Wednesday, January 20, 2021

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.

6 comments:

  1. A few weeks ago I reported that I had purchased final sale joggers from lululemon for my daughter and was upset because they ran small. Tara (Mygoddy) suggested I call even though I emailed with no luck. Well the wait time for a call was an hour but I got a message saying I could also text. I realized when I tried them on myself (thinking I may just have to wear them around the house) that it wasn’t just the size running small but the gray color left nothing to the imagination. I was able to explain this and was asked to send pics showing the issue (lol!). Luckily the pants were new with tags. I was able to send them back and today they sent me an e-card for the balance. Considering I thought I was out $80 I’m thrilled. The trick will now be to find something that’s either a sure win or not final sale. $80 is nothing at lululemon. I can assure you I’ll be sticking with black bottoms though!

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    1. Hi SuzHas, I’m glad that it worked out! My sister had the same problem before and was able to get a credit. I bought a pair of yoga pants final sale last year and they are too tight (I have the same in black in the same size) so I wear them occasionally to workout and suffer through them lol. I should’ve tried to request a credit, I regret it as you said everything is expensive.

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    2. It seems like anything else, quality control is an issue. I might suck it up and get full price dance studio crops for hiking. My full length ones have been worn almost ten years. It’s an expensive lesson to learn but I won’t buy final sale without trying on first. Too inconsistent.

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    3. So glad your perseverance paid off. They have nice joggers and yoga pants. Will try in person in store. I haven’t bought anything from them.

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    4. Glad it worked out! Hope you find something you like. Not sure if you have a store near you, but may be worth a visit. I've gone a few times, but tend to go late in the evening or first thing in the morning during the week when the store is usually empty or very few customers.

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    5. Yes, there is one right next to Madewell and Jcrew in my mall! It’s always packed when I go with a line outside running almost to Madewell.

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