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Ask BB: J.Crew Collection Cafe Capri Pant Look for Less


J.Crew Collection Cafe Capri pants come in a wide variety of artsy prints

Where can I find a less expensive version of J.Crew Collection Café Capris? The patterns are awesome but almost $230 is a bit steep for my budget. —Dana B.

{Shown above from left: J.Crew Collection Café Capri pants in Liberty floral print ($250), hummingbird floral ($225), bazaar print ($545) and painter's floral ($495).}


J.Crew's eye-catching cafe capris are part of a print-pant craze, and there are options at every price point. My first suggestion, for style and price, is from the just-launched Joe Fresh line at JCPenney:




{Joe Fresh tapered leg pants ($39), slim-fit sateen pants in green print or dark blue ($29 each)}

The Look for Less: Steve Madden 'Buzzzer' Platform Sandals

Steve Madden's Buzzzer platform sandals in black suede are $129.99 at amazon.com.



Get the look for less with the Xhilaration Primrose sandal instead for $29.99 in black or coral. I'm kinda loving the metallic accent on these. Click either image to view or purchase.


The Look for Less: House of Harlow 1960 Mint Pyramid Necklace

This House of Harlow 1960 mint green pyramid station necklace, as seen on designer Nicole Richie, is $75 at BoutiqueToYou.com.



Get a similar look for less with The Limited's mint stone pyramid necklace instead, priced at $32.80. Click either image for more info.



Ask BB: J.Crew's Tweed Jacket for Less

I love the look of J.Crew's Lady Jacket, but don't want to spend the $200. Have you seen any less expensive options? —Becca



To get the look for less, try this New York & Co. tweed jacket instead. It comes in four spring-ready colors for just $42 (down from $69.95). Click the image below to view. —BB


The Look for Less: Jenni Kayne D'Orsay Flats

Jenni Kayne's D'Orsay pointy toe flats seem to be the most knocked-off shoe for spring. Here they are in yellow for $450 at shopbop.com:



And here's Forever 21's version for $19.80.



The young LA-designer's shoes also come in leather for $495:



The Steve Madden "Vampy" looks identical and costs $99.95. Tisk, tisk!



Which would you wear?