tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post7404212837716746478..comments2024-03-29T05:59:14.581-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: Product Review: Frenchie SlickerAlexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-5667544168309980282009-05-22T00:32:11.702-04:002009-05-22T00:32:11.702-04:00Is the papaya color more of a soft peachy-pink or ...Is the papaya color more of a soft peachy-pink or is it more like their fluorescent mango-melon color?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-54449045136761451582009-05-21T06:58:41.989-04:002009-05-21T06:58:41.989-04:00I would like to see how you tie yours:)
Thanks.I would like to see how you tie yours:)<br />Thanks.(original) Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209889879826124486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-27431641189919523522009-05-20T13:08:59.469-04:002009-05-20T13:08:59.469-04:00I have this jacket in light pewter, and I love it....I have this jacket in light pewter, and I love it. I don't think it was worth the original $165 price, but I was ok with the sale price. I think the look of this jacket really depends on how you tie it. <br /><br />I always make sure that the belt is flat all the way around, as in not twisted at all. I also tie it like they do in the catalog, which is the key to keeping the belt from looking awkward. To do that, I tie it just like I would if I were tying a bow at first - by crossing the ends and then looping one end under the other. Then, I continue as if I were making that bow. I loop one end around the other, but as soon as the first end is around the second, I push the body of it it back through the loop I just made. I then pull on the second end to tighten the knot.<br /><br />I can post a tutorial with pictures on my blog if anyone is interested or doesn't understand :) I realize it might not be clear without pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-91330112861381439882009-05-20T11:23:36.080-04:002009-05-20T11:23:36.080-04:00Great review, thanks! Love the ruffles, how it is...Great review, thanks! Love the ruffles, how it is styled - so adorable!<br /><br />I really really wanted to love this jacket but it just didn't love me back *tear* I don't know what it was but something about the shape, the belt, how it looked tied - it made me look like I was wearing a paper bag.<br /><br />I really don't need another jacket though so its a good thing it didn't look good on me; otherwise I totally would have caved.Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000903733479101210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-16778591662634414822009-05-20T03:36:57.978-04:002009-05-20T03:36:57.978-04:00PS
Glad you aren't going to the wedding in your "b...PS<br />Glad you aren't going to the wedding in your "birthday suit:)" Sure you will look fab in your Boden dress!(original) Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209889879826124486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-90023837941871255902009-05-20T03:35:50.866-04:002009-05-20T03:35:50.866-04:00I think you might have gotten a rare sizing mishap...I think you might have gotten a rare sizing mishap. I have about 30Boden pieces and I have found the sizing to be pretty consistent but of course there is 1 or 2 odd out items over time. Their CS is consistently fantastic as well.<br /><br />I did their friend referral and got 15 Boden bucks to spend on anything I wanted as well. Much better than JCrew's new program!(original) Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209889879826124486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-72155219285844843612009-05-19T22:50:11.336-04:002009-05-19T22:50:11.336-04:00This doesn't have anything to do with trenches, so...This doesn't have anything to do with trenches, sorry! I just had to put a cent or two in about Boden. I'd been looking high and low for a dress to wear as my best friend's wedding officiant. JC stuff was either too bridesmaid-y and formal, or pretty on but too low cut, so I finally realized I had to get out of my comfort zone. I'd noticed other JCAs mentioning Boden, so, armed with a 20% off and free shipping coupon, I ordered a simple black dress in two sizes. Well, let's just say it certainly isn't only our beloved JC that has the wonky sizing going on! I've been going back and forth trying on both size dresses trying to decide. They fit EXACTLY the same, but the larger size is about an inch and a half shorter. Too odd. A teeny vain voice says to keep the smaller size and hem it, but it's way more sensible to keep the one that fits better! (The bigger, yet somehow "smaller" dress.)<br />Anyway, size issues aside, the quality is very good, the shipping was fast, they have an easily navigable website, and tons of reviews on each item. Not everything I saw in the catalogue or website was to my taste, but there was plenty of cute stuff, and the kids line is adorable. Thanks to everyone who mentioned them on this blog in the past, I would have been New Hampshire's first nude officiant without the Boden heads up!CheesyGoodnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00778110564941632746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-70663280694830783102009-05-19T22:16:13.906-04:002009-05-19T22:16:13.906-04:00Hi, Drewablank! I'm not surprised you've seen the...Hi, Drewablank! I'm not surprised you've seen the Frenchie on multiple chicas here in DC-- I think this must be the most trench coat-wearinist city in all the land...