Monday, August 9, 2010

Sought & Found: Did you visit J.Crew this {past} Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

If you are stopped by a J.Crew store this past weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SUMMER & FALL sale, or to see some new FALL arrivals {sigh!} in person, maybe you might be willing to share that with us in this post. In particular, if you could share with us a few of the noteworthy items that are available, at what prices, and potential sizes the store is carrying (as well as the store location)- that would be fantastic!

Also, please let us know if your local store was/ is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

15 comments:

  1. Ordered the Suede MacAlister Wedge boots. Has anyone else bought them? Did you like them?

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  2. Just ordered the 484 slim-fit jeans in the black resin crinkle wash and a "roughed-out" leather belt. Used my catalog coupon for an extra 20% off, too! Where are all the J Crew Aficionados?

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  3. Tried on Madewell's Bromley blouse and loved it. Bought both colors -- ivory & racoon (beautiful rich taupe shade; not too brown, not too grey). TTS; I wear a size 2 in JC's perfect shirts & took an XS in this. Hidden button placket is less distracting for layering necklaces. Bit expensive at $98 but as I see it as a great layering piece & timeless classic.

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  4. Went to the Crewlet this weekend- nothing all that spectacular. I snagged a ton of perfect LS crew and Vnecks for lounging around this fall and winter. They did a have a good sweater though- It was a blend between the new infinity cardigan and the featherweight long cardi from the spring. Same cut as the featherweight, but done in a merino wool. I picked one up in charcoal, but they had a bunch of rich muted shades for fall

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  5. Elizabath, I ordered the MacAlister Wedges as well. I tried them in store and I loved them. Super comfy and stylish. I am between 8 and 8.5 and I sized up to 9 and the fit was perfect. I was waiting for at least 20% off but there were only 2 in my size left so I caved in. The brown color is backordered until December! I ordered them as well, just in case.

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  6. I got the last Island Paisley blouse my B&M had in stock (woo hoo!). Beautiful! It is a bit long, though, so I'm going to have some of the length taken off and a straight hem put in so I can wear it out. I might get it taken in just a touch around the waist too.

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  7. ajc I have to thank you, I had the MacAlister wedges on my "2nd tier" wish list because it's August. When you mentioned that they were selling out, I checked and sure enough, you were so right. Grr, I debated all weekend while watching the stock deplete and finally broke. I got the Nut because I think it is more neutral but if I had had a coupon I would have gotten the pewter too and now they are backordered as well. Thanks so much for putting a note out there.

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  8. I am not sure if this is the correct area to post this. But I have seen in the past that some of you order from Boden as well. I just saw their catalog and was wondering if they are TTS or do I need to size down?

    Thanks!

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  9. Christine, you should size down on Boden. However, if you are petite, their clothes do not fit as well - proportions are off. I have been writing to them for a few years now asking for petites to be offered (they do have tall offerings). Maybe if more customers write in, they will consider.

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  10. Be sure and look at each garment measurements that are shown with each item.

    You can not make a blanket statement to size down in Boden IMO.

    I actually wear the same size blazer in Boden that I do at JCrew.

    All their items run a bit different though so the garment measurements are critial to get the right size.

    I really like Boden a lot.

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  11. I picked up the dot chiffon betsy wrap cami ($59.99 in the store vs. $69.50 online) ... super cute/true to size ... I'm very pleased with my purchase!

    OKC - Penn Square

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