me of whenever I see it.
DeleteOne of the SAs at Rock Center was wearing this the other day. Not a pleasant sight. Barnacles indeed.
DeleteAgree. This is a really odd loking and unflattering sweater.
DeleteThink it's one of those love it or hate it items - as the mint one was low stock at my local store. I almost want to rearrange the sequins to be more scattered rather than bunched up in the middle of the arm like that. ..but I think j crews already done that scattered look. ( like on the shell?).
ReplyDeleteCan anyone comment on the fit/comfort of the Factory Amelia flat? Loving the look but was hopeful someone could tell me thoughts? I usually size up 1/2 a size in all JCrew shoes but have never tried these on. Thanks for any help!!
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ReplyDeleteAnna dress in organza eyelet, item b9505. It's a really pretty dress but I just don't think the cut is very flattering. Even on the model in sand, and on the mannequins in the other colors, you can see that there is too much material in the midsection. Shifts are usually my favorite cut -- I have an athletic type body with a short torso, medium+ bust for my height (5'2"), and not much of a waist, so I thought I would love this dress. But even for my non-waisted body, the waist bunches and balloons. It's very strange. I ordered both the size 2 and 4, and both fit generally in the bust and hips, 2 more fitted than the 4 obviously, but in both, the waist is large and bunchy. I think it could only work on bodies with long torsos.
ReplyDeleteAs for colors, I ordered the pale apricot and the caribbean sand. Both are pretty -- the apricot is the color I really wanted, and the color did not disappoint, although I would definitely call it a blush, and not an apricot. The sand is a very darkish yellowy ivory. I have the collection eyelet flounce dress from last year, which is ivory, and it's much darker. And, just FYI for those considering it, as it seems to be bizarrely restocked, that dress is very lovely and easy to wear and tts.
Hi JCA's,
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone have a review on the collection sequin sleeve bomber?