tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post2360971512159643000..comments2024-03-28T22:25:28.391-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: Final Sale Is Back for SummerAlexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-75458272522414204652010-07-02T08:38:18.084-04:002010-07-02T08:38:18.084-04:00Em - Regarding the monthly warehouse sales at the ...Em - Regarding the monthly warehouse sales at the place in Arden....are they the same time every month? (i.e. the last weekend of the month)<br /><br />I'm looking at planning a trip down there, but, MAN, I'd love to hit it during a extra % off! Bonus!<br />TIA![elaine]https://www.blogger.com/profile/07070128159523019625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-26345485620574247952010-07-01T17:56:48.485-04:002010-07-01T17:56:48.485-04:00I went into my b&m today to make a return, and...I went into my b&m today to make a return, and I saw that they were having 20% off all *jewelry*. I was sorely tempted to take a look, seeing as I have very few j. crew jewelry pieces, but I restrained myself...<br /><br />I ended up buying the 3/4 sleeve stretch (haberdashery) shirt in wild blackberry for $16 after final sale promo (whoo hoo!). I was surprised at how well this shirt worked for my build, because I always run into trouble with the perfect shirts; I need to buy a size 8 in order to accommodate my 34D chest, but the lower half of my torso is a size 6... The stretch shirt solved my problem, and for $16, I am quite happy with this purchase (even if it is FS).<br /><br />I also bought the seersucker cropped zipper pant for $24. "Cropped" for me, however, means that it hits at the lower part of my ankles because I'm 5'1" :P But I'm not complaining--they're a nice pair of summery pants (very lightweight and warm weather-friendly), and I don't mind the loud gold zippers.<br /><br />I tried on the perfect-fit stripe boatneck tee, which I absolutely loved, but amazingly did not get because I restricted myself to sale-only. I really do love the neckline of it--so flattering!<br /><br />Lastly, I saw some skimmer pants in a variety of colors. Some colors were going for $29.99, the rest for $39.99, I think.<br /><br />HTH!Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11996128929858757827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-51394446426778306902010-07-01T13:31:05.760-04:002010-07-01T13:31:05.760-04:00there truly was a huge update in the boys section....there truly was a huge update in the boys section. if you fit size 14 boys, check it out. (or if you have little men)Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076761976569538638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-46059539587195146502010-07-01T13:27:32.583-04:002010-07-01T13:27:32.583-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076761976569538638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-3169142779481196472010-07-01T13:16:29.593-04:002010-07-01T13:16:29.593-04:00Elaine, yes the one in Arden. Their prices are sho...Elaine, yes the one in Arden. Their prices are shockingly low. The monthly warehouse sales are like a gold mine! It is bad for my wallet but at least I am getting more bang for my buck... at least that's what I tell myself.J.CrewJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464373354705821248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-19049017575658067512010-07-01T10:54:36.757-04:002010-07-01T10:54:36.757-04:00:( I don't have a B&M near by and I'm...:( I don't have a B&M near by and I'm missing the additional 20% off on Final Sales :(<br /><br />C'mon JCrew, give us a holiday sale tomorrow!pathoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136372135790470375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-30180607905422124772010-07-01T09:12:49.334-04:002010-07-01T09:12:49.334-04:00I landed some pretty good deals yesterday at my B&...I landed some pretty good deals yesterday at my B&M. Got the cotton calvary skirt in neon peach for $15 and the piped & twisted cardi in navy for $40. Both are cut pretty large so I did have to drop down a size.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115376596852603240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-53580604068776521382010-07-01T08:55:37.605-04:002010-07-01T08:55:37.605-04:00Ugh, I caved since there was a huge update this mo...Ugh, I caved since there was a huge update this morning. Not sure if any of the items will actually ship though, that's another story but all 3 things did say in red, "final sale" next to them.Tippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12278275649057586537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-15431630832029360812010-07-01T08:06:08.630-04:002010-07-01T08:06:08.630-04:00Hi All,
