Factory: FORYOU = 30% off Sitewide | J. Crew: FUNSALE = Extra 40% off Sale
The Factory code, which also includes free shipping no min, ends today, 1/13. The J. Crew extra 40% off sale items code doesn’t expire until 1/21.
There’s probably some J. Crew Sale fatigue going on out there. Totally understand. But this one seems a bit different thanks to the selection each sale offers, and the fact that Factory is also offering free shipping no minimum on top of the 30% off. That makes for some as low-as-you’ll-probably-find prices on a few of these things. As always, only items with a decent size selection at post time have been picked unless otherwise noted. Going to start with the Factory picks since that code expires today. But be careful once we get to the J. Crew picks. Lots of final sale items there. Lots.
FACTORY Thompson Chino Jacket – $61.60 w/ FORYOU ($148)
Starting off with a Factory pick because this might be the best deal of both sales. Labeled as a suit jacket but perhaps one of the best polished-cotton blazers on the market. Outstanding with jeans. Center vent, non functioning buttons, and an off the rack fit that many can get away with sans extra tailoring. Lots of sizes. Can’t recall this particular jacket getting this affordable in a while (usually hovers around $80 – $110). And with the code delivering free shipping no minimum, you’re looking at around $60 out the door.
FACTORY Thompson all wool suit separates – $186.20 w/ FORYOU ($266)
Low $200s is fair. Under $200 is a steal. Not super-dark navy in person, yet not as light as they appear on the Factory website. Also available in a medium grey. Full review over here. And wait, you can make these a 3-piece now? Also, the wool/poly blend dark charcoal option is now going for $158.20.
FACTORY lightweight chambray shirt – $20.65 w/ FORYOU ($59.50)
A chambray shirt that doesn’t have the weight of a pair of jeans. One-off purchases like these is where the free-shipping no min. feature of the code really helps out.
FACTORY Slim Washed Button Ups – $24.15 w/ FORYOU ($59.50)
Sometimes, all you want and/or need is a well-fitting button up you can use to layer. Twenty five bucks isn’t a bad price, especially if you’re looking for something cut slimmer than most casual shirts. Plenty of colors + patterns. Lots of sizes.
FACTORY Slim Sunwashed OCBD – $27.65 w/ FORYOU ($56.50)
And in other basics news…
FACTORY Slim-Straight Garment Dye 5-Pockets – $27.65 w/ FORYOU ($69.50)
Jeans that aren’t blue. Five different shades in Factory’s slim-straight fit. Something to add to the rotation and should look pretty good with that navy Thompson chino jacket.
J. Crew Ludlow in Windowpane English Wool – $179.99 w/ FUNSALE ($348)
Meanwhile, up in first class… From big brother J. Crew’s fall/winter line. Available in the lighter grey shown here, or a dark charcoal that appears to be final sale (so no returns). Double vent, and a pretty-darn-awesome windowpane pattern. Might make a great late winter / brisk early Spring blazer. Ships free since it’s over $150.
J. Crew SLIM Merino V-Neck – $35.99 w/ FUNSALE ($78)
As good as it’s probably going to get for a slim merino v-neck. Not many colors available, but the two shown here should work into anyone’s wardrobe. Final sale.
Wallace & Barnes Shetland Wool Crewneck – $59.99 w/ FUNSALE ($128)
Finally. A Wallace & Barnes item that drops to a reasonable price. This is J. Crew’s in-house upgraded line. Meaning=more expensive (and they’d argue higher quality). Beefy Shetland wool + elbow patches. Final sale though.
Walk-Over Short-wing or plain toe bluchers – $179.99 – $173.99 w/ FUNSALE
Yes, final sale as well. Final sale is tough for shoe purchases. But say it with me, “Horween Burgundy Chromexcel”. Goodyear welt too. Made in the USA. Both retail for around $300. Already on sale. Extra 40% off w/ FUNSALE drops them into the luxury casual footwear (but still suit worthy) category.
J. Crew Galloway Norwegian Sweater – $53.99 w/ FUNSALE ($98)
Raglan sleeves, nordic pattern, and Final Sale so no returns. Similar cardigan version can be had over here for $71.99. Pass the lingonberries for the lefse, won’t you?
Ludlow Harvest Herringbone Sportcoat – $167.99 w/ FUNSALE ($328)
Gotta be getting close to the bottoming out on these. Final sale. Under $170. English wool.
J. Crew Alpaca Turtleneck – $83.99 w/ FUNSALE ($158)
Not a tactleneck. But maybe something you could see one S. McQueen wearing back in the day. If you’ve still got plans to head somewhere cold… really cold (or already live there), might be a good investment. Final sale though.
