If
you are stopping
by a J.Crew store this 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 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!
Happy Friday, JCA's! Still waiting on orders from 11/24 and later to ship?
ReplyDeleteYEP. Only one of my items out of two orders (each with four+ items in them) has shipped & they were a pair of clearance pants I purchased on Tuesday. Not a single thing from the order I placed on 11/24 has shipped. :/
DeleteI just got the shipping confirm for a JC order placed 11/22. Hope your items ship soon!
Delete@cobalt, thanks for that info, it's reassuring to me because I'm waiting on an order I placed on 11/23. (I'm actually not worried the items sold out since they're still available in New Arrivals and Clearance.) It seems that orders placed around that time are taking the longest. I also have an order from 11/24, with two items of the 8 ordered, showing as shipped. I'm sure they got hit very hard!
DeleteSame here. Two orders from 11/24 and 11/26. Crickets.
DeleteJust got the shipping notice for my 11/23, so that's good! ☺️
DeleteStopped by my B&M and there was a stack of about 20 brown envelope packages behind the counter while 2 SA's worked on online order fulfillment. I think they said they were working on orders from Black Friday.
DeleteEverything has shipped from 40% off so now waiting on final 3 packages to arrive (that whole splitting orders into multiple shipments). No store visit since I was able to order jade sequin earrings & silver sequin skirt online. Have a couple of holiday events so hopefully they will ship.
DeleteI have UPS notifications of two shipments coming from 11/24 and on, but nothing under my account has been updated so I have no idea what's coming. One order is still showing as released.
DeleteUpdate: Only two items out of my one order have shipped & that was from the last one I placed, last week. Still showing "released" for the 11/24 order. What the heck, J Crew?
DeleteUpdate here, too: my 11/24 order shipped on 12/2 (Friday). UPS.com says it's scheduled for "early delivery" today, but it was last scanned in Lynchburg (I'm in upstate NY). I don't think I'll be seeing it today.
DeleteNo activity on the orders from 11/26 and 11/28 - still hanging out in open or released status.
My package is still sitting in New Jersey, according to Narvar. By now I've forgotten what I ordered.
DeleteHi ladies, I noticed there are a few new arrivals online. For those waiting for holiday tees, I did see one reindeer tee. The plaid blanket (or one similar to the style guide cover) is online now or at least I hadn't noticed it before. :)
ReplyDeleteThere will be some early releases in store on wednesday and then the january rollout is the week of the 19th.
DeleteThanks, Jan and Ina!
DeleteThanks Ina!
DeleteI don't see the blanket online, where is it locted?
DeleteHi Anna Maria - it's here (item g6153), but sold out.
DeleteThanks saw it, lovely blanket not sure I would use it much except to cuddle on the couch!
DeleteBlanket also available here:
Deletehttp://www.themaryn.com/all-bed-bath/dress-stewart-wool-throw-1
Off topic, but Madewell is offering an extra 30% off sale styles with code FORYOU.
ReplyDeleteUnder PREORDER there is a Lady Tweed Jacket polka dot that is so cute! I want to try it...Must be an early spring item.
ReplyDeleteOops. It looks like it's already under new arrivals...
DeleteI tried the cropped lady jacket with gold buttons and i thougt the quality was really nice
DeleteThe black color? I liked that one too. For me its a good alternative to the Lady coat in black (that probably won't fit me due to the sleeves) with the braid trim because the jacket feels like it's made for a petite. Now I'm torn between the black, the polka dot and the sequin tweed I just reviewed.
Deletetwo new prints ...the Penny top. Is it just me or is this top as bad as it looks. Just my opinon. hope some people do like it....i def. amd not a fan. especially in Dec!
DeleteI loved the black lady jacket but the neckline looks very low and like a jacket they did a few years ago it really hit me wrong and nothing worked well under it. The polka dot one has a much higher neckline. I love that and want that for spring. Hoping it will go on sale at some point. I love the plaid jacket but it runs small and is very short. I sized up two sizes. But it is lovely. The Lady Coat is also lovely. I have worn it numerous times already.
