If you are stopping by a J.Crew store this weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SUMMER sale, or to see some new FALL arrivals {sigh!} in person, maybe you might be willing to share that with us in this post. In particular, if you could share with us a few of the noteworthy items that are available, at what prices, and potential sizes the store is carrying (as well as the store location)- that would be fantastic!
Also, please let us know if your local store is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)
P.S. I noticed that many of you have already been reporting sale items (and in which stores) in other posts which by the way "thank you!" :) I really appreciate how helpful we are for each other!
I visited the Tysons store almost everyday this week. I have to stop because they're going to ask me if I'm homeless lol! I might pop into Georgetown this weekend tho! Good excuse to get some exercise!
ReplyDeleteI am heading to one tomorrow. :)
ReplyDeletePopped in to grab the Russia catalog but didn't look around
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ReplyDeleteI popped in yesterday and just posted reviews/pics of the merino pleated skirt, houndstooth cafe capri and plaid no.2 pencil skirt here. They didn't have the items I'm most excited about yet. I might go check my other store this weekend to see if they have anything different, and to try on some other pieces.
ReplyDeleteI don't think so, unless reports start filtering in that the sale sections are repopulating. :)
ReplyDeleteI took a closer look at the porcupine shirt last night online. Seriously...? Who thought that was a great idea?
I know it's a long shot but if anyone happens to have a 20% off coupon code they are not using could you e-mail me at
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Thanks!!
after almost 2 months of being away, I am going to a Crew tomorrow! Very excited =) Hope it doesn't disappoint!
ReplyDeleteElaine - that porcupine shirt is hideous! JC would have to pay me $550 to wear it!
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ReplyDeleteWelcome back Dinster!
ReplyDeleteI am not visiting the website or the Toronto store this weekend. Still sorely disappointed with the online price hike. It means that from now on, I can only afford to ship to a U.S. address (my father's) or else give up on J. Crew entirely. Unfortunately, my dad is going on vacation for 6 weeks starting soon so I am out of luck :-(
I won't be going, and I definitely won't be visiting the new website!
ReplyDeleteYes welcome back Dinster, looking forward to your thoughts on the new stuff.
I might go on Monday... too busy to go today. I do really want to check out the new arrivals even though my b&m is really small. Like Elaine I am not that motivated to go when there is no sale section!
ReplyDeleteI have some online returns to make so I will be going this weekend. Will report back if I try on anything. Going to the mall with DH = no trying out stuff. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI had such a ball at the JC opening in Toronto yesterday, but had a busy evening so didn’t get a chance to post about it.
ReplyDeleteNow that I’ve had some time to think about the day, these are my thoughts:
The staff was wonderful across the board. All of them were upbeat, helpful, and couldn’t do enough to make the experience a good one. One of the SAs told us they had brought in some senior staff from NY for a few days – Becky being one of them; she manned the fitting room area and was SO perky and SO eager to see how everything looked on you and suggest ways to accessorize or coordinate with other items. She was quite something! And while the wait was slow, I also appreciated that they didn’t rush us in the change rooms…I shared a room with my mom and sister and the SAs were happy to bring us more sizes or other items we wanted to try. They handed out bottles of water and pop to people in line for the change rooms, and the mood was generally happy & positive.
One thing that was a bit annoying was that several SAs, while looking fabulous, were wearing items not available at the Toronto store – namely the No.2 Pencil Skirt in Flame (that I wanted), and the Selvedge Chambray Shirt (that my mom wanted). For opening day, I thought this was maybe not a smart move, because we all want what we see, right? Especially those who are new to JC, it would have been disappointing to be teased by the SAs and not be able to buy.
Reviews:
Schoolboy Blazer in Academy Stripe – even though I know the fit is bad on me, I tried it and liked it better than I thought I would (images of real estate agents and carnival barkers filled my head…). My mother commented it was “very Brooks Brothers”, and she was right. It has a satiny cast to the material, and it’s finished quite nicely around the edges. It was a pass for me, but better than expected.
Maisie Dress in Waterfloral – Hot mess alert! To be fair, maybe the problem was my body type, but it was pretty bad. I sized up to the 6; the waist is neither empire or what I would consider ‘average’, so where it hit made it look like a bad baby-doll outfit, like I was shopping in the Junior Miss department. The pattern is lovely but the dress is, well, not.
