Monday, August 27, 2012

J.Crew 30% Off Select Sweaters Promo Ending Today

Have you picked up anything from the J.Crew sweater promo? It is ending today and it is a good time to pick up some fall basics at up to 30% off. I decided to get a navy Tippi cardigan and a long v-neck merino cardigan  in black.

I have already reviewed the Tippi cardigan:

Size Medium, Review HERE
I think this is one of the best basic cardigans J.Crew came up with in the recent years. The wool is soft, the length is just right, the neckline is perfect and the arms are not too tight. They come in many beautiful colors but I was in a need of a basic navy.

Note on sizing: I have stated in my review that this sweater fits TTS. At that time I ordered a Medium and it was a good fit. However, when I was in store over the weekend, I tried on a Small and I actually liked the fit better. In any case, I don't think there is a big difference between those two sizes. The store matched an online price for me, which was great since I didn't have to spend $175 in order to get a free shipping.

Another sweater that I picked up was a Classic merino long cardigan.

Classic merino long cardigan

This marled jade shade is gorgeous but what I actually needed was a boring black. I thought longer cardigan would be perfect to wear with jeans and trousers. I like the idea of merino versus cashmere because I hope that it will pill less and of course it is much cheaper.  I also prefer slightly lighter weight and warmth making it more versatile and 3-season wear.

Here are some pictures from the fitting room:

Size Small

I am glad that I was in the store because I would have ordered a Medium but this is a Small and the fit is perfect. So would say, this runs TTS to big, if you are in between sizes, go with the smaller size.


The length is perfect, it covers my rear without being too long and overwhelming. Again the wool is soft and the sleeves are not too tight. If you keep it open, the pockets add some bulk in the hip area. It does not bother me but it may be a concern to some.

Overall, I highly recommend both sweaters. I would love the longer cardigan in camel but I thought the marled camel shade that they have was unappealing to me. The marled effect makes it dull and drab imo. I was hoping for a more clear golden tone but this one has a lot of gray in it.

I am tempted to add a Tippi in black and long cardigan in navy but I shall contain myself.

Another update: do you remember the Sweater from Look #16?

Review HERE
I have previously stated that it is probably a blend but I have finally checked the tag in store and I am happy to tell you it the 100% merino. It is still not online but probably coming soon.

Tomorrow I will have some new arrivals reviews. I tried on a new camel/black blazer, french hen silk shirt, a new marled black sweatshirt. Plus a review of Jean Shop jeans, bootcut cords and my quest for perfect jeans continues. I am expecting my 30% packages, including bunch of pencil skirts, a collection dress and some other items, I cannot even now remember what I ordered, isn;t that horrible? But nothing was final sale, so I will probably return more than I will keep. Unexpectedly, I also found some great stuff at Anthro! Stay tuned this week, for all those reviews!

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That's all folks!

Did you pick up anything at the sweater promo or have you received your 30% off orders?

Have you tried the Tippi cardigan or Classic Merino Long Cardigan?

Please share, it would be no fun without you!!!
 
  

22 comments:

  1. Normally I'm swooning over all the sweater offerings at J. Crew in the fall but nothing is really peaking my interest lately. There are cute things, but nothing I want. Wish they'd do a 30% off dresses sale :)

    Tasia

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    1. They seem to stick to basics at this point, maybe there will be more later in the season. Nothing else grabbing my attention at J.Crew, but I found a beautiful sweater at Anthro that is on my wishlist and I will post pictures on Wednesday.

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  2. I really like the look of these sweaters, I think J Crew does merino wool well. The fit is great.
    Looking forward to your new arrival reviews, they are always so fun to read.
    And you are trying a Collection Dress! Can't wait to see which one.

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    1. I really like the fit and feel of both sweaters and they were on my list so I feel good about buying them (and not buying other colors!).

