J. Crew spring preview
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The J. Crew catalog always manages to brainwash me into thinking I'm more outdoorsy than I truly am. When I get their winter catalog, all I can think of is ski vacations and time spent by the fire. And I want to fill my wardrobe with staples for such an existence, even though I usually only get one weekend in the mountains and have no fireplace.
Then, come the spring/summer catalog I see days at the beach stretching before me and cocktail parties on expansive lawns in Hampton-esque glamour. Needless to say, I barely get to the beach anymore, and my cocktail hour is more likely to be in a bar.
But who says you can't dress aspirationally - keep reading for how to dress for the life you want instead of the one you have.
Clearly, I became carried away when I discovered the cashmere "shop by color" feature on the J. Crew Web site. Above, from left to right we have the orange cashmere shrunken hoodie, $178, the pink cashmere Emily sweater, $158, and the oh-so-blue you must be at the pool cashmere V-neck cardi, $158. Truly, the page of blue sweaters is visually stunning and will have you mixing margaritas in no time.
If you're interested in the style up top, they are the Swiss dot Fontana dress, $140, the Gayle ruffle trench, and the Ischia dress in one of J. Crew's signature prints for spring, $335.