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!
Stunning news about J. Crew scrapping Mercantile and Nevereven (Or Nevermore, as I call it, being a Poe fan). https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-11-29/j-crew-reports-sales-accelerated-in-departed-ceo-s-last-quarter
ReplyDeleteIs it stunning news? Or totally expected?
Deletelike retail Factory was better 6-8yrs ago. now quality is so poor I never shop there. once in awhile factory did a version of some of the higher end retail items and they seemed to sell ...but I have not bought from factory for at least 4yrs..I find everything too short and I am 5'5"
DeleteI should add...I used to go to the Outlet Malls a few yrs back. after reading artcile about the differences in how factory merch is made etc. (so low quality) I have not shopped them at all. I think expanding (or putting more $$ in to factory) is a bad decision..
DeleteHow long did Nevereven/Nevermore last? Will those clothes show up in Marshalls? Strangely, fixing the website doesn't seem to be a priority for anyone.
DeleteI think its been only 2 weeks. gosh it looked terrible in the online pics...
DeleteI think anything that leads to increased focus on the main line is a good move at this point. I've also wondered if they would combine J. Crew and Madewell at some point because they are getting to be so similar.
DeletePanda123, I think that is exactly what is going to happen!
DeleteThey need to return to their core - they have gotten too far away from their core audience trying to be all things to all people. The niche they once occupied is still not occupied. Talbots is trying and Brooks Brothers has one foot in it - but J Crew did quality, preppy with a twist clothing that we all loved. Now it's gone.
ReplyDeleteYes!! I miss the old J Crew!
DeleteI've noticed that about Brooks Brothers - I bought an amazing green dress for work - looked very Jackie O!
DeleteHere is the dress. Love it, its well made, and fits TTS.
Deletehttps://www.brooksbrothers.com/Double-Faced-Stretch-Wool-Dress/SX00192,default,pd.html?dwvar_SX00192_Color=DKGR&contentpos=18&cgid=0489
Well put, Brooks Brothers has one foot in it. Zac Posen is designing a lot of their stuff these days. I bought a pair of sharply cut, lined navy gab trousers back in Sept. Paid full price for them with the expectation that I'll wear them for ten years. My J. Crew 120s have given out and there's nothing at Crew to replace them for the quality.
DeleteIt's one of the few places I have seen Merino Wool Turtlenecks that aren't paper thin. I don't mind paying for good classic quality. They have a tartan dress that I would love to own (fully lined too) in wool but I have nowhere to wear it.
DeleteI'm a huge Brooks Brothers fan, too. Their made-in-Scotland cashmere sweaters and no iron shirts are very nice. I also have a charcoal wool jacquard blazer and an embroidered cotton sweater that are amazing.
DeleteHuge BB fan here too! Pricey, but their quality is superb. I feel their styles will stand the test of time, unlike the ruffle craze of 2015-17 at J.Crew.
DeleteI’m not buying any more from JC until my Black Friday/Cyber Monday orders ship. I have no idea what will work or if anything will actually arrive. I’ve already gotten three separate emails telling me that the items “will arrive on time but are shipping later than expected,” which the 85% of the time in the past was followed days later by cancellations. But if anyone is still shopping, I see new things added to the sales section online. Yesterday I added a few things to my cart to try the SNUGGLE promo and nothing in my cart changed in price. Not sure if the code wasn’t working or just a lot of exemptions.
ReplyDeleteSame here, eeps, and I’m annoyed. I have very low tolerance for slow shipping and incompetence in general. It’s been a full week since I ordered and my order has still not shipped. I ordered soon after midnight, when the promo first started, so I’d expect it to be one of the first fulfilled. Obviously that didn’t happen. I won’t be at all surprised to receive a “we wish we had enough” e-mail, even though everything was in stock when I ordered and for many hours after. You knew you’d have a lot of orders to fulfill on Black Friday weekend, J.Crew. Why didn’t you hire/schedule extra staff? Why are you always so unorganized and unprepared?
DeleteI also am fully anticipating that my three outstanding items will be cancelled. I also received the don’t worry, your item is on schedule email. Why bother to send this if you are unsure the order will ever be filled? The items were for me not gifts so it is just money saved if they are cancelled. I ordered from several other retailers and all items have at least shipped already if they haven’t already been delivered. This Black Friday weekend was a fiasco for them for sure and now discontinuing a line that launched barely two weeks ago (that no one asked for or needed) just spells more trouble. I feel they may never right the ship and quite honestly for the most part I have moved on to other retailers anyway.