Café Capri pants – I tried them first in the new Houndstooth wool (these are lined) and expected them to make my less-than-modelesque legs look chunky. But they were flattering and comfortable and I would recommend. I thought the unlined solid colours would itch, but they were surprisingly nice and soft, and I’m usually bothered by wool. I fell in love with the Yacht Blue too late – they were already sold out in my size so they red-phoned them for me. Backlisted till mid-October! *sad face* Hopefully they’ll arrive sooner. I like these in wool so much better than the summer cotton version.
Stretch Perfect Shirts: What took me so long? These are such beautiful shirts! Perfect collars, gorgeous material, great length, and most importantly, the perfect placement of the third button so as to show the right amount of throat and not the bra. Just awesome.
Pencil Skirt in Plaid – Definitely a thinner wool than the solid No.2s, but I really like the vintage private school vibe. I also felt it was a slimmer cut – not necessarily smaller waist, but a more tapered bottom than the solid No.2s. Online it looks as though there’s red in the skirt, but IRL the contrast colour stripe is blue (you can see this if you zoom in on the online pic).
Cashmere Cableknit Sweater – So much has already been said about this one: it’s beautiful and the colours are to die for. I ended up sizing down since it’s a boxy fit, and found that it’s more flattering on my no-waist athletic figure.
Dream Ribbed Yoga Cardigan – I bit on this one, even though it’s the dreaded Dream fabric. It’s so comfy, so cozy, perfect for weekends. My mother says washing it will prevent pilling, so I will try that. It’s very oversized so definitely size down at least one.
Sorry for the long post, but I hope this helps someone!
Great post, Clicquot! I'm so happy for y'all that they brought some experience staff in for the big day, but I do not blame you for being irritated by the staff wearing things you couldn't buy. How aggravating!
ReplyDeleteI am also a sucker for the dream fabric, hehehehe.
Went to the B&M Thursday & saw some new items. Brown No.2 pencil in plaid looked drab/nothing special for $138 - did not try. Fabric of pink No. 2 pencil skirt in vintage tweed is too thick & looks unforgiving - also did not try. Bright dahlia fisherman sweater looks lovely but is a pass at $98 with acrylic. Same with the button box sweater, lovely in heather saddle but no go for $128 with acrylic. Newsstand tote looks better in the product shot than IRL.
ReplyDeleteLoved yesterday's roll-out & look forward to reviews of the flair & gallerista skirts. A bit nervous about the poof.
Was able to cross out 4 highly anticipated items from the Fall lookbook:
1) Teddie dress: exposed zipper not acceptable for a supposedly classic & timesless item
2) The Great Caper - would have been a go if it came in darker colors: dark gray, black or navy
3) Double-faced cashmere popoover -perfection but can never afford in my lifetime at $1,200
2) Bonnie dress in floral taffeta -Poly???? 'Nuff said.
Can't hurt to ask..anyone here not going to use their Madewell discount? I didn't receive one
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Apologies for the misspellings above: I meant timeless & popover
ReplyDeleteI tried this dress on a purple chiffon dress yesterday at Tysons. http://pixelant.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteCheck it out when you're in the store! It's soo pretty!
I havent seen it on the website yet.
Oh - one other thing I tried was the Origami Mini in Houndstooth. This is the same houndstooth and colourway as on the new wool Cafe Capris.
ReplyDeleteWell, it's short. I sized up to a 6 and it fit me like a 4. It could have been just me, but the waist felt small, so maybe size up a couple if you want it to sit lower than your natural waist. Cute style, just way too short, as per usual. A no-go.
I have a code I will not be using -- first come, first serve -- CYSREHZJF. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteNew items in Sale, and damn I used my 20% off yesterday. Picked up a few items, including the Wild Spots Cardigan. I thought that was long gone?
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Okay, what's with the Cashmere stripe short? Is it just me, or is this the most impractical cashmere item ever? I mean if you are cold enough to wear cashmere, you might want to cover more than just your bum. I guess that's not the reason to wear these.
