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!
I noticed a summer sneak peak e-mail this morning, although it probably came yesterday, but there is a video of a dancing piece of fruit with sunglasses, it's Sandy the summer strawberry. This in place of a catalog I guess :-/
ReplyDeleteSandy the summer strawberry?? Is this JCrew or Children’s Place???
DeleteSome random popbacks this AM: lots of things from early 2016. I picked up the ratti hibiscus herringbone pj pants, though second guessing myself because it’s one size bigger than I usually take. Some popbacks are finally sale - haven’t seen FS in a while.
I get hives from strawberries.
DeleteNothing is catching my attention at J. Crew right now. I do have some factory returns like the fringe sweater. Cute until you can see my bra through the open line of weave at the top and I’m not wearing strapless with a short sleeve summer sweater.
ReplyDeleteI have picked up some things at HM lately that I’m please with. No pricing games, 100% cotton, and easy wash and wear are my kinds of clothes.
sadly...no reason to go.
ReplyDeleteNo visit to JCrew, but the Easy tunic dress is down to $34, quite some sizes and colors left :) I'm glad I didn't buy last week when it was $67!
ReplyDeleteI thought about ordering that dress in the bright blue, but it is dry clean only. I do hand wash silk, but this is viscose...
DeleteI had a similar dress from Madewell of two years ago. I'm pretty sure I never actually dry-cleaned it, either hand wash or put in a small laundry bag and put on the delicate cycle :)
DeleteNo visit for me, again. Just not interested in the direction the company is headed. Last night I got an urge to flip through an old style guide - September 2011. Bummed there's nothing to look forward to from J.Crew anymore, both from a style guide and clothing perspective.
ReplyDeleteHopefully it’ll improve with the new women’s head creative hire.
DeleteNo visit planned. Received SZ Blockprint pareos yesterday and they’re lovely. Prints (blue/pink and green/orange) are vibrant and perfect for summer. Can also be worn as a scarf, so dual purpose is a bonus. 1993 tanks in lilac and mustard. Tts and both colors are nice. Great for layering or alone. Ordered during magic hour of 40% promo. Will take on upcoming trip to UK and Kenya. 1988 stripe cotton roll neck sweater works perfectly with the long stripe cotton cardigan from early spring. Ratti Rosignol Floral cropped rash guard is a really nice option for the beach. Love the scoop back. High waist bikini bottoms in matching print will arrive today, so I’m set with summer swim. Uncoated downtown jacket in olive (tts).This is a very nice lightweight jacket; olive with gold snaps is pretty and happy I ordered a tall since I can turn up the cuffs. This is the last of my flash sale items.
ReplyDeleteI will go to make returns -- I had ordered the eyelet funnel shirt in 6T and 8 (no 6 regular). Based on reviews I thought it ran small, but I guess I am not as big as I thought, since the 6T is actually loose, especially at the hips. So I will keep the 6T but leave the tags on while I wait to see if I can find a popback in a 4 regular. I did not even try on the 8, since I would be swimming in it.
ReplyDeleteI also ordered the denim utility pocket shirt in regular and tall, and will keep the regular. With the boxy cut, shorter is more flattering. I really like this shirt! The dark wash looks great with white jeans, and although it is boxy it hangs well. This shirt will get a lot of wear this summer!
And I am keeping the solid anorak in navy and gold. It fits well with room for layering, and the sleeves are a perfect length. I am wearing the small, and I am a 34C, five foot seven. I ordered it because I have metallic gold New Balance sneakers, and I could not resist seeing how they paired together. My husband said if I am bold enough to wear shiny gold sneakers I might as well go all in. Granted it is a slightly silly sweatshirt, but I am a slightly silly person.
I am returning the linen tie waist shirt. It was unflattering on me, since it had so much extra fabric around the waist. I do not think going down in size would help.
