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I bought a clearance jcrew gown for a hometown reception. It fit well and was a quality fabric (silk). Then again I paid less than $100 for the dress so my expectations were lower.
I bought my wedding dress from J.Crew, and I was really happy with it. I got the Cecelia in champagne -- it was on sale when I got it, and then it was marked down even further the day after I ordered it, so I emailed J.Crew and they agreed to give me the lower price without any problem. I think I only ended up spending like $80 on the dress and it didn't need any alterations. I think they're great if you're looking for something really simple and inexpensive but high quality. I also really liked being able to order something in a petite size -- the length was perfect.
Here's a picture (photo by Steve Koo):
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I want to add a question to sillygooses: Any brides bigger than a size 4 get away with a j crew dress? I've never seen a photo of anyone larger than model size wear one of their dresses :) I imagine they aren't too, too forgiving!
@RecessionistaBride- JCrew doesn't tend to be very forgiving. (Though some knit stuff will run randomly huge. Unfortunately not randomly long).
We don't have J Crew in Canada. The dresses run short?! Good to know because, like you fifty, I'm pretty lengthy :P
anyone have pictures of themselves in the gowns? did you have to purchase them before trying them on?
I'll be wearing the Sophia long. I'm usually a 12, but I ordered it in 14 because j crew tends to be a bit tight in the bodice for their dresses. I actually think that particular dress looks better other women I've seen wear it than on the model in the catalogue. The regular size is long enough for me (I'm 5' 9 1/2").
I actually ordered two to try them both on, then returned the other one. I took it to the store to return it, and there was no charge.
I wore the Sophia long at my wedding last summer. I wore a size 10, and I agree that it does seem to look better on someone with more curves than the super tall stick models they have. I have only good things to say about JCrew's service - they sent fabric swatches, were easy about exchanges/returns, got it on sale, quick shipping (and remember you get free shipping if you order from their red phone in store!). And the dress itself is a dream - all silk, very comfortable, no alterations, could wear a normal bra, and I got SO many compliments on the simple, vintage style. If anyone wants to see pictures, PM me!
Swedishfish - you look lovely!
I actually just purchased that same dress on ebay NWT. I just took a chance because I liked the style and figured if it didn't work, I'd just have a seamstress hem to a shorter length and wear it to something else. I got lucky because it fit pretty well -- I found their sizing chart online totally accurate. I'm 5'4 and the petite length works with a tiny kitten heel.
My cousing got her dress from J. Crew. I had no idea, but it was really lovely. It was plain, but so perfect for her ceremony!
I don't know if you mean their higher end dresses. I had my heart set on the Geneieve, but it turns out the top fits anyone bigger than a B cup like a string bikini and the Sabine had pretty minimal chest coverage as well. But those were both from last year. I think they have a good return policy so you can always order one and then return it to the store to avoid return shipping.
@sjbee~ I'm so sad to hear that about Genevieve. I really like that dress , but my girls would NOT work in it.
I got the Sophia on sale for my 2010 wedding of $69.99 (they were clearancing out the tall sizes at the time and I figured a quick hem was worth the savings). Anyhoo. I ordered a size 10 and it is a bit snug but I usually wear a 12/14 so it really depends on your body type and the style I suppose but I love the way it feels. The silk tricotine is a light enough for a spring/summer wedding but heavy enough to skim over curves (not clingy!). Anyhoo here is a picture of me in mine (def not professional haha)
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Bah!!! Oh my, I didn't know it was going to be such a HUGE picture hahaha..oh well you can get a good look :) Good luck with your dress search
@KArthur123That dress looks fantastic on you! I'm so jealous you got it for such a great price.
I wanted the Rosette dress, but it was way too tight in the chest. Fit everywhere else well. Curves are ok. Bigger than B cup does not work so well. The ironic thing was the length of the 12P was perfect.
KArthur-- you look so pretty!!! I love it!
I am looking at the Cotton Cady Erica Gown-- anyone have any experience with it?
@KArthur: I love how it nips you in at the waist! That's a really flattering dress on you & I can't believe you got it for $69! Woot!
I'm wearing the metallic rose madison gown (I bought it last year when it was $300 less AND on 20% sale). It's really pretty and BIG for me. I bought an 8 and will need to have it taken in considerably (I'm around a 6-8 in normal clothes). I'm 5'8" and the length is just perfect with low heels. The quality of the fabric is very very nice - I wanted a dress that looked like a dress, not a costume, and I think JCrew really gets that.
