I have the luck of being raised by a very stylish mom. Of all the lessons she taught me about finding my own personal style, the one I return to most often is the value of a great J.Crew find. Now, I get to build my own closet with the same wardrobe staples she still relies on—except I get to snag them on sale over the Black Friday weekend.
Right now, the retailer is offering 50 percent off your purchase until December 2 (a.k.a. the day after Cyber Monday). You can also score 30 percent off its best-selling cashmere range, suiting, and chinos. You would think that I would do a lot of shopping over the next few days, but, in all honesty, I’ve been saving my money so I could only shop J.Crew’s sale section with my mom by my side.
Despite the 30 years between us, our online shopping carts look shockingly similar. We’re both stocking up on discounted knits that can be won now and later, warm-as-anything winter jackets, and trendier styles that will cure our case of the mid-season shoppies.
All of our favorite finds are below, so keep scrolling to discover two generations of expert J.Crew shoppers can agree on.
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Cashmere Classic-Fit Crewneck Sweater (Was $148)
This was the first J.Crew piece I ever bought, and it remains a must-have.
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Oversized Cashmere Wrap (Were $228)
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Étienne Oversized Shirt in Embellished Lightweight Oxford (Was $90)
My mom taught me the power of the perfect button-down shirt early-on. This one has always been her favorite.
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Cashmere Shrunken Crewneck Sweater (Was $148)
I was introduced to this shrunken style by a fellow editor here at Marie Claire, and I’ve gotten my mom hooked.
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Denim Trouser Jean With Velvet Stripe (Were $158)
Dark-wash jeans might be trending, but they’ve been a staple in my mom and I’s wardrobe for years.
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Ribbed Fair Isle Balaclava in Lambswool (Was $148)
My mom loves scarves, but I prefer knit hoods like this one.
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Perfect Cashmere Cardigan (Was $178)
If you’ve known my family for any amount of time, you know that my mom always keeps these lightweight cashmere cardigans in her tote bag.
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Sherpa Fleece Zip-Up Jacket in Jacquard (Was $178)
I’m tapping into the ’80s vibes in my mom’s wardrobe by buying this printed fleecy sherpa.
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Warm-Up Fleece Pullover (Was $158)
She, on the other hand, loves this dual-toned fleece jacket.
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Maisie Bow Heels in Patent Leather (Were $268)
A sensible heel? That’s something every generation can agree on.
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Quinn Ballet Flats in Calf Hair (Were $178)
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Perfect Cashmere Cable-Knit Crewneck Sweater (Was $228)
I have vivid memories of snuggling up in my mom’s cable-knits as a kid.
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Brushed Cashmere Scarf (Was $198)
While she likes the Cashmere wrap, I’ve latched onto this printed iteration.
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Chiara Topcoat in Italian Double Face (Was $450)
When my sister and I graduated college, my mom gifted each of us what she referred to as a “big girl coat”: A classic style we could wear when we wanted to feel a little more grown-up. Mine is still in my closet, and it’s this style from J.Crew.
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Salon Coat in Italian Double-Cloth (Was $398)
My sister, on the other hand, loves this cropped iteration.
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Cotton Poplin Long-Sleeve Pajama Pant Set (Was $128)
My mom has worn these pajamas every morning since I was born.
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Carolyn Turtleneck Sweater in Merino Wool (Was $118)
The same goes for this light-as-air turtleneck.
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Berkeley Bucket Bag in Suede (Was $199)
The Berkeley Bucket bag is an editor fave laptop bag, and it’s on sale right now for less than $100.
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Faux-Fur Lady Jacket (Was $228)
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Cosmo Sweater Pant in Merino Wool W(Was $158)
She introduced me to this pair of knit trousers, and now my in-flight outfits will never be the same.
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Cashmere Relaxed V-Neck Sweater (Was $228)
I love to layer this classic style over a turtleneck for added warmth.
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Fair Isle Trouser Socks Two-Pack (Was $40)
I’m gifting these trouser socks to my entire family.
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Vintage Flare Pants in Corduroy (Were $158)
Corduroy trousers are a forever wardrobe staple.
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Broken-In Barn Jacket™ With Faux-Leather Collar (Was $298)
My mom has worn barn jackets for years, and now I get to carry on the tradition.
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Shiny Long Barn Jacket™ (Was $228)