The J. Crew Striped Button-Shoulder Turtleneck Mystery

The J. Crew Striped Button-Shoulder Turtleneck, last seen here, that I own in two colorways has been further discounted online (now a mere $8.99 + an extra 15% off for J. Crew cardholders with code CARDPERKS). I bookmarked its product page a few weeks ago when I noticed that sizes weren’t selling out despite the top’s 4+ star reviews and the reasonable sale price, and have been returning to the page every Friday, more and more mystified by this development (or lack thereof).

My best guess is that, after the first (and maybe second) shipment of the top sold out at close to retail prices, J. Crew thought it found a winner and ordered too many of these tops on a subsequent purchase order, which it is now struggling to offload. If that were the case, I think that means we’ve hit peak basic striped top, because despite the top’s design shortcomings (turtleneck too tall for short necks; and the heavier weight material which gives it too much structure initially), it really is a fine striped top, and certainly better than anything else you might find at its current price point.

In any case, I will continue to ponder my “peak basic striped top” theory and update if I have any new revelations. In the meantime, tell your friends and family about this top, and help deplete its stock so I can stop wondering why it won’t sell out.

J. Crew Striped Button-Shoulder Turtleneck (size XXS; previously seen here) || Ann Taylor Blue Pearlized Navy Statement Necklace (past season) || Zara Skirt with Gold Buttons (size XS; past season) || Salvatore Ferragamo Ginny Medium Leather Shoulder Bag (reviewed here) || Toucan Hats Navy Packable Wide Bow Sunhat || Converse Chuck Taylor® All Star® Ballet Canvas Sneaker (past season; size 7)

The striped top featured in this post isn’t the only item that has been further discounted online, here are a few more styles that caught my eye in the J. Crew sale section.

Split-Hem Button-Sleeve Crewneck Sweater
Tippi Short-Sleeve Sweater in Pineapple Stripe
Bow-Front Cardigan
Women’s 1984 Rugby Shirt in Stripe
Wrapped Back Pullover in Merino Wool
V-Neck Front-Pocket Tunic Sweater in Supersoft Yarn
Embroidered Floral Popover
Slingback Bow Pumps (40mm) in Suede
Strappy Lady Sandals in Metallic Gold
Women’s 1988 Striped Rollneck™ Sweater
Mini Signet Bag in Italian Leather
Signet Circle Bag in Italian Leather
Subtle Boatneck Sweater
Signet Circle Bag in Suede
Slingback Bow Pumps (40mm) in Mixed Seersucker

Happy shopping!

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