When it comes to summer aesthetics, you can't go wrong with the classic "cool L.A. girl" style. She's carefree, casual, and dresses for long days in the sunshine. Yes, these are stereotypes associated with L.A. girls, but sometimes stereotypes do hold true. Whether intentional or not, J.Crew's designers seemed to have captured the L.A. girl vibe in their summer 2023 collection.
Having lived in L.A. for seven years before moving to the South, I feel like I have a good understanding of local fashion. Taking that expertise, I curated a selection of 29 pieces from the J.Crew summer collection, focusing on the SoCal perspective. Whether you reside there or simply want to embrace the L.A. style, feel free to browse and shop the items below. I've got you covered from head to toe.
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Collection Limited-Edition Floral Sequin Mini Skirt
Beautiful in the sunshine or the moonlight.
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Vintage Rib High-Neck Cutaway Tank Top with Contrast Trim
J.Crew is clearly giving the people what they want.
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Raffia Bucket Hat
Don't let summer start without ordering this hat.
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Strappy Squareneck One-Piece Swimsuit
A chic black one-piece is the drawer of every chic L.A. girl.
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Mini Skirt in Thomas Mason Cotton Poplin
This is something that would fit right in at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
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Organic Slub Cotton Muscle T-Shirt
Not sure if you've heard but muscle tanks are taking over this summer.
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Bungalow Cat Eye Sunglasses
L.A. girls know the power of a classic cat-eye.
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Point Sur Puddle Jeans in Charlotte Wash
Low-rise baggy jeans are the only jeans that matter in L.A. right now.
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High-Neck Cotton Poplin Midi Dress
This says I'd like to be in the South of France but I'm on South Robertson.
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Open-Weave Tote Bag
A beach day (or farmers market) essential.
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Fitted Halterneck Sweater-Tank in Supersculpt Yarn
So many good outfits start will start with this tank.
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Maritime Tapered Pants in Ripstop Cotton
A summer essential no matter where you live.
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High-Rise Denim Shorts in Delery Wash
Such a good cut, wash, and length.
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Gwyneth V-Neck Slip Dress in Cupro Blend
One can never have too many slip dresses.
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Merino-Linen Blend Sweater-Tank in Stripe
I saw a cool L.A. girl wearing this on Instagram just the other day.
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Crew Baseball Cap
Every summer outfit looks cooler with a baseball cap.
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Grommet Cross-Strap Sandals in Leather
If your size is still in stock, congratulations are in order.
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Reworked Classic-Fit Shirt
I know several L.A. girls that are freaking out over this collab.
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Gwyneth Slip Skirt in Gramercy Gingham Linen
Pair this with sneakers for the most "L.A. girl" look.
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Pull-On Linen Shorts
You're going to see a lot of black linen in L.A. this summer.
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Squareneck A-Line Dress in Stretch Linen Blend
Color!
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Slide Sandals in Canvas and Leather
These are so sleek.
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Relaxed Beach Pants in Soft Gauze
It goes without saying that every L.A. girl needs a pair of beach pants.
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Cropped Boatneck T-Shirt in Stripe
Cropped is key when it comes to striped shirts like this.
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Louisa Lady Jacket in Denim
Denim is of the utmost importance in an L.A. girl's wardrobe.
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Astrid Wide-Leg Pants in Luster Crepe
A chic option for a night out.
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Pleated Capeside Chino Shorts
These are the perfect non-denim shorts.
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Sculptural Orb Earrings
The reviews for these trendy earrings are glowing.
Allyson is a senior editor forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing
. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing
. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.