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My J.Crew Style inspiration... from daily outfit choices and closet staples to the gifts I'd buy just about everyone in my life.

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My carefully curated closet began in a J.Crew Catalog that I'd dog ear the pages and circled items. If you know, then you know. Back in the hay day of J.crew roll neck sweaters of the 1990s, the linen plaids and the sweater vests, I always knew what ...
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Sweater Weather (Fall Looks! for turning leaves and turning heads)

 
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Sweater weather indeed! I envision this with a great pair of Frye boots!
Cashmere relaxed crewneck sweater
 
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I love these long collarless blazer sweaters. You can dress them up or down and they really just are so versatile.
Juliette collarless sweater-blazer
 
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The coziest sweater to add to your closet this fall. I envision myself wearing it with my sambas and also possibly a pair of leather shorts while the air is still warm enough!
Embellished brushed cashmere relaxed crewneck sweater
 
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I love a good bold striped sweater with accented buttons! everything this fall I think should make a statement!
New relaxed Emilie sweater lady jacket in stripe
 
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This sweater jacket is perfect. Paired with the leather mini, casual enough but still classic and refined.
Jacquard Sweater-jacket For Women
 
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I absolutely LOOOVE this Chevron Piece!
Sweater lady jacket in chevron stripe
 
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This sweater just screams outdoor sports events to me. I would wear it outside to everything! with leggings and some SL72s from Adidas, and the jacket and baseball had of whatever team I was supporting!
Pre-order Cotton turtleneck sweater
 
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These forest green snake embossed italian ankle boots are everything!
New Stevie ankle boots in snake-embossed Italian leather
 
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I am a high neck dress person. I always have been. It's VERY rare that I will opt for anything lower cut and when I see something embellished like this which is dressy, I get so excited because this is calling my name on every level!
Collection mini dress in embellished faux leather
 
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When they say, “We have adult money now, but we shop like we are kids”, sometimes we really mean it. Jr. high me would love this. and adult me NEED IT.
Collection Lacquered Jacket With Cord Collar For Women
 
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This cashmere cable T-shirt comes in amazing colors like neon vibrant purple and neon orchid, so just in case you aren't 100% committed to fall, you can have a nice buffer.
Cashmere cable-knit T-shirt
 
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Love the cashmere wraps too! The red just pops and these can add just enough warmth when you need it!
Cashmere Whipstitch Oversized Wrap Scarf For Women

Everything from J.Crew that I think makes for a perfect closet and style inspiration

 
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When I saw how this model was dressed in this ad, this is immediately how I dressed today. This inspo this season from this calendar is UNMATCHED.
Cropped kickout jean in 2003 super-stretch
 
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I hope I can convince you to buy some of these blazers in colors! If you don't think you can wear them- you can! Here's some pictures where I put J.Crew Blazers with other outfits, while each one is a little different, they style is relatively simila... The colorful ones really make an outfit POP.
Helena blazer in stretch linen blend
 
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The Regent Blazer is by far my favorite blazer of the J.Crew collection. This one is one that will go with every outfit, and is exceptionally slimming. Additionally, I love when J.Crew throws in unexpected colors to the line which is how I ended up w...
Regent blazer in four-season stretch
 
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When I tell you I am obsessed with a good sweater vest, my friends, I will come through this screen to explain how it can make an outfit. I don't care who you are, how you feel about your arms (which I feel like the right one will make you feel more ... Come back and talk to me after you tried one on.
Featherweight cashmere cropped sweater shell
 
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These are the softest for lounging. I have the zip version in a striped, which makes me look some kinda way (LOL) so until I figure out how to dress it up, it's on hiatus. Otherwise I have also purchased the mens in both the black and dark gray and t...
Cashmere Full-zip Sweater-hoodie For Women
 
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Second to my love of sweater vests you'll find the cashmere t-shirt which I have NO SHAME putting also with a dress shirt under a suit.  There's currently some exciting colors on sale on the site too like the blue and chartruse
Cashmere relaxed T-shirt
 
