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.
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Gwen Lace-Trim Slip Skirt
This slip skirt with lace trim will be the workhorse of your new fall wardrobe—trust me.
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Cashmere Relaxed Crewneck Sweater
A do-it-all sweater for fall.
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Delaney Kickout Sweater-Pant
There are sweater-vests and sweaterdresses, but sweater pants? Count me in.
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Quinn Embellished Removable Ankle-Strap Ballet Flats in Mesh
Mesh flats are still going strong, but this pair also has sparkles for more of a head-turning moment.
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Ruffle Slip Dress in Leopard Chiffon
Now this is a dress. Whether you have an occasion or want to look like you do, you should grab this stunner.
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Mid-Rise Straight Jean in 1984 Rigid
A great pair of jeans doesn't come around as often as you'd think.
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Relaxed Emilie Sweater Lady Jacket in Stripe
A striped cardigan is super versatile.
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New Stevie Ankle Boots in Leather
Your newest pair of black ankle boots is calling.
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Edie Bucket Bag
This cherry-mahogany shade made me stop scrolling immediately.
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Maude Dress in Drapey Viscose Twill
The ruching detail is so gorgeous.
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Palais Topcoat in Italian Wool-Blend Melton
The perfect coat for the cool weather ahead.
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Featherweight Cashmere-Blend Fitted Sweater Shell
The perfect top for all your needs.
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Flight Jacket in Italian Wool Blend
I'm simply obsessed.
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Wide-Leg Corduroy Trouser
I'm loving this rich brown.
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Pointed-Toe Mary Jane Ballet Flats in Italian Patent Leather
How demure and mindful are these Mary Jane ballet flats?
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Velvet Mini Wrap Skirt
Add some velvet to your look to create a fun, festive vibe.
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Edie Shoulder Bag in Crinkle Metallic Italian Leather
You can never go wrong with metallic.
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Tissue Crepe Turtleneck
Just perfect.
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Stratus Lace-Trim Pant
These boudoir-inspired pants are ones you'll want to wear out of the bedroom.
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Short-Sleeve Slip Dress in Textured Satin
A slinky satin mini with a bow at the neckline is what your fall wardrobe is missing.
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Made-in-Spain Jules Pumps in Snake-Embossed Leather
Obsessed with these pumps and the embossed texture.
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Drop-Waist Pleated Skirt in Chiffon
I'm all about a drop-waist skirt.
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Elena Puff-Sleeve Dress in Crepe De Chine
This is definitely a day-to-night kind of number, depending on how you style it.
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Cropped Icon Trench Coat
This coat will go with everything, elevating whatever's underneath.
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Stratus Pant in Textured Satin
The color of the season.
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Crewneck Cardigan in Premium Ultrafine Cotton
Just throwing in this cashmere cardigan with cute pockets that's currently on sale.
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Étienne Oversized Shirt in Striped Cotton Poplin
A striped button-down is a great layering piece for fall.
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Denim Trouser in 1996 Semi-Stretch
These jeans have a luxe look to them.
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Teagan Ballet Pumps in Patent Leather
A pop of red is a must-have.
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Mini Dress in Faux Croc-Embossed Fabric
Can you tell I'm into brown lately?
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Lauren Adhav is a freelance fashion editor based in Los Angeles. Originally from Orlando, Florida, she got her start as the beauty and fashion editorial assistant at Cosmopolitan and worked her way up to fashion editor. She contributed to both the website and print issues, pitching new ideas, forecasting trends, covering red carpet events, and informing the overall coverage and brand voice.
After five years in NYC, she moved to Los Angeles. As a freelance fashion editor, she contributes to Cosmo, The Cut, and now Who What Wear. She also spends an unhealthy amount of time online shopping for the perfect piece, and now that she's in L.A., she's rediscovering her soft spot for malls.