J Crew Spring/Summer 2011 Discussion

[tcolberg]

Originally Posted by flyguy7

My failure to find a baller messenger has brought me to this. I feel like I could do a lot worse?

Bought this a year and a half ago in khaki on sale for ~$60. Been using it as my primary bag for work (teaching), so its contents are usually lots of paper, a netbook, chargers, and a sweater. I've also flown with it a couple times. There's some fraying on the interior lining near where the shoulder straps attach because I stuck a hanging file folder in there and the hooks poked holes in the lining. The wax on the canvas needs to be renewed which I'll do sometime this summer.

While I plan to get a higher quality bag after this one, like a Filson or something in leather, the Bowry bag has been fine, especially for the price. The worst part of the bag is that the snaps provide poor functionality. If you pick up the bag with the grab handle, they all pop open. The shoulder strap is really the only way to carry the bag.

 

[rfpgh]

Not a Spring/Summer question, but has anyone tried wearing J Crew's topcoats over a suit/blazer? What size would I need to wear over a 38r suit? Thanks.

 

[flyguy7]

Thanks for all the advice regarding the bag. It sounds like quality is a serious issue, as it tends to be for most jcrew. I liked the filson recommendations, but I'll keep looking. It's too bad it looks nice

 

[dsoren]

Originally Posted by flyguy7

Thanks for all the advice regarding the bag. It sounds like quality is a serious issue, as it tends to be for most jcrew. I liked the filson recommendations, but I'll keep looking. It's too bad it looks nice

Yeah, snaps suck + lots of fraying. A few brands to look into: property of..., Billykirk, Filson, J.W. Hulme

 

[TACO_FLAVORED_KISSES]

Originally Posted by flyguy7

It's too bad it looks nice

No it doesn't

 

[ma1]

It looks like **** in person. The fabric is flimsy as hell and you can tell. It looks really cheap.

 

[borderline]

Originally Posted by flyguy7

My failure to find a baller messenger has brought me to this. I feel like I could do a lot worse?

Originally Posted by aaaeeeiiiooouuu

You could do a lot better. For starters, look at Filson 256 and Saddleback

Have it, love it. Filson is too heavy. BUT: no padding for laptops. You'll need another padded sleeve if you want to carry a computer.

 

[BrianVarick]

Originally Posted by rfpgh

Not a Spring/Summer question, but has anyone tried wearing J Crew's topcoats over a suit/blazer? What size would I need to wear over a 38r suit? Thanks.

To be safe you could go 40, but it would look to big. You are probably going to be a little tight, but 38 would look much better.

 

[tiecollector]

Looking for an every day, light, casual jacket.

Was thinking about the Trapper

http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/o...7001/37001.jsp

or the Cadet

http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/o...2993/22993.jsp

Would you guys recommend either? which one? I'm also keeping my eyes peeled on eBay for vintage field jackets. As a cheap alternative, I see this at Target http://www.target.com/Converse-One-S...i_detailbutton

 

[dunelly]

i think the regulation peacoat looks badass,

i'd pick trapper over cadet

 

[kmdsimpson]

Originally Posted by rfpgh

Not a Spring/Summer question, but has anyone tried wearing J Crew's topcoats over a suit/blazer? What size would I need to wear over a 38r suit? Thanks.

Topcoats are usually sized to go over suits and blazers, so in theory you should order the same as your suit size. You should probably email JCrew and ask them; this is an easy question for them.

 

[kmdsimpson]

Originally Posted by tiecollector

Looking for an every day, light, casual jacket.

Was thinking about the Trapper

http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/o...7001/37001.jsp

or the Cadet

http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/o...2993/22993.jsp

Would you guys recommend either? which one? I'm also keeping my eyes peeled on eBay for vintage field jackets. As a cheap alternative, I see this at Target http://www.target.com/Converse-One-S...i_detailbutton

Seems like people have not been happy with the fit of the trapper, and the cadet has been a big hit. I think the cadet jacket is unlined, so really different jackets in terms of function.

 

[mediahound]

I bought one of these Saint James shirts yesterday. They have them at the San Francisco Westfield downtown mall store. I really like it, although a bit expensive:

http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/p...ames/26211.jsp

It's a traditional French sailing shirt, made in France.

Very similar to what Michael Stipe has on here:

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon....2_3311/1309652

 

[King Leer]

Those shirts are nice, but getting them elsewhere is cheaper IMO

 

[mediahound]

Originally Posted by King Leer

Those shirts are nice, but getting them elsewhere is cheaper IMO

Where else do you recommend?