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To be honest, I bought these and the gold ones at the same time but for some reason I only wore these a few times because I felt like I had to preserve ONE of the two. I love them both equally! I felt like they were going to be limited edition when J...
Women's Birkenstock® Arizona soft footbed sandals
 
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As my mother would say, I wore the tar out of these..  I think that has to do with roads. HA.
Women's Birkenstock® Arizona soft footbed sandals
 
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This bathing suit has made its appearance in almost every color of the rainbow and I have 14 of them. FOURTEEN! Not kidding. I included a photo of my collection, two of which are missing (a deep purple and a print). Honestly, if you ask why I have so... kept getting more.. and I think it's a tell tale sign of quality, when you don't deviate from a piece.. There's 3 black suits in here all the way to size 10 and 2 Navy Blues that alternate the in between sizes.  These suits are forgiving, even on your big lunch days, and your I ate a lot of salt but still want to go to the pool. Treat yourself in all of the ways, because your mental health matters too and quality of life doesn't start on a scale, it started ...
Sleek ruched one-shoulder one-piece swimsuit
 
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So this is on sale right now for 50% off and now I need to buy it because it's a perfect summer linen dress and you could pair it with a sweater and or jacket on chilly night and even add some boots as you get into autumn.
Maxine Eyelet Shift Dress In Linen For Women
 
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I can't stop myself, I am always attracted to the sparkle items on here. Maybe its because it is so far out of their original vibe but they still do it so well that they have always carved the classiest Niche and continued to refrain from looking dis...
Collection mixed-sequin mini dress
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I love the pleated slip skirt look. I love that it can be worn dressed up or down, with a sweater or a leather jacket, with heels, flats, sneakers or sandals. I have this skirt in a variety of styles and colors and it's a fool proof item to keep in y...
Gwyneth Pleated Slip Skirt For Women
 
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Say, yes to always one jean jacket for the coat closet. You never know when you need to grab it. Think with a slip dress, or something to go over a black silk top and black paints, with black heels but you don't want to wear a black jacket…grab the j...
New classic denim jacket in Bianca wash
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I have this pant in black and I can't even begin to RAVE about how much I love it. Mine, I believe was from the factory store- but I bought it in two sizes because I was on the fence, I kept them both because I didn't want to ever be without it if so...
Drawstring Pant In Cotton Blend For Women
 
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The Kate Straight-Leg Pant, in my personal opinion is one of THEE BEST pants in the suit game. I am so excited while making this list I saw this vivid blue set because GIIIIRRLL NEEDS this piece NOW.
Kate straight-leg pant in stretch linen blend
 
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If you want a comfy and slimming pant- get these. I have them in black and green and I thought the cropped flare would look RIDICULOUS on me and I was dancing and the mirror - at this BIG 42 years of age going, ok, yes, I like them thank you. Being a...
Delaney Kickout Sweater-pant For Women
 
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This is a black staple pant that can make ANY top look like a piece of art, they are so clean and crisp that you look so put together, so I feel like you can use it as an opportunity to go wild with the colors you choose for your top.. Or just be ver...
Natalia Pant In Four-season Stretch For Women
 
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Having tanks to layer for me is a MUST. I layer everything. This could be some toxic trait that came from my time in retail in 1995 making floor sets, or the fact that I truly live by my mother's words, “You can always take it off, but you can't away...
Scoopneck Tank Top In Textured Satin For Women
 
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Tops like this are so functional. I can think of 20 events this could be worn to but also I can think of just wearing it to brunch and looking super stylish.
Mariner cloth halter top with contrast trim
 
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Sorry J.Crew but your men's broken in T-shirt is the best T-shirt I have ever found. I own this in every color you have made it in, I think my favorite is a cerulean blue-- and if the Devil did wear Prada, you can let her know that I also snagged it ...
Broken-in T-shirt
 
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You can never go wrong with Loafers! Ever. I can't wear heels, so It's always a flat, ankle boot or a tall boot for me when I'm dressing up. Loafers really give a great additional option and are a wonderful staple piece!
Winona penny loafers in spazzolato leather
 
