Monday, December 28, 2015

Sought & Found: Did you visit J.Crew this {past} Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

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!!! :)
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  1. Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedDecember 28, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    No trip to the store for me this past weekend, but I did receive the Nordic Parka last Thursday, and may be sending it back, or at least swapping for a smaller size. I ordered the XSmall, and feel as if I am swimming in it a bit. The faux-fur on the hood is massive, too, so I think I'm going to try it on again, this time with without it, and see if I like it better that way. The quality on the coat seems to be quite good, although I do not like that it has buttons instead of snaps. They are quite cumbersome and do not make for getting it on and off easily. I don't think I would use them very often, just opting for the zipper instead. I own the Canada Goose Trillium in black, but wanted a navy parka, so decided to try out the J.Crew version, since it was half the price...just not sure it will be a keeper though. It does feel as if it would be quite warm, even without layering underneath, so I am leaning toward trying the smaller size to see if I can get a better fit. For those of you looking for an alternative to the Trillium, it is a viable option, and even better if you can get it on promo or extra % off.

    On another shopping-related note, I've shared a list of sales & deals taking place from some of my favorite retailers in this post on All Things Simplified. :)

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  2. RNDecember 28, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Went to J. Crew. Sale racks had same tired boring stuff. Not much that looked interesting. I saw lots of that sweatshirt with the flower applique on the shoulders...The green/blue was a great color combo but what a horrible fit. Even when sizing up the sweatshirt was short in a bad way and the sleeves were too short in the way that made it look skimpy since it was well below 3/4 sleeve but not quite long enough for long sleeve. Considered getting the sparkly painter tee but even sizing up it is way way too fitted on the body.

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  3. cateDecember 28, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    I'm finally a convert to the new(ish) Matchstick jeans. I've tried a few washes and Ive liked the Matchstick Cone Denim jean in Preston wash and the Matchstick jean in racerbrook wash. The rise is at least a mid-rise but not very high rise. Any jean that works for me post-holidy food binge is my friend!

    I didn't care for the Matchstick Japanese selvedge jean in Emerson wash because there was no stretch at all (some may like that about them, though).

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    1. cousyDecember 28, 2015 at 11:34 AM

      Agreed Cate - I really like the new matchsticks although I never owned a pair of the old ones so I can't compare. I do not like the black matchsticks with stretch however - I found them to be unflattering.

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  4. UnknownDecember 28, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    I went to J. Crew the day after Christmas. I went early, so it was pretty mellow I decided to place an order before I left the house was and glad I did. None of the items I wanted were available in my size in the store.

    Review of the pique bib shirt and fun fringe knit top on Gigi's Gone Shopping.

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    1. julielion96December 28, 2015 at 12:54 PM

      I love that pique bib shirt and now it's at $24.99 online, but FS. oooooh, the temptation...

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    2. JSRDecember 28, 2015 at 2:53 PM

      I own the Pique Bib shirt as well. Haven't worn it yet though...

      I went to J.Crew Saturday morning, too. Surprised at how mellow the store was. I remember it being busy, same day last year. Made returns, walked around the store to see what I can buy, came out with nothing even with the promo and sales...

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    3. UnknownDecember 28, 2015 at 4:16 PM

      I had to size up the the pique bib shirt. my reg size has snug across the shoulders ?? I am not interested in any of the sale right now. BUT i DO LOVE HEARING WHAT OTHERS ARE LIKING /LOVING

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    4. UnknownDecember 28, 2015 at 4:41 PM

      I had to go up one size as well in this shirt. I agree that it looked TTS to big but way to snug when I put it on over my head. The shoulders and back were tight. It is a very nice shirt and can be worn by itself which is not always the case with a white shirt.

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    5. Shopping CelleDecember 28, 2015 at 8:25 PM

      I wish they would make a white pique button up shirt with a collar. I had one from Macy's charter club and wore until it was threadbare!

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    6. UnknownDecember 29, 2015 at 2:22 AM

      JSR - Were you at SF on Sat am? I was there!

      Unknown - I agree that it was tight in the shoulders.

      Doodle Dachshund - Good point about opacity. This one doesn't need a cami

      Shopping Celle - I would buy one from J. Crew with a collar, too.

