I have more summer stuff from J. Crew - really liked their skirts this summer, and more winter stuff from Banana - I liked their full herringbone skirt and got some of their wool dresses on sale this season.
I like J Crew better these days....Banana has been boring me lately - the colors and patterns have been too neutral and I am maxed out on brown and black basics
i just think that j.crew colors are beautiful and that they have a bit more special detailing, and don't fit into the gap/old navy/limited, etc... mold as much as banana.
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JCrew, because BR stuff fits me like crap. And I don't think the quality is as consistently good as JCrew. We can usually find stuff DH likes at BR, but I can't remember the last time I bought a piece of clothing there. I buy belts and shoes, but no clothes.
I like that JCrew does basics with a twist. I like things with unusual details, and I think they do a good job of this with their basics.
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I really like Banana sweaters and cardis, although I haven't bought anything there in a couple of months. I agree that their stuff is really basic and a bit boring.
I like J.Crew but not their prices. And the selection is pretty limited.
I buy all my basics at J. Crew. If I had a smaller chest I'd buy all their button downs and if I worked in a less creative industry I would own all their suits. The fit is great and the garmets themselves are well-constructed.
Also I feel like J. Crew has had a more defined aesthetic over the years and consistently churns out classic items that aren't boring.
shopgirl82: that sweater coat is ADORABLE!!!! can you please review when you get it?
i just think that j.crew colors are beautiful and that they have a bit more special detailing, and don't fit into the gap/old navy/limited, etc... mold as much as banana.
THAT IS GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hedvig wrote: I really like Banana sweaters and cardis, although I haven't bought anything there in a couple of months. I agree that their stuff is really basic and a bit boring.
I like J.Crew but not their prices. And the selection is pretty limited.
this is exactly how i feel...plus i think jcrew quality is better than br.