As a rule, the outlet stuff is not as good quality as what's in the stores/online. Tshirts are thinner, skirts and jackets are unlined, sweaters are thinner. I'd be surprised if the Jackies are the same- probably, they are a thinner/cheaper knit.
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As a rule, the outlet stuff is not as good quality as what's in the stores/online. Tshirts are thinner, skirts and jackets are unlined, sweaters are thinner. I'd be surprised if the Jackies are the same- probably, they are a thinner/cheaper knit.
They are. Also, the buttons are different. I never wear my outlet Jackies. They suck, frankly.
I should have waited it out (because you know it's going on sale in a couple of weeks), but I'm being impatient because I have a thing I want to wear it to.
Looks like we have a pretty similar list this season, DC.
No, JCO Jackies are 100% cotton. The buttons are not as secure-cheap plastic the same color as the sweater whereas the B&M jackies are 66% cotton, 29% nylon, and 5% spandex. the buttons are the same color as the sweater but they have a pearl look to them and they are tightly secured.
I have both and I made the mistake of purchasing JCO jackies in basic colors (like nayv, grey, kelley green) and they do NOT hold their shape (I like to push the sleeves up a bit and at the end of the day it's stretched out (I have to wash/dry with heat in order to reshape or shrink the sleeve). I've been lucky no piling but little balls are starting to form under the armpit. Also the JC tags come off after a few wears/washes-just poorly made. You're better off getting a cardi from Target over a JCO one, IMO.
I can only see purchasing JCO jackies in "fun" colors because I don't wear them that often. But it's easier to wait until the fun colors end up in FS online because the quality is better.
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new markdowns - including my sequin shorts 
ITA w/you ladies, it's hard to pay full price, knowing it will be marked down within 2 - 3weeks. I've held out for certain items (like the sequin shorts) and here they are on sale today.
ringing_phone - the only way the sweaters would be of the same quality, is if the came as an over-run from the store, as opposed to being made specifically for the outlet. But that rarely happens with the Jackie's because they sell out pretty quickly.
ITA w/you ladies, it's hard to pay full price, knowing it will be marked down within 2 - 3weeks. I've held out for certain items (like the sequin shorts) and here they are on sale today.
ringing_phone - the only way the sweaters would be of the same quality, is if the came as an over-run from the store, as opposed to being made specifically for the outlet. But that rarely happens with the Jackie's because they sell out pretty quickly.
new markdowns - including my sequin shorts
ITA w/you ladies, it's hard to pay full price, knowing it will be marked down within 2 - 3weeks. I've held out for certain items (like the sequin shorts) and here they are on sale today.
ringing_phone - the only way the sweaters would be of the same quality, is if the came as an over-run from the store, as opposed to being made specifically for the outlet. But that rarely happens with the Jackie's because they sell out pretty quickly.
This is getting crazy!!! A ton of pop-backs!
I got the tuxedo shorts yesterday for $29.99 but still $88 online. I'm looking for the sequin shorts as well but no 00 or 0 oh well. Thanks for the info DC...off to Jcrew online 
new markdowns - including my sequin shorts
ITA w/you ladies, it's hard to pay full price, knowing it will be marked down within 2 - 3weeks. I've held out for certain items (like the sequin shorts) and here they are on sale today.
ringing_phone - the only way the sweaters would be of the same quality, is if the came as an over-run from the store, as opposed to being made specifically for the outlet. But that rarely happens with the Jackie's because they sell out pretty quickly.
off to find these!
Thanks ladies! I have a few of the JCO sweaters and only one I bought online and wasn't sure if I was imagining the difference (by feel and look only) between the two types. I am going stop buying the JCO ones and just stock up from the website.
$59.99, IIRC. They're cute. I am trying to convince myself that no sane human being needs two pairs of sequined shorts. Besides, I already have one pair of sequined shorts and two sequined miniskirts, sooo...
But when the sequined harem pants go on sale, I'm all over that shiz. Y'all think I'm kidding.