DeleteCanadians are really hooped. we pay $12. it takes 10 days (this is to Vancouver ) and with postal strike (leg. back to work) over ..the back log. we have no idea when orders will be arriving.
Deletesale on black friday and cyber monday was good..if you got on the site when it was up and running...so who would shop now?
Same - I ordered on BF very early in the AM and no movement on my orders. At this point, I wouldn't even care if they were cancelled. Still trying to get my last mail-in returns straightened out. Maybe 2019 is the year JC and I break up (and never ever get back together, weeeee!).
DeleteCancelled one of my orders this morning. If the second one has not shipped by Monday that one is being cancelled too.
DeleteI ordered the early morning of Black Friday too with the ship to store option. My order confirmation stated I should expect my order by 12/5. Since it's all summer stuff that's fine, but I was initially surprised by the delivery date.
DeleteYes, why would anyone shop at J. Crew now? Placed two orders between BF and Cyber M, one finally shipped out today and the other is still pending. I don't think they will be cancelled but JC has been much slower than other retailers. With no good sales, and super slow shipping no need to shop this week at JC.
DeleteIMO, they roll out Holiday too late in the game compared to other retailers. I'm attending a holiday party with little_lining this weekend and if I ordered things for us to wear, we'd be out of luck. (I ordered her a tartan dress from H&M in early November, and I'm wearing the cotton navy shirtdress from the summer with old-school JC tartan belt and headband, and red Boden point-toe flats). And they're going to be rolling out potentially more Holiday next week? That's tough.
DeleteI have two BF orders still pending and one w a delivery date of 12/5. Seems like the website was only a part of the operational issues lately. J Crew is not the only retailer this happens to - but it certainly isn’t encouraging customers to stay with them through other disappointments.
DeleteI agree with silver_lining, J.Crew rolls out Holiday stuff too late. And who knows how much of it will be back ordered, arriving even later in the season. The Factory order I placed on BF finally shipped today. The retail order I placed on Cyber Monday is still processing. I've already received (and worn!) other orders I placed over Thanksgiving, from Pandora, Ralph Lauren and Shopbop.
DeleteInteresting last point in the Bloomberg article, that e-commerce shipping costs are eating into their profits. Which explains why those of us in Canada haven’t had free shipping since the rewards program started. And I wouldn’t place too many bets on free shipping continuing even for rewards members, if it’s a big enough $ concern.
ReplyDeleteHi cagliari67 - I've noticed that on occasions when my orders sit "in progress" for a super long time, JC then sends them expedited at no extra charge. If they do this for a lot of orders they couldn't fulfill in a timely manner, that's a lot of $$$.
DeleteMe too silver_lining. And often for sale things I really don't have any rush for!
DeleteOTOH, my orders often sit unfulfilled for days and days...then are shipped via mail innovations. ☹️
DeleteI've actually lucked out and all my JCrew purchases have been delivered minus one which is on its way.
ReplyDeleteGap/old Navy is making me nervous tho. 2 of six items from one order shipped but there's no tracking info. Just says order processed. The other items are still sitting in pending. They're gifts for the kids and I don't want to have to reshop for gifts in the middle of December because these orders never arrived. Grrrr.
I also got the JCrew catalogue with coupons. I believe I saw someone say another round of new arrivals? Maybe I'll keep splurging on myself ;)
MissJR, how did you luck out with the fast shipping? As far as Gap, after their 2016 Black Friday fiasco, where orders didn’t ship for almost a month, I stopped shopping there.
Deletekind of wishing I Had not ordered. its going to be a gong show getting pkgs to Canada. and with all the mistakes being made on my being credited back for returns. I dread the fact I will have to do returns because I had to order two sizes in some items..
Deletei have no idea how all my jcrew packages arrived so fast. one was basically overnighted too.
Deleteeven with the slow shipping, gap/ON has been pretty good to me in the past so i'm a little surprised at this. if it were just clothes for me, i wouldn't care so much... but this stuff is for nieces/nephews sooooo aunt santa wants to make sure she gets it all.
I place a Gap order on Black Friday and just received it yesterday, Thursday. I've had pretty good luck ordering from them this year. Love that they have sweaters in tall sizes!
DeleteI placed orders Thanksgiving night & one order on Cyber Monday; everything has shipped. I’ve received 3 packages and the others will arrive next week. Those orders include summer stuff from SZ Blockprints, so no immediate need. Going to stop in this weekend for a couple of returns.
