"Thanks!" to many of you, including GigiOfCa & Shopping Celle (in this post), Louise @ INGREDIENTS (in this post), as well as Life as a Cat & Cynthia F (in this post), who let us know that J.Crew had an update to its website today (click here to view online).
There are some new arrivals for men (click here) & women (click here). {wahoo!} It looks like Crewcuts (click here) has been updated, as did the J.Crew Collection (click here).
I am off to check out the new arrivals for myself...
What items are you most excited about and why? Which items are you surprised (or not surprised) to see? Which items did you hope would be included? Were you expecting a bigger roll-out today? Also, did you receive the latest catalog? :)
Where is the cat critter sweater?!! I see a Pear, but no kitty
ReplyDeleteA few things I like. The a-line suiting dress looks cute but I am suspicious of the length.
ReplyDeleteFor anyone wondering about the bow neck top in bow print, I tried it on last week in store. It runs TTS, is not super short (though at 5'10" I might have to be checking on it throughout the day to make sure it was still tucked in!), is about the same weight as the blythe, and is pretty cute. But, I hated that the hem is not a blind hem. It has a regular old hem and it looks super cheap. Also, the bow print, bow, and ruffles all together on one top could be overwhelming for some people. I liked the top, but feel it is WAY overpriced.
If the A-line dress is the same dress that DaniBP reviewed on her blog, the "wool with a touch of stretch" means 43% polyester!
DeleteGee whiz, can't they do a rollout without issues. Lot's of missing images and descriptions, a couple of inconsistent photos between the all and the individual product pages too. It always looks so amateur.
ReplyDeleteI only found one thing to like, the cashmere getaway hoodie. The pear sweater is kind of cute and a bit Christmasy but the fabric content is as expected. This is a clear example of J.Crew following trends and embracing fast fashion. It's obviously not made to hold up for more than a season.
Yeah, I checked it at about 10:30 (CA time) last night and there were a bunch of missing pictures or descriptions.
DeleteThere was a great striped cotton v-neck sweater that was showing up as backordered (even though I've never seen it before). I was feeling lazy, so I didn't order it and now it has disappeared from the website! Hopefully they'll have it in store....
OK, I just had a chance to take a peek.
DeleteI like that hoodie too, xoxo.
I also like the cashmere waffle henley, the bonded beaded sweater and the collection bonded sweater-coat. Not sure, but words such as 'collection' and 'bonded' don't quite go together.
What I do not like is the half-tuck and messy hair look. I walk the city streets and am yet to see this look. If it's supposed to be trendy, it's not catching around these parts. :).
It's nice to see a promo that can be used on both full-price and sale again, especially on the day of new arrivals. I don't really see anything in the new rollout that I'm interested in, but did have my PS track down the herringbone excursion vest at one of the stores for me.
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of new promo-priced items for both the women and men today. I've noted them here on my blog. The Bouclé jacket, pencil skirt, and dress are all included for anyone who has been waiting for them to get marked down.
Oh just read that they now have their London premises and will open next year.
ReplyDeletehttp://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/columns/bibby-sowray/TMG9710863/J.-Crew-to-open-first-UK-store-on-Londons-Regent-Street.html
This is another nice promo, well done J. Crew! I love that windowpane Boulevard trench. And I so want those black tie-silk cafe capris.
ReplyDeleteWas curious to see the cat critter sweater! Wonder when that will hit the stores. Otherwise I didn't see a whole lot.
ReplyDeleteOT... Totally late to the party on the Excursion Quilted vest in Bisque. Looking for an XS. All the stores are completely sold out, and I even had a VPS look for me!! She put me on the Wish List, so I'm hoping it'll pop back. Please e-mail if you have one you were planning to return, or if you see it anywhere (long shot, I know... can't tell you how many SAs told me my search was futile when I called their stores yesterday). Many thanks!!!!
kalscdc@gmail.com
I purchased the cat critter sweater over the weekend. They had it in the NYC Madison Avenue store. It's cute and fits/feels similar to the La Parisienne sweater.