I also got the solid anorak and I am keeping it. I LOVE it! Didn’t expect to. Not for someone who doesn’t like calling attention to herself but I don’t shy away from sequins so I love that gold. If I had the gold NBs I would totally wear them together! I think it is a great alternative to a sweatshirt. I am not a sweats kind of girl so I like this as a better looking type of hooded sweatshirt.
DeleteThanks eeps, glad I am not the only one who liked it more than expected. We will see in cooler weather if I am bold enough to wear it on casual Fridays! I have a pair of dark navy ponte pants that I would wear with it.
DeleteSorry to hear the eyelet shirt didn't fit well. It was definitely an awkward fit on me as well.
DeleteRe: the anorak, I love that one with the gold but don't do navy (long crazy story) but I just got a similar one in black and silver from the gap. I think the Jcrew one might be a little thicker but it's a fun piece. I've only worn with leggings and looser lululemon pants but I could totally see wearing with jeans too.
Congrats on your move! I placed several orders too, but prices are so reasonable and things I had on my wishlist. @Anne - The Fab Life, thanks for the heads up on the shorts and jeans. I’m trying the button fly shorts in white and denim; I’ve worn my J Brand white jeans to death, so need an alternative.$20 is a great price & I’m hoping they all work Also ordered Point Sur linen seaside paints in lavender and caramel and the wide leg crop in loden green. Love linen for summer and they will be great for my UK & Kenya trip.
DeleteSomehow I have found lots to order lately!
ReplyDeleteJust ordered the packable straw hat, striped pull on linen skit, and a lovely striped scarf for a summer trip.
I am also loving the pale pink linen blazer, and navy striped ankle strap flats I ordered earlier this spring.
Finally, I’ve picked up a couple cute summer dresses on sale, and beautiful rick rack swim pieces.
I received an email survey from JC about their upcoming offerings ... in tweenager underwear, ugh. It seems they're just not going to let this go.
ReplyDeleteI received an email about helping to design their next collection and every single question was about graphic logo knitwear. Yikes.
DeleteI got that email too, and responded would not buy to every item.
DeleteUgh, I just got one asking me about the likelihood of me buying a series of fruit-, heart-, and animal-themed graphic tees. "Never" x a million.
DeleteHaven’t received any surveys from J Crew. Frequently get them from Banana Republic and oh boy, talk about ugly stuff. I answer “would not purchase” to every single thing. Awful. It’s a good thing I’ve got lots of clothes because not a lot is appealing right now.
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ReplyDeleteFree shipping again today. And they’re offering free shipping more often than they used to. Now that’s something I’m definitely loving. It also makes me order more often ;-)
ReplyDeleteCanadians ...no promo.
DeleteIn store 25% off with an additional 20% for jcc holders.
ReplyDeleteIs it on sale items as well, if so which store. I bought 4 sale items today would love to adjust an additional percent off.... thanks so much...
DeleteNot on sale and there are exclusions.
DeleteThanks!!!! Maybe 4th July there be a sale promo!!!lol
DeleteWhat happened to the lingerie offerings in store? All 4 of my local stores removed everything from the floor.
ReplyDeleteHeather
Partial to Pink
Walked right past my store yesterday, as there was no reason to stop in. Though I have purchased some J crew this summer, the clothing is uninspired so I just don't feel the need to look. Anthropologie got my money this weekend.
ReplyDeleteDropped by 5th Ave store for returns. Nothing interested me - in fact seeing some new arrivals made me wince. There’s a navy one shoulder dress with big yellow polka dots that made me mutter wtf aloud. Sale had no additional promo and were stuffed with cool weather items. I ended up returning 3/4s of my flash sale items - I had to be real with myself about keeping them and turned out it was more for the prices than the items themselves. Back went pineapple Tippi, bow front cardigan, floral tank, and merino anchors and stars sweater.
ReplyDeleteNo motivation for me to visit. The Uncoated Downtown Field Jacket was my last purchase that I really loved and kept. It’s been a month or so ... probably my longest J Crew hiatus ever.