<br /><br />3PP-- thanks for the tip! I called both Pentagon and Gtown, and neither had the khaki in my size (4). So, perhaps it was not meant to be.... hahahahaha, yeah right, as IF I would ever take no for an answer! Um, yeah, I'll be stalking the website... ;)altagraciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378526559270981118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-33625102060447640132009-05-19T19:26:59.397-04:002009-05-19T19:26:59.397-04:00I love the style of this jacket but I don't think ...I love the style of this jacket but I don't think I could handle the "noise". I bought a pair of whoosh-whoosh university pants last winter and sent them back immediately. Last thing I need is to have my clothing make noise when I move.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-85105158629307120112009-05-19T18:22:48.271-04:002009-05-19T18:22:48.271-04:00Stephanie: LOL! I know what you mean by the "noisy...Stephanie: LOL! I know what you mean by the "noisy" jacket part. ;) I did my best to explain as a "crinkly sound" because its definitely there (the sound). :)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-67344314516723451712009-05-19T18:20:26.129-04:002009-05-19T18:20:26.129-04:00Gosh, (even a slightly) noisy jacket would be a pa...Gosh, (even a slightly) noisy jacket would be a pass for me but thanks for the heads up. I am sensitive to that kind of thing so that is good to know in case it ever went on super duper sale! :)(original) Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209889879826124486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-31255331479288279552009-05-19T15:51:00.000-04:002009-05-19T15:51:00.000-04:00I forgot to say that there were like 100 of the kh...I forgot to say that there were like 100 of the khaki Frenchies in size 2 at Tysons a couple of weeks ago (and at least 2 left last week). And Pentagon City had a bunch of size 4 Frenchies in the same color. I think I know why they ran out online - some of the stores seem to have received dozens of them in the same size. Why would they do that?<br /><br />CS actually did a "we will find it" for me and found one in a size 0. It's arriving tomorrow. If anyone wants a size 0 in khaki, call and see if they can find one. Mine shipped from Londonderry, NH. Does that ring a bell for anyone in terms of a store? If so, give them a call and maybe they got a bunch of size 0's.3-Penny Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00579349047540517734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-77939245453143132112009-05-19T15:49:00.000-04:002009-05-19T15:49:00.000-04:00I have this jacket too and I love it! I am surpri...I have this jacket too and I love it! I am surprised by how much use I've gotten out of it. It's a nice layering piece for the spring. I have figured out the tie-- but I have no idea how to explain it! Just keep working with a one loop bow and you'll get it. <br />It is a "noisy" jacket, but I kind of like the crisp crinkly sounds.<br />Great review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-9004451072221174132009-05-19T15:02:00.000-04:002009-05-19T15:02:00.000-04:00I commented on the slicker in a previous post, und...I commented on the slicker in a previous post, under the "Additional 20% off" title (May 15), Glad to know others like the slicker too:<br /><br />Carrie, I have the Frenchie slicker in light pewter. It originally caught my eye in papaya, but I ended up going with the light pewter because I thought it would be more versatile with my wardrobe. I tried it on in the store when it first came out, and thought it wouldn't be very useful (very thin and also short). I got it when it was marked down, and have had it for about a week, maybe less. I've already worn it twice. I love it! Today we had lots of rain and the fabric does repel water, so it is not just a fashion piece. It is definitely more of a jacket, IMO, but you might be able to get away with wearing it like a blazer inside. HTH.<br /><br />May 16, 2009 10:41 PMCorryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732180751562292892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-66509328955748523282009-05-19T13:01:00.000-04:002009-05-19T13:01:00.000-04:00Okay, so I will give a bit of a dissenting opinion...Okay, so I will give a bit of a dissenting opinion - I didn't like this jacket at all. Sleeves were way too long (admittedly, I'm pretty short), I didn't think the jacket gave me any shape, and I really disliked the fabric. I did think the ruffles were really cute, but that was about it. :( (I did a review on my blog if anyone is interested!) I'm glad for those of you that this works for! :)JTShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15480356846154698118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-50406996034130395532009-05-19T12:59:00.000-04:002009-05-19T12:59:00.000-04:00IRL: Whoops- made a mistake in that M. Night Shyam...IRL: Whoops- made a mistake in that M. Night Shyamalan is directing the movie. I hope its good. :)<br /><br />Genny: I should really consider Boden- I hear good things about them. :)<br /><br />FFM: Thanks! :)<br /><br />Dara: I saw the Papaya in a store (as a return) and thought the color was fabulous. I am happy to hear that it works a lot more with the wardrobe than expected! :)<br /><br />SE Mom: Even though I am not a petite or tall, I think J.Crew could be doing more when it comes to Petite & Tall sizing. Talbots does a great job with its petite collections. :)<br /><br />Drewablank: I do that too! I sometimes don't give items enough attention until I see someone else rockin' the look- which of course makes me seek out the item immediately after wards! :)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-85240786170531528522009-05-19T12:49:00.000-04:002009-05-19T12:49:00.000-04:00Wow! Congrats on everyone's purchases! :) And than...Wow! Congrats on everyone's purchases! :) And thanks for the great review!