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!
Collection lady jacket in English tweed, not final sale, and the 60% off was still working...it is bright blue with lavender and turquoise and gold buttons. Well, we shall see! If I love it, I'm out $70. If not, someone else will get a chance.
ReplyDeleteIt is this one: https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens_category/blazers/jcrewcollection/collection-lady-jacket-in-english-tweed/G2603
DeleteThat's funny, that's the one Lynn was saying she got from EBay I think
DeleteI looked back at posts, and you are totally right it is! Well, Lynn likes it, so I expect I will too.
Delete@p banos, Great!!! Happy to hear you got it. I just love love love mine. It’s a show stopper trust me. If it passed the Palm Beach crowd mentality it’s a winner overall:) not that I care. Great with blue shoes!
Delete@Lynn - thanks for the encouragement. Sure hope I don't get a 'pre-worn' popback. I sure don't live in Palm Beach, I'm in NJ. But I will wear show stoppers! I thought it would look great with white jeans in the Spring. Don't have bright blue shoes (and NOT shopping for them, I'm over my limit). Do have purple suede pumps that might go well.
DeleteGreat score! I am in NJ and appreciate that! :)
DeleteGorgeous - bummed I missed it! What sizes were available, so I don't feel bad about missing out?
Delete@eeps, just one magical size 6.
DeleteI did have the strength of will to pass on the navy Dover blazer. I have a navy Schoolboy.
Glad you got it!! Noticed.ot extra much because of Lynn's mention. It does seem like it would be beautiful. Alas, not my size, but happy a JCA grabbed it.
DeleteWow gorgeous! Nice catch
DeleteThat is magical indeed! Happy you grabbed it and happy I didn't miss my size!
DeleteThat’s such a beautiful jacket! I bet you’ll love it. I missed it when it was first released and I’ve never managed to catch a popback in my size.
DeleteNope. No visit for me.
ReplyDeleteMust. Reduce. Shopping.
But as mentioned in previous post: I'm selling the JCrew Navy Tweed postage stamp skirt I bought off poshmark. NWT size 4. I'll provide pics if anyone's interested. Will re post in the correct thread next week.
jselnick (@) gmail.com
https://www.jcrew.com/p/95565
I'm also going to go thru my closet and start getting rid of stuff. Really being honest about what I wear and just what I'm attached to. So I might post other goodies for sale. I have a bunch of shoes (nisolo, JCrew) I've only worn once or twice that are definitely going.
I did the same, I have so much stuff I don't wear. What I have most of, jeans and black sweaters, I wear most. I don't even mind having lots of those because my favorites change, jeans are very fickle! Shoes and coats make the outfit...but I realized I bought a lot of shoes that I haven't worn.
DeleteI was checking out Audrey A La Mode yesterday to try and see how I can be a little more minimal, it only made me feel worse.
I mean, I actually like her style a lot but it seems like she has two pairs of jeans. I have about 20 and I go through phases with them. If I wanted to get rid of some I could and there are a few I haven't worn, but I don't think I could be that minimal to only have two pairs of jeans. Sometimes I buy the same in two sizes. 😂
Delete@Suz Has I couldn’t do that either! Minimalism isn’t for everybody LOL! There was a big sale update shorty after promo changed, so ordered and able to apply 60% off. Ordered beaded bird earrings that were cancelled in a previous order, so hope they ship. Used rewards to order SZ Blockprint Kurta Tunic for February trip to South Africa and strappy knit midi dress in stripe.
DeleteThanks Tara, maybe I need to realize just because I like a specific "uniform" doesn't mean I need only two of each. I definitely have an edited wardrobe and I don't need it to make me feel badly. 😂
DeleteWe are all doing the best we can. Some would think two dresser drawers jammed with jeans is too many (and that's just the winter options), but I am happy with that and it's progress to not have another plastic bin stuffed to capacity under the bed. The amount I have been donating is very satisfying. Just last night I packed up another smaller bag.
DeleteI'm definitely not a minimalist, and I don't care to be. Love my accessories and shoes! Options change the entire "base"!
As long as I am not a hoarder I don't care to be a minimalist. By hoarder I mean keeping stuff that you will never wear, that is worn out, that does not fit. I will admit to having a lot of jeans too: lets see, dark wash flares, skinny, medium wash straight, skinny, flares, wide leg crop, white straight, skinny , flares, ecru skinny, flares, black straight , skinny, flares, pink straight, blue flares. Ugh, that is 16 different combinations, and I do have duplicates of 4 pairs. Making 20. But the average price is probably under $20 per pair, since I only buy jeans on clearance or Poshmark/Ebay. So if I bought full price $100 jeans, I'd only have 4 pairs. I do promise not to buy jeans for the next hundred years.
Delete@p banos, I think the purple suede would work. Going into my closet shortly to see what shades of purple I have that would work.Threading in the jacket is lavender. Great suggestion! I hope your jacket arrives in excellent condition; keeping fingers crossed for you. You would be a show stopper where ever you live:)
ReplyDeleteAwwwwww. I wear those purple pumps with a periwinkle blue dress, so I hope they will work. They seem to work with anything blue, from navy to periwinkle or with fuschia. I actually bought a second pair to have in reserve when the first looks shabby, because I wear them so often.
