Despite the fact that I’m a fashion editor and it’s my job to scour the ‘net for the best products, I often find myself shopping at the same stores. And when it comes to clothing, who can blame me? Finding the right size can be tricky when online shopping, so when I find a retailer with clothes that fit me just right, I’m reluctant to deviate. But there is a downside — as much as I hate to admit it, my closet is kinda boring. With cool fall weather blowing in, I was determined to make a change. New clothes from new stores, I decided. The first stop for my fall haul? JCPenney.
Like many people, I spent a lot of my parents’ money at JCPenney back in the day. It was one of my favorite places to shop — I still remember saving up for a pair of Arizona Jean Co. overalls! Over the years, however, the stores near us closed, and I just sort of forgot about the retailer. But guess what? JCPenney is back, baby! Not only are there a handful of stores still standing, but the website is full of gems I was genuinely excited to add to my shopping cart.
After about an hour of browsing, I narrowed down my selection to 10 items totaling about $300. I expected a mixed bag in terms of what I’d actually want to keep, but to my surprise, I legitimately like nine of the pieces I purchased. Here are the highlights:
The perfect “rich mom” layering piece to wear on repeat as the seasons transition.
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Major country club vibes, but on a budget, of course.
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Why yes, I will be wearing this slinky skirt to every holiday party this year.
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No one will be able to tell this stunner isn’t real leather.
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The vest trend is here to stay, so it’s time to get on board.
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Blue jeans are great and all, but let me tell you about these chocolate brown beauties…
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This under-$50 find looks so much more expensive than it is. The quality is really top-notch.
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I’m only 5’4″, but these sleek trousers make my legs look supermodel-long.
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Someone invite me somewhere cool so I can rock this chic faux-leather dress.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
