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J. Crew has a rating of 1.8 stars from 132 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about J. Crew most frequently mention customer service, cashmere sweaters, and credit card problems. J. Crew ranks 378th among General Apparel sites.

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    30
  • Value
    33
  • Shipping
    27
  • Returns
    22
  • Quality
    31
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Top Positive Review

“Excellent company”

Amy D.
5/2/21

I have shopped with JC for years and always had a positive experience. If there is an issue or something doesn't fit the return policy is very good (unless you purchase a final sale item, then there is not returns.). Many of the items I purchased from years ago still look beautiful and new.

Date of experience: 4/30/21
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Top Critical Review

“No confirmed order is a confirmed order”

Samantha W.
2/21/24

I place 3 times the same order. First time I placed it online and got a confirmation and 24 hours later I got a cancellation email. The remaining two times I placed the order over the phone and was assured it will not get cancelled but it did until I called again. Guess what it again got cancelled. How can you run an online store this way? I finally walked into their outlet mall and ordered another product but since my size was not in store they shipped it. This time I got the order with security censor so again I had to go back to the store to get it removed. Horrible experience both in store and online.

Date of experience: 2/21/24
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Thumbnail of user barbaral2663
California
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February 2nd, 2024

Love J. Crew styles, but quality has declined over the years. On top of that, the facts that they charge for returns, almost all sale items are final sale, and sizing is inconsistent are causing me to stop shopping here. If their were more stores where I could try items on and return things, I would much more inclined to purchase from J. Crew.

Date of experience: February 2, 2024

Thumbnail of user tootiejo1
New Jersey
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May 10th, 2023
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I've purchased at least four pairs of pants that have been up to 9 inches larger than the size chart indicated. After talking with the JCrew representative, I was told that the size chart is generalized and not specific to any particular piece of clothing. They're good about letting you return and replace even with items that are final sale, but it is particularly difficult to figure out what size to order because they do not have specific size information for each item offered, I think they need to be honest that the size chart is just a general guess and not specific to any particular garment.

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Just remember that the size chart is a guess, not exact for a specific item

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None. Had to return

Date of experience: May 10, 2023

Thumbnail of user joee638
New York
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June 23rd, 2023

I was on the phone for one hour to return something and they never could manage to help me do it.
The quality is poor and now they buy from third party manufacturers and will not let you return them to j crew site when you have NO idea that they are not a part of J crew
They will soon go chapter 11

Date of experience: June 23, 2023

Thumbnail of user hollsa
Maryland
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August 12th, 2023

I've been shopping at Jcrew since I was in college, so more than a few years. I even worked for the company for the better part of three years. I recently emailed Jcrew about not getting my birthday reward this year and the csr who emailed me back was extremely rude and didn't even use my name. Just a generic response. And she told me that "sadly" I didn't qualify for the reward. Um yes I do, got it last year in fact, but it's only 20 bucks so no biggie. Worst csr experience I've ever had with Jcrew. Maybe it was a bot? If not then the company needs to start training their employees better because otherwise, they'll keep losing loyal customers like myself. I'll be shopping at Nordstrom and Bean from now on.

Date of experience: August 12, 2023

Thumbnail of user lindav1549
Colorado
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February 8th, 2024

I ordered a cashmere sweater for my brother in late November. Because of medical issues,, he didn't open his holiday package until January. It came in the wrong color and style. He tried to return it or exchange it but the hers said it was too late. He sent it back to me and I also tried to return or exchange it. Again they said it was too late. Is this company failing? Who runs this awful company? It used to be a decent store but now I wouldn't waste my time on these creeps. They sure don't know anything about customer satisfaction!

Date of experience: February 8, 2024

Thumbnail of user samanthaw968
New York
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February 21st, 2024

I place 3 times the same order. First time I placed it online and got a confirmation and 24 hours later I got a cancellation email. The remaining two times I placed the order over the phone and was assured it will not get cancelled but it did until I called again. Guess what it again got cancelled. How can you run an online store this way?

I finally walked into their outlet mall and ordered another product but since my size was not in store they shipped it. This time I got the order with security censor so again I had to go back to the store to get it removed. Horrible experience both in store and online.