DeleteI also think gold would work. I hope you love it P!
DeleteI have the Academy Bow Loafers in gold (my #1 favorite and best fitting shoes)
DeleteNo visit and hopefully no orders this weekend. I was pleasantly surprised that my tweed cap sleeve dresses shipped already (with the free shipping option). Seems to be no rhyme or reason with shipping if some people are still waiting for end of December orders to ship. I have to wonder if they're waiting for stores to fulfill orders but that's certainly not an excuse.
ReplyDeleteWhile I did purchase quite a few items, I too am continuing to clean my closet out and sell/donate items. I feel like it's a vicious cycle - if only I can get better at realizing what items I'll wear constantly and which ones are one and done (and can likely live without).
@SuzHas, now why didn’t I think of gold! Wonderful suggestion! The rate we’re going on about this jacket is going to make Headline News:)
ReplyDeleteEspecially with the white jeans or pants, I think it would look very elegant.
DeleteSome reviews.
ReplyDeleteI received my ruffle pocket blazer in glen plaid, the size 2 which is my smaller size. The blazer JUST fits my shoulders so the 4 will be better. I have to say, there is blue in the pattern that's not visible online, it's a four season lightweight wool. 98%. I like the fit otherwise. I dislike the pockets. Before I return it I will try it with different clothes size I tried it over leggings, but I think the pocket flap can be tucked in. I don't have any other double breasted blazers like this and I like how it's nipped in at the waist, hopefully I dont lose that by sizing up. Also it was shipped with the security tag...lol.
Madewell: stretch velvet huston pull-on crop pant and balloon sleeve sweatshirt in the dark metal color. I thought it would be cute for lounging around but it's horrible. The sweatshirt is actually freezing inside so not really ideal for winter lounging, although I would at least wear a tank under it, but the fit is not good. The pants aren't terrible but nothing I'd leave the house in. Hopefully my J.crew velour sweats are better.
The winner in all this, the Sophia fold down flats from Madewell. I've wanted these for a long time but didn't want to get them on final sale in case the fit was off. My typical 8.5 just fits but the leather is soft and will give. The higher vamp looks nice, reminds me of the everlane flats but with a less flat sole. (Kind of if the everlane glove flat and the Jcrew Kiki had a baby). Also, they are cushioned which is such a plus with ballet flats. For sure I'd buy these in red and pale pink if they ever became available. I don't think I loved any of the colors I've seen otherwise, although I've been tempted by the gold velvet too. The black leather are perfect. These are classic, the kind of shoes you'd even buy a back up for.
I'm actually thrilled to be returning so much! 😂
That stinks about the blue line, and the security tag! Hope the larger size works for you. Isn't it great when you want to return some of the stuff and it's such an easy decision?
DeleteI have always wanted the Sophia flats and am very happy to read your review especially about the padding. Although I wear flats daily to work, it seems like I don't allow myself to buy black...probably since I am always buying things like brocade mules or plaid smoking slippers with a wreath embroidered on them.
It's funny you say that because I tend to view shoes as more of the statement when the majority of my clothes are black. Well, at first glance I thought the plain black CAPTOE boots were a little boring in comparison to the other boots I got, but sometimes a simple black boot is perfect. That's how I feel about a plain black flat too.
DeleteWRT the blazer, the blue is fairly subtle and since I intend to wear them with jeans or all black it doesn't bother me at all. It's just not at all evident even when I blew up the picture online.
I bought the black plain captoe boot for work! And I do have plenty of black flats (suede with gold, pointy with silver, patent loafer, fur loafer mule, chanel flats, etc) but enough that I'm not seeking out MORE.
DeleteFunny enough but I bought houndstooth BR Ryan pants a few months back, and when I opened the package BOY was I surprised to see a faint green stripe in there! Maybe it's a thing. I walked past the blazer in the store enough times and never noticed either.
I bought those Sophia flats a couple months ago and they are the most comfortable shoes I own! I wear them all the time and I wish I had a back up pair. I found them true to size to a little big. Also, speaking of Madewell they are still offering an additional 40% off sale in-store (vs 20% off online). They have a lot in the sale section right now!
Delete@Suz Has, Blue, huh? I wear a lot of blue. Maybe I need to give that blazer a second look. I wish J.Crew would include a closeup photo of the fabric, especially when there’s a pattern or texture to it. I’ve purchased several items that looked kind of boring online but were absolutely beautiful IRL. The meadow green tweed Parke blazer in English wool, for instance, has tiny flecks of color in the tweed that I absolutely love. It’s not obvious in the online photos, but Kristy Mayn and a few others posted reviews that showed the beautiful flecks of color.
DeleteJeanne, yes, but the blue is very subtle...I have tried blowing up the pattern and it's still not visible on my iPad.I believe the main colors are black and white or very pale gray. It's called gray glen plaid or something like that. I tried over all black and it looked good. I may have mentioned above the cut of the blazer is very flattering since it nips in at the waist. If the four works I'll deal with the pockets because I have nothing else like this and really liked it.
DeleteI saw that green blazer in person and also was surprised by all the colors. It looked really pretty.