ReplyDeleteI wish they'd bring back Collection so I could get some well made clothes from J Crew. Their cashmere sweaters from years ago were so nice. I miss that and would pay for it. Maybe I'm the only one though. (actually, I'm not - I've talked to others who feel like I do. Buying cheap clothes only gets you a closet full of cheap looking clothes .)
ReplyDeleteHave you tried Everlane cashmere? I got so tired of the cheap, pilling cashmere from J Crew, so I ordered a crewneck pullover from Everlane. I've had it a year, no pills. It's soft and thick and was only $100 full price. I haven't ordered a sweater from J Crew since.
DeleteI second Everlane cashmere. I bought my first sweater a couple months ago, a thick waffle knit in a lovely shade of light blue, and it's held up beautifully. I wear it at least once a week. I haven't had to de-pill and I'm anticipating it looking nice for years. It's so soft and cozy as well. $145 full price and totally worth it.
DeleteI love the collection pieces, too. I especially love their photo shoots..looks very editorial. Jenna really elevate the brand.
DeleteI placed two orders last Friday/Monday and neither shipped. The only item I'd like right away is the embellished fair isle, otherwise what's the point? Holiday events are starting early this season.
ReplyDeleteAlso I'm really surprised that sale is not on,sale at all anymore. I thought it was still at least the 30% off but nope
DeleteI just got a Holiday 2018 catalog in today's mail.
ReplyDeleteTwo things: I received my cotton mockneck sweater in modern red from Gap. I wanted to wear it with my lace pull on pants from last year but the textures don't work, that said aside from the color (wish it was black) it's really substantial and warm, the style is probably not the most flattering but it's comfy and with jeans and red shoes (I have many) for the price it works. I paid under $25 with some Gap rewards and promo. It's $42 now although Gap cash is available, it doesn't seem like as good a deal unless you need a lot of stuff.
ReplyDeleteI'm still waiting for my embellished fair isle to ship but reviews are terrible for fabric and fit. I was hoping to wear it with jeans, denim Ryders, etc... maybe it's a good thing because if it's not here in a few days I don't want it unless it's on clearance.
I mean leather Ryder pants, not denim.
DeleteThat's the worst. When they mess it up and it takes too long and I'm basically just feeling like "make me want this again j crew". The shine wears off.
DeleteExactly. I'm almost over it, now it's got to be great. I remember last year Ema (crazy about Jcrew on IG) ordered the Stewart plaid skirt for a party and it came late or not at all...it was adorable but so limited in how you could wear it, why would one want it after the event?
DeleteI have that skirt too, Suz, and ITA. If you are going to wear it, you need it in very early Dec when you are planning your holiday outfits for the month’s events!
DeleteJust logged on to my computer, they are showing tomorrow promo: 50 off sale, 35 off reg plus 15
ReplyDeleteOff for card members... 12/1-12/3....I have 4 orders not moving at all from “in progress”.... it’s annoying...
just saw that too but the code doesn't seem to be working and the fine print says 50% off "select items" which will probably mean bathing suits and panties. :/
DeleteI bit on this one. Again.
DeleteHadn't noticed this previously but ordered a cashmere tunic sweater with wide side slits. Notsure how the length will work but thought over a button down with my leather pants. With the extra15 off it's a fair price.
Red wide leg crop pants, loved these in store, less at home but for under $20 I tried regular and tall length.
Reordered balloon sleeve turtleneck for quite a bit less (haven't worn it yet) and merino turtleneck which I already have.
Now I'll donate some of my sweater blends and try not to buy more.
I had to stop myself from a few other sweaters. The yes no sweater is cuter than I thought in person and that long double breasted sweater looks so cozy for around the house but both look like they'd pill.
Just grabbed the CAPTOE boots in the snakeskin. I tried them on in store and they ran big so they might not work but I liked them a lot.
DeleteI have the merino and balloon sleeve tnecks in my cart but I'm not pulling the trigger because I have been buying too much with this move and Christmas happening. I did look for my size and bookmark the snakeskin captoes also,the black are so comfy and I love them. I'm glad to hear you're giving the red pants another whirl,they'll be great on you!!
DeleteSuz, does the balloon sleeved turtleneck run TTS? I am hesitating between an XS and an S.
DeleteReviews said it ran large. I tried XXS, XS and S and preferred the looser fit of the S. If you're short waisted or want it to be more fitted I think you can size down but I preferred my usual size
DeleteCheri, I hope the red pants work at home, without the sale goggles. I'm hosting my family for a casual Christmas Day and they're comfy so they'll be perfect.
