J.Crew’s Fall Sale Makes Amazon Look Like the Nothing Store
It wouldn’t be entirely accurate to say that the just-launched J.Crew sale has the odds stacked against it, but halfway through Amazon’s internet-dominating, dubiously-named ‘Prime Big Deal Days’, it sure feels like it. If you hit the snooze button this morning, you’ve got a lot of catch-up shopping to do—but right now, we’d suggest skipping the Amazon hullabaloo entirely. Why? Simple: J.Crew is currently running two separate sales—one offering up to 40% fall essentials, the other knocking a cool 60% off all sale inventory—and there’s no telling how long the deals will last.
Sure, fall has been skulking around the corner long enough that someone should probably check on it, but it will eventually get here. When it does, you’ll need a few seasonal upgrades to rouse yourself from the inevitable daylight-related ennui—whether they take the form of blanket-soft cable-knit sweaters, foliage-stomping shoes, hardy flannel shirts, or basically anything else your closet is missing.
Am I telling you to bail on the Prime Day party indefinitely? Absolutely not. You do you, and I’m loath to be a killjoy. But if you need a temporary break from the Bezos crowd, invite yourself over to the little soiree J.Crew is throwing, too—or keep scrolling to scope our favorite picks from the sale below.
Looking to turbocharge your fall wardrobe refresh? Our guide to the best Prime Day clothing deals is the place to start. Eager for more? Head to our massive list of the best Prime Day deals for everything else we’re eyeing, from cutting-edge gadgetry to pad-enhancing home goods.
5 of Our Favorite Finds From the J.Crew Sale
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Cotton Moleskin Chore Jacket
If you’ve never worn moleskin, you can think of the hardy cotton fabric as flannel’s cousin—if that cousin didn’t see the sun during winter.
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Heritage 14oz. Fleece Hoodie
Because you can never have too many hoodies, though you can absolutely have too few.
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Midweight Denim Workshirt
There were never any especially good reasons not to buy a lived-in denim shirt—it goes with everything, and is a heckuva lot more interesting than its poplin counterparts—but now there are officially none.
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Athletic Crew Socks
If you ever wondered why those guys in Take Ivy look so cool, approximately half off their appeal comes down to socks like these.
The waxed finish makes them ideal for winter—and the patina they develop after a season of hard wear make them ideal for forever.
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Wallace & Barnes Chore Jacket
It’s just hard to imagine a better jacket to keep hanging by the door.
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Heritage Cotton V-Neck Sweater
Soft, slouchy, and not remotely scratchy—in other words, pretty perfect.
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Organic Cotton Chambray Shirt
Oh, chambray, how we’ve missed you.
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Italian Silk Knit Tie
There are many of us (me) who prefer a knit tie over any other, regardless of the desire to “switch things up.”
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Classic-Fit 10-Wale Corduroy Trouser
Make this the season you develop a deep, abiding love for corduroy, and then thank us later.
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Box-Quilt Insulated Bomber Jacket
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Seaboard Soft-Knit Half-Zip Pullover
A Fancy Zip is wonderful, really, but this will feel every bit as cozy without running up your dry-cleaning tab.
Basically the same as the version J.Crew nailed all the way back in the ’80s—and every bit as wearable as the original.
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Tie-Dye Yarn Crew Socks
Fun socks don’t need a theme.
Goodyear-welted, holiday party-ready derbys for under $90 is as close to a no-brainer as you’ll ever encounter.
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Sussex Quilted Jacket
The kind of jacket that’ll right at home with sweats while you walk the dog, but also won’t clash with jeans when you pivot to errands.
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Heritage Cotton Cable-Knit Shawl-Collar Cardigan
At the weather’s current rate, this might be all the coat you need this winter.
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Relaxed Mid-Weight Cashmere V-Neck Sweater
To think you could secure your go-to cashmere sweater for under $75.
A timely reminder that you could probably use a new tie, and that this one is cheaper than getting McDonald’s delivered.
