J Crew S/S 10 Discussion

Alcibiades · Feb 2, 2010

What do people think about the Red Wing chukkas?

I'm deciding between the three RW chukkas J Crew seems to stock:

This chukka, which can be worn like a traditional chukka (even w shorts)

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Mens...5568/25568.jsp

Or two of the "high-top", five-eyelet chukkas they have in their NY men's shops. One is in all tan-leather and one is in nubuck.

They look similar to this:

http://jakedavis.typepad.com/.a/6a00...935d970b-800wi

Anyone have any experience with these?

Also, I saw a madras shirt in store (not online yet) with a pocket that people here would like

RFX45 · Feb 2, 2010

How are JCrew Ludlow suits? I might be interested in the khaki/tan suit. The Ludlow is supposed to be the slimmer version but are they cut really slim?

deveandepot1 · Feb 2, 2010

Originally Posted by RFX45

How are JCrew Ludlow suits? I might be interested in the khaki/tan suit. The Ludlow is supposed to be the slimmer version but are they cut really slim?

They are cut slim, but to the guys over at mc they look ridiculous.

RFX45 · Feb 2, 2010

Originally Posted by deveandepot1

They are cut slim, but to the guys over at mc they look ridiculous.

Could you emphasize more? As in they feel it is too slim, because that is actually a good sign to me.

twylo · Feb 2, 2010

Originally Posted by mitchellmcm27

I just got mine in. It's pretty cool. The fabric is very lightweight and soft, which will hopefully be perfect for summer. I say hopefully because I've had shirts with lightweight fabric that tends to stick to the skin and make things worse during the summer. We'll see.

As for the fit, it's obviously not slim and seems to fit about the same as their other shirts. One thing I noticed was that the armholes seem to come down a littler lower

but this is probably because of the fabric.

Care to post a picture as to what it looks like?

deveandepot1 · Feb 2, 2010

Originally Posted by RFX45

Could you emphasize more? As in they feel it is too slim, because that is actually a good sign to me.

No, they are slim not skinny. There are many problems with the Ludlow fit, but the main problem is the lapels. The lapels are so narrow you would need a 1"-1.5" or "shoe lace" tie for the proportions to work.

joel_954 · Feb 2, 2010

Originally Posted by kinetic

Green madras shirt I pre-ordered shipped today, can't wait to check it out. No shipping fees either, good stuff.

How'd you get no shipping fees? I just ordered the Baltic madras shirt.

deveandepot1 · Feb 2, 2010

Originally Posted by joel_954

How'd you get no shipping fees? I just ordered the Baltic madras shirt.

There are no shipping fees on preorders.

RFX45 · Feb 2, 2010

Originally Posted by deveandepot1

No, they are slim not skinny. There are many problems with the Ludlow fit, but the main problem is the lapels. The lapels are so narrow you would need a 1"-1.5" or "shoe lace" tie for the proportions to work.

Ahhh, gotcha. Skipped. Thanks!

joel_954 · Feb 2, 2010

I like the second ones more. But I think it's just personal preference and what you plan to wear them with. I tend to stay away from "rugged" footwear myself, unless the footwear is for a specific activity such as hiking boots.

Originally Posted by Alcibiades

What do people think about the Red Wing chukkas?

I'm deciding between the three RW chukkas J Crew seems to stock:

This chukka, which can be worn like a traditional chukka (even w shorts)

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Mens...5568/25568.jsp

Or two of the "high-top", five-eyelet chukkas they have in their NY men's shops. One is in all tan-leather and one is in nubuck.

They look similar to this:

http://jakedavis.typepad.com/.a/6a00...935d970b-800wi

Anyone have any experience with these?

Also, I saw a madras shirt in store (not online yet) with a pocket that people here would like

bluemagic · Feb 2, 2010

Originally Posted by RFX45

Ahhh, gotcha. Skipped. Thanks!

No love for Thom Browne?

deveandepot1 · Feb 2, 2010

The lapels on the old Ludlow fit were still very slim, but could possible be worn casually and without a tie.
The current lapels on the Ludlow fit are just stupid.

RFX45 · Feb 2, 2010

I might still want to try them on but I could imagine a size 36 being scarce in the store.
I also liked the blue cord sport coat but it is sized as a small and that probably equals a size 38 instead of a 36.
Price is pretty good on sale too.

mitchellmcm27 · Feb 2, 2010

Originally Posted by twylo

Care to post a picture as to what it looks like?

Here you go, straight out of the box, wrinkles and all. The last one shows pretty well what I'm talking about with the arm holes. This is a size M.

For reference I'm about 6'1" 175lbs and can I wear a small in all J.Crew sweaters and some of their shirts. The pulling across the shoulders is from my having my hands in my pockets like that, but it is almost too small. I have broad shoulders.

racknac · Feb 2, 2010

Originally Posted by mitchellmcm27

Here you go, straight out of the box, wrinkles and all. The last one shows pretty well what I'm talking about with the arm holes. This is a size M.

For reference I'm about 6'1" 175lbs and can I wear a small in all J.Crew sweaters and some of their shirts. The pulling across the shoulders is from my having my hands in my pockets like that, but it is almost too small. I have broad shoulders.

jeebus, how do you wear a size small? I'm 6' 165lbs and I wear a Medium in J.Crew... small size would not fit.... unless you have really stubby arms.

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