I guess you could sum it up this way... JCrew is very "Monday thru Friday"... Madewell is very "Saturday and Sunday". Does that make sense?
No matter how you "define" them... they do have really great offerings (albeit a little pricey) and also great collaborations with other brands and designers. So they are definitely worth checking out!
Here are some of my faves!
Zippy Striped Top, $48
Silk Cargo Shirt, $110
Twin Button Cardigan, $49.99
City Slouch Jeans, $110
Suede Duffel, $198
West Way Clog, $168
So do you own any Madewell pieces? Have you been to their stores? Will you?