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25% off no minimum at J. Crew

September 16, 2013 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.

SHOPFALL = 25% off Almost Everything at J. Crew

This is a rarity. There are three types of codes that J. Crew generally runs. In order of the frequency with which they appear:

  1. An extra 30% off sale items (often labeled “final” sale items in the graphics, but code applies to all sale)
  2. 25% off $125+ or some other steep must-spend threshold
  3. 25% off  no minimum.

And we start the week with #3. A rare sale at the very beginning of a new season. Free shipping kicks in at $100. As is almost always the case, this won’t work on suiting. BUT… it does work on blazers. Which is huge.

 

Ludlow Sportcoat in English Wool – $246.00 ($328)

Ludlow blue thick

More on this later in the week during the annual best blazers of the fall roundup. Insanely thick (going to be too thick for some), nubby wool from the U.K.’s Moon Mills. Not some wispy number. A rich blue hue. Ticket pocket. A splurge, but a blazer you’ll wear all fall and winter long. One drawback to the thickness of the wool: it doesn’t drape real well, and most are going to need some tailoring off the rack. Non-functioning sleeve buttons as always.

 

Ludlow Elbow Patch Sportcoat in English Tweed – $261 ($348)

ludlow elbow patch blazer

Minus one ticket pocket, + 2 elbow patches. Mighty fine light grey shade as well. Also worth noting that they’re now making many of their blazers in a 34 short for the guys who are built lean, mean, and low to the ground.

 

Ludlow Sportcoat in Herringbone Italian Linen – $187.49 ($348)

Sportcoats in linen

When’s the last time a non-cotton Ludlow sportcoat dipped below $200? The thing about J. Crew’s linen sportcoats is that they’re pretty heavy, and can certainly be worn year round. The navy looks especially good with jeans if you’re into the blue on blue thing. That charcoal on the left, along with the herringbone pattern of the fabric gives off a bit of a tweed look without the scratch. From the sale section, so you could wait for an extra 30% off sale to roll around, but who knows if the sizes will still be there.

 

Cotton-Cashmere Sweater – $52.13 ($69.50)

bold stripe sweater

Still plenty pricey for a crewneck sweater, but the fabric is something else. Caught this in-store the other day, and if memory serves (fingers crossed) there was something like 10% cashmere in the blend. Not the 2% – 5% cashmere you find in other brand’s “cotton cashmere” sweaters. Pretty sure it was in the double digits. It was substantial enough that when I picked it up, it felt soft enough that I went searching for the tag. Great colors too.

 

Abingdon Laptop Bag – $58.50 ($98)

Laptop bag

For those with the Filson Original Briefcase as their goal, but need something on the cheaper side to get them between here and there. Also available in a couple shades of khaki. A new addition to the sale section.

 

Broadmore Quilted Cotton Jacket – $148.50 ($198)

quilted jacket

Yep, cotton instead of nylon or poly. A quilted jacket with a softer matte finish.

 

Slim Straight Garment Dye Jean – $29.99 FINAL SALE ($108)

slim straight garment dye

A 5-pocket with the saturated look of garment-dye. Final sale so be careful here.

 

Ludlow Fine Stripe in Japanese Cotton – $141.00 ($188)

A warning: These don’t come in exact chest sizes. If a 38R fits you perfectly, a medium is going to require some tailoring. Still a really good casual but plenty polished option for heading out in.

 

Abingdon Travel Kit – $33.38 ($58)

abingdon dopp

Actually saw this in person the other day at a brick & mortar. It’s surprisingly substantial feeling. Good size too. J. Crew bags + accessories aren’t viewed as super durable by some, but this one seems better than it’s now on double sale price of $34.

 

Charcoal Ludlow Blazer in Double Vent – $224.99 ($388)

Ludlow Charcoal Handful

Not a lot of sizes left, but this grey wool blazer somehow manages to not look like an orphaned suit jacket. Some disagree with that statement, but the slim lapels, minimal shoulders, and lower slung button stance keeps it from looking like you jacked a 3-button hard shouldered 1990s era suit jacket from a thrift store, only to wear it with jeans.

 

Lightweight Chino in Urban Slim Fit – $14.99 FINAL SALE ($75)

lightweight in urban slim

Maybe a pair of pants to pick up as a free-shipping balance tipper? Now mega cheap. The “cool waterfall” color shown here is different, but not mint-green different. A summer weight fabric that you can still wear for the next couple of months if not more. Urban-slim is a true slim, so, thick legged fellas be warned. No returns either.

 

Dock Peacoat – $213.75 ($285)

dock peacoat

Now in olive and navy along with the right-on charcoal grey. A little longer than most peacoats. Handwarmer pockets at the chest. Of course, as always, check your local army navy store for much cheaper Made in the USA options first.

 

SOMETHING TO KEEP AN EYE ON: Ludlow in Italian Pique Jacket + Pant – $329.98

ludloq in pique

Hang on. Might not want to pick this up just yet. Lots of sizes available in the charcoal color, and it’s hanging out in the sale section. Problem is… suit jackets are excluded from this sale. If, and it’s a big if, the jackets stick in the sale section until the next extra 30% off sale items code (when on-sale-suiting is up for grabs), you’d be looking at $245 for the set. And it’s a set you could very likely break up and wear with other pieces if you’d like.

The 25% off w/limited exclusions code SHOPFALL is good clear through this week and into next. Expiration is Wednesday September 25th 2013. It’s also going on in-store as well.

