J Crew ~aholics Thread!

[DC-Cutie]

Thank you. I need a 4p so I'm guessing that size would sell out before sale time. Does the Factory lightweight wool match the retail Super 120s? The only reason I would stick with the retail version is if the factory lightweight wool is a different shade of black.

Oh, yeah. If you have the retail jacket stick to the retail skirt. There is a slight difference in color and texture, very slight.

 

[renza]

Oh, yeah. If you have the retail jacket stick to the retail skirt. There is a slight difference in color and texture, very slight.

Thanks, that's what I figured.

How did the factory professor blazer work out?

 

[DC-Cutie]

Thanks, that's what I figured.

How did the factory professor blazer work out?

I really like the blazer. The fit Is perfect throughout, but most importantly the arm length made me jump for joy. I have oddly long arms and usually have to order Tall jackets. The material is a nice weight between the schoolboy and the hacking.

 

[nyhockeymom91]

Hi ladies...I'm looking to,get a JCrew puffer and was wondering if anyone could comment on the difference between the retail and factory versions......warmth, style etc....thanks

 

[DC-Cutie]

Hi ladies...I'm looking to,get a JCrew puffer and was wondering if anyone could comment on the difference between the retail and factory versions......warmth, style etc....thanks

Go with the retail version. The factory is poly filled. The retail Currently has a puffer thats a combination of down and poly. However, if you wait a bit j crew usually comes out with a 100% down filled, that's the one to get. It's more expensive, but worth it. They also go on sale pretty quickly it seems.

The factory version is pretty flimsy and offers zero warmth.

 

[CindyKay]

Has anyone purchased the double breasted gold button blazer recently on final sale?
http://www.jcrew.com/womens_categor...294+20~~~20+17+4294966928~15~~~~~~~/21114.jsp

I bought the vintage burgundy color in XXS. It fits snug on me (which I like), but I've no idea what to pair it with... any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[vhdos]

I'm not a fan of the double breasted blazer. The style just looks outdated to me.

 

[nyhockeymom91]

Go with the retail version. The factory is poly filled. The retail Currently has a puffer thats a combination of down and poly. However, if you wait a bit j crew usually comes out with a 100% down filled, that's the one to get. It's more expensive, but worth it. They also go on sale pretty quickly it seems.

The factory version is pretty flimsy and offers zero warmth.

Thanks for,the quick response....I had already ordered the factory version since it was on sale and,the additional 30% off just got home from work and it's here...you are right it's pretty thin...it says it's minimum of 60% down the rest water fowl feathers ..not sure what that means in terms of warmth.......as much as I love the style I may wind up going with a lands end coat since they provide more information on their coats

 

[DC-Cutie]

Thanks for,the quick response....I had already ordered the factory version since it was on sale and,the additional 30% off just got home from work and it's here...you are right it's pretty thin...it says it's minimum of 60% down the rest water fowl feathers ..not sure what that means in terms of warmth.......as much as I love the style I may wind up going with a lands end coat since they provide more information on their coats

I have to agree with you regarding lands end - better quality and you know they're warm.

 

[jordanjordan]

It usually gets marked down when the spring/summer Super 120s hit the floor. But usually, by that time the sizing options are limited.

However, I purchased the factory versions(called lightweight wool) and surprisingly, I like it much better than the retail version. It's also cheaper

Other crew news: I got a little bird in my ear telling me that a warehouse sale will be happening soon in Arden, NC. Sometime in November. I'll keep you posted when I get the actual date.

If it's anything like the Lynchburg clearance store, it is thanksgiving weekend, starting on Black Friday. We went last year and are hoping to make it our new Thanksgiving tradition!

 

[nyhockeymom91]

I have to agree with you regarding lands end - better quality and you know they're warm.

I know but the JCrew one is looks so nice on....but if it's not warm its no good...it gets cold here in NY

 

[LVMademoiselle]

Do you like this?
http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/jewelry/PRDOVR~22141/22141.jsp

 

[renza]

Very happy--I went to J.Crew to return some stuff that didn't work, and I got the wool colorblock top for $21! http://www.jcrew.com/womens_categor...all~mode+matchallany~~~~~colorblock/97371.jsp
It was marked down to $29.99, then 25% off, then my 15% student discount!

 

[burb3rrylov3r]

Very happy--I went to J.Crew to return some stuff that didn't work, and I got the wool colorblock top for $21! http://www.jcrew.com/womens_categor...all~mode+matchallany~~~~~colorblock/97371.jsp
It was marked down to $29.99, then 25% off, then my 15% student discount!

They paid you to take it! Jealous.

 

[jordanjordan]

There is some good stuff in sale. I returned and repurchased the new blue thick tartan flannel (I think that's what it is called- it is bright blue and orange). It was 45 ish, then 25% off and then 15% student discount. Great deal! It is super thick and is going to be super warm.

Small rollout in my store, not much though. I wouldn't have noticed if my VPS hadn't pointed a few things out to me. Next one supposed to be Oct 23ish. Can't wait!!