DeleteI saw the cat sweater at the OKC store yesterday. I didn't try it on as I was supposed to be shopping for others and not myself! Hopefully it will pop up on the website before the promo is over.
DeleteThe cat sweater is in my local B&M AND yesterday I saw a PEAR intarsia sweater.... I wonder if we are done with critters and moving into a fruit series.... it was yellow on gray....
DeleteI have a lovely J Crew Cashmere from Spring, 06 with a sequin pear so I will be able to pass on the new one.
DeleteThe only item I'm remotely interested in is the Indian Voile Popover, but...it certainly isn't a "winter" item for me. Although I'm going to Mexico in February, so maybe for then?
ReplyDeleteI purchased an Indian Voile Boy Shirt last spring and really like it. No quality issues. Still wearing it over tissues tees and turtlenecks.
Deletethis is a great promo - good job on that!
ReplyDeletewill now have to check out the new arrivals and make my list! hopefully they'll have something nice!
Loving the windowpane boulevard trench! And love that it's another promo good on full-price items.
ReplyDeleteCollection Lookbook Look 4 caption: "What the hell? I just bought this sweater last week and it's already pilling!"
ReplyDeleteThe bushy eyebrows and greasy hair in the lookbook are horrible!!
DeleteI love a brightly colored winter coat, but the Bow coat in bright fuchsia is actually hurting my eyes.
ReplyDeleteWish there were more tartan offerings, like some cute (& quality) tees. Have some from years past that add such delight to outfits this time of year.
One more thing: J.crew is bringing out the bully in me, because I want to take those inane glasses from the model's face and run them over with my bike so no one can ever wear them again, then stick my tongue out.
ReplyDeleteLol!!! Please do it!
Deletehas anyone seen the scattered sequin sweater in real life? Am wondering what you think of it?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/sweaters/PRDOVR~29947/99102876257/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~scattered%20sequin%20sweater/29947.jsp
Saw it yesterday and wasn't that impressed.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteHas anyone seen the excursion vest in navy size XXS? Does it run big?
Thank you!
Maria
Just ordered the windowpane boulevard trench since it is online only. I am liking the handknit mixed media sweater but for some reason I'm thinking it might not look as nice in person. Hopefully my store will get it to check out.
ReplyDeleteI'm liking that sweater, too. It looks great in the photos!
DeleteI like the mixed media sweater too, but I fear it has the potential to make me look really broad across the shoulders. I saw the closeup of the top of it on the jewelry page a while back and was wondering when it would be released.
DeleteOh and the Sequin Feather Dress is absolutely gorgeous, even if it's not for me. Gorg!!
ReplyDeleteAnd one more thing from me today - what exactly does J.Crew have against full length pants??? It's winter for crying out loud!!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe they expect people to wear them tucked in boots so that the bottoms won't get dirty in the snow (for people who live in cold climates, anyway)? My standard go-to winter outfit consists of a long sweater/tunic, skinny jeans/pants (especially the Minnie if we're talking J.Crew) and tall boots.
DeleteIt's because Gayle likes naked ankles. The skinny pants in boots is cute for weekends, but isn't work appropriate for most people.
DeleteFo your viewing pleasure, I've written captions for the 11 Collection looks:
ReplyDelete1. New Collection items have been released - do I care?
2. Whoa! Those are some high prices!
3. Should I order something or just wash my hair?
4. WTF - pills already?
5. I wonder if they'll let me return this even though I've worn it. Or maybe I should just wash my hair.
6.It's a little hot wearing this coat indoors but damn, I look good.
7. OMG - my shirt hem is longer than my dress!
8. I thought these were french cuffs!
9.My date ditched me. Maybe I should have washed my hair.
10.I'm tearing my hair out over this cheap looking zipper!
11.Do these sleeves zip off for a different look?
