I've not purchased sweaters from either J. Crew or Ann Taylor before.

From a quality standpoint, will one likely hold up longer? I'm torn between comparably priced cardigans at each store.

I am a member of the J Crew Afficionadas Board (jcrewaficionada.blogspot.com) and we generally give low scores to their cashmere and dream sweaters but most people like their merino.

What sweaters are you considering? I have the merino ruffled sweater J Crew currently has and am really pleased by it.

Generally, I am much more happy with the sweaters from Ann Taylor or Banana Republic than my J Crews from a durability and fit standpoint.

Thanks for the input.

Stopped by my brick & mortar Ann Taylor and did not like the fit of the very few cardis they had in stock.

LOVED two at J.Crew, just have to decide which one I prefer.
Merino Ruffle in hthr cypress

Cotton/Wool Blend Shirred Ruffle in hthr dusk/gray

love cashmere sweaters, esp. from jcrew. they do pill alot, but come in fabulous colors. a little on the pricey side too. but all cashmere pills. AT offers very few colors and styles. they have nice jcrew cashmeres on sale online right now, bought a few for a good price.