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Extra 30% off J. Crew SALE & J. Crew FACTORY

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J. Crew Sale & J. Crew Factory extra 30% off with LOVEIT

Code expires Friday 9/9.  Remember, any items marked “final sale” can’t be returned.

The juxtaposition during these extra 30% off sales between J. Crew’s Sale section and J. Crew Factory is something.  The step-down J. Crew FACTORY is the place to go to grab a few basics for the upcoming season.  J. Crew’s sale section is the place to usually look for steals on stuff you might not be able to use for, oh… eight months.

Selection evaporates pretty quick on these.  So even though the code LOVEIT doesn’t expire until the end of the week, don’t expect many normal sizes to last anywhere near that long.
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Pinstripe Sportcoat – $139.99 ($275) | Italian Wool Sportcoat – $157.50 ($225)
Been awhile since something similar got this low.

This is odd.  Since when do J. Crew Ludlow fit sportcoats hit the sale section with almost all sizes available?  The pinstripe is a lighter wool cotton blend, the Italian Wool is all wool.  Both have non functioning buttons at the cuffs and double vents.  Both are certainly wearable now and on through the winter.

 

Corded Cotton Sportcoat – $83.99 ($148) | Madras Sportcoat – $104.99 ($188)
Yep, it's the end of the season.

Warning:  Both of these are final sale.  Double Warning:  There are limited sizes for each.  Triple dog warning:  These would be the sport coats that are so light that you might not be able to use them for a bit.  Especially the Madras.

 

Sun-Faded Striped Oxford – $27.99 ($68.00)
V-Neck sweater ready.

Only available in the pink “tulip” option, but what better way to inject a little color amongst the charcoal, black, deep navy, and other cool weather shades we’ll all be wearing for the next half year?

 

Cotton Cashmere Cardigan – $41.65 ($69.50)
Just in time for fall.

Available in black, navy, charcoal, and this brown at the $41 price.  A few other random colors in limited sizes available for a bit less.  Not bad for a plain, decent fitting cardigan from J. Crew.

 

Wool/Silk Burgess Stripe Tie – $34.65 ($69.50)
Should look better than good with that cardigan.

English wool and silk with a perfect stripe.  2.5″ at it’s widest point so this one is going to be a little too slim for the fellas who prefer their ties with more width.  Looks to be made in the USA too.

 

Factory Merino Wool V-Necks – $34.65 (49.50)
Looks better on a torso than a chair.

A real good price on a closer than average fitting V-Neck.  The neck does dip a little lower than a standard V, but it’s not razor thin at the edge like the BR Silk blend.  Tons of colors to choose from.

 

Factory Tweed Blazer – $124.60 ($178)
Up close with the fabric.

This thing is getting a ton of play on the site right now.  Full review coming on Thursday, but here’s the cliff notes since this is its second appearance in a day.  The off the rack fit is awesome.  The sleeve buttons are non functioning and should make for easy tailoring.  It’s an 70%/30% wool nylon mix.  It’s thicker and has some heft to it.  It doesn’t feel like a classic tweed, but, it has just enough texture and feels plenty good.  A solid deal at $125.

 

Factory Merino Sweater vest – $27.65 ($49.50)
Oxfords under. Not t-shirts.

All hail the SVEST!  No really.  Hail it.  You just have to wear it right and not be shaped like Grimace.  Going to be hard to find a fitted sweater vest in Merino wool for under $30 anywhere else.

 

Factory Holborn Trench – $68.60 ($118)
To the quad. Yo.

The ultra cheap single breasted trench.  A bit of a flasher coat.  Also positioned to look like the Fukengruven stick figure has evaporated from its interior.

 

Factory Thompson Suit Jacket & Pants – $193.20 ($276)
Fukenwashin'

The best sub $200 suit out there.  80% wool, feels better than good, great off the rack fit.  A bargain.  Full review here.

The extra 30% off J. Crew Sale and FACTORY code LOVEIT expires Friday 9/9/2011, but the good stuff should go fast.

Comments

  4. The medium Express sweaters were a little too tight. I’m 6 feet 170 pounds, athletic build. Should I go Medium on the JCREW sweaters? I’m pretty sure if they are even a little roomier than the Express ones a Large will be too big.

    Help!

  5. I definitely wear a size 36s and I was wondering if a 36r in the Ludlow would fit me? Thanks a lot.

  6. Question:

    This very morning I ordered the Calibrate Trim Fit Patterned Wool Blend Blazer, but now this happens.  Do I stick with what I bought or do I return and buy one of  the J Crew ones featured above?  

