Ever since designer Olympia Gayot took over womenswear for J.Crew, I've been revisiting the brand's site more often than usual. She has put a fresh spin on the retailer's signature preppy styles. Plus, there are plenty of elevated basics to go along with her standout pieces. The brand's also been on a successful run of buzzy collabs—including with Anna October and, most recently, Maryam Nassir Zadeh—that have helped it up its cool factor.
With fall upon us (seriously, how is the time passing so fast?), I naturally headed over to J.Crew's new-arrivals section to see what the latest pieces were for the season ahead. Suffice it to say that I was impressed—so impressed that I found 30 items that I couldn't resist even if I tried. (I didn't.) Below, find elevated cashmere sweaters, versatile dresses, lace-trimmed skirts, sophisticated flat shoes, and luxe-looking bags that'll make you, too, want to show out the second you start to feel the first hints of autumn in the air.
This slip skirt with lace trim will be the workhorse of your new fall wardrobe—trust me.
A do-it-all sweater for fall.
There are sweater-vests and sweaterdresses, but sweater pants? Count me in.
Mesh flats are still going strong, but this pair also has sparkles for more of a head-turning moment.
Now this is a dress. Whether you have an occasion or want to look like you do, you should grab this stunner.
A great pair of jeans doesn't come around as often as you'd think.
A striped cardigan is super versatile.
Your newest pair of black ankle boots is calling.
This cherry-mahogany shade made me stop scrolling immediately.
The ruching detail is so gorgeous.
The perfect coat for the cool weather ahead.
The perfect top for all your needs.
I'm simply obsessed.
I'm loving this rich brown.
How demure and mindful are these Mary Jane ballet flats?
Add some velvet to your look to create a fun, festive vibe.
You can never go wrong with metallic.
Just perfect.
These boudoir-inspired pants are ones you'll want to wear out of the bedroom.
A slinky satin mini with a bow at the neckline is what your fall wardrobe is missing.
Obsessed with these pumps and the embossed texture.
I'm all about a drop-waist skirt.
This is definitely a day-to-night kind of number, depending on how you style it.
This coat will go with everything, elevating whatever's underneath.
The color of the season.
Just throwing in this cashmere cardigan with cute pockets that's currently on sale.
A striped button-down is a great layering piece for fall.
These jeans have a luxe look to them.
A pop of red is a must-have.
Can you tell I'm into brown lately?
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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