Excited to hop in early to a Black Friday sale that’s totally worth it? R29 reader-favorite clothing brand J.Crew started its big sale early with 50% off all purchases when you use the promo code SHOPEARLY. This limited-time deal works for both full-price and sale styles. Although not completely sitewide, it includes most styles — just look for the 50% off tag on your favorite items from now through November 24.
If scrolling through the site is the last thing you want to do right now, we got you. Keep reading to shop our picks from this ultra-cozy J.Crew sale — from sweater dresses and trendy cropped puffer jackets to satin pink pants and soft turtlenecks.
The chill really crept up on us this season, and now we’re scrambling to fill our closets to the brim with sweaters upon sweaters. Lucky for us, J.Crew has a plethora of comfy and cozy sweaters to choose from, whether you prefer crewnecks or turtlenecks.
The rules of life are as follows: You can never be too prepared for anything, and there’s no such thing as “too many” coats in your closet. From snow-ready parkas to trendy cropped puffer jackets, can you believe they’re all half off?
Are you a dress-only girly? That doesn’t need to change just because the weather is getting chilly. Get yourself a J.Crew sweater or velvet dress for half off.
From party-ready pink satin pants to everyday casual jeans, J.Crew’s grand selection has something for you — no matter where you’re going (or what the dress code is) this holiday season.
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Prepare to step up your jewelry game with Missoma’s Black Friday sale. The celebrity-beloved, cult-favorite brand is offering 30% off everything from November 22 to November 27. Yes, everything from Kate Middleton’s go-to charm earrings that she’s worn six times to Bella Hadid’s whimsical gemstone ring. The sale even includes the brand’s new AW’22 collections, plus Harris Reed, Lucy Williams, Savi, and Le Specs’ collaborations.
If you can’t wait for the sale to go live tomorrow, you can sign up for the brand’s mailing list today to get exclusive 24-hour early access. You know, the early bird gets the worm — or, in this case, dazzling new jewelry. Plus, in honor of Thanksgiving, Missoma is partnering with various brands to help the planet. For instance, through a partnership with TreeSisters, Missoma will plant one tree per order. Customers will also have the option to calculate and offset carbon emissions from their deliveries and returns, making that splurge on delicate jewelry feel good in more ways than one. Now that Missoma has made the deal a no-brainer, you can surf the site directly or check out our top picks to get started.
All The Best Rings
Bella Hadid is the queen of chunky rings, and if you’re a fan of the model’s style, you’ll be overjoyed that her charming Jelly Heart Gemstone Ring is available to shop during the Missoma Black Friday sale.
The Most Delicate Bracelets
Pair Missoma’s delicate, stackable bracelets with coordinating rings and necklaces, or wear them alone — either way, you’re bound to get compliments.
Everything From Daily To Statement Necklaces
Whether you want a staple necklace for daily wear or a statement piece, Missoma has got you covered.
All The Dazzling Earrings
Suppose you’re a devotee to finding the latest piece from your fave celebs. In that case, you’ll be thrilled to know that Missoma has everything from Hailey Bieber’s go-to hoops (the Medium Chunky Ridge Hoops) to Kate Middleton’s Rhodochrosite Pyramid Charm Earrings. For those with an endless collection of hoops, you’ll want to head straight for the Lucy Williams Malachite Chandelier Hoops (beloved by J.Lo) and the Squiggle Medium Hoop (worn by Florence Pugh) before they sell out.
The Most Covetable Layered Sets
The layered necklace look was huge this year. Missoma takes all the guesswork out by creating ready-to-wear sets. If you’re questioning whether you have a complementing pair or it’s just too tiring to find individual necklaces that work, then browse through Missoma’s selection of earrings, bracelets, and necklaces that look eclectic together, not overly matchy-matchy.
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Super Sale Alert: Get 25% off sitewide during the Jenni Kayne Black Friday Sale, running from November 21 through November 28. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
There are certain designers who get on our radar not just from their cool approach to style but because they take a slower, more thoughtful approach when it comes to releasing new products. Minimalist luxury basics company Jenni Kayne is surely one of them, though the relaxed pace can also be attributed to the brand’s general chilled-out Los Angeles vibes.
“We like to define ourselves as the ultimate California lifestyle brand,” says Julia Hunter, CEO at Jenni Kayne. “Whether it’s a well-edited wardrobe or timeless home essentials, we focus on inviting neutrals, quality construction, and attention to detail in order to create pieces that you’ll love for years to come.” While $300+ sweaters aren’t my usual M.O., I test-drove the brand’s Instagram-famous Cashmere Cocoon Cardigan, and now I totally get the hype.