J. Crew Spread Collar Shirt in Red Check – $41.99 w/ FUNSALE ($88)
Blue, white, repeat. That’s the rut plenty of us are in (and some of us are happily wallowing in said rut). But don’t underestimate the power of a small red-check. Not a bold gingham, but something that looks almost pink from a distance. Another final sale item.
J. Crew Lambswool Cardigan – $71.99 w/ FUNSALE ($148)
All you need is a pipe, some trousers, & slippers, and you’ve gone full Gramps. Fat shawl collar. Final sale.
J. Crew English Silk Dot Bowtie – $29.99 w/ FUNSALE ($55)
For all the bartenders, doctors, and other professions out there who don’t need a necktie dipping into things that it shouldn’t, a bow tie can be an answer. Especially one like this in a subdued pin-dot made from English silk.
J. Crew Cashmere V-Neck Sweater – $101.99 w/ FUNSALE ($225)
Merino is plenty fine for most of us (and a hell of a lot cheaper), but if you’re partial to cashmere, now’s the time when it all starts going on sale. Limited sizes/colors in slim over here.
Ludlow Oxford Cloth Suit Jacket + Slim Pant – $189.98 w/ FUNSALE ($506)
Size selection is actually decent on these. At post time there’s 36R, 40R, 42R, and more in the jacket. Pants are slim, but there are a decent selection of sizes (as long as you don’t need more than a 32 inseam). Italian cotton oxford cloth. Hat tip to SD in the comments for noticing these were marked way down. Final sale on both the pants and jacket.
The J. Crew Factory Extra 30% off everything + Free Shipping No Min. code FORYOU expires today, 1/13/14. The J. Crew extra 40% off sale items code FUNSALE doesn’t expire until 1/21/14.
That pumpkin colored Shetland wool crewneck is killer…wish they had a small though. Does anyone have feedback on fit? I’m usually a small or medium slim.
i’m seeing a small and medium in stock now..
You say that factory thompson chino jacket can go with jeans. Is it also something that you could pull off with a pair of cotton or linen trousers in the summer? Or is it too casual for that? I’ve been looking for a good lightweight navy sportcoat/blazer to wear to work in the summer.
Damn, OCBD’s are backordered until April 9th in Small. Guess I can get myself an early summer present…
Better buy: Ludlow linen-wool suit or Ludlow Oxford Cloth? Both marked down to $120! I live in a warm climate (FL) and need something for a Miami wedding but would like something still formal and not too casual
That’s a tough one. Do they have the linen-wool in your size? Looks like they’re pretty short in those. But I’d prefer the linen-wool myself, depending on how much wool is in there. Big fan of cotton suits, but they soak up and hold moisture. So if it’s really sticky, it might be… sticky. Maybe. Who knows. Tough call.
Yea they have my size in both jackets but only in the oxford cloth pants. The oxford cloth pants are excluded from the promo though.
I’d be all over that alpaca turtleneck, if I had much of a neck.
The jade is really doing it for me; interested to see what feedback people might have on it.
Strange that they’d exclude the pants, but great catch (& Added above). Well, if you’re looking for a full suit, then the lack of pants is an obvious deal breaker. Also, final sale isn’t any fun either. Could be risky here. But, if you’ve worn a Ludlow before, know your size, and really want to jump on something now, I’d go with the Oxford Cloth full suit instead of trying to make the wool/linen into a blazer (which it probably could do)
How’d you get 120?
What is the difference between the JCF “slim washed shirt” and the “slim sunwashed shirt?” I realize one is Oxford, but is there any other difference?
The linen-wool suit is 75% linen/25% wool. I have the pants in my size (and the code works on it). I just dont want it looking too much like resort wear.
I realize I just sang its praises on the forum, but if you’re in need of a coat, check out the Wallace and Barnes skiff jacket. The fit is trim, the olive color is fantastic, and the shorter length makes it a good alternative to a peacoat. The Thinsulate-lined version performed admirably last week in -40F, so it’s warm to boot. Definitely worth a look, especially at the current price.
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Navigation/Sale/AllProducts/PRD~03355/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20+225~~P_new_to_sale%7C1%7C%7CP_priority%7C0~21+16+4294967181~15~~~~~~~/03355.jsp?nav_type=SALESITE
how much of a drop is there in JCF shirts? any different than normal JCrew? I’ve been frustrated by JCrew’s slim fit line before due to the skinny, vertical build of their shirts, but that chambray looks mighty tempting.
To add on to this question, are these a casual fabric or a dress fabric? ‘Washed’ to me says casual and less crisp, but the site isn’t very clear.
Annnd pulled the trigger on that suit. Thanks aLOT joe.
If you’re Jewish – go with the oxford. Teh SHAAATNEZ
In that case, I’d head in that direction for sure. Nice find!
Tacti-neck….The Zone…that is…full of danger.
Vests for the Thompson to make it a 3 piece? And an extra 30% off?! SOLD!
