Wednesday, October 26, 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.

27 comments:

  1. Lots of pretty new shoe arrivals at Talbots. Colors are selling quickly online. Code 927405911 seems to work for 25% off and free ship on new items. :)

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  2. Talbots is offerring 50% off one full price item on Saturday!

    Why won't Crew do this from time to time???

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  3. Thanks Millcrew, that's even better! Is that online too and do you need a code to get the discount?

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  4. Yes, The offer is for on-line too with free shipping. There is a code and I'm not sure if it is timed to my account. Try calling :)

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  5. I am finding quite a few nice things at H & M this season! I recently picked up a caramel ribbed knit poncho from H & M (see IRL pics posted on my blog here). I didn't want to spend much on the poncho trend, so this is perfect. It was only $25 CAD and looks really nice even though it's acrylic. I also picked up a pair of nutmeg brown coloured stretch denim skinny jeans (only $30!) which look fantastic with black riding boots. The fit and quality of these pants is amazing for the price.

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  6. Madewell's doing free ship on all orders and 25% off $150+ today and tomorrow. Code YESPLEASE.

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  7. Thanks Milljcrew, I'll check it out. :)

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  8. Couple of things to note:

    Club Monaco is running a 10% off promo for US stores. The coupon that I have can be used multiple times. Email me and I will email it to you.

    Banana is having an in-store only sale today. I have one coupon for that if anyone is interested.

    Email me at kjbeller{at}gmail{dot}com

    Also, has anyone checked out Project Slice? It's an online service that organizes shipping, orders, receipts, etc. using gmail, yahoo or manual information. It's in beta, so it's a little buggy but I think it's helpful in organizing all my online purchases.

    Check it out on my blog.

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  9. FFM, I recall that you had the Alexa Chung for Madewell Betty Tea Dress. Can you advise on fit? I've heard that Madewell is afflicted with vanity sizing, too, so I was surprised when the online chat told me that a size 2 had a tiny waist (like around 26"). Thanks.

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  10. kikki cee: The Betty Tea dress runs TTS/slightly large, imo. The waist is elastic, so it will stretch out larger than the 26 inches. I had the size 4 and returned it because it felt and looked a bit too big on me. If I were to purchase it again I would go with a 2, which is my 'normal' J.Crew dress size (at least it was last year, this year I am a 0 in some of the styles). HTH! It is really pretty in person. :)

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  11. Brooks Brothers has an awesome looking Silk Charmeuse Paisley dress. It looks gorgeous. I just can't add in another retailer right now though I am too consumed with JCrew at the moment. I go into fashion overload if I shop to many different retailers :) But check out the dress:

    http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=489&Product_Id=1553473&Parent_Id=1034&default_color=GREY&sort_by=&sectioncolor=&sectionsize=

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  12. For those looking for some leopard print calf hair flats, who don't want to spend a ridiculous sum of money on the (kind of ugly anyway) J.Crew ones, the Steven by Steve Madden "Madee" loafers were at my local Marshall's today for $49.99... yeah. I was pretty surprised to see them there, and for such a low price. Unfortunately, I found them to run small and the biggest size they had was 10. They had the leopard and black in all sizes ranging from 6-10. Not a bad deal!

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  13. kikkicee, I doubt the Betty Tea dress had a 26" waist, since mine is 27 and the dress fitted me. I have reviewed this dress here.

    Sometimes I wonder about the measurements from CS -- like on the Garden Lace pencil skirt -- the CS measurements said it had a 29" waist, while I measured 26".

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  14. * The correct link to Louise's blog post is here.

    * How about some $7 button down shirts from Target? Plaids, checks, florals in this post.

    * FOREVER 21
    Free shipping on $15 or more with FREESHIPTODAY 10/26 & 10/27.

    * LANDS END CANVAS
    Free shipping on $50 or more with SEASONS and pin1256 thru 10/29.

    * OLD NAVY
    Stuff & Save cardholder promo runs 10/28 - 11/3. Cardholders save 40% off on 10/28, in-store only. Save 30% off the remaining 6 days. The STUFFSAVE code for 30% off can be used one-time online only.

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  15. Thanks, ladies, for the help with the Betty dress.

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  16. Calypso St. Barth Friends & Family: 25% off with code INTHEFAM until 10.30.11.

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  17. Talbots Signature Fit Black rinse button-ankle jeans are on sale for $46.19. They are very skinny fit. I bought a 6P and 8P and went with the 8P. I wear a 4 or 6P in minnies and cafe capris. I love the wash and the buttons at the ankles are cute!

    Also, I got Gap's Slim crop plaid pants yesterday in store for $22.79 ($37.99 plus 40% off). They are still full price online. I took a size 4. As someone else already pointed out, they are a possible dupe for the Houndstooth Cafe Capris which are sold out. These are not wool but for me in So. Cal. it works out better.

    The Double-breasted skirt from Gap is also a good deal for $29.99 (plus 20% off online today)

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  18. I didn't receive the Talbots 50% off coupon (I even asked in store) and I would appreciate if someone who is not using it could forward it to me at crazyaboutjcrew@gmail.com. Many thanks!

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  19. JCrewJD - That's good info on the Steve Madden shoe. Thanks for sharing :)

    Ema - I read here or somewhere else that Talbots is honoring the 50% off on Sunday as well due to a lot of issues they had w/the promo. Customer service is aware, so you should just be able to ask for the promo, no code needed.

    Old Navy - Great stuff & save 30% promo for Gap family cardholders. 25% off for non. A few irl pics in this post.

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  20. The GAP Family stores are all having promos today. Details in this post. :)

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