ReplyDeleteI did go shopping w the college girls last week and they walked right by J Crew at Deer Park. Like, not even interested enough to go in and browse. Seemed like a bad sign.
I went to J Crew unexpectedly for the first time in a while. I was at the mall frustrated that I hadn't found any good work clothes, and I found two great pieces in the sale section! The tiered bell-sleeve top in drapey crepe and the short sleeve knit dress! I'm so in love with the dress! I normally shop at madewell way more (I'm 21) but recently I felt that their dresses have fit awkwardly on me. This one, in comparison, is a dream, and I can wear it casually or formally! The only thing is the dress was $39.99 in store and I see now that it's $22.99 on the website. I dont know if I should return it and re-order it... what do you all think?
ReplyDeleteMy store honors the web price if it is lower. It would be tempting to get two colors for little over the price of one. How is the fabric and the fit? Does it run larger or smaller than your usual size?
DeleteI have too many black dresses so I think I'll just stick with one iteration of it. This store unfortunately is 40 minutes away so I just decided to remain with it at this price because I do think the dress is worth $40. The fabric is a nicely weighted cotton. Not too thick, not too thin. I normally wear an XXS/00/24 and I took the XXS. Reviews say it runs small in the arms, but I have pretty thin arms so it wasn't a problem for me. I've definitely tried madewell dresses that were much tighter around the arms.
DeleteI did visit to return a bunch of online stuff yesterday. Promo was 25% off, additional 20% off if using J Crew credit card. Don't understand why J Crew keeps re-releasing the exact same items from previous seasons, like the star Tippi, leopard Tippi & embroidered sweatshirt. I'd like something new. So tired of the word t-shirts, too. Didn't purchase anything but then again, I walked the whole mall and could not find anything to buy so maybe it is just me.
ReplyDeletePurchased a little strawberry scarf for like $8.99 and pair of earrings for $4.99 on the website today. I'm happy with those bargains.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone have experience with the Tencel tees? Reviews are all over the place. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI personally wouldn’t buy anything with tencel. I bought a few dresses to wear while I was pregnant from Old Navy that were 100% tencel and not only did they shrink at least 2 sizes (cold water only!) but they came out so wrinkled that there was no hope in salvaging them. I returned and won’t buy anything with that fabric again.
ReplyDelete+1 - Tencel can be unpredictable, especially with water. I've read about Tencel tees torquing/twisting at the seams after washing. Viscose can be similar - I had a viscose tee from Loft that completely seized up and felt hard when I hand-washed it in cold water. It eventually softened back up after it dried, but felt so weird in the water. I don't deal with viscose or tencel anymore.
DeleteHuge thank you to you both! I have one I just bought for less than $10 that I love, but I haven't tried to wash it yet. Big bummer, as I am not a tee shirt fan and thought I may have found a solution.
DeleteI have some viscose and tencel items, but I never ever ever put them in the dryer or hot water. When they do go in the wash, it is in a laundry bag and on the cold/gentle cycle. Then shape and dry flat or hang on a wide rounded hanger.
DeleteI actually don't put much in the dryer except towels, sheets, gym socks, and old t-shirts.
Tencel blend can be good. I've had much better luck with tencel things than viscose. Just make sure to use cold water and no dryer.
DeleteI will have to genly wash the one I have an go from there.
DeleteMeanwhile, the perfect raincoat popped back in gold last night so I pulled the trigger on that. I thought it was a futile search and hope it fits.
I have an eileen fisher viscose jersey that I bought mainly for the color and weight of the fabric. I definitely expected a $118 top to hold up better, but after every wash (delicates bag and hang drying as directed) it pills like crazy! First and last experience with viscose.
DeleteThe Nordstrom Anniversary catalog is up and with a few jcrew items towards the middle of the catalog. A gorgeous tweed pencil skirt, and oxford and lace blouse, and a yellow coat.
ReplyDeleteThe Olga topcoat. Also. A pink Dover blazer
DeleteAnyone try the French Girl suit in linen? The name is beyond stupid but the green color is so pretty. Keeps being excluded from promo and want to know whether it's worth it.
