Saddle Up: A Lot of Chic Newness Just Dropped at H&M, J.Crew, and Zara

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(Image credit: Zara; Pictured: Zara 100% Wool Pocket Cardigan ($70) and Twisted Earrings ($28))

Just in case today is the day you brighten up with a teeny-tiny spot of shopping, I'm here with some hot-off-the-grill picks for you. If, perhaps, you haven't had a moment to hit refresh on Wholesale Replica Bag drops, I'm thrilled to be the one to introduce you to this slew of tasty hero items that all look way more designer than their (rather-friendly) price points.

There's really good stuff going on at J.Crew. (Creative Director Olympia Gayot's office selfies continue to inform my wish list of cardigans. Plus, there's a leather bucket bag I really love that just dropped in a new colorway.) H&M has some absurdly elevated new pieces—nipped-waist blazers, chic minimalist sneakers, trenches—that honestly would be very at home over at COS. As for Zara, welp, I accidentally bought one of its sweaters last week, and now I'm rabbit-holing through its knitwear in case there's anything else I missed.

Okay, let's go. And let's keep everything under, say, $260, shall we? 

J.CREW

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(Image credit: J.Crew; Pictured: J.Crew Sweater Lady Jacket ($178))

H&M

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(Image credit: H&M; Pictured: H&M Wool-Blend Blazer ($259))

ZARA

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(Image credit: Zara; Pictured: Zara 100% Wool Pocket Cardigan ($70) and Twisted Earrings ($28))
Natalie Cantell
Contributing Fashion Editor

Natalie Cantell is an NYC-based style director, creative consultant, and contributing fashion editor. She was the executive director of Who What Wear and Marie Claire’s brand studio until 2023, and now freelances globally on shoots, stories, and special projects across fashion, luxury, beauty, home, and travel.