<br /><br />I've been seeing this lil' jacket everywhere - and I mean, everywhere in DC! There's been two sightings on the DC streets - two ladies rockin' the jacket, one in the camel and one in the pewter. They both looked great in it, and both had me thinking twice about purchasing it. :p <br /><br />But given the less expensive option (Norma Kamali at Walmart? Count me in!), I may have to take a look-see!<br /><br />Oh, and thanks, altagracia for the heads-up on the skirts at Friendship Heights! Nice to see you on here again! *waves to altagracia* :DDrewablankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01055175676984815558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-54722538696453115852009-05-19T12:44:00.000-04:002009-05-19T12:44:00.000-04:00This is wierd, but I find most of my jackets at Ta...This is wierd, but I find most of my jackets at Talbots. Talbots has a reputation for being more conservative, but they really have some cute stuff now. Plus, I can always get them in a petite size. Many Talbots now carry petite sizes in store, which is really great.SE Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537722194376827564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-69618809458297704192009-05-19T12:29:00.000-04:002009-05-19T12:29:00.000-04:00I too am really enjoying this jacket. It's been a...I too am really enjoying this jacket. It's been a little chilly in New York the past few days, but not so much so that I've had to switch back to a heavier jacket. I have the papaya and the color is stunning (and goes with a lot more of my wardrobe than I would've expected)!<br /><br />I was debating whether to size down but I didn't as it fits perfectly around the chest and I'm fairly small.<br /><br />Definitely recommend this! I tie it like they do online and in the catalog, in a bow pulled to the side. Looks really nice.Darahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067813535182618115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-81113721079880053622009-05-19T12:25:00.000-04:002009-05-19T12:25:00.000-04:00Forgot to add that I think this jacket is really a...Forgot to add that I think this jacket is really adorable! Congrats on getting it! :)Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-63973220184309033442009-05-19T12:24:00.000-04:002009-05-19T12:24:00.000-04:00Fantastic review...THANKS! :)Fantastic review...THANKS! :)Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-69276590781104767662009-05-19T12:15:00.001-04:002009-05-19T12:15:00.001-04:00Oh and London Fog for jackets with a hidden hood!Oh and London Fog for jackets with a hidden hood!(original) Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209889879826124486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-41918774086098635232009-05-19T12:15:00.000-04:002009-05-19T12:15:00.000-04:00I got a cute raincoat from Boden with a hood that ...I got a cute raincoat from Boden with a hood that I love...it was last season so I don't know what they offer this year. I have also had luck in the past with LLBean, Wal-mart, and Land's End for cute hooded jackets.(original) Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209889879826124486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-42826216104442047482009-05-19T12:13:00.000-04:002009-05-19T12:13:00.000-04:00JCMA: I have tried the faille maisey jacket so man...JCMA: I have tried the faille maisey jacket so many times in the store- especially when at one point it was just for $40. I just can't seem to pull the trigger- its too big in the body for me, even in size 0. But this may be just for me.<br /><br />3PP: Congrats on the purchase! My Papaya order is back-ordered too. But the phone rep assured me that they will get a big shipment to cover these orders. :) I also think you should be fine with the size 0 because the belt takes care of the body. :)<br /><br />IRL: LOL! I thought it was. ;) I can't wait for the movie either. And to have James Cameron direct- it is going to be good! :)<br /><br />AltaGracia: Hi Jackie! I hear you on the back order- way too long. But on the positive, the phone rep also mentioned that the jackets might be coming in earlier than the back order date. :)<br /><br />HeidiG: Thanks! :)<br /><br />Kate@ Kids and Cocktails: First, congrats on your upcoming trip- that is very exciting. Second, I would take this jacket if Italy will be reasonably warm in September. (I am going to France this summer and I am planning to take this jacket. I think its perfect for any small chills in the summer nights. Also, its machine washable- which is a huge perk because I like to wash/dry clean all my clothes from vacation- even coats.) :) Have fun on your trip! :)<br /><br />Genny: Good point about a hood. It's hard to find a good looking jacket with a hood. I hope J.Crew introduces some more in the upcoming seasons. :)<br /><br />Marietta: Congrats on the purchase!!! :)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-72782147905733607332009-05-19T11:50:00.000-04:002009-05-19T11:50:00.000-04:00I just ordered the Light Khaki & Light Pewter....I just ordered the Light Khaki & Light Pewter... they are both on backorder, but that is fine... I'll wear them as it starts to turn a bit cooler before fall officially comes! :-) Thanks for the great review, Alexis!Mariettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05139566756383470107noreply@blogger.com