CYBER MONDAY UPDATE: J. Crew has extended their up to 50% off Black Friday Event and has also dropped the price even further on a select batch of items for Cyber Sunday/Monday/Tuesday (it runs through 12/3.) Prices have been updated below.
But there’s a catch. A big catch.
That’s a massive policy change for J. Crew. To tag stuff as “Final Sale” outside of their normal sale section, and to promote it like it’s one of their normal, set-aside extra-good promo sections, feels… unpleasant, frankly. Not a fan of this shift. It almost tricked me, and I do this for a bleepin’ living. Big fan of you, J. Crew, but you’re gonna peeve off a lot of customers with this one when some of them realize what they bought can’t be returned or exchanged.
Although it does make a bit of sense for them, on the financial side as the discount is so steep (~60% off.) But yeah. That is a serious issue for a lot of us, that these cyber deals are (quietly?) FINAL sale. Don’t get caught out on those, not realizing you can’t return or exchange them.
*Final Sale (no returns/exchanges) Cyber Deal*
Full review of last year’s version can be found here. This year they’ve done away with the previous design’s exterior vertical zip chest pocket. Olive, navy, and black available this year. Nice to see black as an option this time around. Black outerwear (casual or otherwise) works for a lot of us who wear a lot of blue, earth tones, and gray pants/jeans/trousers… but don’t wear a lot of black otherwise.
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Back for another year. A classic shawl collar cardigan in a rugged merino nylon blend.
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Size shown at the very top of the post is a medium on 5’10″/185.
In terms of styling, it’s a much more affordable alternative to the famous Billy Reid Bond peacoat. Not chopped like last year, and is equipped with both hand warmer pockets and flap pockets. 80% Wool, 20% Polyamide exterior. Interior is quilted/insulated and the lining is 55% poly/45% viscose. Doesn’t feel cheap or scratchy at all. Collar is substantial enough to turn up against the wind/rain/snow, and have it stay there. Insulated with primaloft for warmth, but it’s not super bulky or stiff. It’s comfortable, it’s a good weight, and it looks terrific. Well done J. Crew. Available in navy or black.
*Final Sale (no returns/exchanges) Cyber Deal*
97% cotton/3% elastane, 9.5oz stretch cotton twill. Jean-like 5-pocket design layout with scoops up front and patch pockets on each cheek out back. Somewhere between chinos and jeans is a land where these are king. It’s a place where plenty live.
*Final Sale (no returns/exchanges) Cyber Deal*
Lots of class in a simple, 95% wool/5% cashmere package. Available in dark charcoal, black, or a lighter-than-camel “heather tan” version.
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Merino blended with nylon for durability while retaining softness. Half-zip style is water-cooler-classic, whether you wear it over a button down or tee. They’re warm, they’re comfortable, and they work.
*Final Sale (no returns/exchanges) Cyber Deal*
NOT a cheap all-poly fleece. 54% wool/32% polyester/14% acrylic exterior, although the interior is lined in a soft fleece. Also has poplin lined sleeves for easy on/off.
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Instead of using woven fabric these use a sweater-like knit to make something more substantial but still “shirty” in appearance. Quiet lumberjack style. Double-knit, flexible, etc. Solids and patterns. 4.8/5 stars after 300+ reviews.
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Because a little luxury for your noggin’ can go a long way. Even ships free if you’re a member of their rewards club. Certified to “The Good Cashmere Standard.” Six colors to pick from.
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Supremely giftable. Even if (especially if) the recipient is you. Solids as well as a couple of plaid options available.
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And some dress gloves to go with the already mentioned scarves and hats. Just to complete the look.
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Sometimes a pair of simple smooth leather gloves can look a little too dressy with more casual-wear. But suede walks the line between casual and dressy perfectly. So if you find yourself in casual stuff more often than not, but ALSO want a pair of gloves that looks good dressed up, these could be the ticket.
*Final Sale (no returns/exchanges) Cyber Deal*
15 wale stretch corduroy fabric. One of those cool to cold weather essentials a lot of us look forward to putting on every year when the leaves (if not snow) are falling. Four colors, two fits.
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Because often sleeve-free is the way to be. And unlike most other quilted or puffer vests, these aren’t overly puffy and they don’t have a cheap shiny look to them.
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The similar-to-the-Sussex but stylishly tweaked flight jackets. Notice the different collar, cuffs, and pocket layout.
