WEEKENDPLANS = 30% off J. Crew Select Full Price Styles
Updated the handful this a.m., but this is worth taking for a spin on its own.
Lately, J. Crew seems to have been sticking to the 25% off level for these select item sales, and sometimes they can randomly exclude items that you’d think would be in there (for example, sometimes certain blazers will get the discount, while others won’t.) This one still has the usual exclusions, such as suiting, 3rd party, etc., but it seems like the code WEEKENDPLANS isn’t quite as stingy in terms of applicability.
It’s also, obviously, an extra 5% off compared to the 25% off codes. And through today (Friday, 10/10), it’s free shipping no minimum. Not bad if you’re looking to pick up one item like a sweater or a pair of pants that you’d usually have to shell out shipping on. Sportcoats are also in play. Off we go.
Italian Flannel Ludlow Sportcoat – $229.60 ($328)
The star of this show. Nowhere near as electric blue as it appears on J. Crew’s site… but still fantastic. Lighter-weight flannel, slightly marled, and certainly not a dark & deep navy. Kinda a fall/winter version of their Italian Cotton option from the spring. That’s a 40R on 5’10” / 185lbs, and the sleeves need to be shortened. No issue there since the sleeve buttons are non functioning, and there’s no accent stitching around them either. Half lined. $229.60 for this thing? Fair. Very fair. You’ll probably have to wait (a while?) for these to end up in the sale section, and then a code to hit (say, extra 30% or 40% off sale items) to get a better deal.
SLIM Lambswool Crew or V-Neck Sweaters – $48.65 ($69.50)
Thicker more substantial lambswool, only in J. Crew’s slimmer cut. Even if you’re not super slim, you might end up with lots of extra material at the sides of other lambswool sweaters. Good to see J. Crew taking the thicker wool and making them in a slimmed down silhouette. One of those items that’s a small splurge, but it’ll fit better, and today (Friday) that free shipping makes it extra tempting.
Slim Brushed Twill Pinstripe Button Down – $55.65 ($79.50)
Not cheap, but that pinstripe pattern on a soft, brushed twill (think flannel minus the bulk?) might look extra good under a light grey merino v-neck. Flipping the usual light shirt/dark sweater contrast thing.
Broadmoor Quilted Coat – $138.60 ($198)
A bit of sheen, but not nearly as much as other quilted jackets. Cotton/Nylon blend should help keep some of fall’s precipitation off your back. Side vents in the rear help with move-ability.
English Wool Sportcoat or Elbow Patch English Wool Sportcoat – $229.60 ($328)
Got a quick hands on with the grey option in a brick & mortar, and thankfully, these aren’t quite as thick as last year’s blanket-like English wool sportcoats. More manageable for the indoors. Both of these have a heathered effect to them, with the “gunmetal” option having elbow patches. Steep in price, even with the 30% off.
Bowery Classic in Glen Plaid Wool – $89.60 ($128)
A pair of dress slacks that are cut trim but not tight, and come in a nice not-so-normal shade of blue with a Glen Plaid pattern. Lots of “different” going on here, without getting silly. Wish you could get a better idea (or any idea?) of the pattern when you zoom in.
Bowery SLIM in Brushed Herringbone Cotton – $61.60 ($88)
Cheaper than the Classic Glen Plaid option, thanks to the fabric being cotton. Brushed should make it nice and soft. Fall & winter appropriate. Herringbone pattern. Slimmer than the “classic” fit, so know that going in.
Lambswool Patchwork Sweater – $103.60 ($148)
Illustration by Tom. Tom… Thank you.
Sideline Pant in Green, Blue, or Donegal Grey Wool – $68.60 ($98)
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Dock Peacoat with Thinsulate – $208.60 ($298)
Check your local Army/Navy surplus first, but these dock peacoats have a lot going for them. Long enough to cover your blazer’s tail, warm enough thanks to the thinsulate, trimmer than most boxy coats, and chest-high pockets that are strategically placed to keep your hands toasty.
Double Zip Dopp Kits in Waxed Canvas – $40.60 or Leather – $77.00
The Abingdon dopp in waxed canvas is one of the better in-house accessories J. Crew carries. Their leather goods can often underwhelm, but the one review seems to be positive.
J. Crew Corduroy “Club” Sportcoat – $138.60 ($198)
Are UNIQLO’s cordury sportcoats cheaper? Yep. Are the proportions & fit through the sides on the J. Crew better for those of us in the usual height/weight ratio spectrum? Absolutely. Tail isn’t chopped here (UNIQLO… can suffer from that). Nicely contoured through the sides off the rack. Almost completely unstructured. Comes in a hugely versatile shade of grey. Side vents. Non-functioning buttons.
