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Uncommonly common? Another Macy’s 1-Day & J. Crew Sale

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Macy’s One Day Sale Picks | J. Crew Tiered Sale – Use code JINGLE

What the…  Macy’s just had a One Day Sale last week.  J. Crew, which hardly ever runs sales, has been running these buy more/save more tiered sales like mad lately.  Maybe the current environment, which isn’t as nice as some were expecting, has left everyone a little freaked.   Use the J. Crew code JINGLE for 20% off $100, 25% off $150 – $250, and 30% off $250 and up.  For the Macy’s O.D.S., items marked with a * are “Web Busters.”  In store prices may or may not match up.  Selection on all items (especially shoes) in store can vary greatly.  Both expire today, 12/14.
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J. Crew 18-Wale Cord Sportcoats – $118.50 ($158)
Wear it everywhere you can.

The pain with the J. Crew Sale, is that you can’t get a decent discount without making a major investment.  But a major investment of $118.50 in a Ludlow fit fine wale cord sportcoat is an investment you can wear clear into April.  Just over the 25% off threshold so the discount is extra nice.

 

FACTORY Striped Oxford + Racer Stripe Scarf + J. Crew Lambswool Sweater – $80.40
Oxford, Lamb, and Lamb.

Here’s how this works, and note that all three items are already on some kind of sale:

  • The FACTORY Oxford – $44.50 ($54.50)
  • FACTORY Racer stripe lambswool scarf – $16.50 ($34.50)
  • J. Crew Marled Lambswool Sweater – $39.50 ($59.50)

Those three add up to $100.50, or,  fifty cents north of the first threshold.  Not bad if you want some lighter colored duds that’ll still keep you plenty warm.  The scarf will add a good bit of contrast against the sweater and shirt.

 

J. Crew Topcoat in Wool Cashmere w/ Thinsulate – $195.99 ($428)
Navy is a little less. Black is a little more.

Almost all of J. Crew’s outerwear is on sale.  But for a lot of us, the winter weather was late arriving this year.  That means you’re looking at real decent discounts that we probably wouldn’t see till later on in the season.  Under $200 for a camel topcoat in a wool/cashmere blend AND it’s equipped with the extra Thinsulate insulation?  The icy winds of the Northeast and Midwest may have met their match.

 

Bulova Multi Function – $99.00* ($250) & Victorinox Divemaster 500 – $199* ($550)
New, and seen before.

Well that Bulova is new.  Has major potential too.  Not a chronograph but a multi function that tells you the day, date, and military time via the sub dials.  Could be one of the best looking sub $100 watches out there (but haven’t seen it in person to confirm.)  The Victorinox is still on sale from earlier this month.  Still unusually low priced for that model.

 

Hilfiger Slim Fit Suit Separates – $229.98* ($550)
A favorite for some...

First, never spend full retail on one of these.  And second, know that the low $200s is about as low as these’ll get.  A favorite for some but others just don’t like em’.  Shoulder pads could be thinner, but they’re not linebacker huge either.  Don’t be scared off by the use of the word “sharkskin.”  It’s a worsted wool, and it’s not iridescent or anything.

 

Kenneth Cole Reaction Textured Money Clip – $27.99* (reg. $35.00)
Not ugly. Not expensive.

So you want to give someone a money clip, but your own is looking a little… lonely lately.  Just no cash to keep it company huh?  Then the one from Tiffany is out.  Instead, this option from Kenneth Cole’s REACTION line does the trick, with a barely noticeable logo on the underside and a nice textured bit on top.  Cheap, yet pretty darn good looking.

 

INC Velvet “Sanchez” Blazer – $59.99 ($119.50)
Styling by Tim Leary.

Retailers photoshopping a new color on the same garment has been pointed out before, but this one might take the psychedelic cake.  Crank it up my plush blazer wearing homie.  Oh, and… not everyone can pull off velvet.  Corduroy is much easier.  One wrong move with the velvet and you look like you’re heading out with Doug and Steve.

Both the J. Crew / J. Crew Factory code JINGLE, and the Macy’s O.D.S. sale prices end tonight.

