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The Best of J. Crew Sale… and New Arrivals

June 19, 2011 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

J. Crew:  Use MUSTHAVE on any order for extra 30% off & free shipping on $150 (exp. 6/22)

UPDATE: So they kill the free shipping code Sunday, then dock an extra 30% off on Monday.  Damn.  Didn’t see that coming for whatever reason.  Prices have been updated.  Sizes are gonna go REAL quick now.

Anybody else feel like there’s a growing disturbance in the (retail) force?  Prices are going up, yet sale sections have never been filled with more solid finds.  This phenomenon is even showing up at the usually predictable “there won’t be any real sizes left when it hits clearance” JCrew.com.  Pile on top of that the affordable retail price of a terrific new shoe collaboration J. Crew just released (more on that later), and nothing makes sense anymore.  Here’s the proof:
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J. Crew Rugged Twill Briefcase – $61.60 (Orig. $128.00)
And the price continues to fall.

Launched just about a year ago for $128 (the site now says it was going for $98) and is legendary for its looks… and apparent lack of durability (see comments section here).  But $90 is starting to dip into Ben Sherman cheap-o bag range.  At any price could be a dud, but… some might just cross their fingers.

 

J. Crew Mini-Gingham Sportcoat in Ludlow Fit – $90.99 ($168)
Not all wrinkled up, unlike the INC ultra light.

Down to a more palatable $130, and as of “press time” still available in Large and… Medium.  Yes, medium.  The size worn by an unfair chunk of the male population as well as in store mannequins.  Not cheap even on sale, but cheap(er) than usual, in a hard to find a replacement for pattern.

 

J. Crew Corded Cotton Sportcoat in Ludlow Fit – $83.93 ($148)
Striped, light, easy to wear.

Got a thing against tiny squares?  Are you a Small or XL?  Here’s your sportcoat.  $120 isn’t a bad price for a decently made, light, go anywhere spring/summer/fall jacket.  Tiny stripes, great buttons.  Large up for grabs too.

 

J. Crew Madras Sportcoat in Ludlow Fit – $104.99 ($188)
Far from inexpensive, but tough to replicate.

If you’re starting to branch out and you want to give madras a spin, this is how you dip your toes in that water.  The blue/khaki blend ditches any sense of red hues and lets the pattern stand on its own.  A loud pattern?  Sure.  A loud pattern with a loud color?  That’s tough to do.  This option is not.

 

J. Crew Ties:  Burroughs Stripe – $49.50 | Wool-Silk Stripe – $59.50
New = pricey

From the new arrivals section and the price reflects that for sure.  Fifty bucks for one necktie isn’t reasonable for most of us, but there are some who’d look at the slightly retro pattern (orange… nice) on the burroughs stripe, and the texture on the wool-silk blend, and might, might just splurge in case they don’t make it to clearance.

 

Nike for J. Crew Cortez Sneakers – $75.00
From Phil Knight's Storage Unit

A collaboration that doesn’t jack the price up to sky high levels?  Unreal.  A Jack Purcell alternative for sure, but unlike canvas sneakers, can’t really be “dressed up” in even the smallest sense.  Gotta hand it to J. Crew this time though.  Great looking slimmed down profile (less chunky than the New Balance retros) and that fat swoosh is perfect.

The J. Crew FREESHIP code expires Sunday 6/19.  Apologies to the weekday only readers…
The J. Crew extra 30% off code MUSTHAVE expires Wed. 6/22.  And almost all the regular sizes are gone.

Filed Under: Accessories, Clothing, Shoes, Too Expensive Tagged With: Blazer, brief, corded cotton, gingham, J. Crew, J. Crew Sale, nike for j. crew, sportcoat, wool tie, Work Bag

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Comments

  1. Ryan Edmonds says

    June 19, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    The construction of JCrew’s twill bag is horrible.  Mine went from ‘shiny and fresh’ to ‘tattered piece of canvas’ in less than a month.  Stay away!

  2. Sean says

    June 19, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    nothing wows me. appreciate the weekend update though

  3. Anonymous says

    June 19, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I’d also look at the jcrew/adidas campus 80s, available in some stores, currently backordered online.

  4. Michael Shew says

    June 19, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    I love J Crew as much as the next guy, but even with the discounts, I think I could find nicer/more versatile options for less.  

  5. Lance F. says

    June 20, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I will own a madras sportcoat one day.

  6. Anonymous says

    June 20, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    I’ve been eyeballing ’em on eBay…

  7. John Boyer says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Not sure I’d ever wear those Nikes…but the ties are intriguing. Great selection Joe.

  8. Emmanuel Egolum says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I’m on the fence about that madras blazer…

  9. Fiestaplatypus says

    June 20, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Already have two madras sportcoats….the red Polo one from this year and a sweet vintage blue and orange one. Love the jacket, but can’t justify owning another.

  10. Lance F. says

    June 20, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I’m also digging the Burroughs stripe tie

  11. Jmbrunson says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I would just like to say that I purchased the corded cotton sports coat before it went on an extra 30% off at $119 and I was nervous about it. It was my first J.Crew purchase and my first sports coat with a narrower lapel. I could not be happier with it! I love it, I love the fit, I love the lapels, it’s quite possibly my new favorite sports coat. Not because of the pattern, which I like a lot, but because of the ludlow fit. It is awesome. I know that most of you probably know this and are like, why are you so late to the party? But I just lost 30lbs and wasn’t in the market for anything in a trim fit. I got the medium and it fits perfectly! I’m just so impressed. Unfortunately the high price tag on most of their sports coats means that I’ll need to wait for sales, but I’ll be buying more.  Way to go J.Crew and thank you to Dappered for the constant suggestion of the ludlow fit on J.Crew.

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