Date of experience: February 21, 2024

Thumbnail of user kevina1874
Tennessee
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October 13th, 2023

I bought 2 duplicate jeans that were the same size and style I already had.
They were so big I could not keep them up without tightening my belt where the material folded over.
They were a straight leg w34/32 and fit like they were at least a w36.
What's happening in Bangladeshi?
Very disappointed in a blue Jean company that I thought was better.

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Date of experience: October 13, 2023

Thumbnail of user agodep0607
New York
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September 10th, 2023

I ordered a t shirt and a pants and got a dress instead and customer service keep telling that the item was already delivered…
Bad service to order online and low quality clothing.
This was my first online order.
Not recommended

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Bad quality

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Shorts that was send wrong

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Date of experience: September 10, 2023

Thumbnail of user donnad2776
Virginia
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December 14th, 2023

I placed a large order. The order was confirmed. When I checked the website to see when the order would arrive, it said order "canceled". They did not notify me. When I got a customer service agent on the phone, he read me a prepared statement saying there were "discount discrepancies" and they would not honor them or send my order. No other explanation. All the items I tried to order are still available at a much higher price.

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Date of experience: December 14, 2023

Thumbnail of user ininetyfive95
Massachusetts
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October 26th, 2023

JCrew used to sell good quality clothing but it changed a couple of years ago. Cashmere sweaters used to cost $180 but its all worth it, they have the best colors compared to other brands and it last for a long time. But after that couple of years, yes the price is lower but the quality is poor. 2 cashmerE sweaters from them after hand washing shrunk. The "merino" they sell is so thin not worth the price.

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free shipping is only for jcrew cardholders. refund policy is if final sale no refund. i am not the kind of person who buy and then return no matter how many they are. so i stop buying as 2 of the cashmere sweaters i bought shrunk.

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Date of experience: October 26, 2023

Thumbnail of user samanthat533
California
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February 2nd, 2023

I bought a lot of things with a coupon code. The coupon code didn't work, even though it said it did until it processed my payment. So shady! I called them within minutes and told them what happened. They assured me I would be returned the money. That was 2 weeks ago! I keep calling and they say because I used Applepay it takes longer to process the refund. I wonder how much longer it is going to to take for them to give me my money back.

Date of experience: February 2, 2023

Thumbnail of user chrism4078
California
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July 15th, 2023

JCrew misleads customers with a "30 day return policy." When you order online, it's really more like a week (JCrew subtracts the time it takes them and their shippers to send the package, send the return, and then process the return) Direct quote from customer service: "it takes up to two weeks for the return to be completed and the policy indicates that returns need to be processed and received within the 30 day window"... shady practice, I would avoid doing business with this company.

Date of experience: July 15, 2023

Thumbnail of user plpolaski
Pennsylvania
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January 2nd, 2024

I just purchased over $350 worth of merchandise on JCrew.com. I needed to return 1 item, a belt and they charged me $7 to return the item. I purchased from many stores over the holiday and even the less expensive stores returned items for free. They just lost a customer.

Date of experience: January 2, 2024

Thumbnail of user juddc4
Utah
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January 21st, 2022
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I ordered 2 robes which were not cheap. When they arrived I expected there to be some quality to them based on the price. They were incredibly thin, cheaply made, ill-fitting, way too small and not at all true to size. I tried returning them, and J-crew made me return them separately so they could charge me two return shipping fees (even though they were shipped to me in one package). Then they charged a restock fee on top? When the sizes advertised were not even close to accurate. This is irresponsible and there is apparently no regard for the planet. Why insist on needless packing materials, postage, etc? Just to make an extra few bucks off your customers instead of serving their needs. Pathetic.

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Terrible quality

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Date of experience: January 21, 2022

Thumbnail of user sherryprier
Arizona
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March 31st, 2023

Their quality has way downhill and sizes got weird. Plus they closed most stores so if u order online and need to return they charge 7.50. Unacceptable!

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Return fee is BS

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Date of experience: March 31, 2023

Thumbnail of user irenem20
Germany
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May 26th, 2014

I love the T-shirt, the material is good quality, small knit, has stretch, but does not get all stretched out like some of my other tee's. So you can wear it more than once without washing & it still looks great.