Delete@Suz, thank you for the input! I ordered a S in gray. :D
DeleteI got a gift card for $50 off an order of $150 in the mail yesterday. It said it was a cardholder perk. Maybe others have gotten these? It's good until February, which is great because I haven't seen a lot except the Collection jacquard skirt that I pre-ordered recently with a bunch of stacked codes and gift cards.
ReplyDeleteThats great! all I ever get is 'WERE SORRY" for all the errors etc. FYI ...finally received my credit (on card) for the returns that were missed twice.
DeleteMe too! Very nice.
DeleteI had this happen to me last year (and while I'm a heavy shopper I don't have a JCrew Credit Card). I think it was maybe $25 off of $75? Can't recall.
DeleteJust had a great customer service experience. Received the holiday catalog yesterday w the two promo codes. Called to request a price adjustment, and was cheerfully given two substantial credits for two of the three orders I placed last week on top of the extra 50/60 for BF. The codes were good for a month but I figured those orders will be bigger than any others I will place before the holidays. It’s too late to order any more “holiday” stuff for me - I’ve already got what I need for myself and gifts.
ReplyDeleteYay. Finally able to post here again. I was locked out of my Google account and tried everything and nothing worked until I logged out and back in. I am not receiving Jcrew emails and had to sign back up. Getting plenty of Factory emails and I hardly never shop at or order Factory. I also had to change my catalog preferences to get a catalog mailed again so I will probably miss the holiday mailing. Uggh! What is the cardholder code for the extra 15%. Is it an individual or public code? Thanks in advance. I missed being able to contribute!
ReplyDeleteHi Shopping Celle - good to see you! The code is CARDPERKS (public) - they keep turning it on and off so sometimes it goes through and sometimes it doesn't.
DeleteThanks silver lining. I tried that without the s at the end! Off to send an email!
DeleteMy Style Guide came with a red postcard insert w two 15% one-use codes so that’s what I used. I forgot about CARDPERKS, silver-lining. Sometimes that has worked for me, sometimes not. I need to remember to try that.
DeleteBrowsing again today and the code seems to be working on more items. I am oddly drawn to the faux fur cropped coat in burgundy. Does anyone have this to comment on sizing? Reviews are great - I'm a 6 on top and am debating between the S or M. With the two codes it will be less than $100.
ReplyDeleteCan’t comment on the fit of this particular jacket, but I have a burgundy faux fur swing coat that I wear constantly throughout the winter! Best impulse buy ever, and it totally works in our Toronto/Buffalo winters
DeleteMichelle - a belated thank you for your input! I can't believe I'm just adding a coat like this to my wardrobe given our cold temps. The coat arrived yesterday and I'm excited to wear it :)
DeleteYou all need the silk easy pant in silk twill in the jungle cat print for $30...bummed I paid $72 and it's past the return window!
ReplyDeleteI want these and am being restrained since I've worn the blouse exactly once!
DeleteThanks! With CARDPERKS they come down to $25.50! I cringe a little when I think of what I've paid for the Drakes pants in the past but this steal helps it all even out.
DeleteHow are you both planning to style them? I'd love some fresh ideas. I'm pretty sure mine are tired...
DeleteOrdered those pants too. It’s a great price for silk pants and the print is really nice. I also ordered Collection cashmere tunic sweater in navy (Thanks @ Suz Has). Planning to layer with Italian cashmere tees. I love tunics and hoping this one works well, so I can pack it for travel after Christmas.
DeleteStopped in store to make returns and sale was 50% off too.
The Tippi is my go-to for basic styling. It looks like the pants have a lighter blue and pink in the print so I have a lighter blue that might work but I'm thinking maybe black or navy for something slightly less "matchy." Also, a bright pink turtleneck would pop the pink and pink and green are always great together. I have an older white/silver strip Crew t-shirt that will probably work too. Accessories: layered potato pearl necklace and earrings or a large silver earring. Shoes: probably nude pumps or maybe snow leopard heels if I feel wild. lol.
DeleteI have paired them with a white silk tee and grey pumps, and an orchid Tippi with matchy-matchy orchid Dulci kitten heels too!
DeleteHow is the sizing? I do like them..... just not sure where I would wear them. Lol
DeleteThanks for the ideas ladies. I keep eyeing them. I have the paisley silk blouse and pants from last holiday and I wear them as often as possible (separately) but it's not that much, such a memorable print.
