j.crew chambray "workshirt"

[vamks]

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/MensBrowse/Men_Shop_By_Category/shirts/washedfavoriteshirts/PRDOVR~84018/84018.jsp

I'm not sure what sufu thinks of j.crew, but this caught my eye the other day.

"Inspired by vintage workwear from the early 1900s and washed for softness. Cotton chambray. Tailored fit—a slimmer, more tailored cut with a made-to-measure feel. Vintage-inspired tab collar with hidden button to secure it. Two-button extended collar band. Standard placket. Chest pockets. Back yoke with two pleats. Finished with bespoke-inspired signature details our designers update every year. Shirttail hem. Import. Machine wash."

The description leaves a lot of holes however. Does anyone have any info on where exactly they're imported from? Just curious, thanks.

[fndmybetterhalf]

jcrews legit in my book. i like their pieces minus some of their A&F-esq clothes the have somtimes

[JayDC7]

i feel the same way. their stuff is overpriced at retail but you can always get 15% off as a student.. and other discounts are pretty common.

[vamks]

i feel the same way. their stuff is overpriced at retail but you can always get 15% off as a student.. and other discounts are pretty common.

Really now... is the discount only instore or does that include online purchases as well?

[JayDC7]

you cant use it online, but if you call up and give a school email address it works also.

[zackl111]

the timex that they have right now is really great, i think i am going to get it (the vintage military inspired one).

[~Stangzorized~]

Have always had awesome experiences with jcrew. Today I went there and brought back a couple items that I had from a year ago that were too big.. I didnt have a receipt or any tags on the clothing.. a few of the items had even been washed and wore a time or two. They let me exchange the items for exactly the same type with no charge and no hassle. Got the herringbone vest, 2 button ups and a henley.. different colors and a size smaller..

I've also had items for years that have plenty of wear into them that look exactly how they did when i bought them.. thumbs up for jcrew, especially with the 15% discount

[Curious_George]

The description leaves a lot of holes however. Does anyone have any info on where exactly they're imported from? Just curious, thanks.

I own it, it's made in China. However, it's not a bad shirt, but I wouldn't pay 98 for it. For around that price you can get a higher quality chambray from Sugar Cane. But if you can find it on sale for less it's a good option for a nice looking and fairly well made vintage style chambray (I found mine new on ebay for 49).

[Guest]

and you can get it monogrammed!

[soonami]

Some people might hate, but I really like the fit and construction of stuff at J.Crew, the only thing is that everything is like 50% overpriced. I almost always walk straight to the sale rack and it's especially nice when everything on sale is an extra 25% off so you can add that to the student discount for a really nice price

[pragmatics]

I almost always walk straight to the sale rack and it's especially nice when everything on sale is an extra 25% off so you can add that to the student discount for a really nice price

Truth. Vintage oxford for $14 and change? Yes, please.

[american_hearts]

the timex that they have right now is really great, i think i am going to get it (the vintage military inspired one).

I was drawn in, too, before getting tipped to the fact that you can find a pretty close substitute in Timex's regular roster for half the price.

[vamks]

I was drawn in, too, before getting tipped to the fact that you can find a pretty close substitute in Timex's regular roster for half the price.

Good call. Just gonna get it too.

[daveo]

Do shirts like this exist for less than $98? I really do like it but I'm not into spending that much on shirts.

[the_state]

i bought this shirt a few weeks ago but returned it the next day. that neck tab is beyond wack - i couldn't live with it, especially not for $100

[wesc]

wait so hows this student discount work ? this is news to my ears.. do you go to ring up your item and ask for a student discount ? whip out the id card or whatever ? someone enlighten me

[eastcoastrider27]

i bought this shirt a few weeks ago but returned it the next day. that neck tab is beyond wack - i couldn't live with it, especially not for $100

You could easily have the tab removed.

I like the shirt. I think they featured it on GQ.com last year. It's very "country". Not like country music, but like midwestern farm country.

[I<3Bacon]

wait so hows this student discount work ? this is news to my ears.. do you go to ring up your item and ask for a student discount ? whip out the id card or whatever ? someone enlighten me

Exactly. Ask for the discount at the register and show em your ID card.

[doctorgnar]

I have this shirt. Love it. Wear it all the time. Fits great, nice details. Also worth noting, it has selvedge edges on the inside of the placket and on the hem detail thing.

[englandmj7]

i feel the same way. their stuff is overpriced at retail but you can always get 15% off as a student.. and other discounts are pretty common.

Does this work in-store using your student ID, or do they have to email you a discount coupon to a university email address first?

I still have my old ID from college (no expiration date).........pair of shoes I want there.

[JayDC7]

it will work

i have an expired (grad 07) ID and i still use it..

[the_state]

You could easily have the tab removed.

I like the shirt. I think they featured it on GQ.com last year. It's very "country". Not like country music, but like midwestern farm country.

if i'm paying $100 for a denim shirt then it better be how it want it. i don't want to be inconvenienced with having to bring it to the tailor and paying him money to take it off.

[eastcoastrider27]

Well if a denim shirt is all you're after, you could get a Sugar Cane one from History Preservation for the same price. A chambray shirt from there is about $25 more.

[fndmybetterhalf]

hmm...im gonna need to check this out. ive been looking for a decent priced chambray...but at $100, not quite the decent price i'm looking for :/

anybody have a fit pic I can take a look at?

[Curious_George]

Just as a heads up, Uniqlo has a decent looking/priced one this season. I almost bought one before I realized I already have enough shirts like this.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s185/Baron_Munchausen/denimshirt.jpg

[daveo]

Where does one get Uniqlo stuff stateside?

Also, are there any cheaper options that have the chinstrap?

Thanks folks

[wesc]

Stateside ? if your asking for a uniqlo in the US then ny.

Uniqlo NY soho

http://www.uniqlo.com/us/stores/ny_soho_store.html

[readytoignite]

the shirt fabric is thinner than i expected from a piece with workwear roots. on the plus side, i never get sick of passers by asking me what store it is so that part was rewarding

[eastcoastrider27]

the shirt fabric is thinner than i expected from a piece with workwear roots. on the plus side, i never get sick of passers by asking me what store it is so that part was rewarding

I think because it looks like denim, people expect chambray to be heavy and rough, but it's a soft, light, airy fabric.

[ReggieKray]

I have an APC Chambray shirt. Love the fabric...