DeleteSo I've decided to return the Lady jacket in sequin. While the jacket is pretty and substantial, to me it feels like the jacket took acid and is on a high energy trip..haha! Too much going on--the pockets, fringe trim, and sequins. I think the black lady jacket w/ gold buttons will get more wear. Hoping it's at my store, and hoping it gets the 30% off because it's excluded online, and waitlisted.
DeleteI received the collection french tweed jacket (F1590) in pink this past week, which looks like a similar cut. I wasn't positive I would keep it as I am not really a blazer/jacket person -- I lean casual, towards cardigans and fatigue jackets and coats -- but it is so darn cute, well made, and different in a good way, always a plus. I'm in my upper 40s and thinking I will learn to dress more polished and "my age" (ha), and this would fit the bill. I'd say it runs small; I nearly always wear size 2 in JC coats, and size 4 in the few JC blazers I have, and this one I ordered in a 6 on a pop back and it is not one tiny bit large. Definitely recommend if the style suits you.
DeleteI totally agree with sega on the Lady Jacket. The neckline is really low, I don't know why they did that. The Lady Coat has the right neckline and looks great with everything. I like the Lady Jacket in the silver tweed but the zipper ruined it IMO.
DeleteMy daughter really wants the ostrich tee now that she has seen mine. Of course it's now excluded from all promos. Argh! Would have ordered it with free ship. :(
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should order anyway and hope for a price adjustment when it's inevitably in the promo later :/
DeleteIf your daughter is a different size than you, you could probably say you're going to exchange it to get them to price match it. Just saying...
DeleteYes, I have to go to the store to return a disaster of a sweatshirt I bought yesterday. The sweatshirt is not online yet but I noticed it as I was headed to the register to pay. Thought it was cute, was on promo and what the heck, I'll try it on at home. It's dark gray with navy velvet dots all over it. Total fail on me. I bought my usual size XS and it.is.huge. The sleeves are also wide and floppy. So disappointed.
ReplyDeleteSaw something online and later it disappeared? It was the matching top to the Taffeta skirt in neon buffalo check, which seems kind of springish?
ReplyDeleteThe SA in my local store mentioned that top - I believe she said it will be in a small rollout this week?
DeleteThere will be a few pre releases in the stores this wednesday and rollout for january is the week of the 19th.
DeleteMy store just got the top your talking about.,so i am sure by the middle of the week you can find it.
Is the Marled Cable Crewneck (cotton) sweater new (F8621)?
ReplyDeleteIs it the same one as last year's? I seem to recall something similar.
Also wondering why the description says 'dry clean' when it's listed as a cotton sweater.
I'll be making returns on items I bought on 11/23. Does anyone know what the in-store sale % discount is this weekend? Also was thinking of stopping by the J.Crew/Madewell sample sale in NYC while I'm out - anyone been and anything good?
ReplyDelete30% off @ Willowbend.
DeleteSale discount is 40%
DeletePosted a review of the mini skirt in double serge wool on my IG as well as a few other pics, thoughts. @wearthislikethis
ReplyDeleteFrom Madewell I ordered the central long-sleeve shirt in tartan plaid. Ema (@crazyaboutjcrew) mentionedit a few days ago and it's a little different than your basic button down so I think it will be a nice addition to myplaid collection.
I'm still waiting for a bunch of orders from last week.
For those not on IG, I got my usual 00 skirt and although it's adorable, it's super short. With flats it's ok but with heels I'd need to wear opaque tights. I don't love wearing tights so it's a return for me.
DeleteI liked your review of the Oxford Check Coat. I bought the Tall 10 and I'm 50% satisfied. I'd like to try the Tall 8 but I'm not sure about my luck in finding a tall 8. All of the tall sizes have been sold out for awhile. It's a bit big in the shoulder but rather wide in the mid section. I can deal with the somewhat rough feeling of the wool but the mid section really bothers me. I luv the look of the coat so much though.
