Saturday, October 9, 2010

J.Crew: good deals this weekend

I stopped at J.Crew yesterday afternoon just to "browse," (what I always tell myself, hehe) and to see if I could use the fabulous 25% off card I got in the mail. I received it, along with the October catalogue in the giant pile of mail we got when we got back from our honeymoon. Since it expires this coming Monday, I had to see if there was anything worthwhile while there was still time left.

Well, they have some fabulous promotions going on in-store. The JCA blog has more info on the promo. They are offering 30% off all sweaters, and let me tell you they had a ton of sweaters to choose from, $20 off some (or all?) Minnie pants, and some great jewelry promotions too. It was madness, I tell you! There were lots of messed-up piles to sort through (Yes, it was that kind of sale), but I didn't mind digging through the piles to find my size.

I bought a few basics that will take me into fall, but the purchase I am most excited about is their Washed and Aged Utility Jacket (I don't see this online - perhaps in stores only?) I scored on mega-sale for approximately $45, down from $148. I balked at their blackish-brown version of this last year -- I felt like it was just too "butch" looking on me (but admired it on other JCAs), and didn't want to have to go to the effort of styling it to make it more feminine. This one, however, is an army green, which I think looks better against my fair complexion, and will be easier for me to pair with jeans than the black color. I'm looking forward to layering some soft ruffly pieces and faux-pearl jewelry under it for a fun masculine/feminine contrast - but I also think it looks fine with a tee-shirt and jeans.


























You can see the beautiful Marled Shawl Cardigan I bought hanging in the background on the right. I sized up and bought a small, since A.) that was the smallest size they had left, and B.) it still fit me well and wasn't too tight in the arms, as size XS sometimes is on me. It will be easier to wear long-sleeved shirts under it, and at $69.99 plus 25% off, it was another deal I couldn't pass up.

Have you gotten any amazing deals at the Crew this weekend?

4 comments:

Pamela said...

there WERE some good deals to be had. Esp. being able to combine the 25% plus the current 30% off sweater promo. I picked up the Arrow Cardigan and really am so happy with it. I also bought out all the crystal lariat necklaces at the store. They were $14.99 plus my 25% off! I am giving them for gifts to my sisters and girl friends. You couldn't be it!

I really like the cardigan you have hanging in the back! Such a staple!

Katie said...

Thanks for the tip! I need to use my 25% off card too and was wondering what kinds of deals I could score!

DaniBP said...

Oh Pamela, deal of the decade on those necklaces, I would love to hand those around at the holidays!

That jacket is SUPER. It looks like a great soft cotton, not stiff like last year's field jacket. You will wear that for years. $45? Such the deal, ahh, I so wished I lived near a store!

Ms.Mer said...

Pamela, that sounds great -- I am only sad that I didn't see any of those in my store, but good for you! What a great idea for christmas gifts, you're thinking ahead. :)

Dani, I was on the fence until I calculated how little it would cost, plus I had to discuss it with an SA. ;) It is a little stiff (waterproofed), but unlined so it's really light. I've already worn it twice this weekend, so I'm glad I got it. :)