[gmku]

But that's because you're like 16 and too kewl for school.

Be thankful that your dad (and I) do not shop at Eddie Bauer or Old Navy. Or worse, try to be like the youth movement and go to Abercombie or American Eagle.

What's good about J. Crew, at least for people like me, is that it's got just a bit of an edge while remaining rather preppy. What's more, the quality is there, and the stuff, generally, won't break the bank--although if you're in the mood, they do offer the higher end stuff.

I'm still feeling guilty about my $180 J. Crew fatigue jacket (not the one shown above but like a real army fatigue jacket).