As a travel editor, I find the best travel clothing is often classic and versatile, outlasting trendy pieces and matching with (or upgrading) anything in my current capsule wardrobe. For that, I often turn to J.Crew, the retailer known for timeless, preppy looks that have been worn by celebrities like Reese Witherspoon and Michelle Obama.
Fortunately for us all, J.Crew is having a major sale—we’re talking discounts up to 77 percent off—on travel-ready clothes, including its best-sellers from summer and even fall essentials, too. I combed through the sale with long travel days, sightseeing, and fancy dinners in mind, and let me tell you: there’s some good stuff in there worth shopping.
The best part is that you can get an extra 30 percent off select sale styles with the code SHOPSALE through September 9 (the same goes for J.Crew Factory, where you can score an additional 60 percent off clearance with code FALL60). Some of the biggest discounts I found were on fall trip-ready items like these sleek black pants that are just $35 right now with the double discount applied, a $16 little black dress, and a cashmere sweater that’s marked way down, too. If I were you, I’d hop on it because these deals won’t last long—sizes are already flying off the virtual shelves.
Best Deals Overall
J.Crew
- 77 percent off: Kate Faux Leather Straight-leg Pant, $35 (originally $158)
- Wear-everywhere pants: Lower-rise Essential Wide-leg Pant, $59 (originally $158)
- Cozy fall pullover: Heritage Terry Striped Quarter-zip Sweatshirt, $70 (originally $128)
- Little black dress: Knit Tie-waist Mini Dress, $16 (originally $70)
- Cashmere cardigan: Featherweight Cashmere Cardigan, $119 (originally $188)
- $26 midi skirt: New Gwyneth Chiffon Skirt, $26 (originally $118)
- Versatile basic: Feather Jersey Three-quarter-sleeve T-shirt, $22 (originally $45)
- Perfect fall sweater: Heritage Cotton Fisherman Crewneck Sweater, $35 (originally $98)
- One-and-done staple: Hyacinth V-neck Dress, $59 (originally $178)
- Classic stripes: Short-sleeve Pointelle V-neck Cardigan Sweater, $30 (originally $90)
Best Dress Deals
J.Crew
A basic dress is a traveler’s best friend—it’s an easy, one-and-done outfit that you can dress up or down to fit anything on your itinerary. The J.Crew sale has plenty of options at shockingly low prices, from summery mini dresses to crochet knit numbers to all-season little black dresses, including the Hyacinth V-neck style for just $59 right now.
Hyacinth V-neck Dress
J.Crew
Best Pants Deals
J.Crew
Pants are the essential building block of any travel look—if you’ve got a good pair, you can get through almost anything with ease. J.Crew is discounting lots of good pairs that would work like a dream for travel days, including wide-leg pants at only $59 and sturdy utility pants for $70. Plus, you can’t pass up a deal like the Kate Straight-leg Pant for only $35.
Relaxed Utility Pant
J.Crew
Best Top Deals
J.Crew
J.Crew’s sale is loaded with well-made basics, from chunky sweaters to lightweight T-shirts that work as layers for fall—and there’s even cashmere in the mix, too. I’m eyeing this lightweight cashmere cardigan that’s a steal and this under-$75 quarter-zip sweatshirt for chilly fall mornings, walking tours, and errands alike.
Heritage Terry Striped Quarter-zip Sweatshirt
J.Crew
More Clothing Deals
J.Crew
I found essentials no travel wardrobe should be without for fall trips, including midi skirts, light jackets, and blazers to dress things up—and right now, you can score major discounts on all three. My recommendation is to snag this silky midi skirt for just $26 and a stretchy yet structured blazer to keep you warm (and fashionable) for under $100.
New Going-out Blazer
J.Crew
Best J.Crew Factory Deals
J.Crew Factory
Some of the best discounts from the brand can be found over at J.Crew Factory, where there are tons of classic looks up to 60 percent off (and an additional 60 percent off clearance with code FALL60, if you can believe it). I’ve got my eye on a few pieces, including a $30 striped cardigan sweater and a wear-anywhere black dress that’s only $16. I filled an entire cart with the six items below for just $132.
Knit Tie-waist Mini Dress
J.Crew Factory
Best Under-$50 Deals
J.Crew
Some of the biggest deals at J.Crew’s sale are basic tees and sweaters that can be layered and paired with anything, like this perfect fall crewneck sweater for an unheard-of $35 and this silky midi skirt that’s more than 75 percent off.
Heritage Cotton Fisherman Crewneck Sweater
J.Crew
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