Bought a ton of crewcuts with the low sale prices. A couple things I hadn't seen, but also items I was searching for. Not much for myself, except a great score: the black suede over-the-knee boots I ordered last week for $150 were somehow $60. Instead of a Hail Mary for a PA, I ordered them at this price, since they were my size. Probably not very smart shopping. But I am thinking I can see which pair looks and fits best at the least.
ReplyDeleteFinal Sale double faced cashmere top arrived with a discoloration on the front and quality nowhere near the old one I have. CS said they don't accept FS returns but would make an exception this once. I get FS, but I really think that shouldn't include damaged or defective items. I shouldn't feel I'm being done a favor when I was sent something defective for my $.
Hi, Sarah J
DeleteI'm really surprised CS gave you a bit of a hard time and said that they would make an "exception". I've gotten a couple of defective/damaged items on final sale before, and when I called there was no question that the final sale would be waived. If you get something else that's damaged, in the future I would ignore the "exception" talk and give them a call.
@Toronto Modern, thank you. I was just emailed a return shipping label, for $7.50 at my expense. Not happy about that. I will probably just take it to a b&m.
DeleteThat is just awful. When I received a damaged item once, they price matched $14.99 on any other tippi I wanted and sent a prepaid label. I’d raise hell if expected to pay a thing!
Delete@Sarah J - I’d be irate! Like Cheritheberry, J.Crew cs price matched a full priced color to the discounted price I paid for the defective sale item. The replacement was shipped overnight for free, too. I thought that was an exceptional response, but at minimum I’d expect a prepaid label and a respectful apology.
DeleteI am both irked and relieved - while they have the extra 50% off sale item BIGGERSALE code running in the US, there is nothing extra off in Canada. So no temptation to order (thank goodness) since I feel I am being treated unfairly :-)
ReplyDeleteI really don't understand the sales differences. Are sales more strictly regulated in Canada? Lol It does seem a bit odd considering US-Canada proximity.
DeleteHave to agree that it IS kind of a relief to have no sale :)
DeleteReturned my items already.
ReplyDeleteAs mentioned above, Madewell is 40% off sale in store, but nothing caught my eye aside from a glitter pouch, the last thing I need. I did see the red and black Buffalo check tie neck blouse and it looks so short, I am glad I didn't get it. Saved myself a return.
At J.crew I tried on a few items I was eyeing.
Red and black plaid pants, the high waisted, pleated ones. They only had a 00 in store and these just fit. I prob have a few holiday lbs on me. They were flattering. Mostly poly. The weight is very light, almost more like summery pants. The plaid is kind of loud in a way. I think they'd look cute with a white tee and sneakers, but they're not lux to me at all.
The red plaid Cameron pants. I tried these last year and hated the fit but decided to,try again, even though I know they're too loud with the matching Parke blazer in tartan. I don't understand the fit of these pants, they don't work for me at all. The just 0 fit but they're so unflattering. Sizing up wouldn't help. They're too tight in the legs.
The black pants with satin tux stripe. The 0 just fit. I think for a better fit I'd probably need to size up and have them taken in but they weren't a love. (Since I ordered these already they're most likely going back). They're a great pant to keep in the closet for any occasion, very light weight wool. I don't remember fabric content.
Two holiday shoes, the plaid flats with the black bow and the block heel plaid pumps with ankle strap. Both seem to run a little small. The flats were a very tight 8.5 and the heels were a not so loose 9.5. The flats looked more like wool, the pumps were a thinner fabric. The pumps seemed to have a dark navy background, not black, and not much green as the color name might suggest.
Just got an email my Greenville store is closing in two weeks. They said the rent was going up so JCrew decided to close it.
ReplyDeleteMy Chester NJ store is going down the same time frame. Bummer.
DeleteOh no.
DeleteAww. Sorry.
DeleteOh no, I didn’t know Chester was closing.
DeleteSo sad for the lovely women who work there! Well, good news for Ann Taylor, I guess.
DeleteReceived some of my 60% off items:
ReplyDeletePonte wide-leg crop with patch pockets navy, small. Love the fabric and fit enough to overlook the cropped length. Navy will work for Spring and Fall for me. A little large, but I had tried XS and found it pulled at the crotch. Keeper.
The Reeds X J.Crew featherweight mockneck sweater item: K3544, small - I do not get the negative reviews on this top, unless you ignored the "featherweight" and were expecting a thick sweater. The pattern is special, the neckline flattering. I would have liked an extra 1/2 inch on the sleeves, but that's my fault for weightlifting and making wide shoulders. Keeper, which is good as it was Final Sale.
Velvet mockneck tank top, J7852, SMALL, PALE ROSE : The fit is good, I do not find the armholes large (in this case, benefit of weightlifting). But the color is not pink as I expected, much more beigey. I will either make my peace with the color or give to a friend. It would work with the navy crop pants, I guess.
I have one coming in burgundy which I should like at lot more.
Tallwide-leg cropped pant in corduroy K1109 TALL 4 MELTED CARAMEL:
I sized up per the 'true fit'. They are a bit loose and totally perfect. Favorite pants of the season. Glad I ordered the blazer in the same color. Hubs 100% approved.
Full-length wide-leg chino pant J7331 2 UNION BLUE: Ok, but the color not bright as I expected and they are a bit short. I will let Hubs decide, but likely a return. The waist and hips do fit perfectly.