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    7. JSRDecember 29, 2015 at 1:48 PM

      @Gigi - Argh...missed you?! I was there probably around 10:30am?

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    8. UnknownDecember 29, 2015 at 7:28 PM

      JSR - I arrived right around that time but probably wasn't inside J. Crew until 11am.

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  5. UnknownDecember 28, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    any news on instore promo today?
    TIA!
    Maqsad

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    1. WendyDecember 29, 2015 at 12:02 AM

      My store just had 40% off sale. They'd had some great returns (cocoon coats, etc), but surprisingly, those coats were marked full price.

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    2. maqsadDecember 29, 2015 at 2:06 AM

      Thank you, Wendy! I wish they'd get going in earnest with the sales on winter items!

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  6. MygoddyDecember 28, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Went Saturday to catch after Christmas sales and did a few price adjustments. Ordered buffalo check excursion vest in navy since it was 50% off sale + educator discount. Also, picked up navy silk cami for $17. Have several & they're great for layering or alone for a casual look, especially in spring/summer. Finally, "bit" on cape trend & picked up Vince double-breasted leather cape in Shiraz. Liked JC options, but wanted leather. It was 70% off @ Neiman Marcus & with my Christmas gift card pricing was great. Was also able to pick up a pair of Theory merino wool jogger pants to pair with my navy JC cashmere swing sweater. It's finally cold here in D/FW, so going to have a chance to wear JC cashmere sweats & boyfriend cashmere sweater with golden goose sneakers. Just introduced to this brand; wouldn't pay full price for "kicks," but there's a pair that's 70% off @ Net-a-porter, so I decided to purchase.

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    1. janDecember 28, 2015 at 4:59 PM

      Hi Mygoddy, sounds like some great finds! You're lucky they let you stack the educator discount, the stores in Canada never let me use mine with extra sale. :)

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    2. MygoddyDecember 28, 2015 at 11:19 PM

      @ jan, I was really happy with the deals; that's a shame they won't let you stack the discount on sale items. Seems like JC would be more consistent with how they treat "us." :(

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  7. janDecember 28, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    I went yesterday it was pretty quiet but the mall was quiet in general because of bad weather. I found the store pretty picked over and a bit sparse like they are waiting for new arrivals to fill space. I did pick up jeans on sale and the new Drapey long sleeve tee (true to size). I didn't see anything new and exciting in the sale section.

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  8. BlakemdjohnsDecember 28, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    I grabbed that Fair Isle Merino Skirt on a popback today. I'm intrigued by all the great reviews on here and on the site. It was a M on popback, which will probably be too big. Although the reviews all say runs small. I'm a solid 2/26 in pants, though, so a M seems wrong. We'll see. No promo on regular priced items, but I used a $25 off $100 card. Unless it's the greatest thing I've ever seen, I probably won't keep it!

    I'm really bored/uninspired by J. Crew lately. I ordered some awesome booties from ShopBop, but that's all my after Christmas shopping.

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    1. JessicaDecember 29, 2015 at 12:04 AM

      Do you mean the Collection one? If so I can't imagine a M working for you. I'm quite a bit larger than you, a size 6, and the S fit me well. I think it's just that one reviewer who said it fit small. The people I asked here said TTS. Maybe getting it will make you love it and become excited to stalk a smaller size.

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    2. BlakemdjohnsDecember 29, 2015 at 11:37 AM

      Well, an XXS popped up this morning, which I grabbed. I probably need an XS, so I'll once again be the lunatic returning crazy orders to the store.

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    3. JessicaDecember 29, 2015 at 2:04 PM

      Lol, well I think you're more likely to fit one size down than two sizes up. I guess it depends on your shape and how much of a 2 your actually are :p.

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  9. joyDecember 28, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    Any ideas on what sales will be coming from JCrew? I really haven't been wowed by any of the post-Christmas sales at most of my favorite stores.

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  10. KeilexandraDecember 29, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    I visited the store on 12/26 and picked up this lovely crystal necklace that looks like bows... $35 before 50% off final sale. Can't find it online, though. Can anyone tell me the name or style number? Pic: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ed6a04ri7572g31/2015-12-29%2012.25.16.jpg?dl=0

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