ReplyDeletesomeone has used the code Joanie posted. Just thought I'd save everyone some time.
ReplyDeleteWolfy - having trouble posting link but a lovely reader posted a code on my blog. Post will be 2 or 3 or so down by now? HTH!
ReplyDeleteI didn't see a ton of online cuts this week, but have noted what I *did* see at the top of this post. B&M prices seem to match the online prices from what I saw the other day.
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ReplyDeleteThanks very much!!
Thanks WFF, but I guess the code was used or expired already.
ReplyDeleteThanks anyways :}
Wolfy, I'm sending you an email!
ReplyDeleteAnybody know how the Gloverall sizes fit?
ReplyDeleteAccording to their site 34 id a US size 10... does that sound right?
Popped in yesterday.
ReplyDeleteTried silk Blythe dress which I LOVE. Gorgeous and completely flattering and true to size. Not really practical for my lifestyle so it was a pass and would probably wrinkle if you just looked at it.
Blythe blouse - the new colorways seem to be fitting differently. I sized down and I found still found the length to be much longer which is great. Obsessed with the green color
Corduroy blazer. Meh. Looked and fit like something I had in 8th grade. Don't love the wide wale
Silk Lucinda Blouse - lovely. Tried on navy (in store only color?) Also was able to size down on this one. A little too work looking - where as I was interested in something more casual to go with jeans.
Guess I should post this in the review section.
If I ever figure out how to post photos - I do have them!
Thanks all for the kind offers on the Madewell discount. You gals are awesome.
ReplyDeleteSadly, the code expired 2 days ago. Nuts.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the reviews. I'm also obsessed with the new Green color in the Blythe blouse. Let us know when you get your blog up in running. I would love to visit.
WFF, I love your blog. I didn't even know you had one. You have a unique voice. I love that you are a bit on the snarky side. I am as well, but I have a book blog not fashion.
Just came back from my B&M and OMG am I in trouble now that summer is ending - I want EVERYTHING from the fall collection! Absolutely in love with the fact that the pullover sweaters this season are much shorter in length as I've never been able to wear them before as a petite person. Bought the Fisherman sweater in heather acorn and the Origami mini in peony, and I now have a list of about 10 other items I must have for fall. The color palette this season is absolutely to die for. Loved the No. 2 pencil skirt in vintage tweed in the blush color, and the only thing that stopped me from buying it on the spot was that I had a feeling it would be offered in petite sizes online and sure enough it is! This fall season is going to be hard on my wallet but great for my wardrobe!
ReplyDeleteNearly forgot to mention the Martina patent wedges in bronzed clay - stunning in person. Must have.
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ReplyDeleteSorry for the multiple posts as I'm now backtracking through all the comments. Pixelant, I saw your purple dress in a bright red color in my B&M. Such a knockout. Beautiful design and beautiful colors. I can't imagine there are many body types that dress wouldn't flatter.
ReplyDeleteNow I am mad!
ReplyDeleteStupid J Crew is adding the shipping surcharge on orders that have a factory item with the free shipping promo going on right now. I confirmed this thru the 1-800 number and the online CS reps. The factory item ships free, but then they add the flat rate 8.95 for the J Crew item that is ordered at the same time. "OH they are coming from different places!" Oh yeah???? I did this ride-along, factory/regualr wen site order 3 weeks ago on a factory free ship weekend, no questions asked- shipping +free for both items- same envelope. Now its a huge hassle. And its only another 5 ounce shirt that would be in the envelope. That's just cheap of you!
Get your act together, J Crew!
XOXO, isn't that illegal? I mean they can't mark it up after selling it to you at certain price.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a lawyer, but the only way I think they could get away with it, is by adjusting the shipping price not the price it was sold at. Unless a law was recently passed that changed the exchange or taxing of international buyers.
Completely illegal and unethical IMHO.
So no more ride-alongs aye? That sucks, but at least my spending will be decreasing exponentially.
ReplyDeleteGood Crikey xoxo it just keeps getting worse.
ReplyDeleteI placed an order on Wednesday and it shipped last night. I'm going in to my account to make sure they didn't charge me with their new pricing.
