While their pieces are certainly a bit pricier than most, I would suggest two things: firstly, they offer the perfect middle ground between value for money and splurging. If spending £800+ on the perfect suit doesn’t sound like something you could afford, how does half that price sound? J.Crew’s suits are just as good as brands two or three times their price bracket, even if they are a little fashion-y (thin lapels, short jackets and slim trousers).

Secondly, never buy anything from them full price. Sign up for their newsletter and wait for their fairly regular sales to make big savings. They’re still offering free delivery and returns online since opening their first London stores back in November, so take this opportunity to figure out what cuts and sizes fit your specific body type.

Speaking as a gentleman with a larger than normal thigh and arse size (thank you Mr. Squat Rack), their ‘essential chinos’ fit perfectly and are great quality for about £70.

Recent Campaigns/Lookbooks

Key Pieces

• J. Crew Slim Merino Cardigan
• J. Crew Slim Classic Piqué Polo
• J. Crew Vintage Oxford Shirt In Solid
• J. Crew Heathered Cotton Sweater In Stripe
• J. Crew 770 Selvedge Jean In Resin Crinkle Wash
• J. Crew Ludlow Double-breasted Peak-lapel Blazer With Double Vent In Italian Wool
• J. Crew Ludlow Suit Jacket With Double Vent In Italian Wool
• J. Crew Bowery Slim In Cotton-linen
• J. Crew Essential Chino In 484 Fit

T.M.Lewin

Not a place I ever really considered until they released their fully-fitted dress shirts last autumn/winter. They are cut perfectly and available in just about every color and pattern you can imagine. Not only that, they are always offering bulk buy deals on shirts and run regular money-off sales throughout the year, rather than seasonally.

The brand produces surprisingly good knitwear too. I own a handful of their v-necks/cardigans, which have lasted me well and been in my formal rotation for a long time now.