“When can I have a suit?” I ask my mom as we are picking up my Dad’s newly altered three-piece suit.
“Someday. You are eight years old.” she replies.
“I can’t wait. I am going to have the coolest suits when I am the boss.”
“You can be ANYTHING you want to BE and you certainly have boss characteristics.” she says with a smile.
Many years and many suits later, I did become a boss. I wore suits in a time when pantsuits were not only frowned upon but strongly discouraged by my first employer. I wore skirt suits and had to keep a constant supply of hosiery in my desk to address the ill-timed and horrifying run. The uniform was a big part of my feeling of success. I subscribed to the notion of dressing for the job you want rather than the job you have.
That conversation with my mom empowered me. Both of my parents encouraged me to work hard and pursue my dreams.
Girls now have even more opportunity even as we all navigate so much anger and frustration with what is going on.
J.Crew has partnered with Girls Inc.
We are thrilled to partner with J.Crew to ensure that more girls have the opportunity to join the Girls Inc. crew and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. With support from J.Crew customers and employees, and through panel events, girls will be encouraged to achieve their highest potential and inspired to be strong, smart, and bold.
- Judy Vredenburgh, Girls Inc. President & CEO
In honor of Day of the Girl, today, October 11, 2018, J.Crew will donate $5 for every purchase made through jcrew.com. For me it started with a dream (and a suit). I am excited to put part of my shopping dollars towards empowering another generation of girls.
Here a few things I am considering in my cart today.
Obviously, these leopard pieces that are part of the Demylee X J. Crew collaboration:
Scarf / Hat / Pants / Jacket/ Dress
I love these two pairs of shoes for the holidays and beyond
It’s a great time to pick up my favorite kicks that I have in three colors and wear all the time. Yesterday I managed to wear all three with a few outfit changes.
Cheers to the girls!
XO,
JAE
the navy leopard 