Just in case today is the day you brighten up with a teeny-tiny spot of shopping, I'm here with some hot-off-the-grill picks for you. If, perhaps, you haven't had a moment to hit refresh on the latest drops, I'm thrilled to be the one to introduce you to this slew of tasty hero items that all look way more designer than their (rather-friendly) price points.
There's really good stuff going on at J.Crew. (Creative Director Olympia Gayot's office selfies continue to inform my wish list of cardigans. Plus, there's a leather bucket bag I really love that just dropped in a new colorway.) H&M has some absurdly elevated new pieces—nipped-waist blazers, chic minimalist sneakers, trenches—that honestly would be very at home over at COS. As for Zara, welp, I accidentally bought one of its sweaters last week, and now I'm rabbit-holing through its knitwear in case there's anything else I missed.
Okay, let's go. And let's keep everything under, say, $260, shall we?
J.CREW
The perfect slouchy cardigan.
If you said these were Jacquemus, TBH I'd believe you.
After every red sweater on the internet seemingly sold out, we finally have a fresh batch to satiate us.
Already incredible in black, but the brown leather is next-level.
A little preppy.
The perfect crop to graze your high-waisted trousers.
Nineties-supermodel energy.
Sweater-pants are currently the only pants I'm interested in.
Cut to me WFH in this sweater.
H&M
This was an under-$200 story, until I stumbled across this blazer. But that's how much I wanted you to see it.
Yes yes yes yes yes.
That '90s blue.
Campaigning for more mid-calf trenches in rich taupes.
That patent-leather toe cap.
The chillest under-$50 pants on the internet.
Excuse me.
Excellent trousers that you'll be even more glad you own come spring. Love that they come in sizes 0 to 20.
Bombers are still the business.
ZARA
Vintage vibes.
Gold hardware that makes this a going-to-dinner cardigan.
Weeping at this silhouette.
We're not stopping with the slingbacks.
This color is PERFECTION.
As if I wasn't going to share the link to the sweater layer.
Immediately gives a look that downtown energy.
Creamy and cozy.
This is the top you wear to dinner when you're not sure how fancy it is.
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