Blue & Grey Cashmere Scarf – $77.00 ($110)
A splurge, but how many scarves are you really gonna use? Plus, cashmere isn’t the worst thing to have wrapped around your neck. Blue and grey plaid. Plenty versatile.
SLIM Italian Cashmere Crew – $118.80 ($228)
Already on sale, and the WEEKENDPLANS code drops it by an extra 40%. A lot of us fall into the “cashmere scarf? Sure… cashmere sweater? That’s a ton of cash” camp. At least this one is in their slimmer fit. More than a hundred bucks off. Still more than a hundred bucks in price. Doesn’t appear to be final sale?
Ludlow Japanese Cotton Microstripe Sportcoat – $71.99 FINAL ($188)
Already on sale, and it’s FINAL sale, but dirt cheap. A little bulky in terms of fit. Hugely versatile for casual but not sloppy nights out. Expect some tailoring at the sides. Remember, no returns. Unlined back.
The 30% off select reg. priced items / 40% off sale items code WEEKENDPLANS is good through Monday 10/13. Free shipping, no minimum, expires Friday 10/10/14.
Just got the Broadmoor quilted coat in the vintage avocado, and the color and shape of the coat is fantastic.
Keep going back and forth on the microstripe Japanese cotton sport coat. Looks great, but not a fan of S,M,L sizing on sport coats. Any input would be helpful.
If that old flame is into the Cosby sweater or sideline pants, isn’t that a sign that you need to run?
I think the idea is which would be less embarrassing, not which would win her/him back.
Really nice touch on that poll, Joe. Had me grinning uncontrollably.
Tried that flannel number on in store the other day. Is it just me, or does it have more room in the chest/shoulders than other Ludlow offerings? I usually can’t get a good fit in the Ludlow, but that flannel number was, I believe the term is, “nails.”
I picked up the Italian flannel Ludlow sport coat two weeks ago. After Joe’s first post wondering about how “blue” it really is, I stopped by a store to check it out. The salesman said it was out of stock and flew off the shelves, so naturally that made me race to the website and pick one up, which I got for about $250 during the last sale.
Let me just say that it is one amazing blazer — arguably the most perfect blazer I’ve seen. The fabric is outstanding — almost cashmere soft, and has some heft but it’s not a bulky flannel either. I have a few high-priced suits, and this guy looks like the most expensive thing in my closet. This should work just fine for three seasons. But the real beauty is that it’s highly tailored, yet without any shoulder pads at all, so it hits a perfect sweet spot where it looks great with jeans or a shirt and tie.
At $229, This is one of the best buys of the year, hands down.
Peacoat looks incredible. My current peacoat was purchased at a time when I didn’t know how outerwear should fit me and is noticeably too big for me. Not sure I have the $210 right now to shell out for one and would have an impossible time deciding between charcoal and navy…
There’s no option for “Both” in the poll!
How many scarves? That, good sir, is a loaded question. The scarf is simply the perfect accessory for the men’s wardrobe. It is simple, unpretentious, and yet it provides a splash of visual interest to any ensemble. It can be as cheap or as expensive as you want it, it can be as loud or as understated as you desire, and best of all, you can cordially offer it to a lady when the chill blows in.
That poll is hilarious. I went for the Cosby sweater just for shits and giggles.
Navy. Navy 100% of the time for a Peacoat.
Do check Ebay and your local surplus store first though. There are a lot of great vintage/surplus options that will get you an amazing quality coat for dirt cheap.
Hahaha!
“Wish you could get a better idea (or any idea?) of the pattern when you zoom in.”
This is something that consistently bothers me about their website… would it be that hard to include one more picture of the fabric up close?!
lol @ poll. Caution: Wearing both the sideline pants, and Cosby sweater will break the Matrix.
That poll is tighter than all the sex puns I could potentially make right now.
Unless your winter wardrobe is almost entirely blacks and dark greys, the navy will most likely end up being more versatile than charcoal for a peacoat.
I would go with the charcoal. I think it’s more versatile than navy.
How warm would you say the Broadmoor is? I like it a lot, trying to decide between the avocado and navy then might pull the trigger.
Oh man… so much want. So little cash…
I purchased the navy Broadmoor during my lunch break. The small (I usually wear medium) was a perfect fit. It looks great in person, and is thick/insulated.
Very warm. I was surprised how insulated it was. I’m voting navy.