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These Pointelle crewnecks are the best and honestly if given the opportunity to get something in the J.Crew green variations, get them! I feel like they look fantastic on everyone!
Pointelle Crewneck Sweater For Women
 
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These pants take me back to some of my favorite jeans that honestly looked the most flattering. I am thrilled this pair is back on the site. *Adds to cart IMMEDIATELY.
Full-length Slim Wide Jean In 1996 Semi-stretch For Women
 
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I will forever be the fan of the chunky beach sweater. I grew up on Lake Michigan, so for me, this brings back the fondest of memories and the hopes of every vacations wanderlust, it's just the thought of being at the beach all day, in the sun and th...
Relaxed Crewneck Beach Sweater For Women
 
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WHITE SHORTS FOR DAYS! Bonus, they are on sale!
A-line denim short in white
 
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BRB- buying this for every birthday dinner this summer and then stashing it away for my trip to Europe.
Ruffle-tier mini dress in cotton voile
 
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This large tote bag- I need it for all of my things. Always.
Large hand-knotted packable tote bag
 
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I have a vast collection of sweatshirts from this collection which I swear to walk my dog in- the winters in Chicago are brutal and I always swear them to layer up on our may miles, however, I also wear these for everything else too. Casual store run...
Heritage Fleece Oversized Crewneck Sweater For Women
 
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The light pink bloom color of these pants should not be missed. They are feminine yet perfect for a power combination for the office. I'd wear them with flats, a silk cream top and probably a darker accented blazer or even adding a little pattern or ...
Full-length wide-leg trouser in cotton blend
 
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It's rare where I'm like a sheath dress- yes, this one now, but this Faded Chambray just hits all the right notes. It gives summer and autumn vibes but you could easily repurpose it year round too if done correctly with the right tights, boots and bl...
Sheath dress in four-season stretch

UM these are stunning and we need them NOW.

 
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Honestly, this is more of a need than a want. It's a PRE-ORDER right now.. soooo, probably time to consider. This is BEAUTIFUL. Every skirt they have lately is so gorgeous, I can't even handle it!
Pre-order Collection flower-sequin midi skirt
 
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I am really a sucker for anything with sequins. Like if it's sparkles, I will try to figure out a way to wear it all the time and I absolutely love the fact that they came up with this sweater that I can see myself wearing on my way to a Sunday after...
Sequin pointelle sweater-tee with striped trim
 
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NEW Item alert for AUGUST. and I do love a sparkle! Adding to cart immediately. This is an absolute need for me. I'm swearing it with a black cashmere sweater, asap.
Collection circle-sequin mini skirt
 
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I love with J.Crew does a good product collab- and I love love anything tennis/Soccer or running. This is so cute. Ugh, now I need it.
: Alala® Tennis Skort For Women
 
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Ditto my post about the tennis skirt. I love a good J.crew collab!
: Alala® Tennis Tank Top For Women
 
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Ok this is what I need, I need someone to invite me somewhere to go.. so I have a reason to get this dress, because I WANT this dress and I want a REASON to want this dress. Add it to the comments friends.. let's go. Is this thing not beautiful??
Collection circle-sequin midi dress
 
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Not that I need a “How to lose a guy in 10 days” moment, because friends, I am more talented and can lose them quicker.. but I really do think this dress might make them stay through at least day 11, but it definitely gave me that feeling with the vi...
Anna October© X J.Crew Sequin Slip Dress For Women
 
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I am a sucker for a high neck, long sleep tissue tee. I don't care what anyone says, these are some of the classiest items around because they always look so fresh and so much can be done with them- with suits, with jeans, with skirts, with shorts. M...
Sheer Long-sleeve Top In Strawberry Swirl Print For Women
 
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A moment of appreciation for this beautiful Italian leather bag. It is timeless, it's one of those bags that doesn't need to have a brand all over it to know it's high quality and it looks expensive and classy. It can dress up any look.
Edie bucket bag in Italian leather
 
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These magical metallic sneakers. I can think of 100 outfits to wear them with. How can you not?
J.Crew field sneakers in metallic
 
