J Crew ~aholics Thread!

[jordanjordan]

Not at my store (SoHo in NYC). They said they can't stack discounts PERIOD, whether is 30% off sale, 20% off entire purchase, 30% off $250... I bought the bow coat on sale just the other day and they would not let me use the student discount. The same thing happened at the J.Crew outlet after Christmas holiday.

I remember back the in day they would definitely do it. When I was in my college years (2006-2010) I remember being able to combine, but lately they haven't been doing it. Can anyone else comment about their local B&M's policy?

The policy is that you can't stack with a transaction discount (ex: 25% off entire purchase) but you can stack with promotions (ex: 25% off sweaters) and sale (ex: 30% off sale). I'm pretty sure that is the official policy, and that is also how my store operates. I routinely get my student discount on top of whatever sale discount is running.

 

[JCinwrppingppr]

The policy is that you can't stack with a transaction discount (ex: 25% off entire purchase) but you can stack with promotions (ex: 25% off sweaters) and sale (ex: 30% off sale). I'm pretty sure that is the official policy, and that is also how my store operates. I routinely get my student discount on top of whatever sale discount is running.

Hm okay. My bow coat order has already been processed and shipped, do you think if i called they would be able to adjust the price for me? I guess its worth a try!

What store are you at, if i may ask?

 

[MichelleAntonia]

I've been stacking the extra % with my student all season.....

 

[gmo]

The policy is that you can't stack with a transaction discount (ex: 25% off entire purchase) but you can stack with promotions (ex: 25% off sweaters) and sale (ex: 30% off sale). I'm pretty sure that is the official policy, and that is also how my store operates. I routinely get my student discount on top of whatever sale discount is running.

This is the same for me, as well.

 

[DC-Cutie]

Actually the policy isn't to stack at all and only to be used towards full-price items according to the J crew website.

Clearly, the rules aren't set in stone because I've asked my brother to use his student ID to stack and have seen it with other shoppers.

 

[nikita58467]

Not at my store (SoHo in NYC). They said they can't stack discounts PERIOD, whether is 30% off sale, 20% off entire purchase, 30% off $250... I bought the bow coat on sale just the other day and they would not let me use the student discount. The same thing happened at the J.Crew outlet after Christmas holiday.

I remember back the in day they would definitely do it. When I was in my college years (2006-2010) I remember being able to combine, but lately they haven't been doing it. Can anyone else comment about their local B&M's policy?

Well head to 5th ave on 17th! They did stacked for me today. Extra 40% plus 15% teacher's discount. I ask every time, in different stores and not all of them are consistent! You can also call another store before you head over to make sure they do stack

got the tipped peacoat and jeweled t-strap ballet for less than 25% originial price. Super awesome

 

[JCinwrppingppr]

Well head to 5th ave on 17th! They did stacked for me today. Extra 40% plus 15% teacher's discount. I ask every time, in different stores and not all of them are consistent! You can also call another store before you head over to make sure they do stack

got the tipped peacoat and jeweled t-strap ballet for less than 25% originial price. Super awesome

So i just called Customer Service and they said its their policy not to stack discounts, but that certain retail SAs will honor stacking them. I told her about my experience in SoHo and she basically said to find a more helpful SA who would do that for me. She suggested calling a store before going in, and talking to an SA to see if they would honor stacking discounts. Sooo I guess I just had the bad luck of getting the ONE SA who didn't do that for me! When i called the soho store they said no one in their particular store wont so it... Fair warning to future soho shoppers! But they are honoring a price adjustment for me since my coat is now 40% off.

ANDDDD weirdly enough, I definitely that SA on the subway train last night!! So random haha.

Nikita thank you about the tip at 5th and 17th. I will start going there from now on. Do you have a particular SA that you work with who routinely stacks discounts for you?

