Some day if you've got some time to kill check out a PUA forum, there are several. One is the self-described PUAs (pick up artists). There are some sub-cultures that really gross me out. I'm sure this post was not meant to turn into a vent, but this is a touchy subject for me with the Crew. Crew for is not there! I am so dedicated to the brand for their beautiful leather goods and high quality pieces like the perfect fit tees that always hold their shape and look wonderful on over and over again. (The size I tried on is one larger then I usually wear in the retail store-its all they had.)This wasn't an error of size, but quality.ĭon't get me wrong, they do have cute stuff sometimes but the quality that I LOVE J. I was at the outlet last weekend and I decided to try on a pair of cropped black "mini pants" and as a put my leg into the pantleg it split from inseam to knee. I will never pay $200 for a plastic purse. You can tell instantly when you pick up the outlet flats that they are not leather, made in Italy, or even well made. (They tend to lose their shape and pill.) I feel as if they are trying to get one over on us by introducing the outlet handbag collection and the outlet shoe collection, and don't get me started on the outlet t-shirts that look very similar to the perfect fit t's. Crew is handling their outlet merchandise. Which is fine, I guess we just have to be willing to take that chance. I do think, though, that occasionally sellers don't realize the item is from the outlet, like the people who sell a one-off item and not volume. It's either bagged or tagged with a string tag occasionally if it's a return it's got a plastic thingy with a full-size tag on it.
As most of us here know, the retail stores never EVER attach anything like that to the jewelry. Then once it arrives, you can DEFINITELY tell what's from the Crewlet because it doesn't have the weight/heft that retail items do.Īlso, if you see a jewelry item photographed attached to a little cardboard piece that looks like it was hung on a rack somewhere, that's outlet jewelry. The jewelry can be especially tricky, as you really have to know what was and wasn't ever available at retail. I get extra steamed when I end up with an outlet piece, because aside from the labels, I've become pretty good at spotting the outlet pieces. What are your tips to tell apart J.Crew Factory from J.Crew regular? Please share! :)
However, these are all things you cannot determine too well through an image (like on a listing at eBay). Also, J.Crew Factory ballet flats have a different leather that you can feel the difference. The only way I can tell the difference is when I personally see the items.įor example, J.Crew Factory jewelry is super light compared to the original from regular J.Crew. Unfortunately, I am not aware of any distinguishing characteristic that separates J.Crew Factory from J.Crew when it comes to jewelry, shoes, sandals, and now handbags. The top on the left is from J.Crew (sans dots) and the top on the right is from J.Crew Factory (two visible dots on tag). In order to help explain, I have posted two images above of the labels. Simply, J.Crew Factory items have two small white dots under the J.Crew label. So I thought it would be a good post to discuss how JCAs can spot a J.Crew Factory clothing item.
I so appreciate your support of Walking in Grace & Beauty.In Friday's " J.Crew Email: THIS JUST IN: OUR FIRST HANDBAG COLLECTION." post, I mentioned how sellers on eBay sometimes "forget" to mention that a J.Crew item is from the Factory store and how to tell the difference. It just means I made it easier for you to find something, so I make a few cents when you purchase it. This does not mean you pay a dime more when you purchase a product through my link. ***There are affiliate links in this post. Talk to people, laugh with people, travel with people, pray with people! Fellowship is so important! -Jim Cymbala If you click the items listed, it will take you to their online store.īeauty For the Heart~~It’s the weekend and I thought this quote was a good one. White pants// Mint scarf// Gray cardigan// Chambray shirt// Necklace// Coral blouse// Wedge heel// Striped dress The prices are better and right now several items are an extra 30% off through March 2. They do have J Crew Factory Online Shopping. Several of you have mentioned that you love J Crew but the prices are a little high.