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I LOVE when they throw a random piece in like this. I'm adding it on here because my gosh, I can imagine exactly the dinner setting where I would swear this skirt with a cream cashmere sweater, sipping red wine, outside on a terrace with a few specia...
Collection gold-fringe skirt
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I am such a huge fan of the big buckle Birkenstock. I love this sandal. It's so much more unique than the other Birkenstocks because the gold features stand out so much more. These with a crop pant…GAH. I am in love.
Birkenstock® Arizona big-buckle sandals
 
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I love this T-shirt, silk skirt look. I also saw this paired with a blazer and it looked so good for a dinner/drinks outing! Really giving the office/chic vibe.. While I wouldn't wear to the office, I would wear to the office bar ;) Slide it on after...
Gwen lace-trim slip skirt in textured satin
 
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You know how we all have those closet items that we buy because they are great for a concert. birthday, holiday- etc. yes these are it. But I also would break them out with a pair of dark denim and a basic sweater on just because days when I need an ...
New Stevie ankle boots in metallic leather

Gifts: because I'm a sucker (What, I'm not gonna lie to you.)

This will explain why you see men's items on receipts sometimes. I have on occasion dressed a few men though the course of my life and I will say, I am pretty good at working from the ground up. I've helped someone who was a ride or die with sweatshi... 

 
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These jeans worked very well as a gift and didn't even need to be returned- the size fit immediately on the first try.
484 Slim-fit jean in Japanese stretch selvedge denim
 
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Multiple colors of these were purchased as they were such a hit!
484 Slim-fit Tech Pant For Men
 
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This suit was true to size and worked great for someone who had never owned a suit before too! Definitely ordered higher quality for this one.
J.Crew: Ludlow Slim-fit Suit Pant In Italian Wool For Men
 
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This suit was ordered to wear wth the cashmere sweater under it.
Ludlow Slim-fit suit jacket in Italian stretch worsted wool blend
 
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This was ordered in gray to wear with the black cashmere sweater under it.
Ludlow Slim-fit suit jacket with double vent in Italian wool
 
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Purchased this in both black and gray. Definitely a great purchase as a gift- even though I wish now I would have kept it.
Cashmere Hoodie For Men
 
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This Cashmere crewneck sweater is one of the softest around. Own it in multiple colors and purchased quite a few as gifts.
Cashmere Crewneck Sweater For Men

Don't Sleep on J.Crew Factory either: Here's some accessories I love from there!

Sometimes the best accent pieces make the outfit special! 

 
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You can't go wrong with these sunglasses they carry here. I always snag the pairs that they have whenever I see them because they are great to keep in your car and everywhere as a back up!
Rounded cat-eye sunglasses
 
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These pouches are so fun and the best part is that they sell patches to customize them for you. I have the green bag that I use for all of my hair accessories when I travel. It is such a perfect sized bag and the zipper is very high quality, plus the...
Large Customizable Pouch For Women
 
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I have this rhinestone necklace and I think add the right amount of sparkle and flair to every outfit. The J.crew jewelry is always such great quality, I can safely save ½ of my collection comes from here!
Crystal Tennis Necklace For Women
 
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These Vivid Coral pattern earnings are understated and really fun all at the same time!!
Beaded Hoop Earrings For Women
 
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Beautiful gold necklace, very trendy and affordable! Definitely when looking for simple neckaces, don't overlook this site.
Hammered pendant necklace with T-bar closure
 
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LOVE the two color options for these!
Cat-eye sunglasses
 
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These red wedges will light up a room for sure!
Wedge Sandals For Women
 
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I have always loved this flat they have here. It's a staple year after year and usually just changes color. I have these in gold, blue, red and also leopard print, the shoe itself is so comfortable and such a fantastic shape with the frame of it.
Zoe d'Orsay flats

Proof is in the Puddin- AKA Receipts

 
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Here are most of the online receipts- More to come! Items that don't show on this are my order numbers are they can be associated with my address and billing info
J-crew Receipts from This year