I've said it before, but I'll say it again: My aunt is one of my biggest style inspirations. In my 29 years as her niece, I've never seen her looking anything short of pulled-together and ultra-chic, so it should come as no surprise when I tell you that it's basically her job to help people find their personal style. She went into fashion merchandising and has since worked in everything from personal styling to buying. Almost everyone in our family goes to her for style advice, myself included. Now that we both work in fashion, I'm constantly texting her about everything from the coolest new trends to the items I'm considering buying.
I sat down with her to chat about the best J.Crew shopping. The retailer has recently shot up to the top of my list of go-to stores, and I've found more and more reasons to shop its chic and elevated staples, but I wanted to get my aunt's take on what to buy there now. Despite the nearly 30 years between us, we picked out many of the same J.Crew items, which proves how versatile and ageless these finds really are.
Instead of keeping them to myself, I'm dishing on all the chic J.Crew shopping finds my aunt and I are losing our minds over now. Many are currently on sale, which is a major plus. Ahead are 42 perfect picks with any sale prices reflected.
When I saw the outfit Olympia Gayot posted above, I immediately sent it to my aunt. Her V-neck sweater is simple but classic.
Cozy chic.
Good ankle boots are surprisingly hard to come by, but these kitten heels feel especially wearable.
The draping, the maxi hemline, the asymmetric neckline… Everything about this dress is pure elegance.
A touch of glamour to lend to everything from dresses to T-shirts.
The perfect leather jacket doesn't exi–
The only denim shape that matters to us right now.
When I peeked into my aunt's J.Crew cart, there were several leather belts. I suggested starting with this classic pick.
The perfect layering base.
The shape of these reminds me of Bottega Veneta.
Swaddling yourself in a luxe wrap is quite possibly the chicest style move you can make in the winter.
Fact: Everyone looks good in cat-eye sunglasses.
There's something about chunky jewelry that makes casual outfits look elite.
Just add jeans.
Did someone say balletcore?
Wear this as a shirt if you know what you're doing.
This could easily pass for a $1500 designer find, but it's on sale for $150.
Every closet needs a classic beige trench coat, and that's a fact.
On-trend without really trying.
Preppy stripes are the new It print.
Thirty dollars is all that stands between you and the Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy style vibe.
So crisp.
I'm nudging my aunt to try out lower rises, and these are a good stepping stone into the category.
Polished in seconds flat.
Structured minidresses were all over the spring 2024 runways. Tell a friend.
To wear with dresses, jeans, and skirts alike.
Proof that a pop of red goes a long way.
Love.
Is your jaw on the floor too?
The accessory I won't shut up about.
This sweater says "I summer in Montauk and winter in Aspen."
More elevated than a denim jacket but more relaxed than a blazer.
They're called essential for a reason.
My aunt is all about sweaters that give a little shape.
Striped shirts are the new plain white shirts.
This reminds me of the silk tanks in Saint Laurent's F/W 23 collection.
I can't stop staring.
Just look at that texture.
Compliments are inevitable.
Chic but wearable is my aunt's shopping motto. These more than deliver.
I've never seen jeans look more polished.
Easy but refined.
This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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