Comments

  1. I’m tall, so the Tall Thinsulate is the pick for me.  $320 – 30% = $224.  Is that a good enough deal to pull the trigger on?

    If so, which do you see as the best color investment?  Camel, Navy, Black?  This will likely be my only overcoat for some time, and will likely get 20-30 wears a year at most?

    Also of note, the J Crew code is good until Friday night at midnight eastern according to their website.

  3. Is it the most versatile?  Does it work with all complexions?  I’m a (6′ 6″ 185lb) computer nerd, so I’m not tan in the slightest.  I suppose camel would have been the last color I’d assume would be most versatile – but I’m asking because I’m not the expert, so it’s open to discussion.

  4. Camel does not really work with all complexions–you’re right. It’s not just about skin complexion though, as to my eye, for those of us with somewhat lighter hair, camel isn’t the best pick. Black or navy would ultimately be more versatile. In my opinion, the camel is ultimately a ‘second coat’–only get it if you already have a black or navy one. As classic as a camel coat may be, you can’t wear it to a funeral if required.

    Cheers,
    Ben

  7. I never ordered a suit online before and i really like the look of the Hilfiger. How does the Hilfiger suit fit? I have 44″ chest, 35″ waist, and 19″ across the shoulders. I wear a 42r in the BR modern fit suit jacket and I wear a 32 waist in the express producer pants (lower rise pants).

  8. The JCrew topcoat is nice.  Will cost me $250 for the black.  Any ideas on sizing?  5’9″ 170 lbs, 42 chest. 32 waist.  Thanks.

  10. Do not, I repeat, do not buy the INC blazer.  I am still waiting to return the one I ordered, but the cut is awful.  It was tapered on one side, only to create excess fabric on the other.  I cannot stress enough, having tried on the blazer in person, that by no means should anyone buy this.  There is no body type for which this cut will work.

  11. Bought huge J. Crew corduroy blazer at their store last weekend, was on sale for $99, and I spent over $150 total so I ended up getting it for $75 with the 25% off of $150. Check your local store before you buy online.

  12. Man, that’s a dud.  I was hoping it’d be the same silhouette as their now pretty much sold out online cord blazer.  Thanks for the heads up… maybe it was an error in the manufacturing?  Tapered on one side is like getting half your hair cut.

  14. camel is more ballsy, for sure.  like, “BAM, I’M WEARING A MOTHER-F’IN TOPCOAT, BITCHES!, DEAL WITH IT” type ballsy.  Navy is more “why yes, I did jet over on the concorde, now let’s go over these numbers” svelte. Black is…well…see below on black.

    Columbine FTL.

  16. John,

    I picked up the JCrew topcoat in both black and camel last season while an employee, and I love it.  Honestly, if I had spare change I’d grab it in navy (wish I’d gotten that instead of black) too. 

    Based on your measurements- I’m roughly the same size- a medium should be a fantastic fit.  Slim, but definitely enough room to layer. 

  17. Tex,

    I really like the fit of the Hilfiger   There’s only two real drawbacks for my preferences, which are the length and the shoulder fit, and the shoulder fit is minor.  The length is JUST a bit longer than I’d like as a 40R, but I tried on a 40s in the store and was a definite no-no. 

    You should also note that the pants are surprisingly trim.  I would usually get a 30/32, but got a 32 waist and that works great.  After that, just took the coat it to my tailor and got it adjusted at the waist….looks awesome.

    Honestly, I haven’t found anything even close to the Hilfiger at this price point.    Especially if you have Macy’s coupons or rewards, you can pick it up in the 150-200 range.  I think it works great with just a little tailoring. 

  19. Really want to get the factory Thompson jacket, but it is never in stock in 42R, now it isn’t even on the site.  I bought the pants during their last big sale.  Any chance they are getting rid of it?

  20. I know the J.Crew Bayswater peacoat has been discussed at length in previous posts, but similarly, I was wondering if anyone had any experience with their University Coat? Seems like a single breasted version of the peacoat. The Tall Thinsulate model I’m looking at is $149.99, add a set of boot laces to qualify for 25% off seems like an ok deal. Eh?