They added a ton of stuff to the sale sect...Hi All,<br />They added a ton of stuff to the sale section (incl some charcoal jackies, the zebra blakely dress...). I did a mock check out and only a few items were marked final sale.Midwestern Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17353727350164735319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-26050358409355304642010-07-01T06:41:28.873-04:002010-07-01T06:41:28.873-04:00Thanks GiGi. Exactly the info I was looking for.Thanks GiGi. Exactly the info I was looking for.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10299064782125013231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-74948731547919907762010-06-30T23:16:56.546-04:002010-06-30T23:16:56.546-04:00Lizzy T - I have the cashmere tee in a couple colo...<b>Lizzy T</b> - I have the cashmere tee in a couple colors and take a S in it (34c). I'm currently 10 lbs bigger than my average weight, but the S I recvd yesterday fits nicely as the ones from a year or two ago. I was afraid I'd need a M. I say if you're on the smaller side chestwise, go with your regular size or you'd be ok to size down one. Esp if you prefer your items more fitted than loose. I got the sepia color and even though it's close to my skin color, I love it. <br /><br /><b>Laurie</b> - I just recvd the Tasca yesterday in black M. I was really worried it would be too big, but it fits nicely. Since it's a v-neck and has the zippers, I will probably wear the sweater closed more than open to show off the zippers. It's a long featherweight cardi, but not too long. It just has the zippers for flair. <br /><br /><b>JCAs</b> - If you're eyeing the ruffle rogue dress I just reviewed it <a href="http://gigisgoneshopping.blogspot.com/2010/06/j-crew-ruffle-rogue-dress.html" rel="nofollow">in this post</a>.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-35077441337622618922010-06-30T21:11:50.888-04:002010-06-30T21:11:50.888-04:00silver_lining, I am buying more at local boutiques...silver_lining, I am buying more at local boutiques lately, a lot of great items from Kersh, Velvet, Mexx, InWear, Clu and Vero Moda, among others. I've also found some cute things at Benetton and although their offerings are limited I did get a fantastic cotton-knit argyle sweater dress there this spring that is TDF cute, incredibly comfortable and very well made. They do love their preppy at Benetton and have had tons of argyle sweaters and jersey dresses lately, as well as feminine blouses and pants. <br /><br />I also found a nice cotton-cashmere sweater like the JC piped and twisted cardi, only much more refined and lower-priced, at Tommy Hilfiger a month or so ago. I sent the piped and twisted back after scoring the TH beauty and have been wearing it lot without any pilling. :^) TH also had a cute sailor-stripe 3/4 sleeve tee that was very fitted and flattering, as well as cream and black plaid capri pants that are in a 1950's body-skimming style that fit like a dream. I usually stop in to Benetton and TH only once a year but totally scored these and other items when I went this spring. <br /><br />I also shop Club Monaco, which has been a little disappointing this season but I often find both classic and trendy items there. I did pick up a couple of knit jersey pencil skirts there recently. Comfortable, classic office wear for summer.<br /><br />Other shops that I believe are Canada-only are Tristan and Aritzia. Tristan especially has Canadian-made clothing that is dressy/business and dressy/casual for reasonable prices and you can return any time, no questions asked, if the tags are still on. Aritzia is more trendy and features designer denim in a lot of styles, it's a great place to go for a new pair of designer jeans, often on deep discount if they are from just one season past. I have Rock & Republic and Sevens that I bought at Aritzia for about 1/4 the original price.<br /><br />I do buy some designer label items as well, but I have to pick and choose to fit my budget, but have been happy with the few items I bought recently. Of course designer items are a different animal than J.Crew, I only mention it because that's part of my shopping these days.<br /><br />It takes considerable time to go out and find new shops, learn new brands and try things on. It's much easier to shop online with a familiar brand and I'm sure J.Crew banks on that. I'm keeping myself open to options, especially now that it is summer and I want to be out and about. We don't even have J.Crew retail stores in Canada so there is motivation to get out and explore other options.