ReplyDeleteGot the pants. The crease on one leg was perfectly centered. The crease on the other leg was all the way over almost on top of the side seam. They run a little small.
DeleteDarn, that’s what I was afraid of - I wear a 16, so looks like I’ll be sized out. Thanks!!
DeleteSpoke to SA and J Crew is having a promo this weekend for 4th of July that will include % off sale. Don’t have any specifics.
ReplyDeleteI hope so, I have 2 orders pending for sale pop backs that I woul love to adjust. Starting to feeel I may have bought too much...
DeleteI was able to get a lace skirt for $40, 2 pairs of shoes(navy/red piped mules $30 and evie silver heel $30) and 2 T-shirt dresses, elephant Martie pants.... can definitely use the promo...lol....
I am wearing the elephant Martie right now, love Marties and love elephants as well.
Deletei was given a firm no to asking for pa's on "non full price items" I would suggest buying items in your size when they pop back. I do see that pop backs lately have been fairly pricey for some of them...is this to discourage resellers?
DeleteI don't like anything at the moment...so even if sale is % off...I am resisting buying for the sake of the price.
I may have finally learned my lesson of over buying....
@Kate and p banos, I'm hoping for a few price adjustments too, so ordered some sale items I've been wanting. I haven't had any issues with a PA on sale items.
DeleteQuestion re cancelled orders, please
ReplyDeleteI have now ordered the same New Balance men's jacket four times on popback over the last few weeks because the three previous orders were cancelled by J Crew. I suspect that the fourth order will also be cancelled. I don't know why it keeps coming back on the website if it isn't actually there, but I guess there's a (very small) chance it may actually ship this time.
I've also had a similar situation with a specific boatneck tee that I have ordered on popback three or four times over the last year but have never received.
Has anyone else had similar experiences?
It took me three tries to get a dress on popback once. Finally did, though, and I really do like it. With sale items at a great price this happens, since the stock is low and several people may check out at one time. The system can only mark off sold items so fast, I guess.
DeleteHi, p banos
DeleteYes. I wondered about this possibility, but I am (embarrassingly) often checking out at 4 AM or so. The cost or benefit, depending on how you look at it, of being an insomniac. I guess orders are not filled out in the order they are placed. Or maybe there are a lot of insomniacs looking for deals at 4 AM :-)
I suspect there are a lot of re-sellers looking for deals at 4am!
DeleteHi p banos,
DeleteI ordered the 2011 Icon Trench two times with backordered dates. Both times they sent me an email saying it was cancelled, but when I checked the website the trench coat was still there with the same backordered date. It was only on the third try that I finally didn't receive a cancelled email and they shipped the item to me.
Some stores carry a LOT of inventory. Hundreds of each item. The software probably does not account for theft and damages, and may not be in real time. Also, items could be on hold for another B&M customer.
DeleteThe posts hoping for a promo code soon make me wonder what people's recent experiences have been with price adjustments.
ReplyDeleteIt used to be the case that if I ordered something at $50 on sale without a promo code, and a promo code for 30% off appeared a couple of days later that I could email for a price adjustment and they would give me a price adjustment of $15 (plus tax). But about two months ago when there was a promo code on sale items, when I emailed for the % off discount on recent orders placed immediately prior to the discount code, I was told that I was not eligible for % off because I had already gotten the "best price". I emailed back saying that I had received price adjustments under similar circumstances in the past but was turned down again. So I gave up and haven't asked for any price adjustments under these circumstances since. Using my hypothetical example - how is it the "best price" to pay $50 instead of $35? They never articulated it clearly, but are they looking at "best price" as the listed price before any additional discounts are applied?
Are people still getting price adjustments under the above circumstances? They have every right to set (and change) their policies, but they should be clear about what they are.
This year I've emailed them a few times requesting price adjustments and sometimes they would give me the "one-time courtesy" spiel. I think it depends on who responds to your email, or they might have recently changed their policies.