LMAO - these are great!!! I looked through this this morning, but only concentrated on the clothes. But that hair - YUCK!!!
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Has anyone tried the Collection Embellished Sweatshirt? I love the look but wonder if it will be short and boxy?
ReplyDelete#33457: i pre-ordered it thinking it was my answer to getting some sequins without a whole shirt of them. when i got it, i was so incredibly disappointed. it's boxy and lose. i'm normally between an XS and S and i thought i'd go with the S since that's what i get in their sweatshirts. way too big. needed XS. the sleeves are too short to be long sleeves but too long to be bracelet sleeves. i guess if i went down a size, it would be more bracelet or 3/4 type sleeves. not in love with the embellishment either. it was kind of heavy to me. and somehow noisy (but that could be because it hung too low with the wrong size). and i thought it would be a lighter gray than it was. honestly, it was delivered at about 1:30 yesterday and i returned it about 4pm.
Deleteuh... that should be item #34457
DeleteJust stopped in my local store and... I am unexcited. I am sure once things are marked down in January, I will feel differently. But right now, there is nothing I have to have. It is all just meh. This season is not J.Crew's best, in my personal opinion. But I am hopeful that things will turn around. :)
ReplyDeleteTotally agreeing w/you, Alexis. That's exactly how I felt when I went in there a week or so ago. And pretty much all season.
DeleteJruby18: happy to know I am not the only one. This whole season is disappointing. One or two pieces are lovely, but just not overwhelmed with the eye candy like previous years.
DeleteMy biggest peeve: outerwear. Their coats this year are just so cheap compared to previous years. Sad. :(
Re outerwear you are so right. Glad I bought my Metro coat last year.
DeleteWhitney wrote the most hilarious post about new arrivals. Click here to read.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Thank you! I needed this levity today! And now I want that damn embellished sweater too.
DeleteI'll bet the "antique beads" are some of the leftover sequins that they couldn't get rid of when they went sequin-crazy in '09-'10.
DeleteThanks for the link, Gigi :)
Ok, thank you for a great laugh!! LOL!! And yeah, that sweatshirt was the only thing I really thought was cute. Can't wait to hear a review.
DeleteHysterical! Loved reading it!!! :)
DeleteYou can count on laughing anytime you read Whitney's dry, witty writing-she's hilarious!
DeleteAw, thanks, you guys!
Delete@ LizT = I just ordered the Embellished Sweatshirt, so I'll post a review when it arrives.
ReplyDeleteThose red glasses are so thick, they look like a superhero's mask. I really don't think "Headed to Comic Con" is a desirable everyday look for a grown woman (and I say this as a grown woman who has attended Dragon Con twice).
Thanks!
DeleteI actually was at a jewelry party and the rep had the cutest pair of pink glasses kinda like those - not as thick. It was super cute on her. So, it *could* work IRL, probably not for me, but you know, if you're hipper than me, lol!
Delete"Headed to Comic Con..." lol! count me in as another person who is SO sick of these glasses!
DeleteOk, I have to get off the computer now. You guys are cracking me up.
ReplyDeleteBarbelle, there will be a line of JCAs on bikes trailing after you to make sure those glasses are crushed to smithereens. I'll be on skates.
WFF, I can't comment on your post. The sweater is awful and please don't buy it, even if you were to get money back on the deal a la Extreme Couponing. What really made me sputter was the Madewell copy on your giveaway post. When things get rough, I'm going to chant "Spot clean. Spot clean." lol
Dying. I'm going to start chanting "spot clean" as well if I'm faced with a situation and I have no idea how to react.
DeleteWhen in doubt
DeleteDab it out
Don't let it set
Don't get it wet
A quick little blot
On the troublesome spot
Spot clean
Spot clean
Spot clean
Spotless!
Sorry, sometimes I can't help myself.