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-82828272805579746012010-06-30T21:07:41.143-04:002010-06-30T21:07:41.143-04:00Do you think they will have a % off promo this wee...Do you think they will have a % off promo this weekend? I'm so torn ... I want to order a few things, but I'm holding out for one more sale. What do you think?Midwestern Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17353727350164735319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-86310677312134563582010-06-30T21:00:30.745-04:002010-06-30T21:00:30.745-04:00Hi everyone! Do any of you own the Tasca Zip Cardi...Hi everyone! Do any of you own the Tasca Zip Cardigan? I am wondering about the sizing and fit. Thanks!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10299064782125013231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-1745513104532002882010-06-30T20:54:08.430-04:002010-06-30T20:54:08.430-04:00Jacquelyn, I don't think any stores carry size...Jacquelyn, I don't think any stores carry size 14. I believe it's an online only size, other than the occasional return.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421770730610332217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-46879906384500256972010-06-30T20:27:23.103-04:002010-06-30T20:27:23.103-04:00Wow, I had no idea there were varying levels of J ...Wow, I had no idea there were varying levels of J Crew stores, like some that have no shoes and/or jewelry. Every one I've ever been into at least had a smattering of shoes, and always a decent jewelry selection. That stinks! <br /><br />Jacquelyn, what on earth is your store's excuse for not carrying your size? They're losing money by not stocking things you could be buying! That would be so aggravating, I'd probably not go into the store at all.<br /><br />Em, I'm in NC as well, but nowhere near the outlet. Hoping to get to the one in Arden at some point (is that the one you go to?) ... <br /><br />Thanks all!<br />ElaineElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193483506777142971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-64400015017662914362010-06-30T19:59:54.646-04:002010-06-30T19:59:54.646-04:00Hi Penny - yes, you can use them together. I thin...Hi Penny - yes, you can use them together. I think I've used several at a time. <br /><br />xoxo - so if you haven't been shopping at JC, where are you getting clothes from? ;) I've been able to get some great stuff at Gap (but it's also hit or miss) and just recently discovered Anthropologie thanks to all the lovely JCA recs on this blog!silver_lininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145331294538875917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-58842048550185459762010-06-30T19:55:47.509-04:002010-06-30T19:55:47.509-04:00Elaine, I agree with others that have said they do...Elaine, I agree with others that have said they don't buy from final sale unless they have tried something on. That is my policy as well. I buy 99% of my jcrew at the clearance store in north carolina, which is glorious... but for the things they don't get, I have to either buy FP and return and wait for a sale, or hope they get it at my local store which is 40 min away and doesn't carry shoes, bags, or jewelry... and I wear mostly tall sizes! The fact that (I'd guess) only about 20% of their merchandise actually appears in most stores (no petites, no talls, not very much cashmere, not very many coats, very little swim, no collection stuff in most stores) makes it ridiculous that they have final sale. Buying something sight unseen for 30% off the retail price and not being able to return it just is not appealing!!J.CrewJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464373354705821248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-46359129222756460572010-06-30T19:52:51.561-04:002010-06-30T19:52:51.561-04:00This is an OT question:
Does anyone know if the B...This is an OT question:<br /><br />Does anyone know if the Banana/Gap/OldNavy rewards cards can be combined towards one purchase or do they have to be used separately?<br /><br />I have two and would like to redeem them together.<br /><br />TIA!Miss Penny Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09439916041946017282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-6632035893445328402010-06-30T19:39:47.653-04:002010-06-30T19:39:47.653-04:00I'm with you silver_lining. I have been order...I'm with you silver_lining. I have been ordering *a lot* less recently, continuing a steady decline for well over a year now. The quality, fit and style just don't seem to meet my expectations like they used to. I've got a stack of gift cards from recent returns from multiple orders. Nothing I want bad enough to risk final sale.