tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post3299105569517012699..comments2023-09-13T16:56:20.080-04:00Comments on the whining diner and wellfedfred: the new jacket went out to lunch on Easter Sundaywellfedfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-17990930797092074062013-04-05T11:06:53.987-04:002013-04-05T11:06:53.987-04:00Hi, Pearl, I didn't have to use ancestry.com t...Hi, Pearl, I didn't have to use ancestry.com to know that my female-line DNA shows shameless hunters and gatherers for whom shopping has always been a blood sport. No pack of dogs needed, <i>I have a coupon!</i>wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-71438248389714844142013-04-04T16:53:37.731-04:002013-04-04T16:53:37.731-04:00I pretty much enjoyed all of your finds, and with ...I pretty much enjoyed all of your finds, and with the seasons changing, the urge to purchase is upon me.<br /><br />Or is it more the thrill of the hunt?<br /><br />Either way, when you tire of these, let me know. :-)<br /><br />PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-54085503333101810342013-04-03T22:09:48.719-04:002013-04-03T22:09:48.719-04:00Well, I'm glad I was able to clear that up. Th...Well, I'm glad I was able to clear that up. Thanks, KnitYarns!wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-16356037402330493652013-04-03T17:26:41.934-04:002013-04-03T17:26:41.934-04:00I am glad that I finally know what Gail's actu...I am glad that I finally know what Gail's actual job title is. Now it all makes sense. And that even she has her limits. I really like your purchases, and I see the twinset with white/ ivory/beige too. Great choices- enjoy!Pat Olskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122299121164106652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-29571651330109630202013-04-03T13:59:47.424-04:002013-04-03T13:59:47.424-04:00just looked UO the Dauphine, the Dual Tweed is not...just looked UO the Dauphine, the Dual Tweed is not as fringe-y (especially after I gave it a haircut), and seems a little more structured, although that could be the phabric.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-55468105957317410122013-04-03T11:24:14.955-04:002013-04-03T11:24:14.955-04:00I've had very strange experiences with JC shoe...I've had very strange experiences with JC shoes. The silliest was a pair of open-toe heels that were so wide they didn't stay on my feet. Not just "needs an insole" wide, falling off the foot wide. I think the problem is that the size goes on the product after the order is "picked," and if the order is for 2000 size sevens, that's what will be shipped. Since up tp that point, the factories, pickets, packers and shippers are all far, far away, who's to know?wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-68804099272473822112013-04-03T08:22:07.318-04:002013-04-03T08:22:07.318-04:00Phabrics! Love!! I have a 2010 Dauphine jacket, t...Phabrics! Love!! I have a 2010 Dauphine jacket, tweedy mix with browns, purchased on supersale, that fills this function, but I like the cut of this one and the navy.Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175229460841379583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-28558199669652951792013-04-03T05:57:16.594-04:002013-04-03T05:57:16.594-04:00Fred - love this jacket and your review is so thor...Fred - love this jacket and your review is so thorough! I really like it - I cannot weae those chanel style jackets, though I keep trying and eventually, my ship will come in and i will buy ten of them! I also really admired those sweaters. mY order of last week should be in soon and am curious what I will think of things. I ordered leather ballet flats a few weeks ago in my normal size and they fit completely differently than the same shoes I ordered early in the season - as in a 1/2 size larger despite the number on the sole - kept walking out of them. That is my frustration with JC. SO back they went. I am nervous about the lasest order - we will see!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-69574862455868236222013-04-03T00:53:51.096-04:002013-04-03T00:53:51.096-04:00Hi, Ruth, the tags are still on all but one of the...Hi, Ruth, the tags are still on all but one of the cardis, I'm waiting to see if there will be further price drops. <br /><br />JC customer service is legendary, both for the amazingly good and the outrageously bad. These ups and downs happen with such consistency that I have to conclude the management knows about it and it's part of Dear Leader's Secret Plan for World Domination Through Customer Demoralizatiion.<br /><br />But I am happy with my jacket and my sweaters, even though I feel I more than paid for them, I earned them.