Wednesday, September 7, 2016

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. More new Teddie sweaters in today's Factory rollout! 100% cotton, LOVE. I ordered the navy grid print & the leopard print. I cannot say enough good things about this sweater!

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    1. (I do think it's weird that they made yet another French hen version, though. Retail did it, then Factory already did it a few years ago - & now it's back again?)

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    2. Yes I was surprised to see french hen back..I have the retail version and I love it though

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    3. It *is* a cute graphic - I had the tee... until I outgrew it & sold it on Poshmark! I wore it to the grocery store once & the bagger asked me why the chicken was wearing a hat. He didn't get it.

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  2. Guilt has 35% off coupon for Jcrew factory....

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    1. Thanks for the tip! Picked up a new puffer vest for a great price.

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    2. There are exclusions. Bummer.

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    3. Thanks for sharing, Kate!

      Crewmum - It looks like the new arrivals are excluded, based on my mock checkout. Keep trying. The coupon is good thru 9/18. You and everyone else are invited to follow me on Facebook where I share updates like this and point out particular deals. Sale math!

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  3. My local Limited recently converted to a "Backroom at the Limited" (which I think is the same idea as JC Mercantile -- factory/outlet offerings in a regular mall). They haven't really switched merchandise, though -- it's still the same items, same prices, etc, as Limited retail. The only difference I've noticed so far is Backroom won't process returns of online orders. I'll be curious to see if there are more changes to come, or if this is as good as the "new" store gets.

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    1. Ours did too - but ours is stocked with completely different merchandise now. The outlet tags have three little dots underneath "The Limited" which is how you can tell the difference. I am kind of bummed because one of the things I liked was being able to "reserve" something online for in-store pickup, & now I can't do that anymore. (I love The Limited's blazers! Fun colors & decent quality at a good price.)

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  4. Gigi, a few months ago you posted a link to a jewelry site that sometimes has J.Crew knockoffs. I was stalking a Banana Republic Savannah necklace which appears to have sold out, but thought it might be worth checking that site for something similar. Would you mind refreshing my memory on the name of the store? Thanks!

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    1. Thank you, Gigi! Unfortunately there wasn't anything there for me this time, but if anyone is looking for a tassel necklace, they seem to have an awful lot of them.

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  5. Last year I bought Sloan Suede d’orsay flats in a beautiful Cabernet color but they were a smidge too small and never quite stretched out to fit. I ended up selling them, and had been looking for a replacement in a similar silhouette. The other day I scored a pair at Target (of all places) that are just about an identical copy. They are the Women’s Poppy d’Orsay Pointed Toe Flats by Merona (you’ll have to google it because I’m technologically challenged and can’t figure out how to post a link). Best of all they were only $22 bucks! They look FAB with the Drake’s perfect shirt in Bird of Paradise.

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    1. Thanks for sharing those. The cab is beautiful. Link here for those interested.

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    2. Based on your post, I picked up a pair tonight! They're tts and instantly comfy for me (I wear 8.5 in the sloans and took the same in these). Thanks for sharing the tip!!

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