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An interesting but still subtle and versatile pattern. Tropical-weight wool from Italy’s Vitale Barberis Canonico should keep you cool during any overzealous HVAC “events”, and the color and pattern are appropriate for year round use. Sold as separates. Jackets are here, trousers are here.
*Final Sale (no returns/exchanges) Cyber Deal*
Italian 95% wool/5% cashmere. Only made in navy. That’s your one color option. That coat means business though.
*Final Sale (no returns/exchanges) Cyber Deal*
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56% wool/18% viscose/14% polyester/12% polyamide fabric that’s brushed on the interior for softness. Casual. For those who love the heritage-rugged “thing.” Looks like something from Filson.
*Final Sale (no returns/exchanges) Cyber Deal*
For when it’s colder than a warlock’s trouser-kazoo. BTW that’s faux fur around the hood. Also know that the hood is removable, so if you don’t want to walk around with faux fur framing your face (say that 5x fast) you don’t have to. “No Kevin! At least take your parka!“
*Picks from this point on below should be regular/NOT final sale, meaning they, at post time, can be returned or exchanged. Which is as it should be*
Good gravy sound the alarm. J. Crew’s flagship chinos are actually on sale. Excluded but for a handful of times each year. J. Crew’s timeless, stretch-washed chinos are popular enough that they simply don’t have to put them on sale that often. So this is really something for their fans. 97% cotton/3% elastane, 7.9 ounce twill great for 4-season wear. All the colors. Three fits. Just tap which fit you’re after and the product page should re-load for you. Link above should default to slim.
WHOA. Hello. Wasn’t expecting them to update the price on these to half off.
Read the full review here. They seem to run half a size small. And make sure you hit them with some suede protector spray before heading out into any weather. But once that’s done and dried, you should be good to go in most conditions.
WHOA PART II. Never seen MacAlisters for half off (and not final sale.)
If you don’t like wearing “outside” shoes inside, yet hate slippers or flimsy “house shoes…” try these over the winter. As they’re chukkas with only two pairs of eyelets, they’re quick to lace up and take off. They’re not a standard pair of boots (or even sneakers) with rows and rows of laces which take a while to loosen up and cinch down. The suede uppers are soft, the natural crepe soles are comfortable, and they look good with lots of outfits. They’re one of the best things J. Crew makes. And while they’re not the best in ice and snow as natural rubber crepe soles can slip and slide more than others, they excel indoors during the cold/wet months, and then do great everywhere once it warms up.
Merino wool. Five colors to pick from. Yes there are cheaper options out there, but perhaps these are worth the upcharge over the competition. From reader Toby R.: “while this is of course budget-dependent, I think the J. Crew merino sweaters are worth the extra $20 over Uniqlo ones, as they are thicker and warmer without being too much so. But I only own one from Uniqlo and it’s pushing a decade old, so I can’t speak to the recent ones. I find the UNIQLO one I have both too thin and also not sitting well over a collared shirt, so I mostly wear it more casually. I’ve always found J. Crew’s wool sweaters to hit really well at the ‘somewhat budget conscious but also wanting to look nice while being long-lasting and functional’ intersection.” (Thanks Toby!)
Same 100% merino, only in the ubiquitous half-zip style.
As dashing as it gets. But be warned: If you don’t want people touching you, don’t wear this. Also available in a very “Rick in Casablanca” cream. Not getting the half off cut. But that’s not unexpected, as J. Crew doesn’t discount their suiting as heavily as some other stuff.
Quite good. Maybe not great (like something from Ledbury) but good. Lots of colors and patterns. Three fits (slim, classic, and tall). Cut from a not flimsy feeling twill fabric with good stretch. 67% cotton/28% polyamide/5% elastane. Sold in “alpha” sizes though. So they’re more ballpark than the traditional neck and sleeve measurement shirts you’ll find elsewhere. Size shown above is an unaltered medium slim on 5’10″/185, and it’s a tad too small (especially in the neck) for my normally 16/33 or even 16.5/33 shirt wearing frame.
The winterized version of J. Crew’s henleys. Casual but classic. Lightly brushed for softness.
Retro-Nordic-Style is (once again) having a bit of a style moment. And unlike true mountaineering boots, one doesn’t have to know an ice-axe from an ice bucket to purchase and wear these things. Just know that they’re nowhere near as versatile as the Field Boots.
100% merino. Clearly a substantial looking sweater, but can act as light outerwear in the right conditions too. Could be one of those perfect extra layers you reach for on an almost if not daily basis.
