If
you are stopped
by a J.Crew store this past weekend
to see what's available (if
anything!) in the SALE, or to see some NEW 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 was/ is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)
OT but apparently Marissa Webb is out at Banana Republic
ReplyDeleteNot entirely, she's still on board but in a lesser role. I really wonder what this means - I loved her, but have been entirely disappointed with the changes she made at BR. I don't like the "dress like the boys" look, nor do I like see through tops and asymmetrical hemlines on tops....these are the majority of the styles now. I miss classic BR tops for work and suits. Sigh. I've got money, and no where to shop since BR and JC went crazy.
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DeleteGreat. Just what the world needs. Every retailer under the umbrella selling disposable fast fashion.
DeleteIt seems that MW took Banana Republic into a direction that most of its customers didn't appreciate while failing to entice a new audience. From a sales associate I heard that they cannot keep up with all the promos and discounts that BR fell into & the amount of new (*crap*) merchandise being brought in weekly ..while customers can't find a thing worth buying.
DeleteThe only good thing.. BR isnt sitting and waiting to shift things around. Let's see..
IMO, BR fell into the constant promo and unattractive merch category LONG before Marissa was even announced as heading their way. I have been disappointed their fabrications didn't improve, but wonder how much influence she had over that. I, for one, found lots of things I thought were cute at BR recently, but couldn't stomach the cheap fabrics. I wonder what it will take for retailers to go back to quality fabrics?
DeleteThe only thing I like (and bought) at BR in the past 3 years is the Sloan ankle pant.
DeleteBR & Madewell ... ugly & boring!! J.Crew still has some basics that are rendered well (Sloan d'orsay flats, Carrie Cami, Chelsea rain boots).
I noticed the Sunday slim chino in metallic tuxedo stripe is on super markdown (44.99) less 40%. I have this pant in another color and I know I like the pant. Does anyone have an opinion on the tuxedo stripe? I am sort of on the fence on these.
ReplyDelete@DD,I saw two of them at my B&M sales section (both 4's).They are definetely darker than the one that appears on the site and the stripe isn't white but metallic silver w/black. I've had a pair on my cart since yesterday (waiting for the free shipping promo) but after seeing them in person I will probably pass... low rise + on the short side + wrinkly.. I would have to have a real need for them or a hole on my wardrobe to justify buying them..
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Nan, Thank you for your response. I have no holes and no needs so maybe I will pass as well. There is probably a reason they are available in all sizes and such a cheap price. I really wish they had left on the stripe.
Delete@DD i think if you like the sunday chinos you will like those with the stripe too. I like the silver stripe:)
DeleteI ordered both the Sunday chino, and the striped chinos. Loved the regular, thought the metallic stripe cheapened the look. Not for me, bought before final sale, even for $26, did not keep. Hth
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ReplyDeleteJust an FYI for anyone that buys J.Crew shoes off of Ebay. The clearance store used to put a black mark through the logo inside the shoe. They have changed to marking through the logo on the bottom of the shoe right above the size. I am glad because when I take my shoe off, I don't have a big black mark, but because I know some people don't like to buy from clearance/warehouse re-sellers at ridiculous prices I wanted to give it a mention.
ReplyDeleteThx DoodleDachshund for mentioning the slim chinos. I bought those at full price when they first came out and returned them thinking they weren't worth $98. Just scored my size for $26!!! Made my day. :)
ReplyDeleteAhhh, you are welcome. Glad to help a girl out!!!
DeleteI reviewed the majesty peacoat today on Gigi's Gone Shopping. They messed up the coat with those boob pockets.
ReplyDeleteBoob pockets!!!That is hilarious. Maybe you are supposed to wear this one without a bra and just hold yourself.
DeleteWhat a mess of a jacket. Oh J.Crew.
DeleteWell it will be deeply discounted. but I will not buy one. saw in store. agreed it is a mess. another item bites the dust. C
DeleteOh my, that's pretty bad. I didn't notice those pockets until your review. What exactly are you supposed to use them for?
DeleteI actually did stop in yesterday since I was in the mall. In the sale section, I found a cashmere sweater Item 09531, from Holiday, 2013!!! With the 40% off it was a good price and I already have an outfit planned. I am always intrigued where these items come from, either a SA is clearing out their closet or they have certain customers they allow returns way after the 30 days. I also picked up the Gemma Leopard flats with the 30% off. I am going back and forth on the Madewell ones (Lydia flats) I picked up earlier in the week. They are a little uncomfortable and I find that if they start off that way, they never really get better, plus the reviews on them are mixed. They refused to allow me to use my 20% coupon from when I got my new J Crew card. So I left the store and called Customer Service and they said they would allow the discount and credit my card. It's hard for me to find $125 worth of merchandise at one time these days. So hopefully I will see the credit.
ReplyDeleteEvery now and I then I see something crazy old pop up on the J Crew sale section, could be a return from then although it would shock me that it wasn't FS.
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