 

[MichelleAntonia]

^Just to chime in, I agree that it's a good idea to find one or two SAs who know you, and are willing to do those little favors for you. I've got a few who will even let me return final sale, no biggie, because they know me and know I always buy from them

 

[nekostar0412]

Just wanted to say that I finally bought a lady day with thinsulate coat (2011 version purchased on eBay) in size 4 and it's fab. I had previously purchased the wool-cashmere plaza coat with thinsulate (2006 version) in 4p and the sleeves were a little too short and shoulders were a little too narrow and just didn't fit me well despite my 5'3 frame. This size 4 was perfect. I think if you're 5'3 like me with regular length arms, go for regular sizes. I'm very happy with how the regular size fits.

One thing i noticed is that the plaza coat (including interior lining) from 2006 is slightly better quality than my new lady day coat. Oh well. Hope this helps!

Not at my store (SoHo in NYC). They said they can't stack discounts PERIOD, whether is 30% off sale, 20% off entire purchase, 30% off $250... I bought the bow coat on sale just the other day and they would not let me use the student discount. The same thing happened at the J.Crew outlet after Christmas holiday.

I remember back the in day they would definitely do it. When I was in my college years (2006-2010) I remember being able to combine, but lately they haven't been doing it. Can anyone else comment about their local B&M's policy?

I echo jordanjordan's earlier response to you about Student discounts stackable on everything except for entire-purchase promotions. I have found this to be true in Houston, TX and even in Seattle while I was there this past weekend. If you have the time and are able, I would take the item back to another store and ask nicely for your student ID discount to be applied because you "forgot" - I have done this more than a few times (even when my receipt had 8 items), because I usually forget to stack my student ID discount on top of the sale promo. I, too, hate paying full price for most things, and J.Crew is definitely a place I do not and cannot pay full price

 

[FaireDuShopping]

Hi Ladies,

I was hoping you could help me with the sizing of the Viv metallic flats. I read through the old posts and see it is recommended to size up 1/2 size. However, I'm wondering how accurate their size chart conversions are. I wear a 40.5 in Chanel/Lanvin/Repetto ballerinas and usually size up to 41 for patent. In that case, is it true the 10 would be okay for me? I'm wondering if anyone can compare between J. Crew and any of those brands. It would be a big help and much appreciated!! I always thought I was a US 10 without sizing up, so that's why I'm not really sure. There is no 10.5 available, only 10 or 11. Thanks in advance.

 

[JCinwrppingppr]

I took nikita58467's advice and went to the store she shops at (5th & 17th in NYC) and got my student discount on top of the sale discount. Ended up getting a Collection dress, cap toe pumps, and Blythe blouse and another silk cami.

I finally see what all the hype is about the Blythe blouses! They are so luxurious and I love that they are made out of the silky material without being see-through. I bought it in a bright neon coral color Very excited to wear it.

 

[chanel_hermes_lover]

I scored a Blythe blouse in a beautiful bright red color for only $27 after tax! I love the additional discounts J. crew is having right now.

 

[curlsjang]

I am a small/4 in most Jcrew items but the Double-cloth Lady Day coat fits me so well in 6. I just ordered the Double-cloth funnel coat in red on Sunday and the Double-cloth funnel coat in fuschia yesterday. Both in 6. Can't wait to get them! Today I went to the store and tried on the Stadium-cloth coccoon coat and the 4 fits me better. I think it's because it tends to look like a tent since there is no fitted form. It actually looks great but they only had it in black. Also tried the Stadium-cloth boulevard trench in 4 and it was rather tight around the arms. For those questions on sizing on coats, I would suggest going one size up for fitted coats and staying the same size for those that are not fitted. Hope this helps.

 

[finer_woman]

J crew has slowly been creeping into my closet in the last year or so. I still think most of the clothing there is overpriced for the quality. But I love the basics like the cafe Capri, tissue t's and turtlunecks, perfect shirts, all on sale of course.

Today, all jcrew except the shoes are nine west. Crappy little hotel mirror.

 

[Jenny111]

Here's the double cloth symphony coat in vibrant fuchsia. The colour is actually more vibrant and deep pink in person. I just love this coat so much that I bought it in Emerald also.