This style staple, while definitely pricey, is the kind of investment piece I plan to wear until I die. The sweater is casual luxury at its finest, and I know I’ll wear it forever because the premium materials will hold up, the no-fuss silhouette is trend-agnostic, and it’s just freakin’ comfortable to wear. “The Cocoon is one of our top styles — sometimes we have a hard time even keeping it in stock because it sells out season after season,” says Hunter. “To date, we have sold 49,000 Cocoons, and it has sold out five times! So far this year the Cocoon is selling three times more than the next best-selling style.”
If you swear by a supremely curated and versatile capsule wardrobe, Jenni Kayne clothes are absolutely worth a closer look. Many of its biggest fans have even admitted to grabbing their favorite Jenni Kayne sweater in multiple colors and wearing it to bed: “I love this sweater so much, this is my second purchase/color. It’s the perfect thing to throw over jeans, a dress, or honestly pajamas when you’re relaxing at home,” writes one comfy fanatic. And, you too can score your own Cocoon Cardigan (or anything else from the brand’s site) with 25% off sitewide during its Black Friday Event, valid now through November 28, 2022. No code needed, discount applied at checkout.
“Oversized” is quite the understatement when it comes to this cardigan — it runs so large that you could likely order two sizes down and still achieve a baggy fit. For reference, I’m 5’3″, usually wear a medium on top, size 26/27 on bottom, and I went with a small in this cocoon. When laid flat, the boxy body measures 25″ across, which simple math tells us is a whopping 50 inches all the way around when the size small cardi is buttoned up. (The Cashmere Cocoon Cardigan is offered in sizes XXS to 3X.) Drape-y in every sense, the cardigan simply hangs from my shoulders and cascades down to the top of my thighs, right over my hips. The V-neck plunges too deep to wear the cardigan by itself, but some of the models on the Jenni Kayne website show how the sweater can indeed be worn solo.
The Warmth Factor:
The relative weightlessness of the cardigan might fool you — the knit is made from soft 100% Mongolian cashmere, so it’s designed to keep wearers toasty. In fact, I’ve only worn this cardigan over summery tank tops in mid-60-to-low-70-degree weather and at times still felt my pits getting clammy. I also recently sat through a three-hour film in an intensely air-conditioned theater and felt like this cardigan provided the perfect amount of warmth to combat that dreaded level of “corporate office A/C” blast.
It’s worth mentioning that the Jenni Kayne Cocoon silhouette is so popular that it is also offered in other materials and fibers, at cheaper price points (the Cashmere Cocoon remains the warmest option, and is the most expensive at $445 full price). Ahead, Hunter walks through the entire Jenni Kayne cardigan collection to specify how they differ from one another.
What The Brand Is Saying: “This is the first Cocoon we launched in the fall of 2019 in a cozy blend of fluffy, textural Italian yarn in the colors Taupe and Willow,” says Hunter. “While the silhouette has stayed the same, we now make the Cocoon in cashmere, cotton, alpaca, and have even launched new iterations like the Cable Cocoon and Cropped Cocoon. We clearly can’t get enough of it.”
The Hype: 4.4 out of 5 stars and 126 reviews on jennikayne.com
What Customers Are Saying: “I love this sweater so much. The color is stunning, it’s nice and warm — perfect for those chilly summer mornings where I’m from. It does run a little big. I got an XXS and it’s still very roomy on me. I still love it though, wouldn’t change a thing about it.”
What The Brand Is Saying: “This is a textured take on our coveted Cocoon,” says Hunter. “It’s ultra-lightweight yet fluffy and cozy, and great for fall/winter.”
The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars and 150 reviews on jennikayne.com
What Customers Are Saying: “Love that JK brought this version of the Cocoon back. While less soft than the cashmere or lofty alpaca, I prefer this version’s beautiful knit weave, which is perfectly cozy. The blush registers as warmer in person and is the best new neutral.”
What The Brand Is Saying: “Super-soft alpaca blend that’s great for transitional weather. Chunkier but no added weight,” says Hunter.
The Hype: 4.6 out of 5 stars and 111 reviews on jennikayne.com
What Customers Are Saying: “Have this in cream and couldn’t resist another color. Runs oversized so size down if you want a truer fit. Wears well buttoned or unbuttoned.”
What The Brand Is Saying: “A cropped version of the best-selling Cotton Cocoon, this slouchy sweater is the perfect any-season layer.” says Hunter.
