J Crew F/W 09 Discussion

[somatoform]

Anybody have this woodsman tartan in salsa? If so, what do you think? Soft shirt? Nice color? Is it as vivid in person as it is in the pic? I like the color, but the red looks a little too overbearing.

 

[ctrlaltelite]

really like the sueded fleece crewneck. it's pretty comfortable and cut "athletic" similar to polo's sweater, of course you're not gonna get the loop-wheeled details etc. that you'd get out of something by buzz rickson or left field but i've pretty much lived in it all weekend and rocked a buttondown collar underneath. i think that kind of collar works best with this type of thing -- even if jack disagrees. this particular sweater definitely is not meant to be worn on a breezy day jog, so why treat it as such?

 

[ToruOkada]

Looks good. Also think that BD collars are the only ones that work well with crewnecks.

 

[kmdsimpson]

Originally Posted by Robert

My new wool jacket. Runs about the same length as a j. crew university coat or pea coat. Buttons are nice.

Any thoughts?


That is a beautiful coat! Glad that you decided to pick it up. I also bought a Sears coat at a thrift shop - my girlfriend made me buy it. Mine is circa-1970, probably, and I don't think it is as nice as yours. But definitely of very high quality. I think I had to pay something like $18 for it; it was double the going price of $9, because it has faux fur on the collar. I might post some pics in a few weeks when I get home.

You are right - even Sears had better quality than most clothing stores today.

 

[Robert]

Originally Posted by somatoform

Anybody have this woodsman tartan in salsa? If so, what do you think? Soft shirt? Nice color? Is it as vivid in person as it is in the pic? I like the color, but the red looks a little too overbearing.

I went nuts over this when I saw it in the store. I love it. Am wearing today, in fact, w/ some grey cords. It's fairly soft, and yeh, it's vivid. The color has a lot of pop. No, not overbearing.

 

[hboogz]

Originally Posted by somatoform

Anybody have this woodsman tartan in salsa? If so, what do you think? Soft shirt? Nice color? Is it as vivid in person as it is in the pic? I like the color, but the red looks a little too overbearing.

I think the combination of colors in this tartan make the shirt look great. I can't wait to pick up one of these once they go on sale..

 

[e23]

I know its a little early but anyone think J.Crew will have some good sales for Black Friday? Or is it just wishful thinking because I'm naive haha.

 

[sazon]

Originally Posted by hboogz

I think the combination of colors in this tartan make the shirt look great. I can't wait to pick up one of these once they go on sale..

I have this baby as well. My fave shirt purchase of the fall.

I usually wear a L but I bought an XS just to feel more at home here.

 

[Robert]

Originally Posted by CEE88

Their classic fit cords are $49.50: http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Mens...7247/17247.jsp


Saw those in the store and wasn't keen on them. I want the five-pocket cords. I decided to take my Levis 559 cords (5-pocket relaxed straight) out of storage from a few years back, and I've decided I can make these work. The fit is not as slim as the j. crew vintage straight, but I find that if I crimp or cuff the hem just a little, they're really pretty good, especially w/ desert boots and a tucked in button-down. I've got these in navy, medium brown, and grey.

 

[Robert]

Originally Posted by ToruOkada

The jcrew near me had the marine color and burgandy for $30.

My store has the burgandy but not the marine. I'd grab the marine is a second. The burgandy scares me though.

 

[sazon]

Originally Posted by Robert

My store has the burgandy but not the marine. I'd grab the marine is a second. The burgandy scares me though.

In a moment of insanity, I bought Orange and baby blue cords from Gap in 2001. They were timeless and classic. For 3 weeks.

 

[Robert]

Ha ha, yah, the SA goes, "Hey try these on and see if you can rock this color." Anytime an SA has to say something like to sell me something I see a flag go up.

 

[deveandepot1]

How do the slim cords fit?

 

[shadrach]

if anyone has this: http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Mens...~~~~/14117.jsp in size 30x32, and doesn't want it, I would be interested in buying.

 

[Robert]

Originally Posted by deveandepot1

How do the slim cords fit?

Slim but not overly so, i.e., not skinny jean tight.