J Crew ~aholics Thread!
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Great haul DC!
Please post a styling pic of the jacket when you wear it(I tried to like that jacket, I mean really tried but I just couldn't make it work:s)
Nice outfit talldrnkofwater, is that the Antropologie necklace? If so, I have it
too...
yes it is- the stormy seas necklace. I love it too, but boy is it so heavy.
It's gorgeous, but yowza. That's ridiculous.
I caved on the 30% off/FS too. I needed some new (larger) cashmere sweaters, and the bathing suit I wanted went on sale + the 30% off. I am CUT OFF after this (except the one return/exchange I have to make). My haul:
~ cashmere crewneck tee in bright seaside (http://images.jcrew.com/erez4/cache/images_eiec_98_98277_98277_BL7915_tif_99f80b8d437918ae.jpg) and cantaloupe (http://images.jcrew.com/erez4/cache/images_eiec_98_98277_98277_OR5313_tif_665a0b0bd976182c.jpg)
~ cashmere shawl-collar popover in black -- http://images.jcrew.com/erez4/cache/images_eiec_18_18190_18190_BK0001_tif_82530b5112c01872.jpg
~ Dogwood cocktail ring in black -- http://images.jcrew.com/erez4/cache/images_eiec_23_23648_23648_EC7240_tif_cb490c0aa909192b.jpg
~ Sullivan skirt in black -- http://images.jcrew.com/erez4/cache/images_eiec_24_24488_24488_BK0001_tif_fd0d0c870f1b19a8.jpg
~ Jersey Lomellina retro bandeau tank in dark fog -- http://images.jcrew.com/erez4/cache/images_eiec_21_21560_21560_GY6183_tif_c3be0bf699221917.jpg
DC, I agree -- super annoying re: the new additions immediately after the end of the sale. I hate it when they do that.
shiuri -- IMO, the sizing at J. Crew is now more true than it used to be. Years ago, I wore a 2 in the suit pants but a 0 in the skirts, because the skirts were cut larger. Now I am larger than I was, but find the sizing a lot more consistent, and I wear an 8 pretty much across the board, and a M in tops/sweaters. If it helps, I'm about 5'3" and 36C, and a M fits me great.
ETA -- oh! I forgot, I was supposed to review the Zoey blazer. I like it. It's a very lightweight matte washed silk, and has an unstructured Armani thing going. Very cute with the arms pushed up. I think it'll look good worn with jeans or black cigarette pants (like this season's version of the Pixie -- which I'm totally loving, by the way).
wow, great stuff! esp the first two sweaters!
Do any of you go the the J crew outlets? I have 2 near me and always find great stuff!!
Got some jeans yesterday and a basic tank for layering. The basic knits are so soft!
Got some jeans yesterday and a basic tank for layering. The basic knits are so soft!
I only get the basics - tees, tanks, accessories - their other items, IMO, don't have the same quality as the J. Crew retail stores
I've purchased a few items (jewelry, fashion tees, wool jacket, skinny cords and 4 jackie cardi's from the outlet) and the jackie cardi's are already "beat-up" looking after a few wears, the quality is definitely not the same. I haven't had any issues with the wool jacket or cords but I think the outlet is best for basics...
I will probably get more $20 jackie cardi's from the outlet but I also know I will have to dry clean them to keep them looking "fresh" and I will only buy jackie cardi's in "fun" colors (hot pinks, yellows, greens, etc...).
I will reserve navy, grey, cream and black jackie cardi's for the the B&M because I wear them more often and need for them to hold-up.
ITA - any outlet items I've purchased look old after just a few wears and washes.
So, so true. I love the Jackie cardigans, but the ones I got from the outlet were really disappointing. I never even wear them
.
In my experience, no. Even if they have the same style name, the outlet items are usually thinner, cheaper material, even the Ts. Not that this is always a bad thing- the perfect T's these days are really thick, and I kind of liked the older, thinner ones, so you could find that it doesn't bother you. Another example is last time I was at the outlet, they had lots of cotton sateen pencil skirts for something like $40. Unlike the ones at the regular stores, which are lined, these were unlined. For a summery skirt, this wouldn't really bother me, especially given how cheap they were. On the other hand, the jackets at the outlet are unlined or half-lined and I can't stand unlined jackets. So it's a mix- sometimes it doesn't matter that the outlet stuff is different, and sometimes it does.
You know what I decided...I really dislike the perfect fit tanks. I don't know why I torture myself or try to convince myself they will be any different the next time I buy them. I just bought this tank not too long ago~
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Wom...itstees/perfectfittees/PRDOVR~24486/24486.jsp
and its the same ....straps are too long..stretches out so front sags..I dislike the fabric because by the end of the day it stretches all out and feels sloppy...I buy the right size too..so frustrating...I wish they would put a tiny bit of stretch in their tanks.
Sorry for the rant..but I just spent 30.00 on a tank while very pretty.. I dislike.
Anyone else have issues with these or is it just me...lol
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Wom...itstees/perfectfittees/PRDOVR~24486/24486.jsp
and its the same ....straps are too long..stretches out so front sags..I dislike the fabric because by the end of the day it stretches all out and feels sloppy...I buy the right size too..so frustrating...I wish they would put a tiny bit of stretch in their tanks.
Sorry for the rant..but I just spent 30.00 on a tank while very pretty.. I dislike.
Anyone else have issues with these or is it just me...lol
You know what I decided...I really dislike the perfect fit tanks. I don't know why I torture myself or try to convince myself they will be any different the next time I buy them. I just bought this tank not too long ago~
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Wom...itstees/perfectfittees/PRDOVR~24486/24486.jsp
and its the same ....straps are too long..stretches out so front sags..I dislike the fabric because by the end of the day it stretches all out and feels sloppy...I buy the right size too..so frustrating...I wish they would put a tiny bit of stretch in their tanks.
Sorry for the rant..but I just spent 30.00 on a tank while very pretty.. I dislike.
Anyone else have issues with these or is it just me...lol
Not just you! I had high hopes for the perfect fit tanks as great basic layering pieces. I've got 4 now and I'm just not loving them. The straps are long, and the fabric doesn't hold its shape well. They feel like they are made of the same cotton as the older perfect fit T's (the new ones from this year/last year are thicker), which stretched out easily, too. Lately I like the tanks from Anthropologie- they sell them in the lingerie section, they are a spandex/lycra material (but it's not shiny), they have wider straps that will hide bra straps, and they don't stretch out at all. Those are my new favorite plain tanks.