Saddle Up: A *Lot* of Chic Newness Just Dropped at H&M, J.Crew, and Zara

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Zara; Pictured: Zara 100% Wool Pocket Cardigan ($70), and Zara Twisted Earrings ($28).

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 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's just dropped in a new color way). H&M has some absurdly elevated new pieces—nipped waist blazers, chic minimal sneakers, trenches—that honestly would be very at home over at COS. As for Zara, welp, I accidentally bought one of their sweaters last week, and now I’m rabbit-holing through their 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

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J.Crew; Pictured: J.Crew Sweater Lady Jacket ($178)

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.

The perfect crop to graze your high-waisted trousers.

Sweater pants are currently the only pants I'm interested in.

H&M

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H&M; Pictured: H&M Wool-Blend Blazer ($259)

This was an under-$200 story, until I stumbled across this blazer. But that's how much I wanted you to see it.

Campaigning for more mid-calf trenches in rich taupes.

The most chill under-$50 pants on the internet.

Excellent trousers that you'll be even more glad you own come spring. Love that they come in sizes 0 to 20.

ZARA

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Zara; Pictured: Zara 100% Wool Pocket Cardigan ($70), and Zara Twisted Earrings ($28).

Gold hardware that makes this a going-to-dinner cardigan.

As if I wasn't going to share the link to the sweater layer.

Immediately gives a look that downtown energy.

This is the top you wear to dinner when you're not sure how fancy it is.