J. Crew 30% off Sale with code LOVEIT
Takes 30% off factory sale items as well. Careful of the “final” sale items though, you can’t return those.
Seems like we just did this. Because we did. They have added some shoes and accessories worth a look. This time the code you’ll need is LOVEIT, which knocks an extra 30% off not just final sale items, but all sale items and all items on J. Crew Factory’s site with prices in red. As always, keep an eye out for items marked “final” sale. Sometimes only certain sizes are final sale. So that text will show up when you choose your size.
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J. Crew Allerton Suede Wingtips – $124.60 ($188)
Here’s a mini “what would you pay?” $125, but you have to pop for shipping. They’re catalog/online only. Deep brown looking suede and what appears to be their stitched out welt re-soleable construction. Dainite-like (rubber/synthetic with some barely noticeable studs) on the bottom. Some haven’t been thrilled with the J. Crew brand shoes and have brought up issues of quality in the comments. But maybe, like BR, their suedes are a safer bet?
J. Crew Cognac “accordion” wallet – $38.50 ($65) or billfold – $45.40($75)
The thing about a wallet with some color, any color other than dark brown or black, is that it stays hidden most of the time and it doesn’t have to match your other leathers. The accordion/slim looking wallet is awfully tempting…
J. Crew Factory Wool Blend Walking Coat – $138.60 | Classic Peacoat – $117.60
Hey look, winter coats. Wool blend and the prices, even with the extra 30% off, seem a little steep. Could come down the further we head towards the snow? Walking coat is on the way for a review as part of the annual best affordable fall/winter outerwear feature.
J. Crew Factory Marled Lambswool Cardigan – $54.60 | Lambswool Mock Neck – $48.65
Lambswool isn’t all that versatile, but every guy should consider having at least one go-to lambswool sweater in his closet. These are pretty solid prices for all lambswool. The mock-neck Henley style has that hard not to like rugged thing going for it. Shot right to the top of the personal most wanted, and its on the way for an in-person. A standard and simple crew is also on sale for $31.
J. Crew Factory Wool Suit Jacket & Pant – $207.20 ($376)
Perfect? Of course not. The pants might need some slimming for some, and the fabric is a little rough to the touch… but it’s as close to perfect as $200 gets. Ships free too. Available in a lighter grey, which might make for an awfully nice suit to travel in. UPDATE: Sounds like the light grey Thompson isn’t so light. See Guest and Lance F. below. It’s much darker in person.
J. Crew Factory Wool Blend Thompson Suit Jacket & Pant – $207.20
You guys know the drill. Original review here.
Nike for J. Crew Pre-Montreal – $52.50 ($85) | Cortez Sneakers – $45.50 ($75)
Full honesty: Your humble Dappered.com editor is a total sucker for these throwback sneakers (even though there is no pair in the personal collection). Different than Converse and PF Flyers. Not as versatile. But fun as hell.
Billy Reid for K-Swiss Sneakers in washed black or natural – $27.99 or chestnut – $41.99
Leaning heavily towards the Converse/PF Flyers side, but without the rubber top toe bumpers. Careful with the washed black and natural colors. Those are final sale.
J. Crew Factory Merino Svest – $24.15 ($49.50)
Rick Santorum didn’t kill the Sweater Vest. He just ripped out its heart, bit a huge chunk out of the left ventricle, then whipped it side arm against a chain link fence. There is a way to wear these.
J. Crew Italian Wool Aldridge Suit Jacket & Pant – $314.99 ($650)
About as low as J. Crew (not factory) suits seem to get. Another $55 off compared to the last extra 30% off sale. Sizes are starting to disappear, and many sizes are coming up as final sale. Ouch.
The extra 30% off code LOVEIT expires on Friday 9/21. Free shipping kicks in at $175.
Hi. My name is George. And I like sweater vests.
I got the grey Factory wool jacket and its darker than the pictures – at least on my monitor – which isnt really a bad thing. I also missed the navy pants in 30/30 again due to my procrastinating.
Factory suit v Thompson suit…. which is better? Understanding the subjective nature of that question, but curious what the differences are.
This is the all Costanza post. You put his sneakers up there AND sweater vests???
I’ll second the quality issue on the Allerton wingtips. I had blown-out outsoles on both shoes this summer after only one year of mild wear. This was the leather version.
Wearing a shawl collar cardigan at work today. Already been called Mr. Rogers once, so far.
damn really wanted that aldridge….sold out in my pants size! ah!
Hell yeah. And I don’t understand all the hate for the way Rick wore it. Props to him for creating a uniform for himself.
Darn it Joe, go back on vacation my wallet will thank you. The shawl collar cardigan and the pea coat are way too tempting and both have been on my radar for a while.
I’ll agree with this. When I received mine I had to double check that it was the all wool, and not the wool/poly blend suit. I’m still keeping it, but prefer if the actual color was closer to what was on the website.
