On this beautiful Fall day, I wore a Dries Van Noten Grey wool tweed blazer, +J Dark Brown cotton stretch button down shirt, Uniqlo dark denim skinny jeans, Dries Van Noten Black faux crocodile belt, JM Weston Black shoes, Hermès Grey/Black cashmere Losange scarf, and a Bottega Veneta Ash Fume soft crocodile tote.

The Uniqlo +J Wool Military Jacket was sold out on my first visit, but I was persistent enough on a return visit to snag one in Dark Grey. Sean O'Pry looked amazing in this jacket from the advertising campaign and it was the one item I really hoped to find from the collection. Persistence always wins.

This cropped, fitted Military Jacket in heavy 80% Wool/20% Nylon is perfect for Fall Vespa rides. The matte black metal zipper is hidden behind a snap over placket and the two slash pockets are perfect for keeping my hands warm once I hop off my scooter. There are two front breast pockets and a small zippered pocket just perfect for an iPhone. I like the stand up collar (which contains a shiny Polyester hood in the zippered compartment) and the motorcycle influenced zippered sleeves. The back is very shaped and there are even vent holes under the arms. Dior Homme meets Balenciaga meets Prada Sport. All for $129 USD.

Cheers to Uniqlo +J. When is the next collection? Jil Sander is back.

I was so busy with the shirts and jackets that I didn't really pay attention to the pants. Well, Eric tried on a pair and I was so impressed, I returned to choose some for myself.

The Stretch Satin Flat Front Trouser in Khaki is 97% Cotton/3% Spandex sateen (they also had Olive and Black). It features triple stitching along the slash pockets and the rear seam. The belt loops also feature a row of stitching down the center, which is a nice detail. The interior is finished beautifully with all the edges taped with black cotton. I got an extra pair of these for my friend (and reader) Christopher.

I also got the Wool Flat Front Trouser in Dark Grey in lightweight Stretch Wool 98% Wool/2% Spandex which match the notch lapel blazer from yesterday. They are also finished nicely, with two button through welt back pockets and on seam side pockets. Amazing. A suit for $179 USD.

Both pants are extremely slim/skinny/tapered fit with a medium low rise. Is it rude to say that they are butt enhancing? They really are.

I simply must share that Uniqlo hems pants and denim free of charge, even at these low prices. Pants are usually ready in one week. Now that is just ridiculously fabulous customer service.

Two of my readers (and dear friends) thanked me for turning them on the to the Uniqlo +J Collection by sending me modeling photos of their new +J shirts (inspired by my Monday Outfit posts, no doubt). I know that these shirts are just the tip of the iceberg of what they purchased over several return trips. Thanks J & G!

I would love to receive photos like these from my readers of outfits they love. Keep them coming!

I found these two slim fit blazers. The quality is outstanding when one considers the $129.50 USD price tag. Both are fully lined with three button (non-working) cuffs. The fit is very slim, with very high armholes and short body (but not crazy, trendy short).

The single breasted, two button, peak lapel, double vented Wool Flannel Blazer in Navy is 90% Wool/10% Nylon. It is such a dark Navy that I thought it was Black until I looked at the label to write this post. It is a heavier weight flannel with a soft nap that can double as lightweight outerwear. The subtle peak lapel sits high on the blazer and is neither narrow or wide---just perfect and totally modern. It looks fabulous with the collar turned up.

The single breasted, two or three button, notch lapel, double vented Wool Blazer in Dark Grey (I wore this yesterday) is 98% Wool/2% Spandex and is much lighter weight with a slightly more traditional vibe. There is actually a third button, which is sort of hidden behind the lapel, which is a Jil Sander signature, that can make the blazer a three button, which I will only use if I turn the collar up. For the most part, I hate three button jackets. This is your classic Grey Suit Jacket with a very slim/modern fit with a touch of stretch.

These are wardrobe staples that should last for years. Everyone should have a Navy and Grey blazer in their closet.

There was no doubt that I would be wearing a few of the +J pieces I acquired since the debut Octoer 1. I am wearing a +J blazer in dark grey stretch wool, +J dark grey button down cotton shirt, Uniqlo black skinny jeans, Pierre Corthay Burgundy Arca shoes, Dries Van Noten Black Moc Croc belt and a Bottega Veneta black bag.

I was so impressed with the Uniqlo +J collaboration that we went three times and bought quite the haul. I'm going to have to break it down into several posts.

Let's start with the shirts. They are all slim fit and have working gauntlet buttons.

The stretch cotton broadcloth solids are 97% Cotton and 10% Lastol. Lastol (DOW XLA) is a premium stretch fiber from Dow used for non-iron shirts by Brooks Brothers and other manufacturers looking for shape retention and a bit of stretch. I chose Navy, Dark Purple and Dark Brown. They are extremely comfortable with amazing color saturation---perfect for under a blazer or cardigan and they even came with collar stays.

The two denim shirts in Charcoal and Navy are 100% Cotton--sort of an updated working man aesthetic with button down collars---they have a subtle elegant sheen. More casual than the broadcloth, but not so much so that I wouldn't wear them with a blazer--even more fitted than the broadcloth.

