Comments on: J.Crew Is Having An Outerwear Sale

By: kendra

kendra — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:12:48 +0000

Does anyone have an opinion on the madeline or the lady day? I am deciding btw the 2..any comments on fit, or photos of fit would be appreciated!

By: Rae

Rae — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:00:33 +0000

Thanks, Aasha and Ann for the info! I did end up getting both a vest and a jacket from Eddie Bauer. ;P I tried to fit into the ones from LLBean (both the vest and jacket) and found even the XS to be too roomy to be snug and warm, like Aasha. (And to think, I’m usually a 10 Petite in J.Crew!)

I tried the puffers from J.Crew as well, but as much as I wanted to love, love them, they didn’t feel warm enough, unlike the Eddie Bauer ones, where I actually started sweating after a few seconds of wearing them!

I do appreciate your sharing, Leigh, Aasha and Ann!

By: Ann

Ann — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:52:16 +0000

I also want to add that LLBean also has Primaloft which is a syntheic puffer filling similar to down and just as warm. I own one and it is WASHABLE and super warm:) Also good for people allegic to feathers or down:)

RAE,

Let me know what you end up buying:) or have any questions…..Cheers:)

By: Aasha

Aasha — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:19:06 +0000

Actually everyone I just read the posts about puffers – sorry! And I can recommend the long knee length puffer if it goes on sale – you know the one that last year had the grosgrain ribbon sash and this year they made with a (less pretty) nylon sash. I bought it last year and LIVED in it during some time up in Canada and it is incredibly warm!! It is really light weight which is deceptive and yet I put it on all the time when the weather was freezing and I is also quite flattering. I am too small to fit into even the smallest of LLBeans puffers. So, just my 2 cents. I am thinking of buying the Black one this year since I bought Navy last year. It looks cute with J.Crew skivvies or Cashmere leggings and snow boots if you have to run out on a snowy winter weekend…

By: Aasha

Aasha — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:13:55 +0000

Hi Leigh, I like the look of the Madeline coat in the pink color – how do you like it and how is the fit? I bought the Tulip coat this year in the Royal Violet and still need to get it tailored so I have to admit I am a bit bummed that it – and a whole lot of things eg the taffeta A line skirt, that I just bought recently, are now on sale….but oh well. They have lots of nice coats on sale, but I think I’ll probably hold off on buying one as I want some more cashmere. I am living in all mine incl pieces I bought in last years Final sale that I just took the tags off . I love cashmere…:) BTW Very happy for you that you finally got your Chiffon Rose Tee.

By: Rae

Rae — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:27:25 +0000

Wow, Ann! Thanks for the response…definitely going to check out LL Bean.

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:24:12 +0000

Leigh, the link worked great! Thanks.

Rae, from someone who has been through IL and MN winters my “puffer” from LLBean is the warmest coat. I would highly recommend getting one from there. I have had mine for too many years to mention and people are shocked at how good it looks….they hold up and if it doesn’t even a year or two later you can return it with LL Beans guarantee.

By: Rae

Rae — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:32:05 +0000

I’ve been looking around, and Boden has a cute equivalent (now I don’t know how warm it would be though) that’s convertible to a vest! AND also has a detachable hood! All that for $124! I also browsed through North Face’s website; they have a couple of jackets that look promising, like the Foil Thermal Jacket (I used to fence, and the jacket looks so much like a fencer’s jacket that I’m biased.).

By: Leigh

Leigh — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:06:59 +0000

Rae, that is excactly the reason why I was considering this coat. I really like the North Face equivalent, but wasn’t willing to spend so much more if the J.Crew version could be as warm. Sadly, it is not.

By: Rae

Rae — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:56:07 +0000

LOL, Leigh! Your review really helps in making my decision. I just really want something I can just throw on when it’s really cold out when I’m in a big hurry and not too concerned about being stylish and whatnot. ;P