LOTC: Joseph Altuzarra and J.Crew (French style love!)

May 1, 2012
What is it about stripes that make a shirt/dress instantly chic?I took one look at Joseph Altuzarra’s capsule collection for J Crew and was instantly smitten.  His take on a French twist for J. Crew is right on.  This is definitely a nice Luxing it on the Cheap (LOTC) addition to J. Crew’s lineup (well I guess any CFDA winner’s collection at a lower price point is LOTC!)  I’d save my pennies for the striped Patricia dress and denim Manon pencil skirt.  I love the slightly refined take on such casual wardrobe staples!  The Serge sweater with its deliberate holes is odd to me – I shouldn’t be paying for a sweater with holes!  But the rest of the collection has a simple and classic aesthetic.  I may even consider getting a few pieces now (that is saying a lot because I hate paying retail price!)

Here are the pieces in this collection:
Altuzarra for J. Crew Patricia top, J. Crew, $85


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  • honey my heart May 1, 2012 at 05:51

    these all look so classic and effortless when worn. j crew really knows how to curate a style and put it together perfectly.

  • Annie May 1, 2012 at 10:51

    Such gorgeous pieces – love that tie front blouse!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

  • Erika May 1, 2012 at 12:41

    Ohmigosh I LOVE it all – especially that little gingham dress with the ankle-wrap espadrilles look. Too cute! 🙂

  • Tanvi May 1, 2012 at 13:09

    Very ‘wearable’ collection but the prices, not so much! 🙁

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  • Kim May 1, 2012 at 13:28

    The Patricia and Sabina dresses are great! I love the Odette blouse as well, and agree that the hole-y sweater can stay in the store! I may need to buy that Sabina dress – it’s too cute!

  • ElsaD May 1, 2012 at 14:08

    I am obsessed with white/navy stripes! Especially for t-shirts and sweaters. I think they create the most ‘chic’ casual look! As for the dress, it’s definitely very cute, but I am not sure it’s for me. xoxo

  • fluff and fripperies May 1, 2012 at 16:03

    Fantastic collection – so chic and wearable!

    Emma xo
    http://www.fluffandfripperies.com

  • Sam May 1, 2012 at 16:20

    So many stripes in one collection – I am in lurv! Want it All!

  • Johanna May 1, 2012 at 17:49

    I just did a post today about the same thing…great minds…

  • MosaMuse May 1, 2012 at 18:26

    LOVING the stripes!!
    xo
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  • amy b.s. May 1, 2012 at 19:56

    j.crew. sucking me in yet again.

  • Kimberlee Van Der Wall May 1, 2012 at 20:10

    oh wow that’s so fabulous!!

  • Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird May 1, 2012 at 22:33

    Oh my gosh what a fun collection!

  • Midnight Cowgirl May 1, 2012 at 23:00

    Love the stripes!

  • this free bird May 2, 2012 at 02:02

    That striped dress just has my heart. Actually the sweater did too, but the price did not. hehe

  • Mouthwash May 2, 2012 at 07:19

    Those shoes, those stripes…those denim shirts! I am in LOVE with this. Everything is simply perfect.

    Amber
    Ambersmouthwash

  • Kashaya May 2, 2012 at 09:17

    Some really nice pieces.=)

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  • Blond Duck May 2, 2012 at 11:26

    Love that dress and gingham shirt!

  • Rosalinda Tjioe May 2, 2012 at 14:29

    Cute! Thank you for sharing =) X

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