Finally, the check twill 100% Cotton flannel shirt is ultra soft with a subtle nap in a sophisticated palette of Black and Grey with Sky Blue accent---again, a working man look updated with a modern fit and traditional button down collar. I would wear this in the same situation as the denim shirt--a bit more casual, but not exactly lumberjack material.

All of the shirts cost an amazingly low $39.50 USD.

Update: I returned and found a Black Broadcloth shirt in my size for a total of 7! New shipments seem to arrive daily, so it is not too late to get your own +J.

I wore a Junya Watanabe grey wool pinstriped vest, Zara black rayon/cotton long sleeved henley, Uniqlo dark denim skinny jeans, Dries Van Noten black belt and JM Weston black shoes.

While I am eagerly awaiting the Uniqlo +J collection, I could not resist this adorable black watch plaid wool melton pea coat from Uniqlo. The cut and quality are amazing for $99.50 USD (no sales tax in NY because it is under $110!). I tried on the black and red and Eric convinced me that it looked too "barn". I even picked one up for him in Navy. Also available in Charcoal Grey and a Grey Prince of Wales check. I bought an XS, so consider going a size down.

The much anticipated Jil Sander and Uniqlo collaboration will be in store October 1st. I can't wait to see how her design aesthetic has evolved since departing her eponymous label after she sold it to Prada Group. Jil Sander, the brand, is now designed by Raf Simons, the talented Belgian designer and is no longer owned by Prada. I am sure that "+J" is undoubtedly being used because Jil Sander no longer has the right to use her name.

From the website images, her razor sharp, modern tailoring is obviously evident. Her commitment to Luxury, Purity, Quality and Basics is even in the text. I can't wait to see everything.

Link here.

Black and tan is perfect for early Fall transitional weather. I wore my Martin Margiela tan cotton cardigan all Summer with white jeans and I thought it looked great with my American Apparel black cotton v-neck, Uniqlo black skinny jeans, Dries Van Noten black belt and Paul Smith black dip-dyed brogues. Now that it is Fall, I'll be carrying black bags again. Here is my Hermès HAC in Black Fjord with Palladium hardware.

On this beautiful sunny day I wore a Dries Van Noten blue silk/cotton blazer, J.Crew plaid cotton button down shirt, Uniqlo straight raw denim jeans, Prada brown belt, Hermès brown wingtips and an Hermès dark brown bag.

Fall is quickly approaching and I need to arm myself with some new basics. I haven't been into black jeans for quite some time, but this season, since I bought black shoes here and black boots here and a black leather jacket here and a black over coat here, I was thinking that a black pair of jeans would make sense. Wow. That's a lot of black. Oddly enough, I rarely buy black, but it hit me hard this Fall.

I love Uniqlo denim, both the fabric and the cut, so I bought both "skinny tapered" and "slim straight" in black. I also threw in two lightweight merino wool sweaters one in black and one in navy, plus a grey cotton button down shirt. Unbelievably, everything was $29.90 USD. It feels like "back to school" when I was a kid.

The weather has suddenly shifted to Fall, even before Labor Day. I wore a Lanvin navy blazer, Martin Margiela grey cotton button down, Uniqlo dark skinny jeans, Dries Van Noten black belt, J.M. Weston black shoes and Hermès dark brown bag.

The Martin Margiela shirt is part of the REPLICA collection: from time to time, the Maison reproduces vintage garments to exacting detail. This tab collared shirt is based on an English shirt from 1961.

The weather is gorgeous today. No rain in sight. I wore my Dries Van Noten pink and blue checked cotton shirt, Uniqlo white jeans, Ted Baker for Tricker's tan brogues, Hermès naturel belt and Hermès naturel bag.

I'm afraid my outfits aren't very interesting in this over 90 degree heat. I wore a J. Crew dark blue cotton button down shirt, Uniqlo grey cotton cordlane shorts, Uniqlo silk repp belt, Sperry Topsiders in navy blue and a Bottega Veneta Ash Fume soft crocodile tote.

Today is bright and sunny with no threat of rain. I wore my Uniqlo navy linen/cotton short sleeved shirt, Lova khaki cotton shorts, Paul Smith tan brogues, Hermès gold Togo belt with silver Touareg H buckle and Hermès Vache Naturelle bag.

Here we are on our way to a dinner party by Joel's Pool Pavillion. Eric is wearing a red Moncler Polo shirt with white Uniqlo jeans and black John Varvatos sandals. I'm in a black American Apparel v-neck t-shirt, white Uniqlo jeans, Prada brown belt and my new Leopard print Tod's driving mocs.

The weather was willing and I had The Met Event to attend, so I wore my new Lanvin jacket, white cotton button down J. Crew shirt, Uniqlo skinny jeas, Black Paul Smith brogues and a black Hermès belt.

I decided to wear my new Junya Watanabe grey pinstripe vest, J. Crew cobalt blue gingham button down shirt, Uniqlo dark denim skinny jeans, Paul Smith dark brown tassel loafers, Prada brown belt and a dark brown Hermès bag.