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The New J. Crew FACTORY Cotton Suits

February 14, 2012 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 FACTORY Thompson Corded Cotton Sportcoat – $82.60 ($118) & Pant – $54.60 ($78)

Use code SHOPNOW to take 30% off all FACTORY and J. Crew Sale items.  Expires 2/17/12

Together that adds up to $196.  Now imagine for a second one of those 30% off sale items codes rolls around.  UPDATE:  Nice timing.  The code SHOPNOW drops it down to 30%.  Many thanks to all those who noticed in the comments.  Those always seem to apply to Factory items as well.  That would put this suit at $137.20.

‘kay.

For those of us who have a strong appreciation for summer suiting, this jump into that world by J. Crew’s cheaper Factory line would be a big deal.  These carry the same “Thompson” moniker as their wool blend suit separates.  The fit, decent quality, and minimal shoulder pads on those make them the best suiting option for under $200.

If that same silhouette and detailing carries over into these new cotton options, then there’s serious potential here.

They are showing a navy cotton suit jacket, but no pant that says it’s an exact match.  Closest seems to be the Bedford Dress Chino?  But the navy on the pants sure looks different than the navy on the jacket (not that online photos count for much anyway…)

It might only be February, but these are certainly worth keeping an eye on.  That big Kentucky Derby party you go to every year will be here before you know it.  Stand by for an in person review on the top pair.  They’re on the way.

The Factory Thompson Cotton Jacket in Navy.  But where are the pants?

Filed Under: Clothing Tagged With: J. Crew Factory, suits under $200, summer suit, thompson

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Comments

  1. Acoustic says

    February 14, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    Hmmm….wanted a light colored jacket to wear and bought this BR blazer that was recommended by Joe earlier: http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=32643&vid=1&pid=421134&scid=421134002

    Refund it and wait for a 30% off deal for this? Or keep the recommended BR one since I’m only looking for a blazer and not a summer suit. 

  2. Desymond says

    February 14, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    Code SHOPNOW takes 30% off both sport coats and the pants

  3. JRok says

    February 14, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    Does JC Factory not cut any suits in a short fit?

  4. mjs says

    February 14, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    I have the same feeling.

  5. Steven Bremer says

    February 14, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    I bought the navy blazer and LOVE it. Fits just as perfectly as my charcoal Thompson suit. 

  6. Matt says

    February 14, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    As Desymond alluded to above, 30% final sale items code just dropped this morning.  SHOPNOW.  J. Crew hasn’t even sent out the email yet.  Perfect timing!

  7. Tim says

    February 14, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Just pulled the trigger with the 30% off code.

  8. trash says

    February 14, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Aaand no size 36 again. Come on J Crew, get it together 🙂

  9. Jitterbug says

    February 14, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Whenever I shop in a bricks and mortar store I always wonder why there’s so many shirts in XS and S and why so many pants with 28 inch waists. “Surely there’s no one over the age of 12 that’s actually that small”, I think to myself as I struggle to find a 36 waist, or a 44 jacket, or a L shirt in a sea of boy’s sized clothes. But reading all the comments on this site has made me realize that there’s a sizable (see what I did there?) and vocal community of smaller guys that care about clothes. My horizons have been broadened.

  10. cool story brah says

    February 14, 2012 at 8:29 AM

     That’s funny, I think the complete opposite since I’m a smaller guy. I think it all depends on the area you live in

  11. Weng says

    February 14, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    There is a matching newport blue vest in the j.crew sale section for $21 after sale – cannot decide if its the exact same fabric though. Pulled the trigger on the suit sans vest, and the navy blazer…keeping fingers crossed.

  12. BenR says

    February 14, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Motherfather. Can’t believe they still aren’t offering a 36. What do we have to do, J.Crew? Beg? I’ll do it… I have no pride.

  13. Alan Skinner says

    February 14, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    DARNIT! I hope this sale comes back next month when I’ve got more budget…

  14. Guata1983 says

    February 14, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    In looking at the pics of the corded sportcoat, the front buttons look grey…while the sleeve buttons look tan/brown? Any one else seeing that?

  15. Browncowkapow says

    February 14, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Any opinions on the navy jacket? Is the 30% off for Final sale items only?