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-41631513448250562382010-06-30T19:33:56.047-04:002010-06-30T19:33:56.047-04:00Just as another response to Elaine--although I do ...Just as another response to Elaine--although I do have a store in my state, it's hard to get there--it's an hour away from my house, my job is an hour away in the opposite direction, and I work a lot, so it's hard to get there. Plus, as much as I love clothes, I hate malls, so I prefer to shop online (for everything) whenever possible. <br /><br />As noted in my previous post in this thread, I've had difficulties with inconsistent JC sizing and items not as depicted due to pinning or similar. Then there are the little "surprises" that aren't mentioned in the item description, like a raw edge in lieu of a proper hem. <br /><br />I've been happy with some great deals on final sale, so I won't swear I'll never do it, but I've also been burned, which makes me cautious about my selections.Hexiconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00834188332983426624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-50777221800540185422010-06-30T19:22:36.236-04:002010-06-30T19:22:36.236-04:00Hi Elaine! I agree with some of Jackie's point...Hi Elaine! I agree with some of Jackie's points - I am 5 miles from a B&M but they do not carry shoes/bags/jewelry, plus the pieces they have are limited in size (very few XS). As luck would have it 9 times out of 10 the items I'm interested in are catalog/.com only. <br /><br />I'll be honest, part of the thrill of buying from JC is admiring the catalogs and online pics. I rarely buy from the store because of how the pieces that they do have look. The SA's have told me that they get shipments of sale merch that other stores were trying to unload, so the sale selection is huge, but the pieces are so shopworn from being handled. It's like a reality check when I go to to the store and therefore I tend to stay online for my purchases. <br /><br />My JC purchasing has decreased steadily since winter 2008, and I only made 1 order for the month of June (and ended up returning the entire thing). Perhaps my expectations are too high, but I've been increasingly disappointed by quality, construction, and fit and just can't take that Final Sale chance. I can hope things will change in the future but there are plenty of other retailers out there if they don't.silver_lininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145331294538875917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-44595468594752450012010-06-30T19:00:43.672-04:002010-06-30T19:00:43.672-04:00I rushed to my B&M after work and was so happy...I rushed to my B&M after work and was so happy to get the Fleurette pencil skirt! I have been eyeing it since it came out (which has only been a few weeks?!) and am so excited I was able to score one! $60 + 20% off=$48! Nothing else caught my eye or was left in my size though :(Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11355864213763956089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-87712116875517100462010-06-30T18:54:55.624-04:002010-06-30T18:54:55.624-04:00Hi Elaine. I'll respond to your question. Yes,...Hi Elaine. I'll respond to your question. Yes, I do have a store locally, but there is only one, and it is very, very small. They also do not carry shoes. Plus, my store does not carry my size: XL or 14. So I am forced to order everything I like. I usually wait until there is a free ship code to do so. Then I end up using the orders as a try-on session, which is wasteful to all involved in terms of time, resources, tying up authorizations for returns on my credit card, tying up funds on mty credit card, etc. I return everything I don't like to the store. So, unless I order every single thing I might be interested in to try on, then return and wait for sale, I will have no idea how an item works come final sale time. <br /><br />So I never do final sale. Never. I'd but a lot more on sale if I could return and the shipping prices were a flat fee. I feel penalized as a customer because J.Crew's store is not shoppable for me. So, guess what? I rarely shop. Anthro gets my shopping dollars.jacquelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00155568099007397724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-71719157772172078882010-06-30T18:02:28.404-04:002010-06-30T18:02:28.404-04:00The free shipping code HB567L WORKS! It saved me ...The free shipping code HB567L WORKS! It saved me over $23 in shipping (and made the bill look less intimidating by making it under $300)!<br />I just stumbled upon your blog and will be an avid follower now!<br /><br />Thanks for the secret promo code... wish there was more of a discount on the final sale but oh well!Kate M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02799967564402585381noreply@blogger.com