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 Polo That Creates An Instant Outfit
Why we love it: Just throwing on this polo sweater makes your clothes into a look. Classic. Chic. Effortless.
Here’s how one of us wore it this week:
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Price: $128
2. The Perfect White Tee
Why we love it: Covers the thickest part of the arm. No tuck needed. “Cool girl” chic. Check, check, check.
Price: $29.50
3. The Iconic French Girl Sweater That Sells out Every 8 Minutes
Why we love it: J.Crew’s famous roll-neck sweater in stripe is the ultimate elegant, French lady staple that we can just throw on on our laziest, schlumpiest days and suddenly look our best.
Price: $118
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: $258
5. The Prettiest Dress On Arms And Waists
Why we love it: There is no cut more flattering on our arms and bellies 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 solid colors, but we’re partial to a stripe.
Price: $178
6. The Flattering Sweatshirt That Looks Supremely Cute With Jeans
Why we love it: We’re obsessed with the silhouette this sweatshirt gives us. We want it in every color it comes in.
Price: $79.50
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. The waist is elastic, so the ease and comfort truly never stops. Especially for us apple shapes.
Price: $128
8. The Best-Fitting Chino Pant Around
Why we love it: At last! A chino that actually makes you look cooler, younger, and longer legged. The dream!
Price: $89.50
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: $79.50
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: $30
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: $89.50
13. The Single Best Pair of Jeans For Every Body
Why we love it: Not too slim. Not too wide. Extended sizing. Comes in petite and tall. Fits over our butt with no waist gap. Yes, yes, yes.
Price: $99.50
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