@KateMW I think the dress might be okay with alterations. It also might have been okay had we not been getting married in a church, or if I had been more comfortable in revealing clothes.
I heard somewhere that jcrew was going ot have select stores carry the dresses to try on. But I haven't ever seen one in LA. Did anyone else hear that too? It was annoying having to order the bridesmaid dresses without trying them on.
Some locations have dresses that you can try on, which I highly recommend. I LOVED some of their dresses, and the price was right, so I was very excited about them. But when I tried them on, none of them were perfect, so I moved on. They WERE all high quality, especially for the price, and lovely, simple gowns. They just weren't quite what I was looking for, so I was really happy to be able to try them on. I think you can do that in Atlanta, New York, and maybe LA?
So, while they didn't work for me, I still had a really good experience with them.
I wore Genevieve and am tall and thin, but its design would look great on anyone bc the bottom is full (not too full!) and kind of free flowing.
my bridesmaids wore j crew, too!
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I'm really considering buying the Gracie gown for my outdoor "at home" reception (its really our second reception for his family). It's not over the top & for that price I won't worry about getting it dirty!
I saw another bride post recaps of her wedding somewhere in the hive (months ago) and she was wearing that dress! She looked amazing... she added a homemade floral sash & it looked fantastic! Simple & stunning :)
i bought a j crew "rebecca," which is really really lovely. the fabric was silk tricotine -- a nice, swingy, mid-weight, very high quality fabric. (which surprised me because with general j crew retail i find their designs super-chic in the catalogue -- but they fall apart the second time you wear them!!!) anyway, it was really lovely. more modern and chic than most strictly-bridal designers. BUT: the bustline didn't even cover, um, half my boobs. i'm a 36D, and a size 14, and it was a major, scary, boob show. so i resold the dress. :-(
I wore Silk tricotine goddess gown for our Hawaii wedding and it was so great. No alterations needed.
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I just bought my J.Crew Celeste Ramie gown a month or so ago. I lucked up and got it brand new from J.Crew, despite it being from quite a few seasons ago...not to mention, sold out! [side note: just call J.Crew and ask if they have a dress that your'e frantically looking for.] I called them and wasn't expecting to find anything, but the lady I spoke to at the warehouse said they had one 'last' dress of the celeste one, so I just had to pray that it fit or make it work if I wanted it. I just might be the only person on earth not to know that you could do this, but you can. So, I wanted to throw that out there in case some bride had their hopes dashed when a beloved dress got sold out. There's still hope! :)
Anywho, i'm VERY pleased with my J.Crew gown so far. I've got a little while until the wedding, but i'm glad I acted when I did. I got a size 4, and with the Celeste gown it only really fits in the bust. I'm not too blessed in the bust, and am BARELY a B cup, but the bust would be a bit too snug if the girls were any bigger. I'm also about 5'9 and even though the dress hits the floor while wearing flats, if I were wearing heels in my wedding, or were any taller, the dress would definitely be too short for my taste. So, i'm not sure if it's just the style I got, but there's really not a whole lot of room for error with the length. Maybe something to consider if all J.Crew gowns are like that.
Overall, though, i'm really satisfied with my J.crew purchase :) The dress came with a pretty box (complete with a bow/ribbon), quite substantial garment bag, padded hanger, tissue paper, and instructions on how to store your gown. Works for me!
I bought the sabine gown, but returned it because it was unflattering in the tummy area. Also it was stiffer than I thought it would be. It kind of felt like a prom dress. That said, I took it back to the store and was able to return it with absolutely no problem. It didn't work out for me but I think the dresses are high quality and reasonably priced. I got a thing in the mail last week that said you can now try on in the stores with an appointment. I live in NYC. Not sure if that's the case everywhere. I would definitely look into that if I hadn't already bought a different dress somewhere else.
Also, as for length: i am 5'5" and there was definitely extra length at the bottom.
All of you posting pictures of you in your J Crew gowns look gorgeous!
Gorgeous dresses, ladies! I'm afraid my girls would NEVER fit into one. lol.
I wore the Cecilia Dress for mine. I am 5'7, and weigh 145-148. Hope this helps. :)
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anyone buy (or know someone who bought) a gown from jcrew? i am wondering what people's experiences were like with them...