Does anyone own the classic Ballet Flats? I had to size down one full size I found did anyone else? Do you have to break them in and are they comfortable?
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Thanks Ladies! I guess I will have to hop into the store and try them on. I was hoping I could skip that and order online. I have 3 month baby and didn't want to brave the mall crowds.
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I love J. Crew's classic ballet flats! You are very right about the sizing running large. I sized down 1/2 size and I find that after you break them in they stretch, so I could probably go down one whole size too. They are very comfy. I have them in multiple colors and I wear them all the time. You will love them!
I love J. Crew's classic ballet flats! You are very right about the sizing running large. I sized down 1/2 size and I find that after you break them in they stretch, so I could probably go down one whole size too. They are very comfy. I have them in multiple colors and I wear them all the time. You will love them!
Thank you @Hellokatiegirl! I noticed that going down a 1/2 size they fit but I could lsip them off my feet pretty easliy so I will go the full size down! I think im going to get the blue color but I love all the colors!
Does anyone know when J Crew runs their 30% (I Believe its 30%) off entire store sale? I know they probably do it around Black Friday but do they do it any other time of the year?
ClassyKate29 said:
hellokatiegirl said:I love J. Crew's classic ballet flats! You are very right about the sizing running large. I sized down 1/2 size and I find that after you break them in they stretch, so I could probably go down one whole size too. They are very comfy. I have them in multiple colors and I wear them all the time. You will love them!
Really? I bought three pairs on sale in my normal size and they kill my feet. I have callouses on the top of my toes from them. I've tried breaking them in to no avail. I can wear them during work, but I have to change into my Toms for walking home, etc.
Love your outfit! That top is TDF!I bought the Olympia suede sandals in both black and grappa punch... super comfy (a must for walking 38348372 city blocks)... I love them!!Needed a pick me up (in the form of a multicolored sequin mini
) which I dressed down with the grappa punch sandals this wknd.
Size wise, I'd say they're TTS!
@Saira I know they changed the ballet flat slightly because they had some on sale awhile ago. How long ago did you get yours?
I've had issues with J Crew over the past year or so. 
It's difficult because I still love their stuff and love what I see in the catalog, but when I try the clothes on I start to have issues. More and more often I'm finding that things are see through, overly thin, pill easily, fit inconsistently (and need to be taken in by a tailor), etc. Bought a tippie sweater earlier this spring and now it has a hole in the front where I'm guessing my cat must have kneaded me (my cats knead all my clothes but most of my clothes don't get holes from it). $70 sweater only lasted 3 months.
Really looking forward to the fall season though.
It's difficult because I still love their stuff and love what I see in the catalog, but when I try the clothes on I start to have issues. More and more often I'm finding that things are see through, overly thin, pill easily, fit inconsistently (and need to be taken in by a tailor), etc. Bought a tippie sweater earlier this spring and now it has a hole in the front where I'm guessing my cat must have kneaded me (my cats knead all my clothes but most of my clothes don't get holes from it). $70 sweater only lasted 3 months. Really looking forward to the fall season though.
I bought the Olympia suede sandals in both black and grappa punch... super comfy (a must for walking 38348372 city blocks)... I love them!!
Size wise, I'd say they're TTS!
Looking amazing!
I've had issues with J Crew over the past year or so.
Really looking forward to the fall season though.
I´ve alwasy felt J Crew as kind of hit or miss situation. Some pieces are great quality and wash well, but some other are pretty bad as far as quality goes (like the holey t-shirts). Even though they have some amazing styles and prints it´s all about picking and choosing.
^ Could not agree more with the above. I've had countless pieces of merino wool and cashmere (the cashmere is from a few years ago since I refuse to buy J.Crew cashmere anymore because of this) develop holes for no apparent reason. My mother and sister have had the same problem. Because of this we pick and choose what we buy from J.Crew. We learned just because it looks good does not mean we should get it unless we are sure the quality is okay. I tend to stick with their pants, shorts, dresses, skirts, blazers, and Jackies. So basically I try to stay away from most tops. Anything that is merino wool or cashmere, or that has thin feeling fabric is a no-go for me. I also look at the stuff on the racks before I buy it because sometimes you can already tell it's pulling or snagging. I love J.Crew and feel that as now as long as I read reviews and/or see it in person, I can determine whether or not it's worth it. That being said, with all these fabulous sales they've been having I definitely am not spending full price on anything J.Crew! As many problems as I've had with their stuff, I'm not going to stop shopping there but use it as a learning experience to see what works for me and what doesn't quality-wise.
J Crew is the ONLY retailer I can find that offers sweaters in the right style for me for under $150. I need stuff that fits closely (I'm not exactly flat chested and if a sweater hangs off of my chest and doesn't fit my waist it makes me look 3x bigger than I actually am, ESPECIALLY when layering with collared shirts), can easily be layered without bunching up, and isn't see through. I also need it in a variety of colors (esp. navy and gray). I've searched and searched but the closest I get is substituting a long sleeve tee from Gap. I don't understand the craze lately with sweaters that hang off of you.
Just for reference, I bought most of my ballet flats about a year or so ago. I didn't realize that they changed them. I bought a pair last months, but I actually haven't worn them yet. Now, I am interested how they will compare to my other pairs. I hope that they don't give me issues.
I also think everyone is different in regards to what is comfortable. The ballet flats from J. Crew are one of the few pairs of shoes which haven't given me blisters. I will say that they don't offer much support due to the thin leather sole. I suppose everyone's different!
I refuse to buy JCrew cashmere anymore because of quality issues but haven't had similar problems with my merino wool pieces. Tee shirts always seem too thin and too low cut. Unfortunately my biggest issue is cut. I want something that makes me look better - doesn't just hang off of me and JCrew doesn't usually Much for me with its cuts.