Hi.

Trying to build a (first-time!) "grown-up" wardrobe. Still very much on a shoestring, debt-ridden student budget, so trying to be smart about it.

I found some blazers I liked on JCrew -- they are a bit heavy material i.e. more wool, so I wanted to ask: how many blazers do you keep on rotation for your work wardrobe? What outerwear do you need for outfit variety and to not look like you are repeating things? Is JCrew too "first internship" and do I need to upgrade to more adult brands? (Sezane, Veronica Beard, etc. those types of things)

I think the JCrew blazers are nice, but are more wool-heavy blazers only for winter? (What is the difference between winter-only, spring/summer-only, and all-season blazers?)

How do you balance quality material vs. budget? Super grateful for any suggestions you may have! other brands, shopping strategies, etc.

And for JCrew specifically, what are the best times to buy? I know they mark-up enormously, and then "slash" prices for sales, but what are the best sales? Other than Black Friday, is July 4th sale etc. good too? Please help -- thanks!

I used to spend a lot of money with j. crew but so far there is NOTHING interesting in their latest collection. Am I missing something?

Hi guys! I'm halfway through my first year of college and am in desperate need of a new wardrobe. I just started a fantastic job working for a company based on Wall Street and even though the attire in the office is casual, I need to revamp my style from sweatshirts and faded jeans to something a bit more sophisticated.

As you can guess, I live in New York which isn't the best budget friendly place to shop. Even the local Goodwill's in my area are crazy expensive. I've always been in love with the whole J. Crew/Banana Republic look (example 1, 2) but have never had the money to buy any of it.

I was wondering if anyone had any websites, brands, or style suggestions that could help make this look a little bit more achievable. I also would really like some tips on how to make this fashion look cute, young, and fresh. If anyone has any recommendations for thrift stores/discount shops in the NYC area, I would really appreciate that too!

I'm frugal but not a fashionista just yet, haha. Thanks so much guys!

Please help me find this dress or something in a similar style, doesn’t have to be the same color. The page is actually for the shoes and google image search redirects me to a bunch of different dresses, but never this one.

Not sure how to describe the style. An A line, corset/bustier?
What would you describe the waist paneling and skirt style as?

Thanks!