  16. Dan Patrick Flores says

    February 14, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Donde estan mis pantalones?

  17. nftmilk says

    February 14, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    36S. Where are you??

  18. Jordan Helton says

    February 14, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    I bought the same one yesterday. I think i like it better than this one posted. Wish I had the extra fundage for that navy one, though.

  19. Andrew says

    February 14, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Fyi, there is a BR 30% off discount going on right now that ends on 2/16.  Code: “BRSWEET”

  20. Jordan Helton says

    February 14, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Yep. I got it yesterday for the one day 40% off sale they had.

  21. Andrew says

    February 14, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Good on ya!

  22. Acoustic says

    February 14, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    I bough the BR gray blazer with the 40% off sale too. I think I will stick with the Banana republic one now since the Jcrew thompson suit doesn’t fit a 39.5 chest perfectly in the 40R or 38R, whereas the BR 40R fits a 39.5 in the chest perfectly. 

    I really love the Jcrew price tho 

  23. Steven Bremer says

    February 14, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    See my response above. I have both the charcoal suit and the navy jacket. Love them both. 

  24. Jessy Diamond says

    February 14, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Could you send those XS shirts and size 28 pants to me please ?

  25. Christopher James Coleman says

    February 14, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Is the The Factory Thompson Cotton Jacket  something you can wear with Jeans? The name “suit jacket” throws me off, is that synonymous with sports jacket? Or is it something you wear more with slacks?

  26. d n says

    February 14, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Steven, is this a modern fit or traditional?  I was about to pull the trigger, then realized that it wasn’t stated.

  27. Avery Reiss says

    February 14, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    They don’t have anything near my pant size (34×34)… But I really want this suit. What’s my best course of action- go into a store and see if they have anything better? Call J. Crew maybe?

    ugh

  28. Theron Business says

    February 14, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Has anyone felt this fabric, and is it really lightweight enough to be a comfortable summer suit?  “Corded cotton” sounds like it might be a bit heavy.

  29. Theron Business says

    February 14, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Darn it.  I just called customer service, and the navy jacket is fully lined. If it wasn’t it’d be perfect. I’m searching for a super-lightweight navy blazer to wear traveling this summer – but it really should be unlined.

  30. Furious Styles says

    February 14, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Mighty tempting, but I went outside budget for the charcoal Thompson suit already.  (Checks bank account)  If this is still going in a month I’m all over this–I love the fit of the Thompson.

  31. Jitterbug says

    February 14, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    We should start up a pool for hard-to-find sizes. And I hope my original post didn’t come across as condescending towards guys smaller-than-me. I just re-read it and it seems a little insulting. That’s not how I meant it.

  32. Jessy Diamond says

    February 14, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    I fit in some larger boys sizes, so no offense taken. And like the other guy, here it’s the opposite : there’s nothing in my size, even the smallest size is gigantic to me.

  33. David says

    February 14, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Yeah, I’m seeing the same thing. I think it has to do with the white background behind the sleeve buttons.

  34. TallEnglishman says

    February 14, 2012 at 6:09 PM

     I’m with you, Jitterbug – and I’ll take it a step further.  I’m 6’5″, 48L suit, 40W 35L pants.  I keep going back to the CLADMEN website knowing that my list of options is much smaller than the average (or smaller) person.  You can take stuff in, but you can’t add a couple of inches to the torso!

    That said, I love this site.

  35. Shuang Chen says

    February 14, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Seriously. 🙁

  36. Shuang Chen says

    February 14, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    sports jacket and blazers are shorter and can be worn with jeans/chinos/whatever. suit jackets HAVE to be worn with suit pants, no ifs and butts

  37. hm says

    February 14, 2012 at 11:10 PM

     I tend to have the opposite problem. It’s really annoying for me to see some brands that go up to size xxxl but don’t go down to xs or in some cases even s. I recently came across a jacked I liked, only to find that they make sizes 38-52. (I’m a 36). Seriously, how many people need a 52?

  38. Bookman says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    so, basically, pincord is in for summer…Jcrew has it, and I saw that Lands End is stocking a pincord suit in its summer catalog. I get a great bit of use out of my Haspel pincord during the summer…a bit like seersucker, only less fashion forward (I still love seersucker, though)…
    OK…I’m ready for spring now…..