The Hype: 4.8 out of 5 stars and 51 reviews on jennikayne.com
What Customers Are Saying: “Sweater is ‘cropped’ but elegant. Though cotton, it feels light and warm. Usually an S in the Everyday Sweater, M in Fisherman, and XS in Cocoon – bought XS for reference.”
What The Brand Is Saying: “The iconic, best-selling sweater — and the warmest option. Very luxe and easy to wear,” says Hunter.
The Hype: 4.8 out of 5 stars and 1,437 reviews on jennikayne.com
What Customers Are Saying: “I am trying not use this sweater as my pajamas because it is so soft and cozy. The sweater is a great piece to be worn over a dress in the office or over jeans everywhere else. The construction and design is sophisticated and falls on your frame really well. I get compliments on the sweater all the time.”
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This partnership indeed highlights a significant issue in the secondhand shopping space. While resale marketplaces, from Depop to Vestiaire, are booming in popularity and sales, plus-size customers are getting left out. This lack of size-inclusive preloved clothing pushes many to continue to rely on fast fashion brands, often leaving them to face criticism for opting out of the more environmentally-conscious shopping method.
Both opened in response to the lack of secondhand and vintage plus-size clothing. According to Krase, much like the rest of the fashion industry, thrift and vintage shops have capitalized on excluding plus-size shoppers. “Fat people have existed since the beginning of time, and they’ve had to wear clothes,” says Krase. “When it comes to vintage, because fashion has been exclusionary and because there were not as many mainstream options available that can stand the test of time, I think that’s a major factor of why you don’t see as much available.”
What’s more, some of the sources interviewed for the story said that when they’ve tried to consign their clothes at other thrift stores in the past, they’ve been told “those sizes don’t do as well for us.” When this narrative is perpetuated, it’s easy to see why many secondhand stores don’t offer a wide range of sizes.
Krase has actively tried to change that. As the only secondhand store centered around plus-size fashion in New York City, Plus BKLYN is a safe space for plus-size shoppers that don’t feel welcome in the city’s rich vintage scene. “If you’re a straight-size person, you can walk down [Brooklyn’s] Bedford Avenue and throw a rock at 20 vintage stores,” says Krase. “Radical self-acceptance is encompassed in what we espouse as a business for our community because fat people have been on the fringes of fashion for so long.”
And much of that work is inspired by her own experiences with thrifting, which she says allowed her to embrace fashion as a plus-size kid. “The clothes that were in [retail] stores were not my style, or [they were] matronly,” she says. “I fell in love with thrifting because I [could] make stuff my own.” In turn, Krase wanted to create a space for other plus-size shoppers to do the same.
“You would be shocked at how often we have people come into our store and cry, out of happiness coming out of the dressing room,” says Krase. “Yet, it shouldn’t be so novel for people to feel like they can find options.”
Alexis Krase
Wilder and Guevara-Prete had a similar vision for The Plus Bus, prioritizing community when they opened their business in 2016. “Because the community has been marginalized and our clothing has been so difficult to get, we were really, really focused on having a place where you could physically touch and try on the clothes,” says Guevara-Prete.
She says that while plus-size clothing has always existed, it’s still a challenge for them to source size-inclusive vintage garments. “Because those clothes were not valued and plus-size people were told to not wear certain things, there’s almost a gap in the history of vintage fashion,” she says. Krase echoes this: “Because the fashion industry has been [historically] exclusionary, mainstream, well-made designer options, things that typically stand the test of time, are not as accessible.”
Because of this, their spaces have become go-to destinations for plus-size shoppers eager to sort through racks of clothing that embody the kind of mindset not commonly celebrated inside the fashion industry. “You would be shocked at how often we have people come into our store and cry out of happiness coming out of the dressing room,” says Krase. “Yet, it shouldn’t be so novel for people to feel like they can find options.”
This is a move that other secondhand platforms are also exploring, according to Krase, who has been approached by other companies for similar partnerships that have yet to materialize. Still, there is a sense of mistrust: “I appreciate that those efforts are being made, but I think it’s kind of piecemeal and it’s slow, and I think the options are still so few and far between that it’s going to take time and more and more Herculean effort to grow,” she says.
Much like they have in the past, Krase and Guevara-Prete are not waiting for the fashion industry’s acceptance. Instead, they keep forging new paths for their communities, opting to focus on fostering safe spaces to play with fashion, even for those who still don’t trust the secondhand market. “The best thing I can recommend is to find a place that feels safe for you and dip your toe in the water,” says Krase.
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