So if you’ve read
our About us you know that we LOVE a good deal. We
also love fashion. One of our favorite brands is J. Crew (obvs) but sometimes –
most of the times – when you or your spouse is in school you can’t really
afford it. Aaaand we kinda fall into that category – Duke ain’t cheap!! Anyway,
one of our friends told us about a killer sale J. Crew has every so often. Its
something that is kind of a secret I guess because its hard to find out info on
the internet. She slipped us a piece of paper with a phone number on it and
told us to call every so often. The people on the other end of the phone don’t
even have that much info to give. They usually know dates about a week in
advance it seems like.
We found they
were having the sale on the weekend of June 12th. We had no
idea what to expect. This was our experience….
- 1 week
before the sale: Found out about it
- 1 Day
before the sale: Went to J. Crew at the mall to confirm our sizes (their sizes
run big).
We also called
one more time to confirm the sale was still happening. Since the sale was in
Virginia and we’re driving up from NC, we wanted to triple check. We were told
people had already started lining up! So we pretty much grabbed a tent,
blankets and junk food and jumped in the car. When we got there, we saw 40 or
so chairs lined up but not a soul in site except for one lady. WTH right?!? It
turns out people set up their chairs as place holders and sleep in their cars
or at a hotel. So here we are, 3 girls, a baby, and a tent.
The next morning
people started arriving. The doors opened at 10am so we had a little time to
wait.
Skip to the good
part…
Best steals
include:
Swimwear $5 | Tops $10 | Skirts $15 | Pants $15 | Dresses $20 | All
accessories $1-$15 | Shoes $15+
Here are my
personal spoils:
I didn't even get
the most stuff! My only regret is not getting more swimsuits. When you a J.
Crew swimsuit is $5 you get more than two! Sheesh!
They have the
sale in Asheville, NC and Lynchburg, VA. We'll keep you posted as to when the
next one will be held, but until then here are 10 tips and tricks to make
the most of your experience.
1. Wear leggings
and a tight shirt. No changing rooms = try on clothes on top of your clothes.
2. They give you a huge (very thin) trash
bag. These bags rip sooo easy so be careful when/if dragging your bag. They get
heavy really fast! Don’t be shy about asking for another one.
3. Grab anything that’s cute and looks like
it may fit. You can always sort later.
4. There are no mirrors so bring your girlfriends
or someone who will be honest!
5. There are boxes under the table – Totally
fair game.
6. Be kind but don’t let anyone walk over
you.
7. Have
someone in your group wait in line as it will get really long REALLY fast.
8. Ask to
clarify prices. There is a lot of grey area and if you ask, its likely you'll
get a cheaper price
9. When you
get to the check out table don't be afraid to bargain! Seriously! Don't be too
pushy but explain why it should be a different price. Example: There was an
adorable passport cover that I loved. They said it would be $8 but I explained
I thought it was $3 because it should fall under "small accessories."
So yeah, I got it for $3!
10. Set a
budget (but treat yo' self) and have fun!!
Overall our
shopping trip was a huge success! Who doesn't love J. Crew at AMAZING
prices??!! Plus not much can beat a mini road trip with your BFFs!
Xoxo, Andrea
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