The wingtips are nice but not too sure about quality. I would pay the $125 ($188 is over the top when you could get shoes from brands with a better reputation).
I’m actually looking for suede wingtips in a a lighter brown or grey. Anyone have suggestions?
those remarks usually come from guys in pleated pants and an oversized polo
Anyone tried this coat ? http://www.jcrew.com/browse/single_product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441808009&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302051461&nav_type=SALESITE&bmUID=jDpI2nc&bmLocale=en_CA
Well, I decided to order it anyway. We’ll see in a few days.
Great sale. I picked up that Thompson suit plus 4 dress shirts at $25 a piece. Can’t beat that. Thanks for the heads up Joe!
don’t feel 2 bad dude. their fits are hella old style which is why
jcrewzy is done with them. but u can always do a store search n just b
persistent if they say they dont do store searches on sale stuff
39 + 30% off? u wont regret it bro
Heh. Solid point. But it makes a world of difference if you’re not dumpy like Georgie.
http://dappered.com/2012/03/style-debate-more-important-good-fit-or-being-fit/
Ah. Dammit. Thanks for the update guys.
pro tip: like 7.68 times out of 10, if u r shopping factory, buy when there is not a code available. prices r raised when the code is put out for factory stuff
Hi George. Step 1 is accepting that you don’t have a problem. Wait, we don’t right? Do we?
Anyone have experience with the Factory Slim Button-Down Oxfords? They seem to be reasonable at $31.15 but I can’t tell with the quality (the picture looks like it’s intentionally made to look pre-lived-in) and they also don’t give measurements for the slim garments on the site. Here’s the one I’m referring
http://www.jcrew.com/mens_factory_category/factoryshirts/PRDOVR~92462/92462.jsp
EDIT: The fact that it comes without a pocket is quite appealing to me. I skipped looking at many of the other shirts b/c of the pockets.
Thanks for sharing. But I hate how shipping + tax cancels out the benefit of the promo (same price as original price without promo). Shipping kills it.
That depends on what you’re getting. If it’s something small, then yeah, 30% off can more or less = free shipping.
That’s… not entirely true. I can’t recall there being a time when it was a better buy to purchase without a code. They do jump prices around, but factory (especially the thompson suits) don’t hit low $200s without a code.
Well its not AS dark as the blend but its noticeably darker than the photos. Definitely a grey/dark grey instead of a med/light. If you have one it might be worth it to skip the other I think and go for the blue unless youre wearing suits all the time. I still torn on what to keep – the all wool I guess?
My GI Bill money came in since the last sale 2 weeks ago. I thought it was going to a be a lot longer wait to get that Thompson. Now to just hope that the 32″ inseam can be let out to my 33-34″ inseam…
I have some tan suede J Crew bluchers, made in Italy with re-soleable Dainite-like that I thrifted for about $8 and their some of my favorite shoes. Very versatile and hard wearing, and they get a lot of compliments. If these brown suede brogues are comparable, they’re worth it.
Ive been rockin sweater vests for a while now…
Where do you enter this code? Stupid question but I cannot find it :/ I’m in Ireland if that matters
that is true (as in agreeing with u on the suit). this is more so for the less expensive items. on the off weeks with no codes, they simply say they have marked down pricing. theres not 2 much hoopla abt this, but therein lie the gems. when the promo code goes up, they up the price (ive seen such items be ‘sale priced’ to qualify at just 2 dollars below full price lol), so even with the code discount, at best u save a few bucks, but more often yr paying the same price or just a few bucks more. of course, items change monthly, and its a lot of work 2 really see if u r gettin a better deal on most of the items u purchase. n e way, if u rly want a better deal shopping w/ factory, sign up for that factory 1st thing. starts oct 11.
I still think, consistently, when there’s a code the deals are better on factory.
Meanwhile, the factory first idea is an interesting one. Going to run a quick “what the hell is this” piece on it next week.
interested in knowing what exactly the difference is as well
I have this jacket; it’s one of my favorite jackets. Very lightweight and can get beat to hell. I am considering buying another one in case they ever get discontinued.
yeah i think they r going the lands end / lands end canvas split route. most ppl typically buy items only from 1 side of jcrew n e way. i think headaches may come 4 ppl who like to buy stuff from both ..uh ‘entities’ on 1 order, but on the other side of things, it seems theyll be sprucing up the factory line, and itll be given more thought than simply ‘buy past season styles 4 cheap(er)’. looking forward 2 the piece.
Anyone care to put a pic up of the new “lighter” grey factory suit? I’ve been wanting the suit for a while, but I really wanted a lighter grey. Might have to go with the Indochino that Joe is always rockin.
Would totally pull the trigger on the factory wool suit if they had 34+ inch inseams. Can’t believe they don’t offer options beyond 32 – unless they’re just sold out and I’m assuming too much…