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Comments

  1. Seth Pollins says

    September 16, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    I’ve had my eye on this “unstructured” sports coat: http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/sportcoatsandvests/UnconstructedLudlowSportcoats/PRDOVR~03253/03253.jsp?color_name=cove-blue

    Any opinions?

  2. Shomas says

    September 16, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    That khaki version looks pretty great to me, but I’m a little wary of their jackets that don’t come in precise chest sizes.

  3. Adam says

    September 16, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I like it, but I don’t $200 like it. You can find cheaper alternatives at Express, H&M, etc.

  4. Adam says

    September 16, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Students: don’t forget, you can usually get an additional 15% off in store with a student ID!

  5. Jessy says

    September 16, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    They’re making 34S now? Today is a good day.

  6. SD says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Anyone have thoughts on this Charcoal pinstripe wool for $150? http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/suiting/PRDOVR~35591/99102288021/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~P_new_to_sale%7C1%7C%7CP_priority%7C0~20+16+4294967201+4294950392~90~~~~~~~/35591.jsp

  7. Tom says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    They’ve never allowed me to stack the student discount on another sale.

  8. Mowgli says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Is the Ludlow elbow patch sport coat worth an extra $100 compared to the tailored fit Grey cotton two button blazer below?

    Can get the BR blazer for around $168 with the 25% discount.

    http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=5547790023802&cid=32643

  9. Dismally Scientific says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Really? They’ve always been willing to stack at the store for me, but they usually require me to take the less generous discounts first.

  10. Adam says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Most of the time they’re willing to stack the student discount along with any sale or clearance that’s currently happening.

  11. dackman says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Anybody have any experience with the current Abingdon Laptop Bag?

  12. Jack says

    September 16, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    I’ve had mine for about a semester. Looks excellent, doesn’t feel flimsy, although couldnt tell
    Ya more.

  13. dackman says

    September 16, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Does the waxed canvas show a lot of marking from everyday usage?

  14. Joe says

    September 16, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    I dig it, but there aren’t many pants. Pinstripe suit jackets are pretty hard to pull off solo, but if any jacket can do it, it’s a ludlow.

  15. CG says

    September 16, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Is the laptop compartment padded at all?

  16. Joe says

    September 16, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    That’s an interesting question. They’re going to feel like two completely different jackets. If the ludlow elbow patch sport coat is anything like the navy ticket pocket, the wool is going to be INCREDIBLY thick. Cumbersome to some, and it’s going to be ultra warm.

    The BR blazer while fused, is going to feel much lighter. If you’re looking for a basic grey blazer/sportcoat, I’d go with the BR. I think.

  17. Duc Nguyen says

    September 16, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    the canvas is going strong, I have been using for about more than a year now.
    The leather in the holder has been scratched during some of my trips this summer so now there are some torn off parts.

  18. dee-khan says

    September 16, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Thanks for the tip. Here’s how to do it: http://kollelbudget.com/american-express-10-statement-credit-when-you-spend-75-at-j-crew/

  19. Mowgli says

    September 16, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Thank you.. I will try the BR. Will also be spending a little less this way..

  20. Ryan says

    September 16, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    I’d rather spend a little more money on a blazer and get one from Suit Supply.

  21. Joe Reid says

    September 17, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    Suit Supply is going a little crazy with the lapels, imo. That and trying to force the double-breasted suit back into style.

    But you and I had the same thought. I’m headed to NYC next week and I’ll definitely be headed to Suit Supply while I’m in town to check out their blazers in person. For that matter, I plan to hit the J. Crew Liquor Store as well. Looking forward to comparing these in person!

  22. MugenPower says

    September 17, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Some just glance at it while others actually take it and look but I’ve never been denied, except for the handful of times when they wouldn’t let me stack sales with the student discount. Those instances have been few and far in between, though.

  23. Adam says

    September 17, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    98% of the time, they just glance at it. During my last purchase, however, I was asked for my student email address. Sounds like things might be changing?

  24. Ryan says

    September 17, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    I understand where you’re coming from on the lapels and double-breasted…but, I’ve fallen in love with both. Thus, my love has blossomed for SS even more. The wide lapels really have presence. I completely understand why some will dislike them, though.

  25. Matt D says

    September 17, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    On the subject of J Crew, I got a reminder from Gilt, if you haven’t used your voucher yet, it’s about to expire, so heads up.

  26. Mowgli says

    September 17, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    You can get it when you subscribe to the emails from BR.

  27. effa114 says

    September 17, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Very tempted by that quilted jacket. I’ve been trying to find the perfect one for a few seasons now, but always get turned off by the shininess of the nylon. Thoughts on the caramel vs. navy?

  28. effa114 says

    September 17, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Or versus the herringbone grey version from Boden… hmmm. http://www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Mens-Coats-Jackets/ME074-GRY/Mens-Charcoal-Herringbone-Quilted-Jacket.html

  29. Jonathan Barnes says

    September 17, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    How does the Thompson fit in comparison to the Ludlow?

  30. effa114 says

    September 19, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Yeah they look pretty awesome. I really like the elbow patches. For me, I don’t like the nylon, so it would be the Grey Herringbone which is more expensive than the J.Crew. Additionally, I’m not sure how returns would work, seeing as to ship to Canada requires purchasing from their UK website. With those in mind, I decided to pull the trigger on the J.Crew in Navy.

    I’ve heard excellent things about Boden outerwear in the past. I’d say go for it!

  31. nick says

    September 23, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    I believe the laptop bag would come out to $73.50 actually instead of the $58.50 unless I am missing something? I added to my cart and that was the price after the promo code

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