LOL! You ladies are funny!!! Spot clean! Spot clean!!! ;)
DeleteOmg! Between Whitney's post and spot clean, I am laughing so hard my kids are staring at me and asking "mama, what IS wrong?!"
DeleteI think we are THAT bored by the clothes ;)
DeleteOMG why do you guys crack me up so much when the baby is sleeping! That's when I happen to read the total ROFL LOL comments and have to choke back the laughter. Yes, Pathos, we are that bored ;)
DeleteThose red glasses are right on trend. Not that it matters, they still look ridiculous.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/shankbone/7094937603/
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1223692-sally-jessy-raphael-imparts-glasses-wisdom-to-nerd-chic-russell-westbrook
Hi. Has anyone tried the Collection Circle skirt in navy (or grey dot). I'm interested in the navy skirt but it's only online. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYes, I ordered it a couple of weeks ago and returned it promptly.
DeleteI was hoping for the skirt to be full/puffy with nice volume. However, when I tried it on, it was completely flat. Also, the material looked glossy at the site but was dull when I got it.
Thinking more about it, perhaps the skirt would look fuller if it has not been packed/laid flat and shipped in boxes. Anyway, since it was not a cheap skirt and it did not wow me, it was an easy decision to return.
Does anyone think the Refined Crystal-Bow Buckle Belt or enameled chain link bracelet will make it to sale before Christmas? I want to buy them during the promo but am not sure if it will end up in sale in the next few weeks. TIA!
ReplyDeleteIf anybody's looking for the Excursion herringbone vest in an S, shoot me an email - my B&M had a few of them. silver.lining.jca at gmail
ReplyDeleteLove the new Holiday catalog much better than the December one. Too bad for J Crew most of the items are all ready on sale/promo from the published prices. Nothing in the new collection grabs me, I am so tired of dots, bows and hearts..
ReplyDeleteEh..nothing excited me too much with the new arrivals. But is the Stripe cotton-silk popover already sold out?
ReplyDeleteAnd anyone have comments of the perfect shirts in buffalo check or tartan? I just noticing these for some reason and now eyeing them since I’m still on the fence about the black watch one.
I love my black watch perfect shirt. The material is soft, the buttons are sewn on well, the button holes are completely finished, and the shirt fits TTS. It looks great tucked or untucked. If I get enough work done on my seminar papers today, I'll get some review pics posted tonight.
DeleteTXgirl 14 - review of the buffalo check perfect shirt.
DeleteI own the perfect shirt in black watch tartan and am obsessed with it. The colors are beautiful and it is a nice, warm flannel. I've worn and washed it on several occasions and it is still as beautiful as it was the first wear.
DeleteI ALSO have the buffalo check shirt in the blue/gray checks and am equally obsessed with it. Warm, cozy, AND adorable. I'm currently debating buying the red, as well. I love it that much.
The perfect shirt in black tartan wasn't the flannel material I was hoping for, so I returned it.
Thanks ladies! I've tried on the Black Watch shirt a couple of times and do like the colors...but was worried about the quality and how it would hold up. My store has a ton of these in stock...just wish they would match the online price.
DeleteI can be an indecisive shopper..especially when it comes to J.Crew, so really appreciate all of your feedback. :)
I also have the buffalo check shirt in red and LOVE it. Although all of a sudden I'm seeing everyone wearing the same pattern all over the place. But it is a classic, so even when the "trend" goes away, I'll still be wearing it.
DeleteYes to the Cece cap-toe flats (although not at that price) and I'm curious about the Collection Scatter-dot dress. Love that it's silk and long-sleeved but that description of "a cascade of fluttery ruffles adds just enough volume at the hem" could spell doom if it's not done right.
ReplyDeleteCheck out the Irl Pic Guide - sale section for links to reviews.
ReplyDeleteI think there are like 2 things I liked in this rollout. One was the sweatshirt.