DeleteI know what you mean. The 2 felt tight, the 4 is huge. I had wanted a 2 tall. Might try a regular 2 again.
DeleteOT: I'm looking for the Short double-breasted coat in double-cloth wool, f3916, in a size 0, pink, if anyone has one they're returning to store/JCrew. Please can you email me at maqsadshop at gmail dot com. Thank you JCA lovelies! <3
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ReplyDeleteStopped in at Madewell while killing time at the mall (where I picked up Popeye's for my kids -- after school friday snack! I am a little bit of a health freak but a little less so every year since having kids, and this year, my new discovery was Popeye's. Crazy delicious.) and found this solid grey, SUPER soft, flannel shirt:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/AllProducts/PRD~F5935/F5935.jsp?Nbrd=M&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=flannel&isSaleItem=true&color_name=MEDIUM%20GREY&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row5
On sale! $42 after the 30% off. All sizes available on line; TTS, highly recommend!
The link isn't working, is it this? flannel shrunken ex-boyfriend shirt
DeleteYes. Softer and thicker than most flannel. And I never see solids...
DeleteNot stopping in but I found a second-hand Cocoon coat in new condition for $79!
ReplyDeleteWow, cate! Great score!
DeleteThanks jan! I was happy. It looks like this year's model, from what I can tell, but I like the past years' styles in the Cocoon coat so I would have been happy with any.
DeleteIf you look on the care tag it should tell you the season and year. On the front or back. Good find for sure!
DeleteThanks JessF, good idea. And it is FA14 so I was wrong. It looks just like this year's style though.
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DeleteHi Audreys, did you read an article that said that? I know they've been struggling but I was hoping that things were getting better. Thx :)
DeleteOh gosh, @AudreyS, really?! Ack!! That is depressing to think about!! ☹️ Thanks for the info in any case.
DeleteJ Crew....bankruptcy? no way.
DeleteBankruptcy is something which has crossed my mind. I'm not a financial analyst, but they've reported declining numbers every quarter for what seems like several years. And I know personally the number of things I want to buy has continued to decrease. 10 years ago I could devote a Friday evening (and a few glasses of wine) to scouring their fall catalog, and dog-earring the pages of all the items I loved.
DeleteNot so much anymore. Sometimes I wonder if it's me - I'm older and have more disposable income. If I want burn $300 on a new outfit, I am blessed to be able to do that. So maybe part of my disenchantment is that it's less aspirational for me now.
Anyhow, this fear of bankruptcy (whether rational or not) has led me to quietly amass an arsenal of Pencil Skirts. Some new, some oldies from eBay. This is the one item, specifically, which I have never been able to find a suitable replacement for from an alternate retailer. My husband rolls his eyes.....but the fear is real!
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Deletewtf. . . "However, Moody’s expects that improvement will take time as challenges persist within the overall apparel retail environment, particularly related to weak customer traffic and high promotional levels. With Chinos’ PIK toggle notes set to mature on May 1, 2019, there is limited time for the company to meaningfully improve profitability and de-leverage towards a sustainable capital structure.” I wouldn't call that impending bankruptcy.
Deletewtf. . . "However, Moody’s expects that improvement will take time as challenges persist within the overall apparel retail environment, particularly related to weak customer traffic and high promotional levels. With Chinos’ PIK toggle notes set to mature on May 1, 2019, there is limited time for the company to meaningfully improve profitability and de-leverage towards a sustainable capital structure.” I wouldn't call that impending bankruptcy.
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Deleteoy. can of worms. I'll delete my comments above.
Deletedid not intend to offend anyone; am signing off for good. Thank you Alexis for running this blog!
DeleteDon't sign off AudreyS, I'm sure it's something many of us have wondered/worried about over the years. NBD! :)
DeleteAudreyS - I agree with cate! This is a place to share thoughts, insights, and personal opinions. I personally don't think you stated anything that was offensive, and really hope you don't sign off for good!
DeleteI agree Audrey! Stay!