DeleteI have been told no for pa's on sale items at every time I have asked recently (two mths) I am told full price only. I have no idea why some shoppers are getting pa's...
DeleteI haven't purchased anything recently, but in May I was able to get a PA on several orders when there was a new % off sale. I always call CS and never email.
DeleteI call as well...I think C's doesn't like me...I get firm no's
DeleteI have never been refused a pa on a sale item by email.
DeleteNew arrivals are up at Factory. Sad IMO. Very unflattering silhouettes on the dresses and tops, and WTH with the wintery jewel-toned satin slides in July? I’m really trying to find pieces I like but you are making it impossible, J Crew.
ReplyDeleteI hd a $25 birthday bonus that's going to expire in a few days. I stopped by factory this morning and took home a new arrival, the short-sleeved navy cotton sweater with a bow for about $5. They have the sweaters in five colors and I thought the knit was a little thicker (not see-through in the navy) than expected. It will be a good transition to fall piece.
Delete@ Mary G. I agree this sweater is cute and the only thing I have purchased from factory all spring/summer. Im happy to see new colors, but not sure I like any of them.
DeleteYes, on the colors not being very appealing. I wanted the thistle and that was the only color they didn't have. I decided it might look washed out and since navy is my main neutral, I can always use another navy piece. The pale pink was awfully see-through.
DeleteWhile I'm not ordering nearly as much as usual, I'm still finding things to try here and there. The sale section has been pretty packed the past few mornings - picked up another size of the Ratti Rossignol floral swimsuit (after realizing just how skimpy the rear end is on the original size I ordered!), the blossom mercantile dress (for $30 I'll try it), two black s/s dresses (the sheath style and the more A-line style with longer sleeves), navy eyelet tunic coverup and the half-moon crystal earrings.
ReplyDeleteSame. I am getting a lot of popbacks and finding new items I really love, there is just a lot to weed through. I do see a lot of potential in the mercantile superbloom dress and that's on my list next to try.
DeleteAlso - I have wanted those earrings since the moment I saw them! I'm going to see how heavy they are when I go to work tonight.
There is still good stuff to be found :)
Those half-moon crystal earrings look nice. I’ve been wondering about those so please report back!
DeleteI have the mercantile superbloom dress and I really love it, despite it being poly!
DeleteBut all in all, I have bought very few things this year. When I do buy, I end up taking a good chunk of it back.
There have been a lot of 2015 and 2016 popbacks in the AM hours. Funny how back then we were complaining about the styles but seeing them now compared to what we have, the stuff from even 2-3 years ago look more appetizing. I haven't ordered much because I have't been a lucky size, though I thank my stars for the popbacks of the going out blazer with ruffle and the ruffled chino jacket, both of which I love. I also caught the drapey keyhole dress, which I LOVE! I remember putting it on my wishlist when it came out and it mysteriously disappeared, so never in my wildest dreams did I expect to see it again and on sale. Only a size 4 was available and I grabbed it even though I'm normally a 2, but I think the dress is running small because the 4 fit perfectly. I am beyond happy. Other than that, everything else I have ordered that are on sale and this season have gone back due to sizing/quality issues. I am now exclusively shopping popbacks.
DeleteMy half moon earrings arrived today. they are so pretty! They seemed heavier in my hand but didn't feel too heavy once I put them on, however, the stud at the top of the earring is very large and it pulls my earlobe down considerably. I have to try them on my second hole to see if the look is better. Definitely worth checking out!
DeleteI keep missing out on tweed lady jacket with ties. Had it in my cart last night... lost it in check
ReplyDeleteOut... keep wishing to find it on a pop back in zero or 2...