DeleteI just bought my son 3 Bruder trucks so I really should not be buying anything else! But they're so pretty!
What about a darker green with the pants? I was thinking JC’s dark academic green.
DeleteI ordered them. And the gray merino turtleneck. Gah. I am glad that's over with.
DeleteMy order from 11/23 still has not shipped (supposed to be here by Wednesday). I placed two orders this morning. One for several girls necklaces for less than $2 a piece. The other for the Point Sur teddy coat (cheaper than my non-shipped order from 11/23) and the Merino Turtleneck with Side Slits in burgundy. I just hope they can start shipping some things. I can only imagine how backed up everything is from last week's sales.
ReplyDeleteHave a bunch of stuff in cart. When I enter Wintersale code get a Error 500 message. Oy!!
ReplyDelete2:09 am EST - Site totally down
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone have a 15% off catalog code they are not using? Would like to use it towards some Hanukkah presents today! snapsparkchik at gmail dot com. TIA and happy to return the favor in the future!!
ReplyDeleteCanadians don't get them..if I had one I send it your way. hopefully alot of JCA's got 2 in style guide and will share one.
DeleteOh no Unknown!! That's so unfair that Canadians don't get the codes, that really sucks.
DeleteI want to say a HUGE thank you to this wonderful community, I had multiple people reach out to me and I feel very warm and fuzzy about it. Thank you!!
I caved and placed another order. All sale items: dress shirt for hubby for $21, camo pants for my daughter $25, and suede belt for her for $12. I got me a silk shirt in dark pebble for $33. Hoping it’s better then the summer version since I returned 2, after they ripped after a single wear..... still have some returns to do next week( suit for hubby).... was a steal for his birthday!!
ReplyDeleteanyone know if new arrivals are tomorrow or mid week?
ReplyDeleteJ Crew doesn't seem to be responding to emails..?sent a couple of them regarding slow shipping ...hoping to have $12 bucks waived. I have placed a bunch of orders again. so I am up to $60 Canadian $.
Happy holidays, all, a jigsaw puzzle arrived.
ReplyDeleteDoing a happy dance over here! Scored one of my unicorns: the brushstroke dress and I even got it in a tall size!
ReplyDeleteAlso, none of my Thanksgiving orders have shipped. I’m most worried about all the deals I scored for my daughter (about 10 tops each about $6). C’mon j crew! Wednesday is coming up fast. Will my items be overnighted or will they send and email saying there is a delay. Who knows.
Same! Thank goodness nothing was a Hanukkah gift. And my fair isle sweater is probably going to go back if reviews are any indication.
DeleteHas anyone tried the Bomber jacket with side zips... how does it run? I have a teen 5.9, usually take m or 29 in jeans? Any help appreciated....
ReplyDeleteOne of my BF orders shipped yesterday so I let myself make a single orde today: I love the jungle cat print so much and I ordered the silk blazer during Cyber Monday so I picked up the matching pants, medium pouch and card case today. Also a sale Tippi in pale blue purchased to match with the pants. I would get matching shoes but I’ve seen them IRL and not a fan of the embellishments.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah to all who celebrate it!
I'm losing track of my orders but I think I,have about 5 outstanding since Black Friday including a few this weekend. 😳
ReplyDeleteTonight I got popback of the camo toothpick in tall for my taller daughter and myself. I had tried them on when they first came out in the regular length but I,think the tall will work fine, and my daughter is 5'11" and oddly enough I looked at her jean size this week while we were away so I hope it works out. We both wear our camo foundry pants often and I haven't seen these on sale at all previously.
I also ordered charcoal Point Sur straight leg jeans in two sizes and a bunch of candles...figured they can be nice hostess gifts if they ever show up.
I never saw those on sale either, good find!
DeleteLooks like only petite and tall are available.
DeleteNone of my orders have shipped. One was placed before BF. I cancelled one order last week. What is going on?
ReplyDeleteOrders are not being fulfilled in order! Of five outstanding orders, I just got a shipping notification for part of an order from 2 days ago... but nothing for my orders placed on BF or CM. I also emailed for help applying codes and haven’t heard back for 6 days now. I am used to dismal shipping times but the slow CS response is new to me.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. I've had better luck calling lately, as much as I hate to use the phone. I got a UPS notification that an order shipped but i actually think it was one from this weekend, not the two or three earlier ones. However my Black Friday order says it will arrive by thurs so who knows.
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