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J. Crew Summer Kickoff Event (ends Tues. 5/28)

Why anyone would want to wear only clothes mainly from one store, I don’t know. BUT. It does make for a fun experiment, especially when it comes to showing the versatility of some classic (or even trendy-ish) pieces. Here’s five clickable outfits we mined MOSTLY from J. Crew’s quickly expiring Summer Kickoff sale event. Full original picks can be found here if you’re interested. 

By the Pool

J. Crew: Short Sleeve Seersucker Shirt – $44.50 ($89.50) (shown top of post),
6″ stretch swim trunk – $44.50 ($89.50),
Dock sunglasses – $47.50 ($79.50).
Others: Casio Dive Watch Green Bezel – $50,
Crown & Buckle Supreme NATO strap – $34,
Birkenstock Arizona EVA Sandal – $49.50,
Filson Waterproof Rolltop Tote – $107.50 ($215).

Old School Hollywood Cool

J. Crew: Short-sleeve cotton-blend sweater-polo – $49.50 ($69.50),
Bowery dress pant in stretch chino – $59.50 ($128),
Perry Sunglasses – $47.50 ($79.50),
Camden loafers in leather – $109.50 ($158),
Oxblood Italian Leather Dress Belt – $15.99 FINAL w/ SUMMER.
Others: Orient Bambino 38mm Champagne Dial – $270.

Cocktails / Rehearsal Dinner

J. Crew: Italian stretch wool suit (jacket) – $324 for the whole suit ($675),
Italian wool  pocket square – $17.59 FINAL w/ SUMMER ($49.50),
Bowery Performance Dress Shirt – $49.50 ($98),
Bowery dress pants in stretch chino – $59.50 ($128),
Perry Sunglasses – $47.50 ($79.50),
Oxblood Italian Leather Dress Belt – $15.99 FINAL w/ SUMMER.
Others: Orient Bambino Original – $158,
Made in the USA Darn Tough Socks – $24,
Allen Edmonds Fifth Ave. Oxfords – $349 ($425).

*Note* – Above outfit intended for an out-of-town-wedding.
Thus using a suit jacket as a sportcoat/packing light but stylish.

Wedding Ceremony

J. Crew: Italian stretch wool suit – $324 ($675),
Bowery Performance Dress Shirt* – $49.50 ($98),
(*If traveling, either pack a 2nd shirt, or use your airbnb’s/hotel’s (possible) laundry facilities.
Obviously you want clean & pressed, not just reworn from PM before.)
Perry Sunglasses – $47.50 ($79.50),
Oxblood Italian Leather Dress Belt – $15.99 FINAL w/ SUMMER.
Others: Tie Bar Striped Pointed Tip Silk Knit Tie – $28,
Tie Bar Floral Pocket Square – $10,
Orient Bambino Original – $158,
USA Made Pink Dots on Charcoal Over the Calf Merino Dress Socks – $24,
Allen Edmonds Fifth Ave. Oxfords – $349 ($425).

Morning Coffee

J. Crew: Dock Sunglasses – $15.99 FINAL w/ SUMMER ($79.50),
Cotton shaker-stitch hooded sweater – $69.50 ($148),
Stretch chino shorts – $39.50 ($69.50),
Italian suede and leather round-buckle dress belt – $39.50 ($69.50).
Others: Casio Diver – $50ish,
Crown & Buckle Supreme NATO Watch Strap – $34,
Nike Killshot 2 in Cream II/Gum Medium Brown/White – $90.

The J. Crew Summer Kickoff Sale is scheduled to end today, Tuesday 5/28/24.