Any other thoughts on this jacket? I already have the JCP camel hair blazer in navy which I have had tailored to be slim fitting. This one also looks nice, but not sure if it would add anything more to my wardrobe considering I already have that one. Thoughts?
If you are right on one of those sizes it will be great. Otherwise, it will HAVE to be tailored. Medium was just barely too small for me. Large fits like a sack.
I picked up the Glen Plaid pants today. The color is more navy than on the website and the pattern is very subtle. It’s a really nice pair of pants.
What are your dimensions if you don’t mind me asking? So should one size down?
I agree, its warmer than i thought it would be. The vintage avocado is unique, i would normally go navy, but my girlfriend got the avocado for me and i couldnt be happier
When I read it wasn’t as blue as it was in the pictures, I was kinda disappointed. But when I received it, it’s become my favorite go to blazer. I’m going to need to get it slightly tailored because I’m between sizes, but it is incredibly beautiful. I got it at 25% off, and at 30% off, it’s a no brainer.
I have the Navy one, and I’m returning it as it’s so dark that I mistake it for black. I just bought the Charcoal one instead.
Good sir, it’s supposed to be that dark. Navy peacoats, despite what some lower quality brands might try and tell you, are meant to be a true navy that only barely shows the tinge of blue when well lit. It is the original naval style.
J Crew is under the impression that guys are tiny. I’m a 48l. I’m 6’2″. I cannot wear any upper body clothing they make.
It’s at the dry cleaners now so I can’t size it, but yes I’d say you should go for one size down
I went with the Cosby sweater, ’cause sweatpants of any type just say “I give up”. The Cosby sweater might say “I made a highly questionable fashion decision” but that’s better than telling your ex you just gave up on life.
I must be in the minority – I really liked the heavy tweed J Crew used last year.
Does anybody has a in person account on the mossy shadow peacoat? I’m trying to figure if it looks more grey than green in person. Seems like a cool alternative to the regular black/grey/blue options.
Hi, love your site.
Can you recommend a “serious” winter coat for work? I live in the NY area, so winters aren’t as extreme as chicago or boston. Looking to spend around $200, maybe a bit more if it makes a significant difference.
I think you should be careful or order two sizes if you’re not sure. I tried one on in store today, and the large fit me true to size. I agree with MarkyGras, however, regarding the looks. I have a BR right next to the JC and the Broadmoor blows away the BR equivalent. I was eyeing the BR puffer vest, and was seriously disappointed by the quality and the price (no discount on the BR Pick). The navy Broadmoor is very, very nice.
also, see my recent posts on the threads in deals/great finds and on buying a quality surplus peacoat
OH NO…. HE DIVIDED BY ZERO
WWII style… see my post on the threads. a guy on the fedora lounge outlined all changes since WWI
dried sage would be the best i could say. if you have a brrick and mortar nearby but they dont carry it ask, they were able to show me something in womens that was the same shade for comparisons sake.
If you need to run, sideline pants would be your friend.
I don’t have a store anywhere close to me, and Jcrew pictures can be deceiving sometimes. I read somewhere on the site that some compared it more to a charcoal colour, then another compared it to emerald. Two very different views, same with sizing, all over the map.
Something to wear on top of a suit or what? Having lived through some Midwest winters, my answer is a wool/cashmere topcoat from Charles Tyrwhitt
Is the fit on a Ludlow similar to the fit on a JCF Thompson?
It’s definitely pretty warm, tried it on today. I usually go Medium, but based on advice here and on site ended up with a Small – runs a little large it seems.
Navy would normally be my choice, but the Avocado is damn different.
Sigh… I’m actually intrigued by these sideline pants. I know I’d get them and never wear them for being too self conscious. Kind of like the pair of blaze orange bonobos I have.
Not to burst your bubble, but there are quite a lot of people smaller than a 48L who do not quality as “tiny” by any stretch.
I’m not ripping smaller guys, I’m ripping J Crew vanity sizing. An XL, until very recently, used to reliably fit 46-48. Now, many manufacturers and I include J Crew in this, are using Asian sizes, and they’re really small.
At 48l for a jacket and 34-36 waist, I’m not atypical, except for OTR suits. But, if you visit retailers, you could be forgiven for thinking men are getting smaller, rather than the opposite.
Ordered the Broadmoor in navy and size Medium. I have a 43 inch chest, 32 inch long arms, and i’m 5’8″ with a 33 inch waist. So I can never quite find a perfect size in anything but Charles Tyrwhitt shirts.