We’re in the home stretch of the holiday season. Now that it’s late December, the weather has gone from a bit nippy to straight up chilly. Bundling up is a necessity here in the midwest and sometimes I’m simply not in the mood to throw on my puffer coat. It’s the lazy woman’s choice for warmth. For more polished warmth, I styled this J.Jill outerwear look including the Cambridge Coat (on sale for $91*) and Ultrasoft Chenille Tunic (on sale for $28*), plus a couple of uber cute accessories for that extra feminine touch.

Coat: J.Jill / Tunic Sweater: J.Jill / Sunglasses: Ditto x Cutler and Gross / Sneakers: J.Jill x Ugg

Hat: J.Jill (similar)

Scarf: J.Jill (similar)

When I read how amazingly soft this sweater is, I wanted to try it for myself. It definitely lives up to its promise. I couldn’t pass up the trapper hat either. So many adorable J.Jill outerwear pieces! My biggest pet peeve after cold hands are cold red ears in the wintertime. And this hat creates the warmest barrier against the elements. Plus it’s just as soft as the sweater.

How I Get the Perfect Fit Every Time

With J.Jill, I know their clothes will fit me perfectly every time. After wearing so many of their pieces, I don’t even have to try them on to know they’ll fit, even for length. The Cambridge Coat hits my thigh at just the right place. It also cinches a bit at the waist to give my figure definition, unlike my overused puffer coat. J.Jill has an array of sizes from Misses, Petites, Plus Size, and Tall. Virtually every body type is covered.

Finally, J.Jill encourages shoppers to help give back with the Compassion Fund. With any J.Jill Compassion Fund items you purchase, including the limited-edition floral printed scarf I’m wearing, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to support community-based organizations that help disadvantaged and homeless women become self-sufficient. That sounds like a great way to harness the holiday spirit this season!

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When you go shopping and don’t need anything, it’s always easier to find items you love. That’s exactly what happened with this dress. I stopped by the Topshop sale rack on a whim and found this Victorian style dress for only $24. I knew it would come in handy for one of those times I look in my closet and convince myself I have nothing to wear.

Jacket: Topshop (similar) / Dress: Topshop (similar) / Earrings: J.Crew (similar) / Necklace: Stella & Dot (similar) / Bag: Botiker (similar) / Tights: Kushyfoot / Booties: Coach

What I’m even more excited about is finding these suede booties on sale for 40% off from Coach. With a 2.5 in heel, I can walk around in these for hours without complaining. And the studded details add just the right amount of edginess. It’s so hard to find a pair of black booties that are a) comfortable, b) affordable and c) stylish to suit your tastes. When I saw these I knew I had found the one!

On a side note, while I adore this dress and the Victorian trend that has been dominating the runways, I couldn’t help but think it reminded me a little of Jennifer Lawrence’s Oscar dress (you know the tampon one) haha.

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It’s no surprise that I adore the black and white check print. When I saw this windowpane coat online at Anthropologie, I knew it was perfect for me. The exterior of the coat is made from a mix of wool and mohair, which gives it a luxurious softness, while the lining has an unexpected rich gold tone. I paired the windowpane coat with a black and white look and touches of gold. Don’t feel boxed in by your style options with this coat. You could easily dress it up with a hot pink shift or down with jeans and a floral blouse. Leopard would also go great with it! The choices are endless. Think of the coat’s print as a neutral.

I read the reviews for this coat and a few of the comments stood out for me. The cut of the coat may look large on a smaller frame and the shoulders may appear boxy. Others thought the button placement was too low, making the wearer appear larger when buttoned. Consider choosing a petite size if you are worried about any of these fit issues.

What do you think of the windowpane print? For me, it’s just as beloved as my other favorite — buffalo plaid. Shop the look (or similar styles) in the blog shop!