J.Crew inspried

The orange ruffled blouse is one of my most under-worn pieces. It's J.Crew piece that I'd wanted when I originally spotted it in the catalog, but thankfully did not spend $80 on.

It came into my possession years later while perusing the racks of my favorite secondhand store, Coco's on the Green. Thus making the fact that I've only worn it a handful of times more palatable.

Mostly, I just like to go back to the way it was styled in that original catalog and try to replicate it.

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The Rundown
Orange Ruffled Blouse J.Crew similar
White Cardigan Old Navy similar
Navy Blazer Gap similar
Skinny Jeans Kohls similar
Studded Booties Guess via TJMaxx similar
Bag "Alexa" Danielle Nicole c/o Loving Lemons
Jet & Pearl Long Necklace c/o LydellNYC
Black Bangle Thrifted similar
Pearl Cluster Ring The Cavernous Jewelry Box similar
Nail Color Essie "No Place Like Chrome"


34 comments

  1. Gotta love Coco's haha. We both had some pretty amazing finds. This one for you and when I found the matching jacket for my pants ;)
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  2. What a lucky duck you are to find that secondhand! It is a lovely blouse. I have a similar one that I bought at Kohl's years and years ago and while I haven't worn it in a while, it has gotten so much use. I love this one under the cardigan(s).

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  3. That is so awesome that you scored the blouse at a fraction of the cost! I love how it looks with the cardigan and pearls for a preppy look.

    -Sharon
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  4. This is a great combo and you wear it well. You have such a good memory, I can't remember what I saw yesterday. . .
    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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  5. Color combination is fantastic!
    TGIF

    xoxo, KP
    Eleventh & Sixteenth

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  6. I had a very similar blouse from J. Crew in an identical shade... which I also did not wear enough. Now that I see you in yours, I'm wondering what happened to it, because I'm feeling inspired to give the unusual colour another shot - I never imagined it could look so fabulous with navy!
    xox,
    Cee

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  7. OH I remember this find - it looks really nice with that jacket -

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  8. Love it! And how awesome that you found it years later!! It was meant to be. Love the cardigan with the blazer over it - perfect layering! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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  9. Lovely look.
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  10. The ruffle blouse is such a gorgeous colour! Pairs so nicely with these jackets/blazer. Happy holidays! xx/Madison

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  11. Perfection!!!!you look so classy and sophisticated!!!!

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  12. Love this color combo, you look so pretty.

    xo
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  13. That blouse is such a pretty color and I really like how it looks paired with the navy blazer.

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  14. Pretty sure you'll be able to replicate the entire J. Crew catalog one day with your fashion sense, Miss Lydia! Or they'll be comin' to you. I love the yellow under the black and white--yummy combo! :D

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  15. What a great find to find it second hand! Love the color combinations of this outfit :)

    Mili from Call me, Maeby

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  16. I love the color of the shirt, so pretty! And it looks amazing with the white blazer.

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  17. Excellent outfit and you look so pretty. I <333 that orange ruffled blouse, navy blue blazer and studded boots. Yes! that pearl ring and necklace is also marvellous.
    xoxo

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  18. This blouse is gorgeous! I love how you styled it with all the layers. And that ring is so pretty!
    Inge
    This Ever Evolving Life

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  19. I can't even count the times I've tried to copy the J.Crew catalog on both hands. I love their styling so much and I think you did a great job in replicating the original outfit :) I always "have to" buy J.Crew full price as their online outlet does not permit shipping outside the USA :( xo

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  20. I'd love to visit this Cocos place you always talk about. You do so well there. Don't you just love using the J. Crew look book as a dress-by-number guide. They make it so easy.
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  21. Beautiful--I love the ruffles and the pearls!

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  22. I have this same top and am struggling so much with how to style it for "real life" instead of J. Crew magazine life. I love this Lydia!

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  23. What a beautiful blouse!! I'm sure once the weather warms up in a few months you'll find new ways to wear it. I'm sure it'd look lovely with a skirt!

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  24. Beautiful outfit dear, I love that orange ruffled blouse and that necklace too!!!


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  25. I love the blouse, it is a pretty colour and the ruffles are beautiful. It looks so classy against the black and white. I must get some use from a few under utilised pieces that I have in mind too.

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  26. i love the orange ruffles and it's perfect with the classy pearl baubles!

    cute & little

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  27. I love both of the combinations you look great!!

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  28. Great look! Orange and blue is not a combination that I would come up with myself, but oh my it looks really great on you!!!
    xx

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  29. This ruffled blouse from J Crew is beautiful-- and it's such a versatile piece! I can definitely see you wearing it a lot throughout this season!

    Xo, Hannah

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  30. Wonderful shirt & blazer!

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  31. I love how you styled this gorgeous Charmeuse Blouse. That Navy Blazer was perfect. I have a similar Cardigan and Sweater Vest to yours, similar Necklace, Ring & Bracelet. I just need the Blazer to re-create this.

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