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 Anthropologie, 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.
A couple of Gap reviews here.
ReplyDeleteBauble bar has the Bubble necklace replica in navy. Which, IMO is great for those smaller frame ladies who feel a little overwhelmed by the original's larger size.
ReplyDeleteNavy Princesse Bib
There is also the Girls' Bubble Necklace I blogged about here. This could work on petite gals as well.
DeleteBaublebar has a lot of Crew inspired pieces, and the service is really amazing, I can't recommend the company enough. I've recently had a necklace arrive broken and they were so prompt and apologetic.
DeleteAnyway, seconding the Princesse as a good petite option. They also have a "regular" bubble knockoff (I posted about it here)
In addition, they also have an idential version of the cupcake necklace, the pave links bracelet and the tesselate necklace from last summer (I posted about those here and here)
Word to the wise, stuff goes fast.
As mentioned earlier by a JCA, there are JC-like jewellery items at Winners stores in Canada: bubble necklaces, candy shop necklace and even the floral lattice necklace (in the peach colourway). I have also seen bubble necklace versions in other stores like The Bay. Prices are much lower than the JC ones.
ReplyDeletePicked up The Bay 'Expression' versions of the bubble and the cupcake necklaces this past weekend for about $25 each. Lots of other JC lookalikes there as well, for prices that suit costume jewelry made in China...
DeleteIf any Canadian JCAs see the multicolored "flower lattice necklace" and want to pick it up for me, I will pay you handsomely for your time :D (not that I think anyone is going to take me up on this offer, but - jca 837 at gmail)
DeleteDitto on the multi colored lattice necklace. Liztriden@gmail.com
DeleteSome J.Crew-like items in my You Look Very Familiar...Have I Seen You Some Place Before?" post.
ReplyDeleteMadewell Promo-priced items list is here, and there is free shipping on orders of $100+ too.
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ReplyDeleteBrook Brothers Women's Apparel & Accessories: Buy 2 items and get the 3rd item free until 4.17.13.
ReplyDeleteGot the Gap Academy blazer in the oh-so-hot green pique cotton - a fun and much cheaper version of the Schoolboy. This colour largely sold out online but seems to be still available in-store. (Runs big, size down.) And have we all noticed the lovely new BR 'No.1' pencil skirts?
ReplyDeleteThe BR pencils are very nicely made and priced. Recently picked up a couple of the Stretch Wool ones, 98% wool, 2$ spandex, fully lined, on promo plus discount. Great deals. 40% off one FP item today (BR loves Wednesdays!), good day to pick one up to try.
DeleteAnthropologie reviews here, and here and here
ReplyDeleteA bunch of Ann Taylor reviews (they've had a lot of good promotions lately) can be found here
You can find lots of Madewell reviews on my blog as well.
Loft - 50% off in-store today only 12p - 7p (jeans excluded). Irl pics & reviews in this post.
ReplyDeleteclarifying...everything is 50% off in-store @loft, except for jeans
DeleteI was just shoppoing on-line at Nordstrom, and came across with this skirt made by Peek called "wildflower" skirt. See: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/peek-wildflower-skirt-toddler-little-girls-big-girls/3446281?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=2048
ReplyDeleteThe print is identical to J Crew's called "Tresco Floral" print
Do you watch Modern Family? Lily was wearing this skirt this week...at first I thought it was Jcrew..than remembered your post. I wish JC would do a style like that for adults in liberty !!!
DeleteDoes anybody have an anthropologie bday coupon they're not using for this month? If yes please let me know- thank u so much!
ReplyDeleteNew promo-priced items added at Madewell today. The updated list is here on my blog.
ReplyDeleteSale at Tory Burch- some picks at my blog...
ReplyDeleteOn Trend Orchids
Just received a pair of Banana Republic Sloan Slim Fit Ankle Pants in the mail yesterday in black. I was very impressed! They are very slimming. The husband raised his eyebrows when I tried them on and said "You better keep those!" That made me feel good :) I just placed an order for another pair in navy. Banana's website is offering 30% off right now and in the store. Each pair came to about $60 which is great! I really liked the fabric and the length. I am just under 5'6 with long legs and a short torso. I usually need a 2 Tall in J.Crew Cafe Capri's but in the Sloan's I got a 2 Regular and they were perfect. Really liked them!
ReplyDeleteGap - 40% off your regular price purchase in-store by showing said email from the company. It was at the bottom of an email with this subject line: "30% off + Exclusive email offer: 40% off in stores"
ReplyDeleteIf you don't have it, I will email it to you gigiofca@gmail. Good thru this Sun, 4/7.
I got a Madewell light blue button-front denim skirt in the mail today! It was sold out online one day and then available only in my size the next. Basically a sign. It's flattering and holds my thighs in like a good pencil skirt. TTS, size 27. The only slightly weird thing is the denim doesn't quite lie flat between the buttons, making it look kind of wrinkled all the time. This doesn't bother me too much because it's so casual.
ReplyDeleteI bought it during the promo along with some v-neck pocket tees, which I already knew I loved.
Ralph Lauren 'Giving in Style' Event taking place until 4.10.13. Save 25% off select styles with code RLGIVING13 at checkout. More details, as well as my sale picks for RL, Tory Burch, and more in this post.
ReplyDeletePavé Link Bracelet; J.Crew vs. BaubleBar
ReplyDeleteI ordered both the Classic Pavé Link Bracelet and the Baublebar version, the Pavé Links Bracelet.
They are both beautiful and heavy but not overly weighted. They are the same length (8") but the J.Crew version has smaller links; 11 whole links + 2 halves, compared to the BaubleBar's 9 whole links + 2 halves. The larger links on the BB version gives it slightly more girth over the skinnier JC version. The clasp on the JC version is also smaller. Colorwise, the BB version employed a lighter gold color metal as the base. Neither are bold 'gold' peices though because of the crystals; the JC version has more numerous, smaller crystals, the BB version has less numerous, larger crystals. The result is such that the BB version is shinier, especially in direct light than the more subtle JC version. My sis actually thought the BB version was silver for a second but she wasn't wearing her specs.
Both appear to be good quality though my JC one arrived missing two crystals. I'm considering taking it to a store to exchange but I think I read on a blog that this isn't unusual with this piece. Price-wise, right now the BB version is significantly cheaper at $78 compared to the JC's $125 version. I got the JC version during the 30% off everything promo so it was $87.50. Yup, that's less than $10 more, so what it really comes down to for me is which gets more love and works better for me and compliments my wardbrobe best.
Review of a pair of Ash wedge sneakers in this post.
ReplyDeleteGap - review of the academy chambray polka dot blazer in this post. Use GAPHAPPY for addtl 30%, nets $49.
ReplyDeleteBanana Republic - BRHAPPY gets an addtl 40% off sale items till 8p tonite on PST. Pics of the silk-tie top.
ReplyDeleteBRHAPPY worked at 6:30p PST for someone on the East Coast, so try the code if you're interested.
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