Last week I took a trip to Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets to check out the January sales bargains. Outlets aren't what they used to be - it is my understanding that most retailers now manufacture clothing specifically for sale at their outlet outposts.
J.Crew is no different - although I didn't see any labeling on the clothes that said "outlet" or "factory," I asked a sales associate who confirmed that yes, this was J.Crew outlet merchandise and should not be confused with "real" J.Crew you see at regular J.Crew stores. Fair enough.
Unfortunately, there weren't really any bargains to be had, and my mother-in-law (also a devoted bargain hunter) concurred. She spotted some adorable J.Crew Crewcuts finds for my little guy - he ended up with a sweater and pants for just $15. But everything else in the store seemed to be regular price, with the exception of a small clearance rack in the back of the store.
Still, it was a good opportunity to see the new spring styles, which include printed shorts (paisley is in, not sure how I feel about that), scalloped detailing, and all the usual happy colors and silhouettes we can dream about until the snow melts.
Are you a J.Crew outlet shopper? What should I know?
Unfortunately, there weren't really any bargains to be had, and my mother-in-law (also a devoted bargain hunter) concurred. She spotted some adorable J.Crew Crewcuts finds for my little guy - he ended up with a sweater and pants for just $15. But everything else in the store seemed to be regular price, with the exception of a small clearance rack in the back of the store.
Still, it was a good opportunity to see the new spring styles, which include printed shorts (paisley is in, not sure how I feel about that), scalloped detailing, and all the usual happy colors and silhouettes we can dream about until the snow melts.
Are you a J.Crew outlet shopper? What should I know?
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When the clearance section at the regular mall J. Crew is so cheap, what's the point of stopping at the outlet mall?
But, not coming from the US and not having a J.Crew Store there, I often buy necklaces on eBay that look just like theirs. They are often under $10, no shipping costs and look exactly the same. To me it's okay, because it's an trend-item nevertheless.
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