DeleteAudreyS, don't sign off! You said nothing wrong at all! We all know that Jcrew is struggling and we JCAs pray for a turnaround. Like Melissa said this lovely blog is a place for sharing so please keep sharing with us. :) plus you've now got me wanting to try Popeyes next time I'm in the U.S. lol. :)
Delete@sarah - The bonds maturing in May 2019 lost 60% value this year and Moody's downgraded their credit rating for J.Crew from stable to negative in September.
DeleteIt does appear that J.Crew is headed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which hopefully means they will restructure and come back strong again. I know most of us are rooting hard for them!
AudreyS, I didn't see whatever comments you deleted, but I can't imagine it was anything you need to sign off over. I enjoy the comments about J.Crew's business side as much as I enjoy the threads about fit/colour/style. We're all armchair quarterbacks with regard to the direction they need to go, much like fans of sports teams always have ideas on the team management and starting lineups.
DeleteMe too AudreyS I've always enjoyed your comments over the years, please don't sign off. I think we're all interested in the business side of things and I was going to check the recent posts here to see if there was any mention of this issue. I read an article in the Globe and Mail recently, business section 11/17/2016, which stated that J. Crew Group "has started to separate its thriving Madewell brand from the parent group. Battling sliding sales at its core J.Crew brand and a weighty debt burden, the company is working with investment bank Lazard Ltd. to assess multiple strategic and balance sheet options..."
DeleteI thought that the separation of Madewell from J.Crew was not a very good sign.
And of course I'm rooting for the company as usual, as I know we all are.
I apologize. I shouldn't have used the sarcastic abbreviation! I just thought it was a bit over the top to be talking about bankruptcy.
DeleteI don't think it's over the top to talk about bankruptcy given that literally everything is pointing toward it.
DeleteAll my purchases from the 40% off sale arrived and I'll be making some returns. The keepers are the cable crewneck in heather powder (love the pink! Works well for winter and spring), the men's cashmere scarf in plaid (gorgeous and soft - bought the heather gray colorway although I no longer see it online) and the Martie pant in Stewart plaid. I was skeptical the pants would work but they surprisingly fit my build of smallish waist, bigger hips and "athletic" calves (I usually wear a 00 or 0P in skirts or dresses but a 2P in pants; I took a 0 in these and the size and length were great!).
ReplyDeleteI'm still on the fence about keeping the Campbell blazer in tartan. It's lovely but I'm not sure when I would wear it when it's not the holidays.
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DeleteI stopped in yesterday after work and I have to say, the one thing that confuses me is the zebra motif. WTH. No offense at all to anyone who appreciates the whimsy, but in a season of some really lovely styles, I don't get it. It looks cheap and juvenile to me. Did they go through the entire alphabet of critters, land on "Z" and think that it an attractive look? *shakes head*
ReplyDeleteI love a zebra print but I'm definitely not a "critter" person. It's not for me either but I know it does get a lot of love. Maybe it's a spin off/loose interpretation of the drakes fabrics with the tigers, etc.
DeleteI would actually love to see a zebra print (e.g., black and white zebra striped cardigan), as I always find myself veering back towards black and white. Zebra motif is a completely different thing (I was going to say animal but people would think I was trying to be clever, which I am most definitely not).
DeleteI think they chose zebras because JC loves stripes, zebras have stripes, etc. I didn't mind the look of them on the knit PJ bottoms, but on the sweaters they looked kind of like an 80's Atari game. Not my favorite that they've done.
DeleteAudreyS, they did a merino b/w zebra striped cardigan in early '08, I think. Keep an eye on eBay.
I didn't buy any zebras, I don't get it. I'm not opposed to critters and some animals have been great, like the mirrored horses, but zebras I don't get.
DeleteI vaguely recall a beaded Zebra tee circa 2008-9ish that sold out quickly and was on eBay for about 4 times the retail price. Maybe in an attempt to recapture their old magic they overestimated how much their customers love zebras - haha.
DeleteSilver_lining and Violet, I forgot about those zebra items from the days of yore! I loved that merino zebra cardi and remember the snow leopard? One of my favs.