  39. Bookman says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    on second look, it appears the J. Crew pincord suit is lined…big no-no….maybe appearances are deceiving…

  40. Christopher James Coleman says

    February 15, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    So which one is this? Jeans or suit pants? Because it says it’s called Factory Thompson chino two-button suit jacket
     
    But also says that it’s machine wash? i’ve never heard of suit jacket being anything but dry clean. Zooming in on it makes it kind of look like a material that could go either way?

  41. Christopher James Coleman says

    February 15, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    So which one is this? Jeans or suit pants? Because it says it’s called Factory Thompson chino two-button suit jacket
     
    But also says that it’s machine wash? i’ve never heard of suit jacket being anything but dry clean. Zooming in on it makes it kind of look like a material that could go either way?

  42. d n says

    February 15, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Is the Thompson a modern fit or traditional?  I was about to pull the trigger, then realized that it wasn’t stated.

    somebody will answer me..lol

  43. Joe says

    February 15, 2012 at 2:15 PM

     More on the fit of the Thompson over here (as linked to above) https://dappered.com/2011/08/in-person-the-j-crew-factory-suit/  But, haven’t seen this yet in person, so I’m hoping it fits as modern/close/non boxy as the Thompson wool blend.  So we’ll see.

  44. Shuang Chen says

    February 15, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    suit pants, since it says suit jacket. also never machine wash any sort of blazer/sportcoat/suitjacket

  45. Shuang Chen says

    February 15, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    check this blog post about the thompson fit 
    https://dappered.com/2011/08/in-person-the-j-crew-factory-suit/

  46. d n says

    February 16, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Thanks Joe.  I was hoping that one of the people that said that they owned it already, might shed some light (no such luck though).  Guess I’ll just wait for your review…though it’ll be off sale then..

  47. Steven Bremer says

    February 16, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    I am no fit expert, but I would call it a modern fit. I am quite slim’ 6’1″ and 155 lb, and the jacket fits me like a glove in 38R

  48. d n says

    February 16, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Thanks Steven.  Just didn’t want the box look. 

    Follow-up question:  Is the lining thin?  I’ve seen that some have been turned off by this suit because the of lining…and they felt that it might not be a real “summer suit”

  49. Caseyaj says

    February 16, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    So I do not own a summer suit but I am going to get one for this summer.  I really like the looks on this J. Crew suit so I dont want to miss the sale that ends tomorrow if this is going to be the best deal for this suit.  Is it worth the gamble? What is the return policy for J Crew factory?

  50. martin lange says

    February 16, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Just received it.  Fit is perfect. – no tailoring required (ludlow has been a godsend for me over the past few years)…

    BUT….this thing is heavy.  There is no way this can be worn in the summer.  My wool suits feel lighter than this.  If your plan is to wear this for a summer wedding, I would pass IMO.   Otherwise, it’s a good buy….

  51. d n says

    February 16, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    thanks…

  52. Tim says

    February 17, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    Prices this morning are $89.60 for the jacket. 

  53. Wes says

    February 17, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Regarding the Navy coat, here is a chat I had with an online specialist:

    You: Do you know which pants go with the Factory Thompson chino two-button suit jacket?Sara: I would be happy to check for you.Wes: I’m thinking maybe the Factory Bedford pant in dress chino but the Navy color seems off. I may just have to wear the jacket as a blazer:)Sara: May I have the item number?Wes: The item # for the pants is 29108Wes: Her is the item # for the jacket: 38647Sara: Thank you.Sara: No, I do not think these 2 items will match. The material for both items will have to be the same in the title of the item.Wes: Thanks, so do I understand correctly that there is not a matching suit pant at this time?Sara: I was not able to find one, no.Sara: I apologize for the inconvenience.

  54. mjstev says

    February 17, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    The 38R isn’t too short? I am your same build and sometimes worry that a 38R sleeves are going to be too short.

  55. Murphy says

    February 17, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Now more like $106 dollars good!

  56. Michael Perez says

    February 17, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Yeah, and with no indication that there is no returns on these, worth a shot. Just snagged it for $110 with shipping, let’s see if it is too heavy to be used during the spring.

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