Slim brushed midweight flannel shirt in buffalo plaid K4008 LARGE|LUMBERJACK RED: For the Mr. He has a nearly identical shirt from Banana, but it is starting to fade a bit. This will be the on-deck replacement next year. At $4.80! Amazed it is here already from the crazy men's sale.
So sad to hear my local store is closing...but we do have two others that are less convenient but the Mr. does pass them in his travels. As for shopping, I doubt I will make trips unless I really want to try something on.
Glad to hear you like so much! I forget what size blazer do you usually wear? I ordered that sweater in XS and S but none have shipped. I'm hoping it works for me.
DeleteI saw the pale rose mockneck in the store and thought it was like that warm pale pink. I almost got it for one of my girls but glad I waited and got the black. I ordered us both XS and hope it works.
I wear a 6 in a blazer, since my shoulders and back are built up. Some blouses I am a 4, depending.
DeleteOk, thank you!!!
DeleteGot an email this afternoon today that my local store (347 Madison Ave in NYC), will be having 60 +20 off on sale item and 50+20 on everything else. I had planned on going for returns after work anyway so I headed there after work.,, store was full of people bying and leaving with large shopping bags.,. Lone was very long and all 5 registers were working.
ReplyDeleteI was told they are CLOSING this store at the end of the month, as the MTA is taking down the whole building.,. I was sad as it’s my store to go to,.. all CS were concerned for their job security....
I did buy a cashmere wrap, socks and pajamas pants....
Not to worry... I did some damage early this week with 60 ofc bought several cashmere seaters
Wow that's bizarre, the MTA? There's no subway near there though?
DeleteWoah how long are they having this sale? I gotta get in there!
DeleteI anticipated this store closing. The MTA vacated the building years ago when they finalized the sale. It is being redeveloped as part of the Midtown East Rezoning.
347 is attached to Grand Central downstairs and in the back.
Ahhh, that makes sense, I wasn't sure exactly where.
DeleteThey sad store closing 1/26.... that’s why the whole store is on sale.... I did not ask if the sale would be through that date.
DeleteI live too far away from the Canadian stores for a store visit; oh wait they are closing so I'd just see a for rent sign.
ReplyDeleteOrders placed before Christmas still have not arrived but are finally in Canada, slowly, slowly, slowly crawling their way to me. I'm giving up. It's no use even if I could find something to order by the time it arrived it'll be out of season or out of style.
I'm off to look at Roots and Club Monaco; they offer better value and mush faster shipping for a lower shipping charge.
Hmmm .... guess I better consider changing my name from CanadianJCrewGuy to maybe CanadianEXJCrewguy
Rant over.
as a fellow Canadian....I couldn't agree with you more. Time to find my J Crew alternative. can't be that hard.
DeleteChester NJ is closing ? Say it is not true. The best place to stop in while making a Shoprite run. They just finished handling all my crazy ship to store Black Friday/ Cyber Monday orders. So sad. All the ladies that worked there were the best. I will stop in to say goodbye.
ReplyDeleteI think I will go tomorrow. Yes, combined with Shop Rite all the time!
DeleteIt is a sign of the times for brick and mortar retail to have all of these store closings. I know I’m being greedy since there are 3 other stores that are all within a 30 minute driving radius and many others here have none. But the store will be missed and I know many of the staff have been there for years. Several of them are in the midst of preparing for their childrens’ weddings. I hope they find new jobs soon.
ReplyDeleteI just got such an amazing deal that I'm not sure whether to be proud or ashamed of myself. I got an e-mail that a local B&M is closing and offering the 50%+20% off for full-price and 60%/20% off sale deal, and took a bag of returns with me when I went to check it out. The only thing in stock that came home with me was the wide-leg trouser jean in black ($28).
ReplyDeleteBut one of the items I took in to return was the collection leather motorcycle jacket, which had popped back in my size in the olive color just after Christmas, and which I ordered just so I could try it on, decide it wasn't for me, and stop obsessing over it. Of course, it ended up being amazing, and I really wanted to keep it, but couldn't justify the $600 price tag. So as the SA was ringing up my jeans, I asked casually whether they were immediately restocking on the floor any merchandise that that was returned at that location. He told me they were, and I explained I really wanted to keep the item I was returning but just couldn't fit it into my budget. Without batting an eyelash, he offered to do a 50%+20% price adjustment on the jacket. And then, before finalizing the sale, he offered to apply my reward points (which I hadn't even asked about). Final price after all of these adjustments was $180. I just about keeled over, and he said, "Hey, score!"
So I guess the moral of the story is--if your B&M is closing, the SAs might be willing to go above and beyond for you in situations like this, because what have they got to lose?
Wow! That is amazing, what a wonderful SA. Customer service has always been their strength. Sorry your B&M is closing though; mine did too, I miss it.
DeleteThat is an amazing jacket - I love mine in black. You will have it forever. One of J Crews best items in literally decades. Great score!
DeleteThat’s a great choice! How cool of the SA to honor the promo. I have the jacket in cabernet and love it.
DeleteI've come to the realization I need to return my Everlane Day boots in Bronze. Tried them on again and my feet are just too wide. Even on sale they basically cost the same as the three pairs of J.crew ankle boots I bought this season, so it's ridiculous that I'm even thinking so hard about it. I love the Jcrew boots more and they fit better. Oh well.