Date of experience: May 26, 2014

Thumbnail of user jamiem712
Maryland
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September 19th, 2021

Three separate times I have ordered a pair of New Balance sneakers and all three times the shipping date was pushed back over several weeks and then canceled. I can understand this happening one time. They were in stock two of the times and this still occurred. I will be ordering from another company hear on out. Customer service was polite, but absolutely nothing was done. Oops, sorry is not enough. Sorry, J. Crew moving on.

Date of experience: September 19, 2021

Thumbnail of user faiths189
Pennsylvania
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December 22nd, 2022

I asked a question and the 2 managers where not able to help me. That's fine. But what is not fine is their service, one manager said she was busy doing something when the regular employee asked her to speak with me. I over heard her say I'm busy doing something. I asked a question and she says I'll ask the other manager, but I doubt it. Other manager came out, she did not even make eye contact with me, she says as she's walking up to the desk, sorry, cannot help., try to do it online. I stated they have helped me before, then she got a bad attitude with me and literally blew me off. I will never step foot in that store ever again. How di hire these people, where has all the good customer service gone. Very sad

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Date of experience: December 22, 2022

Thumbnail of user katl54
California
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October 29th, 2019

Wow what poor customer service. I sent some returns from an online order 7 days before they were due and they apparently got there 2 days late and J Crew customer service refuses to issue a refund. So many emails back and forth and not a single helpful response. Will never shop with them again.

Date of experience: October 29, 2019

Thumbnail of user aaaaaab
North Carolina
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February 17th, 2020

TERRIBLE company in customer service. I wish there is zero or minus rating. I hope the company stops this non-sense policy of "final sale". All other big retailers do not have this policy. The store manager was very rude and refused to return a defective merchandise that worth $24. I hope this $24 will save the company from its financial trouble. Shame on them. I have been a customer for almost 15 years.

Date of experience: February 17, 2020

Thumbnail of user deborahr303
New York
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December 8th, 2018

I ordered something 7 days ago. There is no information available on the status of my order. When I check online it just says "open." When I email the person J Crew says to email re orders I get no response. I have been on hold with the 800 number for 30 minutes so far. I find it hard to understand why a well established company cannot handle the basics of customer service. I would cancel my order--but, naturally, there is no way to do this online, by phone, or by email. I'll never order from J Crew again.

Date of experience: December 8, 2018

Thumbnail of user davidp4439
New York
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July 24th, 2022
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I ordered a T-shirt with three buttons on the front on 1/30/20. Since then, I've worn it about 8 times. Two of the three buttons have cracked into pieces and fallen off recently when I was simply fastening them. Clearly the buttons are of very poor quality. I wrote to J Crew - and they responded that since it's been more than 30 days since the purchase, they aren't responsible. Really? If buttons were to break into pieces after 31 days, J Crew considers that acceptable? Sad, as J Crew used to be a respectable company.

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Date of experience: July 24, 2022

Thumbnail of user susanp1833
Maryland
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September 22nd, 2021

I have had multiple issues with J Crew items. I ordered several of their T shirts and after just a couple of wears (gentle wash & hang dry) the shirts all got little holes all along the lower half. I ordered my mother a sweater and it was such a poor quality I took it back to the store and was told I had to return via postal service. I was charged $7.50 in shipping and then I still didn't get my money back. They sent me a "credit". J Crew is $#*!! You will be sorry if you purchase from them. One tip... if you do buy from them don't do it on line.

Tip for consumers:
don't buy from J Crew

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NONE!!! All Crap

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Date of experience: September 22, 2021

Thumbnail of user philipw44
California
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December 26th, 2017

J. Crew used to be a mainstay in American goods, gorgeous streamlined wearables now are a bit shoddy and cheap. Again, companies outsourcing to factories where the 'fast fashion' churn out is effecting quality and thereby met with sizing issues and cheaper materials and low quality garments. Some basics are still ok, it's hit and miss. Online the customer service is pretty much non-existent. Wait for sales of certain products, coupon codes and such, if you are a fan of the J. Crew brand.

Date of experience: December 24, 2017

Thumbnail of user terriev
Kentucky
21 reviews
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May 3rd, 2016

They are fine but not distinctive and quite expensive. They do not have many or very good sales other than things that didn't move because they were overpriced and just ok. They nice things they get in usually go fast and then aren't available anymore. They also don't have a large selection overall.

Date of experience: May 3, 2016

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