So excited that the Cece flats are on sale - I have been needing a pair of black flats for ages. If you spent over $150, the flats are only $72! My mom ended up getting a pair for herself as well for me and my sister in law - so the price ended up being $67 each!
ReplyDeleteI am so sad, as at 6:30 this a,m, there was this gorgeous ivory blouse in the new arrivals collection section. Put it in my cart, went for breakfast, checked back in to check out and poof! All gone! I called my VPS who is trying to figure it out. Apparently several items did that. I am so peeved as I have been looking for a blouse just like that...
ReplyDeleteDid it have sleeves? Did she way why that happened? I noticed it too.
DeleteOh I think I know what it was, did it have long sleeves but kind of a puff on the upper arm? I noticed one that looked like that and wanted to see it again, but poof!
DeleteI haven't had the chance to check out the new arrivals, but the Jenna meet Sally Jesse Rapahel made me chuckle.
ReplyDeleteOops! Those were Jenna meet SJR glasses I was talking about
DeleteWhy do I have to only really, really like the Collection Matte Sequin Top? Seriously-even with the great promo it is expensive...but I'm giving it a try *I'm such a sucker*. I've been wanting the skirt forever. A dressy top is much more wearable than the skirt and better for my figure. I'll let you all know if it is true perfection; andif it isn't it will go back immediately.
ReplyDeleteNot finding much on J.Crew anymore that tickles me, but I've been quite smitten with a lot of items from J.Crew Factory. The last time I was in the Factory store - it was hopping busy with suburban women buying lots f everything. But down at the regular J.Crew store - just a few wandering tourists & local college girls just browsing & not much buying.
ReplyDeleteCate - that is the one - I thought it was a lovely silk blouse and I put the antique white colour in my cart and then it was gone. What a store!
ReplyDeleteI've just finished uploading the Women's section (89 pages & 3-page spread!) of the Holiday catalog to The J. Crew Archives. I am still working on the rest of the catalog and will have it up shortly.
ReplyDeleteI am new here and was wondering if anyone bought the Schoolboy blazer in bright orange (hope I got the color right). Wanted to get your opinions on fit/fabric. I really like the vibrant color, not sure if I should get it, its on FS in B&M.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if you are talking about the Modern Red? It's sort of an orangey-red and the wool flannel one. If that's the one, the color is stunning but I ended up returning the one I ordered because the fit wasn't quite right on me. It is a bit short and boxy and was very constricting on my shoulders. I ended up getting the J. Crew factory professor blazer instead in the red color (it's more red than the schoolboy but still a bright, vibrant color). The price was better and the fit was way better on me: more stretch/comfort and more fitted/flattering at the waist. That being said, it doesn't have the same amazing details as the schoolboy (the gold buttons, striped lining, and color on the back of the collar). If I found it on FS for a good price, I would probably re-purchase it :)
DeleteThe in-store & online prices have gotten a little cozy. Not some of the crazy variances we've seen in recent past. J Crew has yet to take my advance and have a markdown party, ensuring that all sale items have a SALE STICKER with the CORRECT SALE PRICE. Nevertheless, I have kept up as best I can with the In-Store Price Guide. I put the most recent dates in red so they're easier to find.
ReplyDelete..that should be "yet to take my advice"
DeleteOh, I forgot to say that I *do* think we will see some deep store cuts and the in-store prices will be very different than online. Of course I could be totally wrong. It's all a guess. Here are some things I know for sure:
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* Colorblock shell (silk) $79.99 - papaya only
* Invitation clutch in glitter $69.99
* Dot print shirt $49.50 promo - I thought this was online, but I don't see it. I think the style # is 26728 but I am TOTALLY going from a hopeful memory. Regular price $78. There are 2 color choices and I couldn't tell you what they are. It's similar to the white button down with black dots that was out early in the fall season. The one that sold out quickly. I want to say one is mint with pink pindots. And for the life of me I can't even guess what the other is.
Also...
