tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post1689242461321971134..comments2024-03-29T05:19:48.479-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: Weekly Share: Other JCrew-like RetailersAlexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-28407993962256667182017-02-22T22:33:24.209-05:002017-02-22T22:33:24.209-05:00Wandered into a Banana Republic this weekend and w...Wandered into a Banana Republic this weekend and was pleasantly surprised, walked out with a pair of Ryan pants (machine washable work pants, hurray!) and if I had had more time would have actually tried on those merino sweaters everyone is raving about. Definitiely had a quality feel when I ran my hands over them, just didn't have time to confirm fit. Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05577829524403989584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-77794284214573537442017-02-22T22:29:40.247-05:002017-02-22T22:29:40.247-05:00I will add to the Boden love. I find that after o...I will add to the Boden love. I find that after ordering a few times I can generally tell what size I'll need (usually one up from J Crew on top and 2 sizes up on bottom which is strange esp. as I have a larger chest), and I love that the garments have individualized size charts. Can't wait for some of the spring dresses I saw on their preview site a few months ago finally debut! Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05577829524403989584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-75438122852728050372017-02-22T16:53:39.259-05:002017-02-22T16:53:39.259-05:00I placed my first order with Biden last week and h...I placed my first order with Biden last week and have my fingers crossed sizing works out. I loved that medal print used on a collared shirt and Breton tee so I ordered both with plans to keep the one I like more.Polishedteacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02839532105574383465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-31387704866341318872017-02-22T11:47:26.135-05:002017-02-22T11:47:26.135-05:00Agree with the Boden fit issues. My first two dres...Agree with the Boden fit issues. My first two dresses were 10s, so I thought I had it figured out. Next order, two 10s were too small, and one 10 was too big. I'll still try again as long as they aren't FS, but wish it was more consistent, seems like a very basic product design issue: Dress matches size specifications, Yes/Noshopgrrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05256902910449845128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-3527826634045283892017-02-22T11:21:14.132-05:002017-02-22T11:21:14.132-05:00Had a date with my husband last night and stopped ...Had a date with my husband last night and stopped into Kate spade. I tried on a few things and walked out with a lovely new sweatshirt. I tried on some of the new offerings that are not on the site yet - a super cute black and white stripe tee with a tassel fringe sleeve and a striped blouse. I took home the happy sweatshirt - it's adorable, soft and cozy, and very flattering. Plus it has a good mix of colors that will be easy to mix and match. My first planned outfit is with the j crew fringe dot midi in the blue colorway. I had a 15% coupon so that helped on price.liztridenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17565675140813379423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-72685508284047838802017-02-22T11:20:23.917-05:002017-02-22T11:20:23.917-05:00Same re) Boden. Quality and prints are great, but ...Same re) Boden. Quality and prints are great, but their fit drives me insane. I can't figure out my skirt or dress size with Boden so I've sworn them off. (And in all fairness fit issues drive me insane with J Crew sometimes, too, especially when it comes to shirts.) TM93https://www.blogger.com/profile/18166897306461544844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-31861823288181756872017-02-22T11:18:34.379-05:002017-02-22T11:18:34.379-05:00Absolutely love boden. I recently purchased the m...Absolutely love boden. I recently purchased the modern pencil skirt in the lovely yellow letter and it's such a beautiful skirt. High quality, lovely cut, adult appropriate length, and a really fun pattern that will get lots of wear this spring and summer!liztridenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17565675140813379423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-64065911992225179432017-02-22T10:56:45.014-05:002017-02-22T10:56:45.014-05:00Thanks for the heads up on the promo! I find Boden...Thanks for the heads up on the promo! I find Boden's quality and sizing to both be hit or miss in items I've ordered. I do like their styles.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07923395472788182062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-87883769436611419672017-02-22T10:24:22.587-05:002017-02-22T10:24:22.587-05:00Where I live we have had Boden Sample sales...The ...Where I live we have had Boden Sample sales...The stuff is decently cute but the fit was just way off, I don't bother going to the sales anymore.RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02707537865380645295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-82981782520403641112017-02-22T09:43:55.984-05:002017-02-22T09:43:55.984-05:00I agree! Boden's stuff has gotten ever lovelie...I agree! Boden's stuff has gotten ever lovelier, and their prints keep improving. The fit is so impeccable too, so much structured and body-skimming stuff in natural fibers.roxyturtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175313932217919783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-87680332619384866852017-02-22T08:54:03.507-05:002017-02-22T08:54:03.507-05:00I finally wore my Boden Modern Denim Dress yesterd...I finally wore my Boden Modern Denim Dress yesterday! I added tights and ankle boots and was really happy with how it all came together. I agree that Boden has better casual dress offerings for me than J.Crew right now.shopgrrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05256902910449845128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-84994485646195057382017-02-22T08:15:14.705-05:002017-02-22T08:15:14.705-05:00Boden has 20% off site wide. I am loving Boden mor...Boden has 20% off site wide. I am loving Boden more and more. There are some beautiful prints for Spring and their "Modern British" styles manage to look fresh and timeless at the same time. Their quality puts J Crews current offerings to shame. Fit can be tricky but over time I have gotten better at sizing. Ruffleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01482192175011569049noreply@blogger.com