ReplyDeleteLet them go, your feet are more important!
DeleteGood for you! You can, and have, done better!
DeleteThanks ladies. I wish they had that happy returns in a Short Hills but I think there's a place in Summit. I find the everlane website worse than J.crew, it always craps out on me. I should be done with everlane shoes now. The other boots I have I specifically bought for Ireland and they destroyed my feet. I can only wear them without socks even after breaking them in...don't get me wrong they are comfortable now but they're not favorites.
DeletePicked up funnelneck plaid shirt with jeweled buttons for $16.50 one of the 4 times my kid woke me up during the night. Originally wanted the Stewart plaid, but since I have the perfect shirt in that plaid I thought this would be more versatile.
ReplyDeleteOh those funnelnecks! I am so tempted, but I know I'd wear it only once a year.
DeleteWow, how???
DeleteJust got back from the gym, gonna check the site again.
DeleteIt was marked down to $32.99, in that color way only! I grabbed a 4 because reviews said it ran long and tight in the bust.
DeleteI will wear it a few times per season, starting this year as soon as it comes! I wear my plaid all winter. Today I’m wearing the Stewart perfect under a black cashmere v neck and plaid smoking slippers. With the leopard vest from last year and a leopard belt.
Was it the red plaid? That was the only one I didn't see when I checked. I also layer my plaid past the holiday season. Last year I wore my tartan blazer in March to a Texas hold 'em fundraiser, it was actually something like Tartan Day. Who knew there was such a thing...
DeleteWhen I went to Chester NJ this AM, they could not look this top up since it was sold out, and would not match the price. I would have paid $10.80 and "had" to buy it. But I was saved! I tried the 4 on today, and do not think it runs small at all. I think I am a 6, but apparently not anymore, since the other top I bought is also a 4. I have a couple of funnels (chambray, black eyelet, red/white stripe) in 4Tall. The 4 fit fine, but a little short in the front. The buttons are amazing, it is the perfect holiday top.
DeleteI think those tops are so pretty.
DeleteCher, I just grabbed the red plaid funnelneck too, I didn't realize it was silk. I've metnioned I have a similar red tartan tuxedo top from factory that shredded' I still layer it because it's so light weight. I'm hoping this top is a decent replacement. I also love it with the buttons opened down the shoulder but that always feels a little forced for me--I'd wear a tank or came under it and not sure that works .
DeleteHoly cow, it’s silk??!!?? My mind is blown. What size did you get? I have a similar popover plaid for crew 5 years ago I have loved and worn to death, too. I’m going to try this one totally buttoned, and I think the silk will help that.
DeleteThis morning I grabbed the original black velvet going out blazer for <$40. A 4 popped back and since it’s supposed to run small figured I’d give it a whirl. Not final sale.
I just read the description, I bought k7836 and it’s cotton.
DeleteI'm going to check.
DeleteWeird!!! This is the tall one. I ordered tall 4. Body length: 25 1/2".
DeleteThe classic cotton shirt gets a modern update, thanks to a pretty funnelneck, jeweled buttons on the collar and a dramatic shirttail hem.
Silk. Chest pocket. Dry clean. Import. Online only. Item K3878.
I should have realized it was written by the copywriter from space when I couldn't find the chest pocket either!!!
Oh my goodness. It’s literally as simple as copy and paste, but change the length!
DeleteCrazy right. Grrrrr
DeleteWatched Marie Kondo last night to inspire my ongoing closet audit. 90% of my wardrobe is J Crew and much of the “old school Crew” in my closet really does spark joy.
ReplyDeleteI’ll never be a minimalist when it comes to clothes. However, I hate waste and poor quality garments. I hate wearing a garment a couple of times and having it fall apart or not survive laundering. I don’t want that crap in my closet or in the landfills and unfortunately, far too much of what J Crew is churning out now falls into that category. I did well last year with a “fewer, better” strategy so I’m going to continue to look for the few gems at J Crew.
Good for you, ruffles!
DeleteI find repeated listening helpful as well. I even treat my clothes better after listening to Marie Kondo. The last few years I have also done better at buying only what I'll use and really like. The question of "do you like yourself for having it?" seems to have stuck in a very helpful way.
@ruffles @Sarah J - I’m a big fan of Marie Kondo, too, although I initially (years ago) found her a bit annoying. I especially like her “filing” folding method. And I love that “do you like yourself for having it?” question! I’ve never heard it before, but I’ll definitely use it.
DeleteI’m also not likely to become a minimalist. I briefly dabbled in it and it wasn’t a good feeling: I moved cross-country, northeast to south, in late 2015. I packed up most of my belongings, including clothes, in mid-November and sent them to a warehouse with the movers. I only kept a small suitcase of clothes and a few household items in the trunk of my car, then drove for several days, plus made some stops along the way to visit relatives and sightsee. By the time I reached my destination, and the movers arrived with my belongings a few days later, I’d been wearing those same damn clothes for over 3 weeks. My one single sweater/jacket had been shredded by my cat, bored by the long car ride, and I’d somehow managed to mangle one of the my two pairs of shoes. I had to stop at TJ Maxx to buy another sweater because I was freezing and miserable. Nope, minimalism is not for me. I need some choices.
