fall arrivals shopping from Zara, Mango, and J.Crew


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@ellymcgaw

I’m not going to lie to you. Zara and Mango are usually the places I beeline to when I’m in the mood to indulge myself with a cheap and trendy buy. As I was idly scrolling through their new arrivals and J.Crew’s staples on my last visit, I couldn’t help but notice all the chic and timeless pieces, especially the pieces that looked destined for a “forever wardrobe.” With a certain anti-trend, quiet-luxury aesthetic on the rise, these three retailers are clearly taking notes on the growing interest in paring things back and have been acting accordingly.

Once I spotted a few quiet-luxury finds, I searched all up and down the sites and found a trove of items that were so chic, so luxurious, and so wealthy looking that they shocked me to my very core. From the languid cream-toned trousers you’ll want to skip your jeans for to the striped knits that will make you look like you just spent time on a yacht, I’m uncovering the best expensive-looking Zara, Mango, and J.Crew finds to buy now and wear forever.

Zara

Zara Combination Cutout Dress

Zara

Combination Cutout Dress

$70

Dreamy.

Zara Soft Knit Sweater

Zara

Soft Knit Sweater

$48

To wear with a full skirt and kitten heels à la Prada.

Zara Animal Print Slingback Heels

Zara

Animal Print Slingback Heels

$60

If you told me these were Saint Laurent, I’d believe you.

Zara Maxi Button Earrings

Zara

Maxi Button Earrings

$23

Even your white tee will look like luxury when you wear these.

Zara High Collar Organza Top

Zara

High Collar Organza Top

$36

Hello, beautiful.

Zara 100% Wool Knit Bottoms

Zara

100% Wool Knit Bottoms

$28

Wool briefs may not be the most practical item, but when has indulging in something luxurious ever been sensible?

Zara Faux Patent Leather Wedge Sandals

Zara

Faux Patent Leather Wedge Sandals

$70

This heel shape is so hot.

Zara Fitted Blazer

Zara

Fitted Blazer

$90

This nipped-in waist feels very now.

Zara Midi Skirt With Side Slits

Zara

Midi Skirt With Side Slits

$50

Whoever said workwear couldn’t be cool obviously never saw this skirt.

Zara Cable Knit Sweater

Zara

Cable Knit Sweater

$50

Cable-knits are a wealthy-wardrobe nonnegotiable.

Zara Draped Midi Dress

Zara

Draped Midi Dress

$50

When you have an LBD this good in your closet, you don’t need to look at any others.

Zara Feather Poplin Shirt

Zara

Feather Poplin Shirt

$129

Feather details have my heart.

Mango

Mango Pocket Tweed Jacket

Mango

Pocket Tweed Jacket

$130

The kind of jacket that makes anything you wear it with look better.

Mango Short Sleeve Polo Shirt With Buttons

Mango

Short Sleeve Polo Shirt With Buttons

$36

She looks booked and busy.

Mango Cross-Body Bag

Mango

Cross-Body Bag

$70

I guarantee you’ll end up carrying this bag on the daily.

Mango Polo Neck Dress

Mango

Polo Neck Dress

$50

Now, all you need is a country club membership.

Mango Double Compartment Shopper Bag

Mango

Double Compartment Shopper Bag

$80

The bigger the bag, the bigger the bank account.

Mango Geometric Print Shirt

Mango

Geometric Print Shirt

$60

Versatile without being boring.

Mango Triple-Breasted Blazer

Mango

Triple-Breasted Blazer

$180

This blazer could easily pass as vintage Prada.

Mango Contrast Detail Knitted Cardigan

Mango

Contrast Detail Knitted Cardigan

$50

Contrast trim never fails to remind me of ’90s Chanel.

Mango Striped Cardigan With Jewel Buttons

Mango

Striped Cardigan With Jewel Buttons

$80

Wear this with cream trousers and gold jewelry if you know what you’re doing.

Mango Leather Heeled Slingback Shoe With Buckles

Mango

Leather Heeled Slingback Shoe With Buckles

$160

Red-hot.

Mango Tweed Blazer With Jewel Button

Mango

Tweed Blazer With Jewel Button

$140

Tweed time.

Mango Leather Penny Loafers

Mango

Leather Penny Loafers

$140

This coffee color feels very old money to me.

J.Crew

J.Crew Louisa Lady Jacket

J.Crew

Louisa Lady Jacket

$278

Confirmed: Everyone’s wearing boxy jackets right now.

J.Crew Collection Long-Sleeve Button-Front Mini Dress

J.Crew Collection

Long-Sleeve Button-Front Mini Dress

$198

Yes, yes, and yes.

J.Crew Berkeley Bucket Bag

J.Crew

Berkeley Bucket Bag

$198

Ooh.

J.Crew Stevie Ankle Boots

J.Crew

Stevie Ankle Boots

$248

There are a zillion ankle boots on the market, but this slim toe and discreet heel are incredibly chic.

J.Crew Slim-Fit Shirt

J.Crew

Slim-Fit Shirt

$268

Love that fitted shape.

J.Crew Sculptural Hinge Bracelet

J.Crew

Sculptural Hinge Bracelet

$60

Immediately yes.

J.Crew Heritage Barn Jacket

J.Crew

Heritage Barn Jacket

$198
$150

East Coast fall > East Coast summer.

J.Crew Giselle Sweater-Blazer

J.Crew

Giselle Sweater-Blazer

$158
$120

The buttons, though.

J.Crew Astrid Wide-Leg Pant

J.Crew

Astrid Wide-Leg Pant

$168
$135

Satin trousers are about as luxe as it gets.

J.Crew Cashmere Crewneck Sweater Shell

J.Crew

Cashmere Crewneck Sweater Shell

$98

To wear with trousers, jeans, and skirts alike.

J.Crew Edie Italian Leather Bag

J.Crew

Edie Italian Leather Bag

$198

Celine taste on a J.Crew budget.

J.Crew Emilie Patch-Pocket Sweater Lady Jacket

J.Crew

Emilie Patch-Pocket Sweater Lady Jacket

$138

Style this with white jeans and ballet flats like a true fashion person.

J.Crew Short Trench Coat

J.Crew

Short Trench Coat

$298
$185

Timeless and chic.

J.Crew Full-Length Slim Wide-Leg Jeans

J.Crew

Full-Length Slim Wide-Leg Jeans

$158

This darker wash and tailored fit are about as sophisticated as jeans can get.

J.Crew Drop-Waist Dress

J.Crew

Drop-Waist Dress

$248

*The* dress shape of the year.



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