DeleteI was obsessed with J.Crew snow leopard for so long!
DeleteI keep wondering why they don't do snow leopard again! I love that so much more than the traditional leopard -- I just can't quite get past associating leopard with cougar, ever since I first saw the Graduate in high school...
Delete(Oddly enough, I did an order from Factory last week; my first in months, maybe even a year, because I saw a snow leopard cardigan, and ballet flats.)
I remember a snow leopard button down shirt a few years ago that was popular. I bought and returned it but then always regretted it! Agree that it would be a great print to bring back as it works really well with a lot.
DeleteI would love a snow leopard and zebra stripe revival! Those were fun but very wearable prints and the merino cardis had a lovely drape.
DeleteJ. Crew really can do the most amazing prints but IMO there have been some, um, "dogs" too.
People like different things. I didn't care for the elephants but I was immediately attracted to the zebras. I really like the red and contrasting black and white, I find it very festive (less so in the green) and reminds me of an opulent pillow fabric. They should have probably stuck to one item though
DeleteI don't care for the current zebra critter pieces, but I still wear my merino zebra print in brown/tan, and just picked up the orange/cream for a song on eBay last month! I always regretted not getting it years ago. The sweaters are perfect for me as I don't wear black/white prints, so a traditional zebra print wouldn't work for me.
DeleteSo I've noticed that several of the popular items look sold out during the day but available in a few sizes (and full size ranges) at night. Are they turning the inventory around that fast or are they just saying sold out during the day while they catch up with in-store orders? This has happened several days in a row so not a one off.
ReplyDeleteI suspect it is a riff on the famous Scalamandre zebra wallpaper, which to my eye looks very similar?
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DeleteBit of a sale update this morning (1200+).
ReplyDeleteOT: This has probably been asked and answered but can you return Crewcuts orders to a regular J.Crew B&M store that doesn't sell the line?
ReplyDeleteHi D*ska, nice to see you posting again! I have returned crewcuts to a store that didn't sell kids items quite a while ago but I'm sure you still can do that. :)
DeleteThank you jan. I've been mulling over the kids MacAlister for long enough. My life took a sharp turn towards the crazy and hectic and tiring but I've missed this community.
DeleteHi D*ska, yes, they'll take crew cuts back at a regular store too, in my experience.
Deletemaqsad, Thanks for the second!
DeleteOT: Not J.Crew, but since I know there are other JCAs who also like Sundance Catalog items, I wanted to let you know that there is a 20% off promo with free shipping on $100+ taking place until tomorrow. The promo is good on both full price and outlet (sale) items. I've shared all the details, my personal picks, and reviews to several items on my blog today. Click here to check them out. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the helpful reviews. I've been eying the Hobo bag for a while, wondering if it would make a good bag for my laptop.
DeleteOT: this article on the signs of quality in garments is an interesting and informative read:
ReplyDeletehttp://qz.com/823607/pro-tips-for-buying-clothes-that-will-last-years-not-weeks/?utm_source=qzfb
That was a great read maqsad. I knew most of what to look for but the cashmere was a surprise. Guess I'll be buying it differently now.
DeleteMakes me wonder what grade J.Crew uses.
DeleteGood info! Thanks for sharing. I've never been convinced by H&M and Zara's quality. Fashion forward, yes, but polyester and other synthetic fibers-no thanks.
DeleteGlad you found it useful! There was definitely info in there I had no prior apprehension of.
DeletePlaced 3 orders last week, only received the star tippi in XS. Great quality! Stars are embroided and fits TTS. I am returning it next week. As I tried it, I did not think I can wear this past Christmas! So it limits use. Although $54 seems ok, but not if use is limited. Otherwise great sweater. If anyone is interested email me kate111923@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI love the star Tippi! I've gotten a couple of novelty sweaters from JC in the past, thinking I wouldn't wear them past the holidays, but surprisingly I end up doing so throughout the spring and also during fall. I expect that'll be the case for the star Tippi too!
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