I'm watching it now, I think some of it is hokey, I don't like the idea of taking every single garment out...I prefer organizing by type. Overall though I like the like with like concept and she's not a minimalist, she just helps you store what you love more efficiently.
DeleteWhile I’m unlikely to do it myself, I think her clothes pile is a fabulous idea. It’s hard to remain in denial about how many clothes you have when there’s a 6 foot tall mountain of clothes in front of you that you have to sort.
DeleteI agree but do it in smaller doses, like today I dumped out all of my nightgowns (from my bridal shower 25 years ago, I think it's time to thank them and let them go) and my long sleeve tshirts. I did it with socks recently too.
DeleteWhen I recently moved, I dumped out all my socks and underwear and let them go. I then proceeded to order all of the socks (gold toe) and thongs I prefer and filled the drawers right back up, but at least I feel better about what's in there.
DeleteCher, I'm desperate for socks that don't slide down in ankle boots. I otherwise don't wear socks often. Aside from my yoga socks. (I have tall socks from when I used to wear knee high boots all the time but don't really wear them anymore, but don't like them under ankle boots. Have you found any that work???
DeleteI usually wear gold toe and haven't noticed a problem. I only bought them to go with my captoe boots. They have a scalloped edge at the top and came in a 6 pack. I don't like a thin silky dress sock, I prefer a thin(ish) flat cotton. Coincidentally, I am wearing the boots today with a brand new Hue holiday sock I bought for $1.60 at Lord and Taylor, so I'll report back!
DeleteRegular women's gold toe? Like a six pack from Costco type of thing? (I think I've bought for my husband but not myself). Agreed, I don't like the thin silky socks either. I have some thicker ones which was my old preference but they don't stay up and make my feet sweat lately. Lol
DeleteI had ordered them as a filler item from macys.com and just checked my order history. Although they are OOS now, it was a 4-pack of women's damask crew socks. "A quartet of scalloped-edge Gold Toe socks includes two solid pairs and two classic damask pairs.
DeletePack includes: 4 pairs
Nylon/cotton/polyester/spandex"
I buy the old school white thick ones for around the house in winter, and the short ones for around the house when I'm not freezing or to wear with sneakers where they won't show. I feel like the brand stays nicer longer IDK. And they do not make my feet sweat!
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Deleteso US site is 50% off sale and Canadian site nothing. so easy not not to order. J Crew I am getting do close to quitting you all together.
ReplyDeleteAnother reason to quit. After buying from them for 20 years I think I'm ready to kick JCrew to the curb.
DeleteLynchburg is going to get whacked again with a major snowstorm. I feel sorry for the employees there. Hopefully, things won’t be as bad a the recent event there. I also noticed the New Mexico call center has taken up a lot of slack recently from Lynchburg. At least there aren’t any long wait times....hopefully.
ReplyDeleteI have done well with thoughtful purchasing in 2018. This morning I purchased the Lurex Tartan Sheath dress. I already ordered and returned it once. I needed a size up but then really couldn't justify the price for wearing it once or twice a year. Now that it was marked down and again and was $35 I can justify it. Also have the Poppy silk blouse coming to me and the signature plaid pj's. Other than that some sweaters for the husband with that super sale the other day. Hoping to continue the thoughtful purchasing in 2019 but with what they are churning out it hasn't been that hard.
ReplyDeleteAlso ordered the signature tartan PJs. I like the colors a lot, but didn't want the other offerings in that print. Hoping the fabric is nice.
DeleteI went to my Chester NJ store. I had returns and knew I'd get sucked in by the 60% + 20% (sale) or the 50% + 20% (full).
ReplyDeleteI came home with the Classic-fit boy shirt in silk poppy print. The marked price was $95, but they looked up and matched the sale price of $40. So $40*.4*.8 = $12.80 Ummmmm, yes I had no choice. It runs big, as I have a size 4 and that is loose. I wasn't even going to try it on because I think I am a 6, glad I did.
I also came home with my 21st pair of jeans, despite my promise not to buy jeans for 100 years. Now I have to wait 105 years.
They are Wide-leg trouser jean in light Lagoon K5200. The wash is light, but not distressed, the bottom hem is attractive, and the high waist fits me well. They run really big, because I got the 25, and they are not at all tight. I would never have even tried a 25, but they had a 27 which I tried first. They were too big, so I went to look for a 26, which they did not have. I tried the 25's just in case - and that is the right size. In this case the store price was better than the Web, $89 not $99. So $89*.4*.8 = $28.50 just over my jeans target price of $20.00
Together this is a totally 70's look. As I was an adolescent and teenager in the 70's I am happy with that!
And finally, a full price pair Women's New Balance® for J.Crew 520 sneakers in gold/salt. The colorway is so nice, they are not flashy like my full on gold pair. These will be gym sneakers for me. I took a 10, my usual shoe size (I have New Balance in 9.5 to 10.5) These ran at 85*.5*.8 = $34. Naughty, but I came home and got rid of three pair of shabby sneakers to make room.
Net of my returns, I only paid $14, so not too much damage.
So any of you who can go to Chester, you might want to try today. Things were moving out quickly. They mostly have casual clothes. A big supply of the New Balance and Gola sneakers.