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ReplyDeleteHas anyone posted pages from the September catalog yet? I put the first 25 pages up on my blog, because I am protesting J C website for not posting it.
ReplyDeleteIf this was already done, please let me know.
Suzy
www.bichonluvrscloset.blogspot.com
I just posted some J Crew sale items on my blog that could translate into Fall. I love J Crew and this blog!!!
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Thanks Suzy for the scans.
ReplyDeleteDaniBP: My parcel shipped last night too and they did alter the total amount charged on my credit card. It looks like we got flat rate shipping, and the bottom of your shipping conf. it says billing authorizized not billing complete, when you see this it means the total price was altered. You have to wait and see when the charge goes through on your cc.
ReplyDeleteOff topic question ... I purchased a tee from ebay listed as J. Crew - the "tag" is printed on the back of the tee and no mention of it being factory - I received the item and the style number is the same as the real J. Crew item, but based on the weight of the material and craftsmanship of the sewn on flowers (not by hand, but by machine) - I'm banking that it is a factory item. Does another JCA know how to for sure know?
ReplyDeletePs the printed on "tag" on the back of the tee has NO dots/diamonds.
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ReplyDeleteSuzy thank you soooo much for scanning the September catalog!!! I can't get to a store yet and was dying to see this issue! Everything looks amazing! I want it all!
ReplyDeleteWHAT? The Valentina printed pumps are back ordered until DECEMBER 19.
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I went last evening and finally got to try on the Hacking Jacket. Love the longer length and overall fit. This one is definitely better made than the Schoolboy. The size 0 fit me well, so it looks like I will be exchanging my size 2 that is on the way.
ReplyDeleteThe Merino pleated skirt was rather disappointing in person and not worth full-price, IMHO. Same thing with the Blythe shirt dress, although the Poppy color is very pretty IRL.
The Dream Ribbed yoga cardigan is so cute on and very comfortable, as well. I definitely want at least one, but knowing how the dream sweaters pill, I will be waiting for sale.
There was a small sale section with Ikat Perfect shirts, some tees, a Souvenir dress in size 10, and a scarf with stars on it in blue and red (J.Crew red aka modern red or vibrant flame,that is).
I also stopped by the Factory store since it is just down the road from retail. They had a lot of new fall arrivals, including a factory version of the Prince of Wales Schoolboy for $188 (I think or else $198) with an additional 20% off. The feel of the jacket was not too different from the retail version, and the factory one actually has a better fit. I took the size 0...same as the other schoolboys there in dark charcoal and a light beige/camel color.
The Lexington also fit me well in a size 0. It was $178 with 20% off. The fabric felt ok, not full-price ok though, and the buttons were cheap looking.
The graphic tees were marked 40% off and the Jackie cardigans were 30% off. The factory version of the double-serge pencil skirts were pretty nice. They were lined and not to far off from the quality of those at retail.
I was pleasantly surprised by the Factory version of the Stadium-cloth Milo Peacoat. I reviewed the retail version here last year. The factory version is almost identical in color, fully lined, and the fabric does not feel cheap at all. It is priced at $198 with an additional 30% off. I seriously contemplated getting it, (and I am not one to normally like the factory coats). The size 2 fit me well, and that is the same size I took in the retail version. If I needed to layer under I would size up one though.
There is also a peacoat in a camel color (which is actually online now) and the quality is not good at all. Defintely not worth full-price and even sale price is questionable.
The factory wool trousers are also nice, not to mention fully lined. I think they were $98 with an additional 30% off.
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ReplyDeleteOperaRach - Please email me gigiofca @ gmail
ReplyDeleteClicquot - The yoga cardi is dryclean only. If your mom's tip is to machine wash before wearing it and you try that, let me know how it turns out. And if you have a top or front load washer. I hate sweater pills.
msswiss18 - I believe Factory (aka J'Crewlet) items *do* have the diamonds screen printed on the garment if that's how they've printed the size & J Crew logo info. The style numbers are different between retail & Factory. So if you have a retail style# inside that shirt, it's retail. Quality suspect? Yes, it can totally still be retail and not Factory. Some t-shirts I've purchased from the Factory are definitely heavier in weight and better quality than some from the regular retail store. HTH
I posted a few photos here from yesterday's escapade to the JC store. :)
ReplyDeleteHi all. A bit off topic, but has anyone tried the caroline dress in ikat? My local store sold out long ago, but I tried on one a size too big while I was on vacation. Now I noticed that it's on sale in just about all sizes online, but I'm afraid to pull the trigger since it's final sale. Anyone have any opinions on this dress? I'm also slightly pear shaped, so any other pear shaped gals try this on? Thanks! (My verification word is "crone"! Is blogger trying to tell me something?)
