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I Find Closet Staples at Zara, J.Crew, Banana Republic, Vince, and Madewell—These 30 New Items Are Chic

By Swedan Margen

I Find Closet Staples at Zara, J.Crew, Banana Republic, Vince, and Madewell—These 30 New Items Are Chic
The best closet staples from J.Crew
Pictured: J.Crew Tweed Lady Jacket ($298)

There are a few brands I turn to if I’m looking for a new piece that has the potential to become a closet staple—aka, a versatile select that can be styled with a range of items. If it’s not a multi-brand retailer, Zara, J.Crew, Vince, Banana Republic, and Madewell are five labels that always stock top-notch wardrobe essentials.

I should also note that each of these stores has recently dropped new chic items that I just had to share with you for shopping inspiration. Keep scrolling to shop beautiful outerwear selects (like the J.Crew jacket featured above), cool denim cuts, cozy knits, and so much more.

Zara

Chunky Knit Cardigan

ZARA

Chunky Knit Cardigan

Trf Mid-Rise Baggy Jeans

ZARA

Trf Mid-Rise Baggy Jeans

Basic V-Neck Knit Sweater

ZARA

Basic V-Neck Knit Sweater

The V-neck detail here is perfect.

ZARA, Soft Suede Laced Loafers

ZARA

Soft Suede Laced Loafers

ZARA, Fitted Shoulder Pad Blazer

ZARA

Fitted Shoulder Pad Blazer

This blazer looks very expensive.

Zw Collection Limited Edition 100% Suede Coat

ZARA

Zw Collection Limited Edition 100% Suede Coat

J.Crew

Perfect Raincoat
Cashmere Relaxed Crewneck Sweater

J.Crew

Cashmere Relaxed Crewneck Sweater

Our editors love this sweater.

Stratus Superwide Pant in City Twill

J.Crew

Stratus Superwide Pant in City Twill

J.Crew, Rec Sneakers

All about this silhouette.

Tweed Lady Jacket With Leather Trim

J.Crew

Tweed Lady Jacket With Leather Trim

This jacket will bring polish to any look.

J.Crew, Double Buckle Belt in Italian Leather

J.Crew

Double Buckle Belt in Italian Leather

Banana Republic

Lightweight Cashmere V-Neck Sweater

Banana Republic

Lightweight Cashmere V-Neck Sweater

Banana Republic cashmere is top-notch.

Relaxed Suede Trucker Jacket

Banana Republic

Relaxed Suede Trucker Jacket

The Oversized Shirt

Banana Republic

The Oversized Shirt

Satin Midi Skirt

Banana Republic

Satin Midi Skirt

Dress this skirt up or down.

Ribbed Short-Sleeve T-Shirt

Banana Republic

Ribbed Short-Sleeve T-Shirt

The Everyday Wide-Leg Pant

Banana Republic

The Everyday Wide-Leg Pant

Vince

Contrast-Collar Cotton Oxford Shirt

Vince

Contrast-Collar Cotton Oxford Shirt

Suede Oversized Jacket

Vince

Suede Oversized Jacket

I can't stop thinking about this jacket.

Marin Leather Lace-Up Loafer

Vince

Marin Leather Lace-Up Loafer

Wool & Cashmere-Blend Contrast-Collar Polo Sweater

Vince

Wool & Cashmere-Blend Contrast-Collar Polo Sweater

Italian Cotton Twill Zip-Front Jacket

Vince

Italian Cotton Twill Zip-Front Jacket

Long Pencil Skirt
Cotton-Blend Shirt Jacket

Vince

Cotton-Blend Shirt Jacket

Ideal for transitional weather.

Madewell

MW, Single-Breasted Trench Coat

Madewell

Single-Breasted Trench Coat

MW, The Remy Mary Jane Flat

Madewell

The Remy Mary Jane Flats

The Dean Easy Straight Jean

Madewell

The Dean Easy Straight Jean

This is Madewell's latest denim style.

MW, The Extra-Large Essential Bucket Tote

Madewell

The Extra-Large Essential Bucket Tote

Everyone's favorite bucket tote.

Madewell, Cocoon-Sleeve Denim Lady Jacket in Essex Wash

Madewell

Cocoon-Sleeve Denim Lady Jacket in Essex Wash

MW, Textural-Stitch Johnny Collar Sweater

Madewell

Textural-Stitch Johnny Collar Sweater

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