I'm a J.Crew Shopper, and These New Elevated Basics Are the Epitome of Chic

I love a J.Crew moment. The retailer has been a mainstay in my closet for years, but I've been shopping J.Crew more and more over the last few months for quality basics. I also routinely curate edits of standout merchandise for you, dear readers. After all, with Olympia Gayot (pictured above) at the helm of womenswear and childrenswear, the latest collections have been top-notch. On that note, I thought I'd put together a list of the current pieces I think are beyond chic.
Specifically, I focused on elevated basics. By this, I'm referring to items that are forward but aren't fleeting and will have longevity past just one season given classic design details. Below, you'll uncover the collection of pieces that I think are just divine and could have the potential to become new staples in your wardrobe.
Next, check out more amazing items from J.Crew.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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