Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Weekly Share: Other JCrew-like Retailers

This is the weekly "Other JCrew-like Retailers" post (similar to the "Off On A Tangent" posts), where we can share our finds from other retailers that have offerings similar to J.Crew (like LE Canvas, Gap, BR, Talbots, Ann Taylor, and the like.)

If you have recently encountered items that are similar to J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including experiences with certain merchandise pieces, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

25 comments:

  1. For real this time, on the right day ;)
    Bloomies has 20% F&F today through Sunday. Online code is BFRIENDS

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  2. There's a groupon for a $15 eBay giftcard for $7. I think it might end soon so hurry!

    http://www.groupon.com/deals/ebay

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  3. Great heads up, Ashley! Wish I had this earlier today >__> :)

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  4. Ah!! I know, this will go towards my Frankie bubble dress. What good fortune! :)

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  6. *Similar to J.Crew* items in this post on my blog. :)

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  7. Thank you so much Ashley!!!

    Just snatched that baby up!

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  8. Ann Taylor Loft has extra 40% sale online, no code needed. Looks like they restocked their sale section since last week, too.

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  9. Not sure this fits in this category but I need help! Thinking about getting Tory Burch Eddie flats and can't decide if I would get more wear from the nude color or royal tan. Any thoughts???

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  10. Banana Republic Canada is having a 3 hour Power Lunch today (Wednesday) 11 - 2 local time. Take an additional 30% off sale items in store and online with code: BRCDAPOWER.

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  12. Talbots - A few irl pics of skirts in this post.

    Thanks, Ashley!

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  13. Banana Republic - Similar promo as Leigh posted is good in US. Use BRPOWER for an addtl 20% off sale items 11a - 2p your time. Also good in-stores.

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  14. not J Crew- like, but worthy of mention - LL Bean now has a free shipping, no expiration, no minimum, from now on. Love that, makes me take a look for the more casual stuff

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  15. Hi ladies - I tried on the Talbots Grace Fit Raison D'Être jacket in white today and thought it was super cute. When I was in the three-way mirror, a lady saw me and said, "You could see patients in that jacket!". Any thoughts on the white blazer in general? I thought it was darling - a longer, slightly looser fit. Now I'm wondering if it was too "doctory". ;)

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  16. pathos, hmm, I don't know. Weird that there would be another one - maybe sourcing? BFRIENDS is the only code on the mailer I received.

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  17. Gap online has 25% your (entire, I think) purchase through 4/2. Code is GAPGET25. *fingers crossed* they will have % off sale in-store...

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  18. silver_lining - That jacket is so cute! It looks like a tailored version of, dareIsay, a boyfriend jacket. I don't know how to ask this politely other than, was the woman someone whose style you admired? Or did she just catch you off guard w/her comment. If she visits doctors a lot, maybe that's what came to her mind. If you thought it looked good, it probably did. Sometimes you have to take it home to be sure. I love a white blazer & white suit. As long as I'm not channeling Roarke or Tatoo, it's a beautiful look.

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  19. Thanks, Gigi - yeah, it just totally caught me off guard 'cause I don't think white jacket = doctor right away. This jacket looked like a good substitute for the not-yet-released JC white jacket that was in the Spring '11 lookbook. I would've taken it home but it had a stain on it (already! the SA had just brought it out from the back). I may order it from .com so that I get one that hasn't been too "handled".

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  20. I love a nice white jacket and own several from decontructioned to linen. I would just take the ladies comment in stride and if you like it order it:) and enjoy! I think a white jacket is classic.

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  21. BR Canada - take 25% off sale this weekend in store and online with code BRC25SALE. Valid until Sunday 3 April.

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  22. Bought something from Talbots for the first time and have been waiting three weeks for it to be shipped! They never sent a tracking number (I'm in Canada) and when I phoned customer service they basically told me I'm SOL. Not impressed, will definitely have to rethink buying from them again!

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  23. My experiences so far with Talbots customer service have been great, both over the phone and in the store, so about 3-4 times now. Sorry to hear about that last bad experience

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  24. I was just on the Fossil web site and they have some really cute colorful jewelry and scarves.

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  25. Happened to come across this web site while searching for fabric. Very pretty scarves and decent prices. Check this one out, so cute for spring/summer, only $28, and it's silk too.

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