  21. Given the low price point, I wouldn’t be surprised if this were just a quality control error. It’s probably something that’s best to try on in person before purchasing.

  25. My go-to coat is black.  I love it.  I think one of the reasons why black suits fell out of favor is how they can look a little brown under florescent lights.  Chances are, you won’t be wearing your coat indoors as much as a suit.  Black suits are also associated with funerals.  Black wool winter coats, despite OnlyShawn, aren’t really associated with anything.

    Is a navy more versatile because it looks better with brown shoes?  Sure.  Do I personally care that much if I wear brown shoes with my well loved black winter coat?

    Nah.  Something like this will work just fine: http://www.filmjackets.com/FILM_JACKETS/007_quantum_of_solace/jacket_4/quantum_of_solace4-006.jpg

  27. I’ve had the thinsulate version (in black) for a year now, and it’s a pretty good coat. Long enough to wear over a suit, but still casual enough to wear with jeans. Kinda boxy which has me considering getting a slim one this time, but it’s not a tent either. It’s relatively warm as well, I wore it during a trip to Chicago last January and don’t remember being cold or anything

  28. Thanks! Unfortunately for me, I am both tall and slim, so am rather hesitant with J.Crew since they only offer a choice of one or the other. On some items regular length works fine, on others, not so much. Seems like a nice coat so I’ll be mulling over it before the sale is over, and I’m glad to hear it has the “January In Chicago” seal of approval since that is where I reside!

  29. Thanks for the reply.  I may end going to the store and trying on different sizes.  My biggest problem is finding a jacket that fits my shoulders.  When I find something that fits there, it’s too tight across my back (except the BR jacket that I have).

  32. Couldn’t a tailor fix it?

    The reason I ask is because the jacket looks pretty amazing. Great button stance, nice proportion on the lapels, perfectly understated shoulder padding, smooth fabric, etc. Everything I can infer from the Macys.com pictures is that they completely nailed it. IMO the design is nicer than the comparable new velvet Indochino jacket and $200 cheaper.

    So while I don’t doubt what you’re saying is true – the jacket is inexpensive enough that I’d be happy to throw it to my tailor and let her tweak it. Do you think that’s an option?

  33. Just as a point of clarification, black suits never really “fell out of favor”, as it were.  They’re actually more in favor now than they have ever been before.

    The old rule of thumb was to never wear a black suit outside of a funeral.

    These days, though, it’s being lauded as a “staple suit”, but it’s something I disagree with unless you’re under 25 and you’re using it for a night out on the town.

  34. Is anyone familiar with how the slim Mayfair fits? I just ordered the large, slim Mayfair…I’m 5’8″…170, 35 waist.

    I bought a large BR topcoat earlier in the season and had to have it tailored down because it was boxy…the med was just too tight though. It’s perfect now, but wanted to avoid more tailoring costs this time around.

  36. Just going to go ahead and say it…I picked up the Hilfiger jacket in navy, for 69.99 (with an additional bit off with their One-Day sale coupon, so another 20% off that?) …. it was insanely cheap, and probably gets more wear than any other jacket in my closet. Saw the same jacket, in a dark tan hue a few weeks later, at the price point you mentioned up above…and although I do love the fit, etc (I’m a 36R apparently in their cut, but it looks perfect), I couldn’t bring myself to pay 230 for something I had just gotten for under 70…so yes, it is possible to get it very, very cheap.

  37. The medium camel is out online. I’m 5’10, 155 lbs, 39 chest. Do you think I could squeeze into a small or is that just too much. Am I out of luck? I tried to go to a J. Crew store in person, but they didn’t have any of these coats there that I could try to fit myself

  38. You know what KV, there’s a good chance the small could work out well.    I’m a little bigger than you, and the medium (non slim version, by the way) is not quite perfect but almost there.   I can totally get by without getting it tailored, but I might do it anyway since it’s a staple item. 

    I’m just not sure of the difference between the medium and small.  I’d go for it, though.

  39. Well, I got it. Gonna hope for the best; after all worst case scenario is just that I have to return it.