DeleteOh wow, my daughter took my car and I'm not taking her 2001 Subaru to Chester...lol. Maybe I can try later. I don't think I've ever been to that store.
DeleteWhat did you think of the Gole sneakers? Did they have the wide leg jeans in a 24?
Call and they will hold them for you. I don't recall a 24, but it is worth checking
DeleteThe Gola's are canvas tennis-style, and I liked them. If I did not already have lots of 'fashion' sneakers I would have looked seriously. They would be $26.
It is on Rt 206 just south of the intersection with Old Rt. 24. You can take 78 to 206 north or go through Morristown and Mendham and out old Rt 24 (slower) assuming you live to the East.
They have the poppy blouse in 0 and 00 I think.
DeleteI don't need the blouse. Hoping to go to Summit to return my everlane stuff. If the timing works at least I'd be halfway to Chester. Lol.
DeleteJust my 2 cents on the Golas. Too stand-out-ish for me. They were really chunky. I'm not a sneaker-wearer anymore, though, and I prefer something sleeker. I was just really surprised when I opened the box to see how much was there.
DeleteOh man, that’s amazing! Fantastic deals although RIP Chester store. We just left Chatham area and have a kid’s birthday party today or else you’d better believe I’d be there! I’m happy to live vicariously through you two!
DeleteThey might be too much for me, I don't like converse either (plus they don't fit me well).
DeleteI think I'd be nuts to go. It's almost 40 min from me. 😂 just to buy a pair of jeans I don't need. I'm insane.
DeleteYes, unless you really are desperate for a cool pair of 70's flares, it's nuts. I am scolding myself, but I will wear these jeans for sure.
DeleteThey also have the (full price) dark trouser jeans, but I did not look closer at them.
I mean I like them but I'm not desperate for them. I think my DIY drop hem works well. I do like the full length but not sure it's worth it for the time it would take.
DeleteWilmington NC and Savannah GA store are closing
ReplyDeleteWow, messaging my daughter who lives in Savannah
DeleteYes, they will have the same sales as Chester.
DeleteShe already knew, don't want to encourage her to shop...
DeleteA lengthy email letter of apology just came in from Jcrew Factory with a 25% code good until April 19th.
ReplyDeleteWow, I saw the email come in and didn't look. It's good at Jcrew too!
DeleteNot a surprise, I did receive any email.
DeleteDid NOT
DeleteWhat is the apology for? Site issues?
DeleteBasically. Can't copy and paste it.
DeleteCher check Jcrew factory email, that's how it came in and I would have ignored it had I not seen Lynns comment. I did actually mention the site issues in a correspondence to customer service.
DeleteYou're the best! Might have missed it otherwise!
DeleteI'm glad you mentioned it was good at J Crew too. I haven't shopped much at factory.
DeleteDidn’t get it in either of my emails. I never do! Sob sob sob
DeleteThis code stacks, too - tried it on a mock checkout with BIGGERSALE and it worked.
DeleteWhat's the subject line of the message? I mistakenly moved it somewhere in my email and can't find it.
DeleteWhat is with all the store closings this week? Does anybody have any insights? Doesn’t sound good.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the code?? Thanks so much!!
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Delete@beach chic girl, it is a one-time use, unique code
DeleteI wonder if part of it may have to do with leases in a lot of places also expiring right about now? When the Toronto Eaton Centre J Crew closed earlier this month, so did numerous other stores at pretty much the exact same time.
Deletewell, my daughter wore the Tall Point Sur high-rise retro straight jean in charcoal wash I let her keep for the first time this weekend and the rip on the knee extended all the way down the calf. Vertically somehow. The denim is a lighter weight but they weren't tight. Of course they're sold out in that size now.
ReplyDeleteCouldn’t happen again if she tried, I bet!
DeleteDid you call CS? They are so nice about everything.
DeleteGuess she'll have some high waist shorts in charcoal wash next summer...
😂 I DMd through IG since they've been responding to that. I tried them on again today to see if I could salvage them and actually bent down and the other knee shredded even more. The pants aren't tight and I don't have particularly large knees.
DeleteQuestion girls, saw a very cute Girls tee shirt Never Under Estimate the Power of a Girl, have any of you purchased girls sizes.? Any help would be appreciated thanks.
ReplyDeleteI’m 5’4”, 122 lbs crewcuts size 16 fits me well
DeleteI'm about the same size ^
Delete5'4" 125lbs. Usually a dress size 4 but sometimes a 2.
I've bought boys tees before... Usually 14 although I think I bought some of the everyday tees in 12. I'd go for the largest size in the girls tees because I think they run a little smaller.
@Miss JR, thanks so much to you as well. I didn’t see your reply.
DeleteJC flats at my TJMaxx today - Gemmas (tortoise, neon canvas), peach/black Evies, light pink suede Cece-looking ones, and those suede pointy-toe ones with the tassels (Lottie?). All were $16.99.
ReplyDeleteWow. I love Gemmas! They wear out quickly but are so cute and comfy.
DeleteWonder why some got the discount/apology email and others didn’t. I didn’t receive it despite ordering more than any year prior during their holiday season shenanigans. :-/
ReplyDeleteI didn’t receive one either, but I always seem to receive promos after everyone else. We may still receive something.
