My J.Crew Collection Icon Trench came today! I am so happy! IT’S BEAUTIFUL. Now I just need it to rain/be chilly so I can wear it lol.

(Source: gingersnappedchronicles, via bluegrassbelle)

• Spectacles, sunnies, wallet, & watch
• Black ballet flats (they go with practically everything)
• A pair of good black pumps
• Perfect white tee
• Black wash skinny jeans
• Black well-fitting leggings
• Black/colored tights (for your LBD & skirts when it’s chilly)
• Slim-cut (or your fit preference) chinos/khakis
• Cool sneakers
• A great classic style bag (stay away from “brand whore” prints)
• Striped boatneck shirt
• Chambray shirt
• Classic dressy button-up shirts
• Perfect all-seasons little black dress (duh)
• Black skirt (A-line/circle cut is flattering on most)
• Navy blazer
• The unmentionables (bras, underwear, & socks)
• Classic-cut trench coat (it will last you forever)
• Skinny belts (define that cute waist)
• Red lipstick (in a skin flattering tone)
• Pearls (of course)

• Classic leather ballet flats in black
• FACE Stockholm for J.Crew lipstick in french martini
• Bubble necklace in navy (actually all of them lol)
• Keeper chambray shirt in afternoon sky
• Pixie pant in black
• Pipe dream hoodie in heather grey blue
• Vintage pajama set in hydrangea
• Pipe dream hoodie in vibrant flame ivory
• Cece suede ballet flats in black
• Lucille cotton-silk faille dress in black
• Jacquard dot popover in ivory
• Scoopneck anchors away blouse in navy
• Minnie stretch twill pant in black
• Garment-dyed ankle-zip toothpick jean in spearmint
• Schoolboy wool blazer in navy
• Archive leather boot in classic black (Madewell)
• Mona leather pumps in black
• Booker leather booties in black
• Scatter-dot dress in champagne
• Matchstick overdyed denim jean in pitch black wash
• Timex vintage field army watch in deep olive
• Poppy King for J.Crew lipstick in poppy king
• Minnie stretch twill pant in vibrant flame
• Tippi merino wool sweater in heather grey
• Collection icon trench in light khaki

• Take your suits to the tailor (even if they fit you).
• Sport a pocket square every once in a while.
• Take care of your shoes.
• Go back to a simpler time (wear a watch).
• Wear a tie (even if you don’t have to).
• Invest in a tuxedo.
• Overstock on dress shirts.
• Dress like a grown-up when traveling.
• Dress for the season you’re in.
• Lose the hybrid shoes.

• Spectacles, wallet, & watch
• A pair of goes-with-everything chukka boots
• The perfect tee
• A go-to pair of jeans
• Clean-cut chinos
• Classic sneakers
• A great bag
• Good-looking off-duty shirt
• Classic dress shirts
• A great-fitting suit
• The unmentionables (socks & boxers)
• An all-weather jacket
• The necessary details (belts, ties, & pocket squares)