Guys, Is J.Crew Good Again?
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by The Candidly Team
Perhaps you, like us, used to flip through the pages of the J.Crew catalogue as a teen, trembling with excitement to be able to eventually live your adult life where surely you, too, would be enjoying picnics on sandy beaches, while wearing various pastel gingham prints paired with simple bandeau tops.
Wasn’t everything easier back then?
But then, real adulthood arrived. And our dreams for living a life wearing head to toe J.Crew at all moments of the day seemed to slip through our fingers. Partially because we had far fewer beach picnics than we’d like, but mostly because, for a minute, J. Crew was making clothes that…weren’t for us.
But recently we’ve been dipping a toe, and here’s what we’ve discovered. While their physical storefronts remain a howling nightmare of odd bits of stock, online is a DIFFERENT WORLD!
Suddenly everything is wearable. But also not boring. The pieces are grounded in everyday chicness. The colors are joyful. The size range is incredible. The materials, lush. And the sales, constant. Everything old is new again.
We’re saying it here and now: J. Crew is good again. And here are 13 things to prove it.
1. The Striped Tee That Make You Feel Instantly French
Why we love it: A classic, striped boatneck tee is one of 9 pieces every stylish French lady keeps in her closet. And this one is simply flawless.
Price: $49.50
2. The greatest throw-on cozy cardi
Why we love it: If a scratchy sweater gives you goose flesh just thinking about it, this cashmere one (and all its beautiful colors) is your new favorite thing. Especially if you’ve lusted after this iconic sweater look.
Price: $158
3. The Most Flattering Wide-Leg Pants
Why we love it: The perfect wide-leg pant that you will wear possibly more than any other. They’re high-rise and slightly stretchy which makes them feel like loungewear but look like the best fitting pants you own. In black, they’re ideal for work, but in white they help us to master that Coastal-Grandmother look we dream of, especially with #1 on this list.
Price: $98
4. The Only Blazer You’ll Enjoy Wearing
Why we love it: A nipped-waist blazer with a bit of stretch, so we can actually move our arms? Yes, please!
Price: $248
5. The Prettiest Dress On Arms And Waists
Why we love it: There is no sleeve-length (or shape) more flattering on our arms than this. It’s the ideal everyday dress for those of us who aren’t in love with going sleeveless but also want something light and chic to wear on warmer days of the year. Also comes in black, of course.
Price: $198
6. The essential wardrobe piece no one realizes Is essential
Why we love it: No one makes a jean jacket like J. Crew. Comfy stretch. Perfectly fitted. Jean jackets are a must in every wardrobe.
Price: $138
7. The Easiest Skirt On Earth
Why we love it: We all fantasize about a midi skirt that skims and swoops and doesn’t leave us with weird “bumps” or in need of constant readjusting. Well, we have found the one. It comes in the prettiest hues, is machine washable, and the waist is elastic, so the ease and comfort truly never stops. Especially for us apple shapes.
Price: $60 - $128
8. The Best-Fitting Shorts You’ll Own
Why we love it: Even if you’re usually very squeamish about shorts, this pair will make you feel right at ease. The cut is incredibly flattering on bellies, butts, and legs, and the material has actual stretch, so the comfort is also on point. They’re long enough for us to feel covered up but the shape is very tailored and chic, so we don’t look at all frumpy. These could honestly be your favorite shorts you ever own.
Price: $98
9. The smartest hat
Why we love it: Totally foldable and therefore packable so you can live out the straw hat/chic swimsuit/sarong vacation look of your wildest dreams.
Price: $69.50
10. The Light as A feather Button-Down
Why we love it: Ooh, this feather-light texture not only feels amazing, but looks lovely and flattering, gracing your skin. Unbutton a few extra buttons and half-tuck it into your favorite ankle jeans or tie it at the waist and wear it with the above skirt for the ultimate curve-complementing uniform.
Price: $89.50
11. The Classic Strand Of Pearls
Why we love it: A pretty and perfect-length pearl necklace at a remarkable price. Yes, please!
Price: $59.50
12. The Curve-Complementing swimsuit
Why we love it: Ruching is the magic word when it comes to skimming your waist. And looks incredible on every single body type. And is surprisingly the perfect layering piece under THESE pants. And extended sizing, wheee! All of this is to say, there’s a reason J. Crew suits make up a solid percentage of our most favorite swimsuits for curves.
Price: $118
13. The Single Best Pair of Jeans For Every Body
Why we love it: Extended sizing. Comes in petite and tall. Fits over our butt with no waist gap. Yes, yes, yes.
Price: $128
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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