30 Madewell, COS, and J.Crew Wardrobe Staples for 2025

I can’t believe I’m already starting to think about my 2025 closet, but here we are. (Is it just me, or did 2024 go by incredibly fast?) This year, I’m looking to Madewell, COS, and J.Crew for simple yet chic wardrobe staples—items that can easily move between spur-of-the-moment dinners with friends, Zoom calls, and what do you know, preschool tours. I started with broad ideas like clean lines, dark neutrals, well-tailored jeans, and outerwear. As I spent more time with my Pinterest wish list, I got more specific, narrowing down exactly what will fill some holes in my closet as well as some pieces that will bring new life and a bit of joy.

Sporty-inspired outerwear is a must—I spied a fantastic chocolate-brown funnel-neck jacket on COS’s site that’s sure to sell out. Gray has been an under-the-radar color trend that's just now seeping into my consciousness, which means I must have J.Crew's light-slate, almost-luminescent pleated miniskirt. I’ve also been on the hunt for leopard-print accents and a new bag, all of which I'm sharing with you just below.