ReplyDeleteLauren PhD: I did a review of the Caroline dress in the army green color back in early July on my blog...
ReplyDeleteI took a size 6 and I am like you, a pear shape. I found the 6 fit beautifully, not too big on top, and because of the way the skirt is shaped, it skimmed over my hips instead of clinging. I would say I am always in a size 4-6 in J. Crew dresses that have a fuller skirt as I can size for my smaller top half. If I need to purchase a shift dress, I ALWAYS ask my PS for measurements because I don't want to be stuck with something that doesn't fit.
Hope that helps!
BTW, I don't know if the ikat fabric Caroline would fit differently, but I wouldn't think so...
I LOVE the shutterbug dress (size down)! Cute and comfy - the only thing that could make it better is if it had pockets. :)
ReplyDeleteI also really love the fishermen's henley sweater but come on JC, $148? I sized down for fit and the sleeves were still too long so I turned them up. It's already gone in my size online but I don't want to pay that much, even with 20% off, so I'll just watch and keep my fingers crossed.
I am still in love with the flare jeans! Does anyone remember if they ever run a promo on denim? Do I bite the bullet and get them? I can only wear denim once a month to school, so it's a lot for something I can't wear regularly. I just LOVE them so much!
I was hoping that the silk spun sweater in henna was reddish, but it just looked brown to me. :(
The stripe-breaker sweater (size down) is nice and I will pick up with a better mark down. I tried this on b/c I loved how they styled it in the catalog.
I love the pencil skirt in green - such a pretty green! I might just have to pick it up with my 20%. :)
I tried on the vintage tweed for my ps - it was okay. Several skirts already pulls so I'm guessing it will hit sale soon.
The houndstooth cafe capri and there were okay. I think wool pants are too much for the weather here, but they're short so I think they could be hard to wear in a cold climate.
While I don't like the high-waisted jeans, I love the cords. Why don't they make them in short, though? Don't they think we shorter ladies want high-waisted pants? :)
I wore the leather ballet flats while I was trying on, and they were comfy (I always size 1/2 up for JC shoes). Now I have to pick a color! :)
I was disappointed that I couldn't use my 20% off in store as some others have been able to do. My PS would have allowed it, but the manager said she didn't have a code to scan. So, now I have to decide what to order!
Sorry for such a long post!
I forgot to mention that I love the hacking jacket! I'm going to keep all my fingers crossed that I can get this on super sale!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dina! No wonder our reviews are always so helpful to each other - we're the same size and proportions!
ReplyDeleteLauren PhD - Caroline dress on AppGal. Caroline in ikat on Rose.
ReplyDeleteDream yarn lovers, avert your eyes!
ReplyDeleteOkay, went to the B&M yesterday and they had a rack of camel colored dream ribbed yoga sweaters that were already pilled at the front pockets. Can't say I was surprised, but I liked the look of the sweater online so I was dismayed to see them already pilling.
I went in yesterday late afternoon to do some online returns. I was only able to try on the schoolboy blazer in caramel color off the rack and while I was trying to button, the top gold button came off. I had my whole family waiting so I didn't get to browse or try on stuff. I also don't think they had the wool flair skirt out which I am interested in. According to the online CS rep, I think I'd have to size up.
ReplyDeletegigiofca -- Oh gosh, I wouldn't have thought to machine wash the Yoga Cardigan! Hadn't noticed that it was dry-clean only, but I tend to hand wash or dry clean my regular cashmere sweaters so will try the same with this one. I have only one previous Dream sweater and it pilled mildly...we'll see how this one goes.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gigiofca!
