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jordanjordan said:
I tried it on last weekend, I think it runs about a half size big at most, but the arms are shorter than most J.Crew stuff (though probably about normal length for other retailers). The hood is pretty big, but I kind of like that. I was a little disappointed in the feel of the fabric, it was kind of stiff which I wasn't expecting. I also didn't love the bright shiny silver snaps and zipper, which cheapened it a bit.

That being said, it is really cute and a great length, but I'm going to try and wait it out for sale price. I think it'd be great with shorts on a rainy day (it's not waterproof either, if you were wondering).
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jordanjordan, thank you for this...I was just thinking about this coat myself. Now I think I will probably have to pass on it because I want it to be at least water-resistant if not waterproof.
Does the hood stay on?
I really don't understand why they can't make it waterproof. Just seems kind of lame to call it a trench and even put a hood on it if it isn't.
 
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Tamarind said:
jordanjordan, thank you for this...I was just thinking about this coat myself. Now I think I will probably have to pass on it because I want it to be at least water-resistant if not waterproof.
Does the hood stay on?
I really don't understand why they can't make it waterproof. Just seems kind of lame to call it a trench and even put a hood on it if it isn't.
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I don't think the hood is detachable. I am not sure if it would be water-resistant. It's thick and a canvas type fabric so I imagine it would be fine if it was a light drizzle or if you were carrying an umbrella anyway.
 
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jordanjordan said:
I don't think the hood is detachable. I am not sure if it would be water-resistant. It's thick and a canvas type fabric so I imagine it would be fine if it was a light drizzle or if you were carrying an umbrella anyway.
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Thank you :)
Does the hood fit well (meaning when you wear it, is it a good position that doesn't obstruct your view)?
I am asking so many questions...I think I might be interested in the navy one.
 
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Tamarind said:
Thank you :)
Does the hood fit well (meaning when you wear it, is it a good position that doesn't obstruct your view)?
I am asking so many questions...I think I might be interested in the navy one.
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The hood is huge, but more in a wide way. It kind of looks like a hood that would be on a cape in a movie (for some reason I'm thinking the Volturri in Twilight or maybe someone in Lord of the Rings).
 
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explorer27 said:
I'm between a 0 and 2 and got the 0...it fits fine and true to size in the waist but the bust area is quite small/tight. I wouldn't recommend it for bra sizes larger than a small C.
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Ugh! I got 2p, thinking that there would be enough room in the chest area...a 2 is too big for me usually, but I can't wear a size 0 strapless dresses because the chest area is too small. I wear 32C-34C bras...would 2p be too small? I am afraid the bust will be too small while the waist will be too big!
 
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DC-Cutie said:
I have to agree with Jordan, the shirts are nice (I actually ordered one so I could feel it & try it on since they aren't in stores), but not worth the money. If you want to spend that money, might as well go to Thomas Pink.

On other J. Crew news, I must have spent a whole heck of a lot last year because I got a personalized card in the mail today from a J. Crew online associate, she is reaching out to be my online PS :yahoo:.

Also, if there are any DC area ladies interested in attending an event on the 25th of February, please PM me. **there is a 20% discount included :graucho::graucho: **
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I would love to if I lived any where close. How much fun would that be???
 
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am I the only one that holds out to only purchase items on sale? I was thinking back to my lust for the leather Atlee skirt when it came out. But I refused to pay close to $400 for it. Waited, waited and waited some more for it to go on sale (took some time) and then POUNCED when it was $150 w/extra 30% off.
 
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DC-Cutie said:
am I the only one that holds out to only purchase items on sale? I was thinking back to my lust for the leather Atlee skirt when it came out. But I refused to pay close to $400 for it. Waited, waited and waited some more for it to go on sale (took some time) and then POUNCED when it was $150 w/extra 30% off.
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That's my new motto with JC clothes (except for a few items). I don't even bother until I see a sale.
 
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