Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Weekly Share: Other JCrew-like Retailers

This is the weekly "Other JCrew-like Retailers" post (similar to the "Off On A Tangent" posts), where we can share our finds from other retailers that have offerings similar to J.Crew (like Anthropologie, LE Canvas, Gap, BR, Talbots, Ann Taylor, and the like.)

If you have recently encountered items that are similar to J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including experiences with certain merchandise pieces, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

25 comments:

  1. Two Joe Fresh items here:

    http://onecantgetoverthehabit.blogspot.ca/2012/08/joe-fresh-reviews-blue-shift-dress-and.html

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    1. They also have the silk tops back in for $49, which are very similar to the blythes!

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  2. Gap and Target items reviewed here:

    http://beachchicstyle.blogspot.com/

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  3. Rugby Ralph Lauren has extra 25% off sale items and free shipping with code FALLIN2RGB

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  5. Gap and The Limited reviews here including the Academy Blazer and several striped items.

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    1. Was the Academy Blazer on sale before the F&F discount? TIA. =)

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    2. Loved the piped Academy Blazer! Also got the Really Skinny Pant which reminded me of a longer J.Crew Minnie Pant.

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  6. Totally loving the brown leather sheath dress from BR. I don't have the lifestyle to buy it but it is beautiful.

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  7. I did a review of Madewell's Horseplay Retreat Tee HERE. Their linen tees are so darn sheer, but the print helps to hide your bra underneath.

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  8. I am not a big Boden shopper, but I did receive an E-mail from them about a sample sale in Boston on August 18th from 10-4 at the Hynes Convention Center. The e-mail was also a one time use coupon for $5.00 off at the sale. HTHs someone!

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  9. I caved and tried the princesse bib from baublebar, which on the website looks very similar to a bubble necklace. For the price, I'll keep it, but it is a much smaller bib than the bubble necklace, or even the factory version. No one would ever confuse it with a J. Crew bubble.

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  10. I ordered a Cashmere henley from Pure Collection, and I have to say I'm in love with it. I had been looking for a good alternative to J Crew for high quality cashmere, and think I might just have found it. The henley I got is lovely. The yarns feels wonderful: light, soft and substantial. The style is simple and refined. And I only paid $54 for it because it was on super summer sale!

    Last year I tried cashmere sweaters from Lands End and Garnet hill. I didn't like the one from LE because after washing it acquired a blanket-like texture so that the stitches seemed to loose definition. The GH one was nice and soft, but a little too light-weight.

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  11. I'm very disappointed in the LEC new arrivals. I don't see a single thing I want.

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  12. Knit Yarns--I hope someone can go. :) I would, except Boston is a really long trip from DC!

    Greta--I love Pure Collection. They have wonderful cashmere, and I adore the styles they come out with, very fashion forward, but still have many classic shapes for the more conservative dresser.

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    1. Dina - Thanks for chiming in! Pure is a good find for me. Glad to know that you like it too! I'm very interested to see what their new fall collection will be like.

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  13. Speaking of Boden (of course, I always do, lol), Boden is previewing their Winter 2012 collection right now. They also have 20% off and free ship and returns, too. The collection isn't as *awesome* as the Autumn 2012 line, but still lovely. I wrote a blog post on it last week and will likely do a "picks" post in the next week.

    Boden also is running a 20% off fall favorites right now, and I have had a chance to look and did a "picks" post from that. :)

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  14. I only buy boden end of season super sale when things get marked down really cheap and free ship and,free returns. I check a couple times a day and I've managed to snag many items that have restocked at very low low low prices! extremely happy with items coming in multiple packages that seem to be arriving on my doorstep daily and prices I've paid.....

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  15. a few items from BR, LE, LLB on my blog.
    thewhiningdiner.blogspot.com

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  16. Banana Republic's Tie-front short-sleeve blouse looks just like JC's Tie-neck top and it is almost half the price! 25% off of $150 with BRSUMMER25

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  17. H&M - 15% off your entire purchase with valid student ID with photo. Cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or on sale merchandise.

    Good thru Sun, Aug 26.

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  18. Talbots - REDBOOK gets 20% off thru 9/9. Appears to be working on sale & on pants, which are $20 off.

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