Both J.Crew and Madewell are having big sales right now—J.Crew is offering 40% off almost everything (including new arrivals) and and extra 50% off sale items with the code SALETIME, and Madewell is giving you an extra 30% off sale items with the code NICEONE. Since pretty much everything is on sale at J.Crew, I have a lot more selections from them than from Madewell. I’ve marked the items I own and love with an asterisk.

J.CREW PICKS (see me styling several of these items in this post)

• Long leopard sweater blazer* (Shown above. Size down 1-2 sizes!)
• Gray sweater blazer* (A closet staple of mine—I size down 1 size in mine)
• Loafers with tassels* (Shown above. Might need to go down 1/2 size)
• Pointed toe ankle boots* (So comfortable, true to size, and truly a new favorite boot of mine!)
• Curvy black jeans* (Shown above—a great pair of jeans for fall)
• Pleated leopard skirt* (Runs big—size down for a high waisted fit. Can be dressed down or dressed up.)
• Cashmere crewneck* (Size up! So classic and comes in so many colors—I have the black one.)
• Sneakers with leopard accent* (I recommend going down 1/2 size)
• Chambray shirt* (I went up a size for a more relaxed fit)
• Gray v-neck cardigan (I’d size down and wear it as a top personally)
• Cable knit sweater
• Gray puff-sleeve sweatshirt (an easy and comfy layer for fall)
• Black ribbed turtleneck (I have one from Madewell just like this and wear it so much in the fall and winter!)
• Collarless sweater blazer with fringe stripe (Such a pretty top layer if it’s not too cold where you live)
• White button-up (Truly a timeless piece)
• Quilted long puffer jacket (Perfect for early morning dog walks in the fall)
• Boiled wool coat (The Heather Acorn and Black colors are timeless, but it also comes in some fun bright hues!)
• Teddy sherpa coat (Super cozy and a more casual take on a classic fall/winter coat)
• Slip dress in leopard or navy (Layer with sweaters for a casual look, or pair with heels for a night out)
• Black tiered dress (I’d style it one of these ways)

MADEWELL PICKS

• Drapey paperbag pants* (Wear them for work, or elevate your everyday outfits. I sized down)
• Mid-rise straight jeans* (Casual, comfortable “boyfriend” style jeans—I went down a size)
• Micro crossbody bag* (An easy, tiny crossbody for your essentials. I use a small card carrier with mine!)
• Linen blazer* (I have this in white—TTS)
• Button-front white jeans* (I got my usual size, and they are a little roomy in the waist for me. Curvy version here.)
• Pointed toe mules in tan or white (Love these so much—I have a similar pair from Everlane. So classic, versatile, effortless and cool)
• Calf hair animal print boots (So gorgeous! These would elevate even the most simple, neutral outfits)
• Puff sleeve pullover sweater
• Leopard loafers
• High neck tank (great for layering, and also pairs really well with paperbag pants)