tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post20261680654608094..comments2024-03-29T05:59:14.581-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs!}Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-32382472578174758312017-08-28T21:31:20.502-04:002017-08-28T21:31:20.502-04:00Hi ldc - these threads move pretty fast so you may...Hi ldc - these threads move pretty fast so you may want to ask again in tomorrow's review thread. I don't have personal experience with this skirt, but the general consensus on JCA is that if an item says "dry clean" you can usually hand wash in cold water successfully. Some even use the washing machine on gentle. silver_lininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145331294538875917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-8870470384157919972017-08-27T12:27:20.069-04:002017-08-27T12:27:20.069-04:00Hi all, I have the No. 2 pencil skirt in gingham b...Hi all, I have the No. 2 pencil skirt in gingham bi-stretch cotton (in pink) from this summer. The label says "dry clean" (not "dry clean only")... can I wash it? Has anyone tried washing it instead of dry cleaning it? Thanks. ldchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479030304565888360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-33783825826269435492017-08-26T18:07:22.262-04:002017-08-26T18:07:22.262-04:00Uh oh. I ordered this one. Was hoping it would wor...Uh oh. I ordered this one. Was hoping it would work for our mild winters. Will see what I think when I receive it.Mygoddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240250626088757693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-66084748676461740992017-08-26T14:58:18.377-04:002017-08-26T14:58:18.377-04:00Oh that's too bad, it looked interesting (espe...Oh that's too bad, it looked interesting (especially the reversible part)...Emahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331051805268660458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-81617399633327779062017-08-23T15:20:49.175-04:002017-08-23T15:20:49.175-04:00Online now today!Online now today!Laura Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494764897578584618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-48485218975256357692017-08-23T11:53:55.324-04:002017-08-23T11:53:55.324-04:00Hi JCA's! I actually got to Factory this morn...Hi JCA's! I actually got to Factory this morning. <br /><br />Patterned schoolboy blazer (F5927) - the pink is absolutely adorable. This caught my eye as soon as I walked in the store. The fit, however....I tried my usual 4 and the upper arms were so tight I could barely move them (remember Chris Farley in Tommy Boy?), but the body was too big - like a box. I thought there was no shaping to it but when I look at the pics, there are darts...so what's up with that? It's also kind of short (and I say this as somebody with a short torso). A little less cost-cutting and they could've totally nailed this. <br /><br />Sweater-blazer (G9309) - Yeah, I'm going to get this. Sweater jackets and sweater coats are my weakness, and I don't have a grey one. I didn't entertain getting the retail version of this last year because the shoulders were slightly dropped. For me, this cut is better. Arms are slim but I think there might be some stretching since it's cotton. The body was slightly oversized in my usual S, but I liked that because I will wear it as a jacket. I tried the XS as well and the body felt similar but the arms were too tight to layer over anything long-sleeved. The lapels didn't fold as flat as the online pic but maybe they need to be "trained".<br /><br />Denim jacket (G7058) - I tried the Dylan wash out of curiosity - I agree with Ruffles that it's a great little jacket. The cuffs have a cute striped cotton lining that you can't see in the online pic. I don't need one (still wearing my Nolita denim jacket) but this one is cute and feels substantial. silver_lininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145331294538875917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-90015605394805892732017-08-23T11:32:35.434-04:002017-08-23T11:32:35.434-04:00Congratulations! I think that dress will be very p...Congratulations! I think that dress will be very pretty - I sort of want you to wear flowers in your hair when you get married - it seems like that sort of dress!carmencatalinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452340331297270570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-24228896238830485532017-08-23T09:11:26.395-04:002017-08-23T09:11:26.395-04:00There are new Factory arrivals online this morning...There are new Factory arrivals online this morning including their rehash of the sweater blazer which is in cotton, not merino wool and available in camel, navy, black and burgundy. They also reproduced the Paris tee, there are some wool pencil skirts in brighter colors and their city coat in the same lavender shade that the cocoon coat came in last year.Anne - The Fab Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10235117913749019487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-74762464415779471192017-08-23T08:10:15.022-04:002017-08-23T08:10:15.022-04:00Thanks, Cate.
