Quilted Cocoon Coat (Comes in tons of different colors! Here’s the wool version.) / High-Rise Vintage Straight Jeans (Try the Tahoe, Outback and Rinse washes.) / Striped Turtleneck (Also try the Striped Tissue Turtleneck. Other striped staples include the Striped Perfect Long-Sleeved Tee and the Striped Boatneck Tee.) / Sneakers (Tons of sale options from J.Crew, too! This is the specific pair I’m wearing.)
Huge news!
This weekend, J.Crew is giving everyone early access to its Black Friday Sale. (Through Sunday, Oct. 25th, take 50 percent off regular-priced products with code “FRIDAY.” And today only, take 60 percent off sale products with the same code.)
I would highly recommend making your purchases now instead of then! It’s not that the sale isn’t as good in November; it’s just that popular products tend to sell out between now and then. So you’re really getting the pick of the patch right now! (See what I did there? 🎃)
Here are my recommendations:
YES! Okay. This is the new quilted version of the ever-popular wool Cocoon Coat, and it’s fabulous. I’ve own mine for about a month now, and I’ll say that it does run a bit larger than the wool one. It’s meant to be oversized, so keep that in mind. But I’d recommend going down one size. I’m wearing a size XXS in the above photo, which is a size I would never order otherwise. Anyway, the coat is GREAT. It’s not as warm as a true puffer coat, but it’s solid. It also has great exterior pockets to hold all my crap that I need when taking the girls on walks or for play sessions at the park. I also love every color it comes in. I have the yellow and the bright pink, but the olive and navy are obviously a lot more versatile!
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This is the wool one. Warmest wool coat I own, and you will never see it more discounted than it is right now. Similarly, this is an oversized coat. Don’t size up! Available in lots of colors. (I normally order a size 2 in coats, and I wear a size 0 in the Cocoon.)
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The Lady Day Coat! This is the “fanciest” wool coat I own. It’s not as warm as the Cocoon, in my opinion—if only because of its more fitted design. But it’s made of Thinsulate, which really helps. I wear this coat on date nights and to nicer events, whereas the Cocoon is reserved for more casual day-to-day wear. (Though I do think it can be dressed up, too!) The Lady Day Coat runs smaller than the Cocoon. A size 2 works for me, but I like going up to the size 4 for extra room in the shoulders and the ability to wear thicker sweaters under it.
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This is the Chateau Parka. It’s a beautiful coat, and the warmth is similar to that of the Cocoon, as they’re both made out of the same Stadium Cloth Wool. (Though I do think the Cocoon is slightly warmer.) I wear size 2 (my normal size) in the Chateau, and this provides for good shoulder movement.
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Best utility jacket ever! I can’t recommend this enough. The detailing is beautiful, and I find myself reaching for it nearly every day this fall. It looks great with stripes under it, btw! Runs slightly large.
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These are my two favorite J.Crew sweaters! This one is longer…
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And this one is the mockneck and shorter version. (Great for front/side tucks.) Get it in the camel and black; You can even pair the sweater with nicer pants and pull off a polished yet warm look!
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YES TO THIS. Granted, there’s a pandemic. But this is a go-to work/going out top for me. It goes with nearly everything. And those ruffles! It’s also made of a wrinkle-resistant material that’s great for travel.
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Great cords! Own and love. Very comfy. Love the straight look, too.
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Softest leather gloves ever. You can text with them, too. Worth every penny! They run slightly small; I have them in a medium and they’re perfect.
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The Dreamy pajama line is everything. So soft! Treat yoself.
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VOTE! I have this but keep forgetting to get it up on the blog. But seriously; vote. <3
(Not included in the sale but worth it.)
The Essential Tee is just that. TTS.
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This is the 365 Stretch tee. It’s awesome. Definitely a step up from the Essential; its material is soft and smooth, and it drapes wonderfully. I have it in three colors and it’s on constant rotation under my cardigans.
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THE TARTAN SCARF IS BACK! IN SO MANY TARTANS! RUN! #60daysofplaid IS COMING!
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Favorite striped t-shirt. It’s always in the wash. So soft! I really need a backup, come to think of it…
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Here’s the more fitted version, which is great for layering!
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The Perfect Fit Turtleneck in Stripe. It’s thicker and warmer than the Tissue Turtleneck (see below), and it’s my preferred turtleneck for Chicago winters. VERY soft. I would say both cuts are fairly slim, so I typically order a size small. The Perfect Fit Turtleneck also comes in solid. I love the hot pink!
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Here’s the Tissue Turtleneck! It’s a lot thinner and it’s great for wearing under blazers. It comes in solid, too.
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Tissue Turtleneck in leopard. iiiiiii know!
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A simple white long-sleeve tee for that pandemic lifestyle! Nothing like loving your basics.
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It’s back! This is the best camisole I’ve ever owned. This time of year, I wear it under long cardigans with skinny jeans and booties. It’s a stunning cardigan!
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This is my go-to crisp white button-down. (Though I’ll admit that I rarely wear it this time of year because I get too chilly in tops that aren’t knit.)
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The timeless J.Crew gingham button-down. I own two because I wear mine so often! (But I’ll admit that one was a gift, haha.)
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I bought this last year and I’m such a big fan! It looks really cute with jeans, and it’s perfect for that pandemic holiday season we’re about to have.
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The classic chambray shirt which is almost never this discounted.
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Such an awesome preppy twist on the traditional striped button-down. A must! Look at those ruffles!
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Can’t decide which I like better! This one has some elastane in it, which makes me feel like it’s more winkle-resistant, though.
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Best blazer I’ve ever owned.
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Love longer length blazers and love corduroy.
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If you don’t already own this, add to cart as quickly as you possibly can, haha. It’s one of my most versatile staples! You get that polished blazer look with the coziness of a sweater. Huge fan. Runs large. I actually go down to a size XXS, whereas in most sweaters I wear a small or XS.
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The J.Crew classic camera bag.
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I love the Barn Jacket in this Nantuckety reddish color! Though it comes in navy and olive, too.
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Quilted Barn Jacket.
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Okay! Let’s talk jeans. This is my favorite pair of dark skinnies. Very comfy.
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Same cut, a little lighter wash, and button-front.
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Super light! Love these with casual t-shirts, sweatshirts, pullovers, and gray sweaters.
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I also love the Vintage Straight Leg jeans that J.Crew carries. I have a smaller frame, so they kind of look like girlfriend or boyfriend jeans on me yet they don’t swallow me up. Try the Tahoe, Outback and Rinse washes.
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Classic ballet flats. So happy they come in a point now!
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A little touch of leopard (and a good lipstick) gives any basic outfit some extra punch!
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They’re pull-on! Great for the upcoming holiday season.
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Pull-on leopard skirt that looks awesome tucked into sweaters.
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Camp socks = great for peeking out of boots.
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The softest beanie.
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My favorite black pumps!
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Great riding boots.
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Bootie version.
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Suede bootie version.
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