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  3. French hen shirt? French hen shirt? Is it 100% silk? See, that I could work with, assuming it's lots of tiny hens and not, say, one or 2 giant ones like a Hen Bowling Shirt....

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    1. Flock of tiny white hens with red berets on 100% navy silk. It is a same pattern as the scarf. Pictures tomorrow.

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    2. That sounds darling--and perhaps not too cutesy so that it has some longevity.

      Thanks for sharing more of your excellent reviews!

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  4. AJC! Thanks for the pics!

    I am relieved on the fair isle-ish sweater - I have had it on pre-order- I think it ships early September. I was hoping it was 100% merino!

    Can't wait to see rest of pictures!

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    1. It is great that it is merino, isn't it? So glad it is not a yucky (dream) blend. I think this sweater is very much your style, can't wait till you model it.
      Hope you are having great time on your vacation, savor every moment and please bring pictures :)

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    2. Oh you will dread the request for picots!

      I would blog now, but can't seem to figure how todo it with iPad!

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  5. I love that merino long cardigan (have it in Shallow Sea color). I want that Marled Jade color, too. I agree with you about the Tippi cardigan being just right. I got the Tippi cardigan in pink and turquoise pool in-store on sale. The merino sweaters are the only ones I trust from J. Crew... I hope they don't change those next. I learned my lesson last year, I returned many a pill-y (non-merino) sweater. This summer during their big sales I bought a couple of long-sleeved cashmere tees, so I venture into their cashmere territory. I expect these will be better than the pill-y dream sweaters but maybe not as nice as the merino wool. Can't really try them out until it gets cooler, though.

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    1. I have good experience with J.Crew merino. I think this year's is softer than past, which is great but I hope this does not mean it will now pill.
      From my experience, J.Crew cashmere WILL pill, but frankly, even my Brora cashmere pills. I think J.Crew 12 gauge cashmere is, in fact, better than many other brands I bought at similar price point. Their colors are definitely one of the better I've seen anywhere.

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  6. I couldn't resist the Tippi either, but I bought the pink. I love merino. I can't wait to see the rest of your reviews!

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    1. Pink was so pretty I was tempted especially with the price...

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  7. AJC.....Thanks for letting me know about the sizing. So today I exchanged a Tippi cardigan for a small size which was much better, plus my store also honored the 30% and I bought 2 Tippi cardigans and a Tippi sweater. I also discovered this years Tippi sweater is running large. I wore a medium from last year to the store and compared it to this year's version and my medium fits like this year's small. So I bought the small Tippi and small Tippi cardigans. I bought basics too....a navy cardigan to wear with my navy Tippi sweater from last year (yes, they match), the burgandy cardigan and sweater and a black cardigan to replace a super old JC cardigan.

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    1. Straycat, so glad if my review was helpful. I really like the Tippi!

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  8. I already did some 30% off sale shopping so I am bypassing the sweater sale - but I did purchase my first Jackie pullover. I'm of course always a step behind since they are now coming out with Tippi cardis!

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    1. My 30% packages arrived and let me just tell you Lisa, I will have to think hard to decide what to keep but I will have to be a good girl...

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  9. I purchased a grey Tippi pullover (it was on my list), and managed to resist all the other colours. The only other sweater on my list is the Cashmere Tippi in Heather Cabernet--I like that colour much more than I like the Heather Burgundy of the merino Tippi...too much brown for my skintone, while the Cabernet is more purple-based. I will try to wait for a sale or promo on that one.

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    1. I did not like the burgundy either, I have to look at cabernet, hmmm

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  10. No Bill Cosby sweater for me, lol. Thanks for sharing pics & your review of the Tippi cardi. I'm still on the fence about the size I need, but your review confirmed my thoughts about the sleeves, etc...

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  11. I like the Look #16 sweater but it and the colorblock and swiss dot tippis are not on the promo so I'm happy to report I am not partaking in this promotion. I'll be looking forward to what you think about the Jean Shop jeans, I happened to love them.

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