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the washed shirts are much thinner material (As you might guess) than the oxford, so they are much more spring/summer shirts, IMO. definitely casual shirts, all
also, the JC oxford shirts are great, but the JCF oxfords are thinner oxford cloth that wrinkles much worse than the JC ones- and not in a good wrinkly way that many oxfords do – actually have to iron the 1 JCF oxford I own to make it wearable, but the JC ones just look great regardless
the washed shirts. on the other hand, between JC and JCF don’t seem all that different.
I would not recommend the walkover shoes, especially not for final sale. despite being CXL, these are some of the cheapest looking expensive shoes i’ve handled. the “burgundy” is actually burgundy with weird swaths of what looks like black paint brushed over them. the strangest looking color i’ve ever seen on a shoe.
when i returned them, the salesperson agreed that they looked funky and pointed out that they would be releasing similar, but nicer looking ludlow shoes soon (which I think were released recently)
Picked up this Ludlow Sportcoat in Italian Wool Flannel (Grey) in store yesterday for $110. Clearance, + 50% off, + 15% student discount.
http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/sportcoatsandvests/Ludlowsportcoats/PRDOVR~03734/03734.jsp
Also scored a Ludlow suit in Italian Wool (Navy) for $127.99. Pants AND Jacket both for that price. Unreal. They are shipping the jacket from Hawaii so it will take a couple of days, but they had the pants in store. Just ask them to check other stores for you if they don’t have your size in anything you’re looking for.
Must. Not. Purchase. Shoes.
The Thompson Chino jacket is a no-brainer. I own it, and it’s a summertime go-to for me. I didn’t catch it at nearly this low. Get them while they’re hot!
I have the Factory Thompson in Cotton Pique, but I immediately regretted that purchase after wearing it once. I love the look when its nice and crisp, but it gets extremely too wrinkled after a couple of hours wearing it. How does this one hold up while wearing it?
I would love to know this as well.
I need that Italian Wool suit. Do you have the style numbers for the pants and jacket?
Style # is 28130 for the Jacket. I’m not sure about the pants. If you call just tell them you’re looking for the matching pants to that jacket. The # from my receipt for the pants is “099102851241”. I don’t know if that will help or not. Only the regular navy is on sale.
Oh, and that # for the pants is for the SLIM option, not classic.
TJ, I bought this one in navy (and also in khaki, of which they are now sold out) for just that purpose. It’s looks and feels much more expensive than it is and can certainly complement nicer pants as well as jeans.
Check in store. They’re plentiful.
Is it fully lined?
I just called them and gave them style #28130. The nice lady told me it was full price for at $425. Pretty sad. I wonder what is causing this discrepancy in price.
$425 is for the new color “DARK NAVY”. The old color (Navy), should be on clearance for $199 + 50% off, bringing it down to $100. If you qualify for student discount it should come down to $85.
Half-lined.
Well played good sir.
Agreed, that chambray is very tempting. The site says the shirt is regular fit — I just recently snagged a shirt in regular fit from JCF. Compared to JCrew’s slim fit line, trust me, you are in the clear.
Ended up purchasing the navy cardigan, chambray shirt (listed above), and a medium blue chambray tie from JCrew Factory. The chambray shirt is listed as standard fit so that has me a bit worried. Hopefully the armholes are high enough and I can get away with just having the sides tailored to my slim profile.
Mine doesn’t nearly fit as well as my wool suits. Sitting in my attic.
Doesn’t seem like there are anymore in stock. The lady informed me that all the colors available are $425. :/
I got a medium in exactly that color for Xmas and love it. Fits true to size. Really like it. Quality item.
JC tends to do some strange stuff with their sale inventory. First, they don’t always list everything that’s on sale in the sale section. You can often find other things by searching. Also, the stock fluctuates like mad. For instance, a few days ago (before the 40% off code) there was a brown plaid jacket which was marked down and available in many sizes. The next day, it disappeared from the site entirely. Today, it was back only in 36S. Also, they started off with a lot of jackets in my size (36S/R) yesterday, but then stock dwindled down. This morning, all of them are back.
tl;dr – just because you don’t see it in sale now, doesn’t mean it won’t be there later.
They sure weren’t kidding when they said the chambray shirt was lightweight. Quite the thin material. Should be a decent base layering piece or for summer with the sleeves rolled up. A bit long so it’ll have to stay tucked. I do also wish that it was slimmer, seeing that this is in their classic fit. Arm holes are a bit lower and both the sleeves/mid section are a bit wider then I prefer. I plan to keep it and just have the waist/sides tailored.
Chambray tie has a really nice texture to it but the material is a bit cheap when comparing to what you get at the tie bar. Still it is a keeper for ~$17. Haven’t received my navy cardigan yet, so no opinions on that.