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-5737139686782530282013-04-03T00:42:12.390-04:002013-04-03T00:42:12.390-04:00Hi, Lane, that's one good point about phony ph...Hi, Lane, that's one good point about phony phabrics, many of them are seasonless. The jacket was on and off the J.Crew website all winter, I guess I should say most of the winter to date, it came and went, and from time to time a handful would show up in one store or another. <br /><br />Since my summer standby outfit when I want to make an effort is white jeans with black or navy top plus Something Against Air-Conditioning, there's a strong likelihood that the jacket will join the rotation.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-87477612443865075432013-04-03T00:31:29.999-04:002013-04-03T00:31:29.999-04:00That jacket looks great, and like Sulky, I would h...That jacket looks great, and like Sulky, I would have thought it would look good with jeans... Regardless it seems like a good buy.<br />I'm rather jealous of your cashmere twinsets. Those variations were in my fantasy shopping list, but sadly they never went below about $250 on the Aus J (S)crew site. <br />Glad your tenacity paid off. Customer service sounds woeful in those stores.... And here was me thinking its only in the UK that bad service is common.ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04081478322678615146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-78029546285094517832013-04-02T22:15:05.471-04:002013-04-02T22:15:05.471-04:00Wow, I really like that jacket; I never saw it bef...Wow, I really like that jacket; I never saw it before. I wouldn't think you'd have to close it at all. Now remember the black tank/white jeans idea, should it ever be warm ever again.Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175229460841379583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-38840803033563570682013-04-02T21:56:55.158-04:002013-04-02T21:56:55.158-04:00Hi, xoxo, my first featherweights were really pill...Hi, xoxo, my first featherweights were really pill-meisters. These, so far, have been fine (crosses fingers). The single worst pilly cashmere ever is the <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sweaters/jcrewcashmere/PRDOVR~22743/22743.jsp" rel="nofollow"> cashmere tipped boyfriend cardigan</a>, which I have to groom before wearing as if I were entering it in the dog show, and I would have thrown it out except it's so nice with so many wool pants...<br /><br />Iris Apfel is admirable on many fronts, but ya know what? Courage and individuality are not fashion.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-49059161862231032312013-04-02T21:50:41.044-04:002013-04-02T21:50:41.044-04:00Hi, Sulky, I thought so, too, but the "with j...Hi, Sulky, I thought so, too, but the "with jeans" outfit looked, well, like I was trying to hard to look "effortless." And the jacket is on the short side, so with snug jeans, there's emphasis on an area that doesn't benefit from emphasizing. But there are plenty of other things to wear with it, so I'm not complaining.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-21776829954388073902013-04-02T21:47:59.518-04:002013-04-02T21:47:59.518-04:00Hi, Louise, the hunt for the cardigans was quite a...Hi, Louise, the hunt for the cardigans was quite a project, and then I wound up returning and re-buying each several times as the markdowns happened, so it was worth it in the end.<br /><br />I think I'll enjoy the jacket!wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-3928821255929145562013-04-02T20:00:48.959-04:002013-04-02T20:00:48.959-04:00The pieces look lovely, how is the pill factor? I...The pieces look lovely, how is the pill factor? I wanted the featherweight cashmere argyle but was afraid it would pill. Noticed I have one featherweight cashmere argyle cardi from SP09 in a lovely light purple colorway. It's pilled under the arms but I'll give it the brush and pretend it's brand new.<br /><br />"Stylist to the Deranged and Color-Blind" indeed! She is quoting Iris Apfel in the recent catalog. Nothing against Ms. Apfel, she is one of a kind to be sure and neither deranged nor color-blind that I know of but how many people in J.Crew's demographic want to dress like her? Not me. At least not for another 50 years.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-52278098871128806752013-04-02T19:09:09.245-04:002013-04-02T19:09:09.245-04:00I like the look of the jacket - surprised you don&...I like the look of the jacket - surprised you don't like it with jeans because that is the first thing I thought it might look good with.Sulky Kittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152258940667581336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-1768064884281962602013-04-02T15:24:13.506-04:002013-04-02T15:24:13.506-04:00Thanks for the review of the tweed jacket - it loo...Thanks for the review of the tweed jacket - it looks like a good piece, especially at the sale price - and it looks like it would go very well with the viridian green skirt. Glad to hear you were able to track down the cashmere cardigans! I would be very upset if I put something on hold and then went to the store only to find it was not there!Louise @ INGREDIENTShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883303245642039938noreply@blogger.com