ReplyDelete* excursion vest in navy XXS & XL (one each)
* excursion vest in herringbone...about 6 various sizes
* bow necklace (2)
* peacock necklace (1 or 2)
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Thank you!!!
DeleteI looked through the new roll out items and there is nothing that caught my eyes.
ReplyDeleteI actually went to B&M a couple of weeks ago and tried on the kitty sweater. I like that the kitty is on the lower right bottom, which is a unique positioning. However, the kitty looks dull with its color and the sweater was just too itchy.
One funny thing I like to bring up is I saw the 25%/30% promo last night before bed (I am at West Coast). The website had Majestic peacoats in all colors on promo. I ended up ordering the vintage berry and paid $133 with the promo. However, it seems like the promo was pulled today as it is backed to full price except the frosted citrus color. I also remember many other styles (like the cashmere stripe Tippis and many other coats) were also on sale and they were back to full price today.
I am happy with my majestic peacoat in vintage berry at such a good price, though I am unsure if I will ultimately keep it.
Sorry, just found out that cashmere tippi stripe is still on sale and unchanged from last night. However, Majestic peacoat in all colors are back to full price except for frosted citrus, all colors were on sale last night but not today.
DeleteIMI - There was a 30% off outerwear promo that ended when the new tiered promo started. It was an announced promo, fortuntely, and not one of JC's many pricing games. Glad you got a great deal on the peacoat! It's such a pretty color.
DeleteThe cover model resembles the beautiful VANESSA!!! Miss her!
ReplyDeleteA few weeks ago, I was looking through the catalog, and at first glance, she looked a lot like Vanessa. I had to do a double take to see that it was this model and not Vanessa. ;)
DeleteAre you getting your Vanessa fix over at Boden? She is in a lot of the in-house studio shots...
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ReplyDeleteI am new here but what does everyone where under their Tippis? Some of the lighter colors are so see thru that even a tank looks ridiculous. I have to return a few of the Factory ones because I can't figure out how to where them.
ReplyDeleteI just wear a white fitted camisole under all of mine. I love both my Factory and retail Tippis, the fit is great and they're so versatile. The retail ones are a little more substantial/less see through but I still love my factory ones and I think they look ok with a cami underneath :) I also like layering them over a chambray button up for winter (the faded chambray popover is amazing).
DeleteThis is actually the first rollout where I haven't found anything that great, I was surprised. I'm kind of glad because I've been drinking way too much crewlade lately, haha. I know some were underwhelmed with the last rollout too, but I really liked the popcorn sweater and funnel neck hoodie, among a few other basic items.
ReplyDeleteI love pears as much as anyone, but I DO NOT want to send a message (subliminally or otherwise) that connects or compares my body to a PEAR!!! Isn't that the dreaded shape that so many of us try to avoid (or at least camoflage)??? And don't even get me started on the angry rhino with his pointy horn...
ReplyDeleteOh, the prices. They hurt me. Even if they go to sale and with 30% off, many of them will be priced right around what they would have been full-priced a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteAdd to that the continuing use of non-natural fabrics and I cannot justify any order, even with a great 25% or 30% promo.
I might bite on something a bit later this month (there were a few goodies, like the striped tee with the wee little sequined birds), but I can't just jump and buy anymore, must really think hard before deciding what is worth my dollars.
Here's another thing, I had been eyeing a beautiful pelican print dress by Paul & Joe over at Net-A-Porter and wasn't sure it would make it to sale, but it did, and I pounced. (http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/310874) For $260, I received a gorgeous, incredibly well-tailored, unique, and special dress that is only a tiny bit more expensive than many dresses from J. Crew. I doubt I will regret this purchase, unlike a few duds that I have made over the past few years with J. Crew.
The pelican print, btw, reminds me of a lot of what J. Crew used to create...while it isn't the library print, it has the same whimsy to it.
I still love J. Crew, I just can't justify their higher prices when so many other wonderful clothing companies create superior products for near the same amount.