I'm on a Mission to Buy Jennifer Lawrence's The Row Suit With My Zara Budget
If I had to wear one brand for the rest of my days, it would most likely be The Row. Elegant, luxurious, and utterly timeless, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's beloved label really does check off every box. Unfortunately, at this point in my life, my budget tends to lean more toward Zara than it does The Row, at least when it comes to non-splurge purchases. As a result, I've learned a trick or two about finding the chicest, most expensive-looking pieces from the affordable fashion brand (and others like it) that allow me to get The Row look at a fraction of the price.
Because of this, when I first laid eyes on the look Jennifer Lawrence recently wore to a London Q&A panel for her new movie Causeway—a black waistcoat paired with matching trousers and a simple tee, all from The Row's spring/summer 2023 collection—my immediate reflex was to find something similar at a price I could afford. Luckily, with everything I've learned over the years, it didn't take long to gather everything necessary to recreate the tailored outfit IRL. Below, shop JLaw's classic suiting look for less.
On Jennifer Lawrence: The Row vest, shirt, and trousers; Monica Vinader X Kate Young Gemstone Bangle ($850); Gia Borghini x RHW Strappy Sandal ($313); Garrett Leight Holly Matte Rectangle Metal Sunglasses ($415)
Shop the waistcoat trend for less:
I stopped in Zara this weekend to try on this exact vest and, wow, it's incredible.
Shop the matching Pinstripe Blazer ($179) and Wool Blend Striped Pants ($90).
A wool suit just screams fall to me.
Shop the matching Wool Suit Blazer ($150) and Wool Suit Pants ($100).
The baby-blue color is equally as alluring.
Shop the matching Wide Leg Suit Trousers ($59).
I'm about ready to buy this look in every available color.
Shop the matching Mason Pant ($178).
This vest-and-skirt combo is top-tier chic.
Shop the matching Wool Blend Long Skirt ($90).
Back to work.
Shop the matching Pinstripe Pant With Satin Waistband ($100).
A cropped fit will make a suit vest look 10 times more casual.
Shop the matching Full-Length Pleated Pants ($50).
It's a need, not a want.
Shop the matching The Favorite High-Waisted Pleated Pants ($220).
Mango's new Selection line is wildly tempting.
For a more low-key option.
Shop the matching The Non-Suit Pull-On Shorts ($50).
Next: I've Given In to the Vest Trend for Good—Here Are 10 Ways to Wear One
Eliza Huber is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and the intersection of sports and fashion. She joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing in 2021 from Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a business degree from the University of Iowa. She's launched two columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top runway trends each season. Eliza lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, watching WNBA games, and scouring The RealReal for discounted Prada.
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