I started summer break last week and culled my summer wardrobe. I’m still 17 pounds up7 months postpartum so some things are snug. And since I’m nursing dresses are a no go. I needed an easy skirt I could throw on with a T-shirt and flip flops and dash out the door. I have plenty of fussy skirts that are cute for work but wanted something way more casual. I picked up the linen pencil skirt and I love it! I was worried it would be too short because the description says 23.5 inches but mine is 25” (ordered the tall). That’s perfectly knee length on my 5’10 self. I ordered up a size and that was the right call and reviews say the same.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, eeps. I was just nostalgically looking at the past two or three spring presentations and, while I didn’t like much at the time, I surely do wish things hadn’t gotten so bad. I’m shopping eBay etc.; it seems my design sweet spot was five years or so, give or take, as I’m now realizing. Sigh. I do love what I have, and am surely not parting with it anytime soon. Best of luck with the pop backs!
ReplyDeleteIf anyone is in the market for white jeans - the white slim broken in boyfriend jeans and the white high waisted button fly toothpick jeans as well as the shorts are marked down to $24.85 before the 20% cardperks promo.
ReplyDeleteYes, I wish I knew more about the fit on those. I did order the Parke seersucker blazer for the same price, $24.85!
Delete@Anne thanks for posting. I ordered two sizes of the high waisted jeans and the blazer. No boyfriend jeans left in my size or I would have grabbed them too.
Deleteyou're welcome! wow - the jeans went fast. I hope mine ship ...ordered the white button shorts, high waist and the boyfriend in two sizes...I don't NEED any of them but with my tendency to sit / get white jeans dirty - an extra pair never hurts! I am going back to get the seersucker Parke blazer since I missed that on the first pass.
DeleteI don’t need them either. I purchased a pair of white boyfriend jeans and white high waisted frayed hem jeans from BR factory. For the price I am happy with them but I always searching the perfect pair. The high waist ones dig into my waist a bit but I love the frayed hem. Hoping these fit better. Happy to find a few things to hopefully love at a great price.
DeleteI'm ashamed... 😂
ReplyDeleteThree orders. Not sure what I'll keep but great prices and Anne, as much as I'm not a white jean person your comment made me have to try them. I ordered four sizes, two tall and two regular. Also tried the high waisted denim shorts, the white and gray seersucker blazer, linen beach pant in deep moss, leopard coras. I'm,moving TOMORROW so I did the ship to store option and I'm grateful to have that.
The prices are fabulous, and better than my employee discount. I just got into the office and went back for the boyfriend jeans. This morning at home, I simply HAD to order the seersucker blazer before it sold out.
DeleteI'm glad you don't have to worry about missing packages, good luck tomorrow! I hope the weather cooperates :)
I had another striped cotton schoolboy blazer I loved but it's a little tight across the shoulders. I hope the Parke in seersucker has a comparable look.
DeleteI also ordered the seersucker Parker! Hoping it works out; I've been taking one size larger in JC blazers to accommodate thick shirts underneath but summer blazers are just made for silk camis under. I woke up at 5 am and the sale section updated before my eyes - went from 1400 to 1800+. No fun popbacks though, boo.
Delete@eeps, I woke up during the night and ordered one of those wrap things with the arm holes that popped back and then bam, when I woke up for the day I saw the huge update and was so pumped to get that blazer!
DeleteI just ordered those white shorts last week and they arrived yesterday. Emailing to see if I could get a price adjustment. I originally was going to reorder, but they sold out before I could check out!
DeleteI came to post about the deals, but as per usual, other JCAs are on it! I ordered some white denim for myself. The button-fly shorts and jeans were actually on my wishlist already, so it's nice that worked out!
ReplyDeleteI was able to combine the codes THESKIMM for 20% off and JCSM18 for $20 off $100. Hope this helps someone.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you see that code?
DeleteTHESKIMM code was posted by Alexis on instagram. JCSM18 was included with a previous purchase but its a generic code as I have more than one flyer and they have the same code.
DeleteThank you. I'm going to call. It's only $20 but I placed three orders so hopefully they will give it to me.
DeleteI meant the JCSM code, I use the CARDPERKS and that can't be combined with the skim code.
DeleteThanks Lara I called and got an adjustment!
DeleteMe too. Thx!
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