Broken in oxford cloth which isn’t stiff or scratchy. One of their long-time bestsellers. Available in slim fit, classic fit, and yes even a tall template. Something to layer under sweaters, sportcoats, etc. A favorite basic button down. Sometimes gets excluded from normal sales.
For when you get tired of the same old poplins and oxfords under your sweaters and sportcoats. Chambray is a little more rugged looking, a lot more interesting, but still easy wearing in this one-year wash.
Henleys are great, and J. Crew’s vintage-wash fabric has its fans. Not super thick or bulky. Ten colors to choose from.
Gets mentioned a lot during sales. When they get a price cut, they’re good boots at a good price. Pair shown above = the 2021 version. Review of the 2021 version can be found here. Vibram mini lug sole is always welcome. Also available in black for you rock and roll types.
Every year J. Crew makes an unconstructed sportcoat cut from Moon Mills (UK) cotton/wool fabric. And these are this year’s. Although you’d be forgiven for missing them while browsing the J. Crew website, as they’re sorta buried/hidden. The solid (but still marled) options have matching trousers, so they can appear to be suits as you’re scrolling through. But the jackets work just fine (if not better) as stand alone sportcoats, with their light structure, no lining in the back, and 53% cotton/47% wool fabric. Wear them with jeans, cords, chinos, flannel trousers, etc. Wheelhouse colors like Charcoal, Onyx, and Navy had been stuck to full price. So while 19% off isn’t huge, it’s a change for the betterment of our collective wallets.
Full review here. J. Crew had been pretty generous earlier this year in terms of putting these things on sale, and then they just shut that faucet off. Went totally dark. Not the biggest discount, but something is something, and a hundred bucks is a lot of money (to save,) so here we are.
Not 50% off but J. Crew usually keeps what little discounting they do to their flagship suit separates to a minimum. That and these are brand new. Italian milled Traveler Wool should be good and comfortable and resist wrinkles while on the road… or just being an active participant in the ever increasing chaos that is modern life. Jackets are here while the trousers are here.
Still interesting thanks to the rounded buckle, but they’re elegant and versatile too. Italian leather. Three colors.
Textured, breathable, and just enough “oomf” for winter. Shown above in marled hazelnut. Also available in a marled blue.
Something to layer under a rugged sweater or wear on its own. For those who want some texture and softness to their shirts. 28-wale cord, so yes, it’s a fine wale and not some super-thick/plushy upholstery style. Meant to be a pleasure to wear and move around in. Four colors.
Howdy and yee-haw. That right there appears to be the real deal, and not some shirt that’s been repositioned to be a shacket. This one is lightly insulated, has a quilted jersey lining, and the exterior is even a wool-blend fabric. No hand pockets though, which are usually a hallmark of shirt jackets.
A belt that leans more casual but can still be dressed up a little with chinos and a blazer. Italian tanned pull-up leather. Will start to immediately take on character as pull-up leather changes with use, as the waxes it’s stuffed with get “pulled up” to the surface with wear. That’s where the patina will come from.
Classic prep Shetland/shaggy wool crew style. 100% wool, brushed for softness. Saddle-style shoulders.
The shirts that made J. Crew famous. Lighter weight poplin fabric with a broken in but not broken down washed feel. They’ve been making and selling these for ages.
Could drop further in the coming weeks. For those who live in not super cold climates but still want to bring some seasonal texture to their outerwear.
Leather is from the famed English tannery C.F. Stead. Vibram soles. Has gone for a less in the past. But we’re in the thick of boot season now. So, supply/demand. Right?
A true fall/winter suit thanks to its Italian wool flannel fabric via Vitale Barberis Canonico. The great thing about flannel suits is that they’re usually much easier to break up and wear the trousers and jacket with other things. That’s especially the case here as the jacket has patch pockets on the lower half, so it’ll look great as a sportcoat. Sold as separates. Jackets are here, while the trousers are here.
Tapered end and rounded buckle makes them just different enough. Available in either snuff (top) or chocolate brown.
Not the best discount/lowest price they’ve gone for, but if you’ve got a dressy event quickly coming up… then here’s your shoes. Full review of these oxfords can be found here. Really wish they made these in dark brown along with black.
J. Crew’s “Up to” 50% off select full price + Select ~60% off CYBER DEALS event is set to expire Tuesday 12/3/24.
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