Yea, I'm still debating. I have ...Thanks, Cate.<br />Yea, I'm still debating. I have two sizes sitting in my cart. If I had time to make the trek to the store, I'd order both and return one of them.<br />maryebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-35584549118535588322017-08-23T07:11:08.313-04:002017-08-23T07:11:08.313-04:00silver_lining, those are so similar! That kind of...silver_lining, those are so similar! That kind of thing is J. Crew, not Madewell. <br />I will let you know what I think of the sweater coat. I like boiled wool, and that the sleeves looked set in. I hope it doesn't turn out to be a wool blend. I'll let you know! catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121234545386465542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-16248831320396923552017-08-23T06:59:48.228-04:002017-08-23T06:59:48.228-04:00Uh oh... That doesn't sound good... Mine is on...Uh oh... That doesn't sound good... Mine is on its way but I'm out of town for a while. I hope it fits or that i can exchange it easily if it doesn't.Miss JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09202937122241669212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-43864719738716743012017-08-23T06:58:39.210-04:002017-08-23T06:58:39.210-04:00Hi cate - I really liked the look of the sweater c...Hi cate - I really liked the look of the sweater coat. Do let us know what you think of it! <br /><br />MW and JC are both selling an almost identical striped ruffle blouse (G7898 at MW, G8181 at JC). Strange!silver_lininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145331294538875917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-31949545151997817502017-08-23T06:11:50.282-04:002017-08-23T06:11:50.282-04:00Unknown, I wish they'd let Madewell be Madewel...Unknown, I wish they'd let Madewell be Madewell. I don't like how they're J. Crew-ifying it with ruffles and OTS. And now they're literally selling Madewell denim on J. Crew's site. I agree it's confusing. I should not need to remind myself which web site I'm on. They used to be more distinct. Madewell was working and J. Crew wasn't working so I don't think they should muddy the Madewell brand with J. Crew-looking stuff.catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121234545386465542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-83259772994034664402017-08-23T06:09:37.766-04:002017-08-23T06:09:37.766-04:00That's been sitting in my cart, but it isn'...That's been sitting in my cart, but it isn't in my store so I haven't tried it on. I wondered about it too. Wish I could help.catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121234545386465542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-7342403856097821362017-08-23T01:39:33.998-04:002017-08-23T01:39:33.998-04:00Received the Reversible puffer jacket in Liberty® ...Received the Reversible puffer jacket in Liberty® Catesby floral (G7969) today. As indicated in the one review currently on the website, it definitely runs big. I am often between a size S and M (S in more oversized items, M in more fitted items), and I ordered the size S. It is enormous, especially when unbuttoned; I would have needed to size down at least to XS. However, I also find the overall cut rather unflattering on me--just too much of the jacket and all too unstructured, made me look like a hot mess. It is also extremely lightweight (also noted in the website review), and the way the tags sit in the top at the neckline made it hard for me to see how I could have actually worn the olive green interior as a reversible outer version. So even though I loved the idea of it, especially the (theoretical) reversibility, it is a total no-go for me.ea134https://www.blogger.com/profile/05422260374910831148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-78196171875965772962017-08-22T23:03:56.357-04:002017-08-22T23:03:56.357-04:00I wish I were abroad! lol
I looked at the bottom...I wish I were abroad! lol <br /><br />I looked at the bottom of the page and of course did not see it until you mentioned it and then I went back to the site. Bingo! Thanks for the help :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-49695464570745038882017-08-22T22:27:52.318-04:002017-08-22T22:27:52.318-04:00Are you travelling abroad, by chance, Gigi? Asking...Are you travelling abroad, by chance, Gigi? Asking because this has happened to me on occasion in such an instance. I can't remember what finally sorted it out: did simply logging in or was there something at bottom of page that allows you to change your location? I hope others can share additional tips. TM93https://www.blogger.com/profile/18166897306461544844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-29279452113106844422017-08-22T22:02:45.593-04:002017-08-22T22:02:45.593-04:00Website question...how do I change currency? Can&#...Website question...how do I change currency? Can't get to US currency.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-41123268345746599152017-08-22T21:47:45.750-04:002017-08-22T21:47:45.750-04:00@jan thank you! I wouldn't have looked at it t...@jan thank you! I wouldn't have looked at it twice if it weren't for my SA and the SA at the store who was wearing it! <br /><br />@MelAnderson definitely check it out if you get a chance!<br /><br />@blakemdjohns thank you! That's the only thing I'm concerned with - while I'm tall enough to wear it I don't always find myself reaching for skirts this length. And I pretty much only see myself pairing it with black but we'll see. The leather jacket sounds like a solid purchase! I was lucky enough to snag the ash grey collection Crew one on sale this summer so I'm looking forward to cooler temps to get some use out of it! Anne - The Fab Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10235117913749019487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-82607517248471911702017-08-22T20:24:36.141-04:002017-08-22T20:24:36.141-04:00The natural denim skirt looks great on you. I thin...The natural denim skirt looks great on you. I think it'll be too long on me, and, in the past, when I've purchased this style, I haven't worn it, but you're making me want to try it! I'll probably wish list it and then let it go, which has been my MO lately. I preordered the Emerson Fry linen moto jacket today, which was $$$, so I need to cool it anyway. Blakemdjohnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00197322853919107995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-64877753793230982542017-08-22T20:12:14.516-04:002017-08-22T20:12:14.516-04:00I like the collection pleated skirt. I don't ...I like the collection pleated skirt. I don't know if it would look good on me; but I will try it on the next time I'm in the store. It reminds me of the Natural denim pants, which are currently sold out, and probably too long for me. MelAndersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075898290960468682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-48897296989730784612017-08-22T19:48:26.671-04:002017-08-22T19:48:26.671-04:00@Anne, thank you for the great reviews! Love the c...@Anne, thank you for the great reviews! Love the collection skirt on you, you are making me want it now! I hadn't paid much attention to the blazer before but it looks great and classic on you. I hadn't wish listed anything from the last rollout but I might try the collection skirt sometime. janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16257918991247030517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-26622888675488621542017-08-22T19:35:01.187-04:002017-08-22T19:35:01.187-04:00Congratulations Rose! Congratulations Rose! justmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085008415904292996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-47765320299998709842017-08-22T18:21:46.026-04:002017-08-22T18:21:46.026-04:00Finally received the petite ruffle hem utility dre...Finally received the petite ruffle hem utility dress. And.. I can barely button it up in my usual size. I have a larger size on the way. Anyone have any sizing advice for this dress? It is really cute and I think I would wear it often to work if I can get a good fit. SE Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537722194376827564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-17697211251541188772017-08-22T16:52:37.788-04:002017-08-22T16:52:37.788-04:00These aren't online yet - searched style numbe...These aren't online yet - searched style numbers.Laura Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494764897578584618noreply@blogger.com