ReplyDeleteI'm still perplexed, but understand now that maybe JC just dropped the ball in quality on the 3/4 sleeve version versus earlier short sleeve versions I own:
Perfect-fit scoopneck corsage tee
-Item 22536/three-quarter sleeve
-Item 14973/short sleeve
(Pic from your blog! http://www.gigisgoneshopping.com/2009/10/j-crew-perfect-fit-scoopneck-corsage.html)
On the 3/4 sleeve tee, the flowers are not as numerous (pretty thin corsage of flowers!) and material seems thinner. I love my short sleeve versions, so I've been on the hunt for the longer sleeves too.
Has anyone seen the navy blue Sailboat scarf in their B&M lately? It was an in-store only item that apparently went on sale recently and my store doesn't have anymore of them. I'd love to find one so please let me know if you spot one. :)
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Has any lovely JCA by chance ordered & received the Summerby sweater? I'm curious about the fit.
ReplyDeleteFFM, I believe I saw a few at the store in Walnut Creek, CA a week ago. HTH.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lauren PhD! I gave them a call and unfortunately they're all gone from there, too.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Florida Mommy, Thanks so much for the review of the new Factory version of the Prince of Wales Schoolboy blazer. Did you purchase it or happen to write down the style number? I didn't see it in the online Factory store. I wish the nearest Crewlet weren't 4 hours away from me! TIA!
ReplyDeleteBeyondtheBlue: I didn't end up purchasing the blazer, but I do have the item #. It's #47244 and I'm pretty sure it was $188 with 20% off. HTH! :)
ReplyDeleteI just posted some reviews of new arrivals
ReplyDeleteNo. 2 pencil skirt in double-serge wool /Vibrant Flame
Matchstick jean in dark rinse wash
Dolman-sleeve tee
Puff-sleeve popover in end-on-end
Zip-cable sweater
Button box sweater
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OT I am ordering one item in stock and one wait listed, if I use the free ship code does anyone know if they will go ahead and ship the item is in stock? Will they charge me to ship the item wait listed
ReplyDeletemath teacher, they run a pants promo last year at the end of September-early October that I think included denim.
ReplyDeletesimplydreaming, if you use a free shipping code they will both ship for free even if in separate shipments.
I agree with Dara on the patenr wedges, they are swoon-worthy, but I would have preferred a real beige to go with all the camel that they are putting out.
I also saw the navy jaquard pants of the Lookbook and they are beautiful but at nearly $500 I prefer to get Prada on sale, honestly. Have they lost their mind?
Ema, thanks! I love them so much that I went ahead and ordered them with the 20% off plus my rewards card. That made the price much better. I need to start keeping a list of the yearly promos! :)
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ReplyDeleteif something is backordered and you order it with something in stock they will both ship for free. It seems like that happens with many of my orders from JC!
Thank you guys:)
ReplyDeleteI stopped by the Crewlet this weekend, too-was happy to find a leopard print scarf that I liked much better than the retail store version(s)-while still brown tones, was more "cool" toned than the versions in the retail store-much better for my complexion...just in case anyone else out there has the same issue! :)
ReplyDeleteHi MegCrew: Great reviews and details. The puff sleeve popover looked great on you. I tried it in store too, but left without it. I wasn't sure if the shoulders weren't too puffy, but on you the shirt looked really good. :)
ReplyDeleteI ordered the Valentina pumps in the coral color with my 20% off and they are really pretty. I would say they are tts as I took my usual JC heel size. There is a sticker on the bottom of the shoe that says there is a leather lining.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Florida Mommy- Thanks so much for the item number. It must be too new to be listed online yet. I am going to have to make a trip down to visit my sister in law who lives near a Factory store! Hopefully a JCA will post pics of the jacket on their blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks again! :)
Clicquot, to follow up on cleaning the dream sweaters...
ReplyDeleteI believe the dream sweaters say "dry-clean" which means dry cleaning is recommended. "Dry-clean only" means the fabric or garment will likely be damaged if not dry-cleaned. I wash almost all my sweaters in pillowcases in the washer on delicate and then lay them flat to dry. My dream sweaters have pilled, but even if it turned out to be from the washing, I would still do it. I hate dry-cleaning :)