I first started shopping at J Crew in the late 90s.  My fashion sense was evolving and I began to shed my Timberland's and Clark Wallabee's for loafers and Banana Republic.\n\nBack then, J Crew was higher priced but offered a better selection of items and had a better finish than BR.  I don't know what's happened in the last 10 years, but J Crew seems more like a dressed up Eddie Bauer than a mid-level brand.\n\nThere were so many plaid shirts in the men's section as well as thermals and v-necks in several colorways.  Not one thing caught my attention at this store.  Now bear in mind, I had just left BR and their AMAZING sale section.  In comparison, the J Crew sale section paled...PALED.\n\nI do like the fact that they offer a discount to students and teachers.  But not enough to make any purchases.\n\nAnd believe me, I looked (a few times)...