  7. I tried on the ludlow fit recently in size 36S (I was told they don’t sell 36R in stores), and they *felt* to be a bit shorter in the sleeves than other 36S I’ve tried.  So to answer your question.. maybe.  You can always shorten the sleeves, but it would be almost impossible to lengthen them if these have the same diagonal stitch that the tweed ludlow jacket has.  So just as long as you don’t mind the jacket being @1″ longer, I’d say go for it.

  8. I’m a pretty short guy: 5’4″. I really appreciate the response. So now, armed with knowledge of my great asian height, what do you suggest? I’m leaning towards buying because I am in need of a good jacket.

  9. I’m a pretty short guy: 5’4″. I really appreciate the response. So now, armed with knowledge of my great asian height, what do you suggest? I’m leaning towards buying because I am in need of a good jacket.

  10. i’m 5’9″ 160lb atheletic build. normally wear a size 38s sportcoat. would the 38R be too big on me?

  12. No, you buy the J. Crew one compare the two face to face and make an informed decision about which one fits you better.

  15. I’m 5’8” 158lbs and tried on the Ludlow this weekend 36S / Double vent and it fit great. It was very tailored fit – meaning it was snug in a good way so it was perfect off the rack. I would not have required any alterations.

  17. Can anyone speak to the similarities or differences in fit between a Ludlow Fit Sportcoat and a Banana Republic Tailored Fit Sportcoat?

  18. Jon, I don’t know how picky you are with your clothing but if you are 5’4”, a 36R might be a lil too long on you. Im 5’8” and I find that the R on the jacket is just a tad bit too long for myself. The S however drapes just the perfect length. It really is a shame for us short guys cuz I would pull the trigger on that tweed sportscoat but i know ill be dissatisfied with the length.

  19. Great question.  I’d say they’re pretty comparable.  Lapels on the J. Crew will be slimmer, and believe it or not (but I’m sure some will disagree depending on how the jackets fit their body), the BR tailored fit seems to fit more trim.  To me. 

  20. Curse all these things marked final sale! They must drive a serious amount of sales away because most people won’t buy online without chance for return if it isn’t right.

  23. GAAAAH. Is it bad that I can’t even look at that Madras blazer without getting a little queasy? Not a fan of that look. Ever. Should I be?

  24. i saw the tweed jacket at the factory store by me last weekend. it had a kind of sweatshirt feel to it, but a good heavy weight.

  25. i saw the tweed jacket at the factory store by me last weekend. it had a kind of sweatshirt feel to it, but a good heavy weight.

  26. i saw the tweed jacket at the factory store by me last weekend. it had a kind of sweatshirt feel to it, but a good heavy weight.

  28. I just picked up the navy merino cardigan this past weekend, and really like it. It fits nice and snug, the color is great, and the wool actually seems decent, unlike a lot of crap out there that gets the merino tag. I haven’t really worn it yet, but it’s sleek enough to pair with grey trousers to work, and has enough texture to rock casually with chinos or denim. All in all, I really liked it.

  29. Sweatshirt feel?  I gotta disagree there.  Maybe the one’s from online differ from in-store, but yes it was thicker, but it wasn’t close to a jersey knit or anything.  Wool for sure, some structure but not too much.  Full review tomorrow.

  30. That sounds about right to me.  At 5’9, I thought the regular was a little bit too long, and the short a little bit too short for me.

  34. Everyone’s torso is a bit different, so this is gonna be ballpark, but I measured.

    J. Crew Factory Mediums are 19 1/2 across the back from seam to seam.
    Express Mediums are 19 3/4 across the back from seam to seam.

    The Express feels a little looser through the middle on me than the J. Crew Factory.  Yep, you read that right.  The factory sweaters are pretty dialed in.  I prefer a closer fit so the J. Crew Factory wins out for me.

    SO… I’m thinking… maybe try a large in the J. Crew Factory and we might have a winner?

    (Key word:  Might… sizing can vary sometimes from garment to garment)

  35. You mean with the suit?  That’s an LEC knit.  As far as the tweed blazer and tattersall, I’m not wearing one in the pics that’ll be up tomorrow.

  36. I suppose I should have said: what tie would you wear.  I have a very similar shirt and blazer (gray tweed blazer, and orange blue tattersall shirt) just never really thought about wearing them together.  Just a picture of your wrist made me want to try it out, but I’m not real sure what tie to wear with it. 

  37. Gotcha.  Y’know, I myself would go black knit.  Solid.  But that’s a color rut that I often find myself in (grey with black, plus… I love my black knit tie.)  You could probably pair that with some lighter earth tone denim/canvas pants and provide a nice little shock once the leaves start to fall.

  38. Gotcha.  Y’know, I myself would go black knit.  Solid.  But that’s a color rut that I often find myself in (grey with black, plus… I love my black knit tie.)  You could probably pair that with some lighter earth tone denim/canvas pants and provide a nice little shock once the leaves start to fall.