Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Weekly Share: Other JCrew-like Retailers

Preface: A big "thanks!" to Amy who suggested a weekly "Other JCrew-like Retailers" post about current experiences with other non-J.Crew retailers. I think it is a brilliant idea and will try it out for a few weeks. Hopefully this will help out our fellow JCAs! :)

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 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.

27 comments:

  1. 20% off at GAP with code GAPLOVE. Offer ends today.

    40% off jewelry at Banana Republic TODAY only with code BRJEWELRY.

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  2. Highly recommend the Talbots Tres Jolie skirt. I tried it on in store, and ordered a smaller size on the red phone (I hope it ships!) It will be a great summer skirt, comes in petites for women who want less length, and is a great fabric blend that will be cool in summer but not as wrinkly as pure cotton or linent.

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  3. I need to go to Talbot's for some pants tomorrow, anyone have a coupon or code?

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  4. I just wanted to say that after placing my first order with Lands End Canvas, I received a lovely handwritten thank-you note. It really made me feel like my business was something they wanted and I'll definitely be shopping there more often because of the great CS (probably the whole point, but it was still nice)!

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  5. Gap - 25% off promo codes, one-time use
    K438M26X1CP4
    JMXV4Q26QR1R

    Or use GAPLOVE for 20% off

    These codes end today, 2/16

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  6. Rebecca, they're doing 20% off full-priced items in stores, no code needed. I think this also applies online.

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  7. Megan, I received one too! I was floored. Now that is customer service!

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  8. GAP had a 40% off sale items promotion going on, and I bought the Metallic Skirt for $26. My local B&M still has that promotion, so it might be worthwhile to take a look. BTW, this skirt is a great alternative to the Surf Tweed Charter Skirt from last year and it's a bit longer and more wearable IMO.

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  9. Loving the ll bean signature dresses and ballet flats right now.....They also have some adorable saddle shoes.

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  10. I am loving Canvas. A few weeks ago I ordered the the Heritage Boatneck Sailor Tee and I think it is great. It is similar to the St James shirts that JCrew is selling for half the price. Not only in look but it has that heavier knit feel that the St. James shirts have.

    I am pretty sure I also got a note along with the purchase as others have mentioned, but it was a month ago and I don't really remember.

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  11. Love the sale going on this week at LE Canvas. I spent under $20 and got a lovely wool skirt and a henley-style shirt. This is a sale that the % off goes up each day. Friday will be 75% off whatever is left.

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  12. Any BR promos going on besides the jewelry deal? I'm heading to my local store on Friday.

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  13. Alexis,

    Thank you for offering this weekly seperate post for other retailers. It has been wonderful:)

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  14. For anyone who lives near a Sears B&M that carries LE Canvas:

    Many sale items are 60% off last marked price. I bought a long sleeve tee and two tank tops for a little over $10.

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  15. I popped into Bannana the other dey and picked up a lovely pair weekend chinos on sale for about $30. Super soft comfy and versitile, but that is not really what I'm here to tell you about;

    At the check out the salesgirl handed me one of those "Surprise" sort of coupons for 25%, 30%, or 50% off an entire purchase, March 5th and 12th. I opened it up as I was walking out fully expecting to recive 25% off and WHAM: 50% OFF! Oh La Vache! That sort of thing never seems to happen to me, needless to say I was tickled pink.

    I also would like to anounce my love for landsend canvas.

    However, one should be aware that often canvas runs large, I ordinarly wear a 4 and last week I recived a (delightful) cord mini in a 0 that is still a touch big at the waist.

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  16. I have a 25% off coupon for Coach that I won't be using. It's not good online or at outlet stores. It expires 2/28/11. Email me at casveum at gmail.com if you want it. I can mail it to you.

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  17. Loft - They've had 40% off clearance. It might be worth a look if you'll be near one. The military wool blazer with faux fur at the net $38 price and in my correct size of 6P looked good. The faux fur is removable and I quite like the green wool jacket on its own.

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  18. Loft - FYI, their President's Day Sale is 25% off full price styles. If you're shopping online, free shipping is on $125 or more.

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  19. I see that the Land's End Canvas Stripe Boyfriend V-neck Cardigan is on sale for $10.00, which I bought in Ivory/True Navy for about $20.00 last week (and I thought that had been a good deal!). But they no longer have any in my size (XS) so it's just as well...;-)
    It's a bit on the thin side but it looks good. I'm thinking it'll be a good spring/summer sweater.

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  20. Anyone currently looking for a shirt like J. Crew's buffalo check boy shirt (=me), there's the gingham poplin shirt from Lands' End Canvas AND another option I found today at Target for $19.99. It's from the Merona brand and is a bit softer than the J. Crew style, and comes in red, green, and a light gray. (And I *think* orange.) It's not online (yet?); I found it in the store, and I think it's the perfect alternative for $20!

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  21. Audrey: The gingham Merona shirts at Target were available online but completely sold out. That's why they don't show up now. If Target gets more stock in they'll show up again though. :)

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  22. FFM: Ah, thanks, I'm late to the game... I only hopped on the gingham train this year. They seemed pretty well-stocked in the store (2-3 of the shirt in each size and color out on the floor, NYC Atlantic Terminal Target), so maybe that will help someone!

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  23. Banana Republic Canada - 25% of sale items in store and online with: BRC25SALE. Valid until 21st.

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  24. I got an email for 30% off everything at LLBean including regular and sale priced items through 2/22! I did a bit of damage for my family and myself. It applied to their signature line as well.

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