Delete@Shanni, wait awhile you may receive one. If not call CS they will take care of you I’m sure. Good luck
ReplyDelete@aeio2, thanks so much. This will work well for whom I am purchasing for.
ReplyDeleteI’ve cleaned up these past two weeks between the 50%/60% sales and the price adjustments, but should I feel guilty for taking advantage of their overly-accommodating CS?
ReplyDeleteI just added it up: this post-holiday season I have purchased 22 items for my daughter and me, and I haven’t even spent $300. Those 22 items have come in 14 separate packages—hey, it’s free shipping with my account—and there is nothing worse than “losing” a pop-back from the virtual shopping cart while perusing other freshly-added sale items.
My most expensive purchase this season was a black velvet Ludlow tuxedo pants and jacket that came to $129 after the 60% off coupon. Sorting through the pop-backs this morning, I saw that the aforementioned jacket was available in a ridiculously small 36r (I am 6’1 with a barrel chest) and a pair of pants with a 28” waist; both were marked down to less than half what I paid, so I got right on the phone to CS, and with the 50% sale on top of it, the $129 was adjusted down to $38.
That’s a black velvet Ludlow tuxedo pants & jacket for $38. Free shipping.
Even as a consumer, I have to admit that their PA policy is so ridiculously lenient—there is no way they should honor a PA on merchandise that is sold out in my particular size. The price of the jacket actually happened to be bumped up by a few dollars while I was on the phone with CS, but I didn’t have the nerve to haggle further on a $38 suit.
The fact is that these 14 packages likely cost J.Crew @$100 in shipping, so the $290 I have paid for the 22 items becomes $190 in sales for the company.
If J.Crew goes out of business, you can all blame me.
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DeleteThe J Crew in Cambridge MA (Galleria) is closing 1/27. There goes my last reason to visit that mall! They're doing 50% off plus 20% and I can't decide whether it's worth making the trip. The last time I went there was nothing I was interested in but if they're clearing out the stockroom maybe there are some gems...?
ReplyDeleteThat location is my go-to, I've been waiting for them to announce they're closing. Ugh. Bummer. I've been to that mall a couple times this year already, but haven't gone into J.Crew. That store doesn't get much, I use it mostly for returns and to see my fave associates.
DeletePolartec® fleece half-zip pullover jacket
ReplyDeleteCAD 168.00CAD 157.99(5% Off)
FYI superstore Joe Fresh (Canada) has an EXTACT one.
Joe Fresh Price $29. I see absolutely no difference. J Crew you are such a rip off. will return mine. thanks very much J CREW.
Re: the recent rash of store closings ... report from the last J Crew earnings call in Nov said the company will close 30 additional stores at the beginning of this year. I had missed that. Also that they have an executive search going for a new position leading the strategic direction to focus on Factory. Not the direction I was hoping for.
ReplyDeleteFocus on factory?! What? NOOOOOO!!!!
DeleteWell then, if it all turns to factory, then I'm totally out. No thank you.
Factory has really deteriorated and has been for a long time so I'm wondering what their vision for its future would be and how that would interplay w/ the main line. Worried.
DeletePerhaps their research is telling them that millennials don't spend $$ on clothes, and that they need to have low cost. I'm guessing it will be an uphill battle trying to attract a customer that was never very interested in J.Crew in the first place, while further alienating their core customer base. I've found one thing at Factory in the past few years. One. Nothing else has appealed. I bought a J.Crew skirt on eBay that was really disappointing- seller didn't disclose that it was Factory, and it was a very poor replication of the J.Crew skirt I was replacing. I'm not interested in that direction. I would have no reason to work so hard at shopping with J.Crew if there won't be any gems to be found. Panicked comment complete.
DeleteI second that, Sarah. I have never purchased a thing from factory. I don’t even look at the site or go into the store.
DeleteI’ve never purchased from J.Crew Factory either. I have a Factory Bella jacket I purchased on Ebay, but nothing new.
DeleteWill J Crew retail and Madewell consolidate in some way, long term? I wonder. Factory has price and quality that compete with the fast fashion places that have taken a sizable share of the market, so that makes sense in some ways.
DeleteI have some old factory schoolboy blazers that are nicer than current retail. I had a plaid suit I sold that was beautiful, schoolboy and skimmer pants...then the following year the quality went down significantly. I hadn't bought anything from factory until this years shorts which are comparable to retail, but it's a mixed bag. Since I don't have a Factory/Mercantile store nearby it's not a risk I like to take.
DeleteI'd probably check out Factory more often if there was a store nearby, but here in Toronto, the closest one is in Vaughn, and I'm not paying extra to travel there. And I don't really like to order online much because I'd like to try things on first.
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ReplyDeleteIn other news, for those of you that might be interested, Sandspoint in Port Jefferson, NY has a 15% code WELCOME for their items which includes Longchamp, Barbour, etc. Free shipping and NO SALES TAX for those living outside NY. At times when they have a big sale they beat all the other retailers in the U.S.
ReplyDeleteI've purchased Longchamp from them.
DeleteMy store was offering 24% off full price with J.Crew card. They let me stack that with the 25% off email code today.
ReplyDelete25% and not 24.
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