Yes, ladies, that’s free James Perse! For three of you anyway…:)
You know how much I love James Perse, in fact, if I had to live in one designer for the rest of my life, it would be James Perse (I probably already could). I’m a basics kinda girl, and hands down, James Perse makes the best basics. If you’re like me, and your wardrobe is mostly pretty casual, you need to be able to depend on your them to hold up and keep their shape over time.
Basics
Just because they’re “basics” – maybe they’re what you wear on the weekends or after work – doesn’t mean they should be cheap. Actually, your basics should be what you invest in, they are the building blocks of your entire wardrobe; and they’re probably what you wear the most over time if you think about it. In my opinion, most of your shopping budget should go towards good basics like tees, tanks and cardigans, a casual button down shirt, a dress, a killer pair of jeans, and casual pants/skirts. Spend the rest on trends and “fun” stuff you don’t necessarily want to wear 5 years from now…
What to invest in
I was asked on twitter the other day what James Perse pieces a reader should invest in just starting out – which is a great question actually, because there are SO many styles out there, it’s tough to sort them out.
Casual T – I have 5 different colors of this tee: heather, white, olympic, cloud, and black because they’re seriously my favorite tees ever. I can’t even describe how soft they are and the shape is perfect. If I wanted the tee to be more fitted, I would size down, but this is supposed to be a more relaxed fit. The scoop neck is also great.
Supima Long Tank – I have five of these also: black, canary, azalea, julep, and pacific. The strap size is perfect to hide bra straps, the material is exquisitely soft, and I like the long – but not too long – length. I’d love to have one in every color…I’m getting there!
Maxi sundress – No matter if you love or hate the maxi dress, you have to have at least one…I mean, this is the best dress to wear for a day of shopping, lounging, or whatever. I have the black and navy maxi dresses and I wear them all the time in the Summer, either alone, layered over v-necks or with a cardigan over.
If you’re just starting out with James Perse, these are the pieces I would recommend trying first. Over the next two weeks, I’ll be posting outfit pictures with all of my James Perse pieces, along with recommendations and favorites. So stay tuned!! (see outfits-of-the-day starting May 4 for all my James Perse outfits!)
The giveaway
JamesPerse.com is giving three lucky readers a chance to choose one piece at JamesPerse.com valued at or under $200! The contest will end two weeks from now, on May 18th and the winners will be chosen randomly and notified within 24 hours.
How to enter: You MUST first leave a comment here telling us your favorite current piece AND color at JamesPerse.com. This is the minimum you have to do to be entered. Here are the other ways:
Leave a comment here and tell me about your own personal favorite James Perse pieces (already in your closet)
Leave a comment here with a picture or link to a picture of you wearing your favorite James Perse piece & tell us about it. You can do this multiple times with different pieces if you want to – no more than once a day.
Post to twitter a link to your favorite piece at JamesPerse.com using the hashtag #JPGiveaway. (come back here and leave a comment with your valid e-mail address so I can make sure it gets entered again)
Tweet about the contest posting a link to the contest page. Again, come back here and leave a comment with a link to your tweet so I can make sure I have your e-mail address.
Post about the contest on your blog. (you don’t have to come back here and leave a comment, I should get a pingback)
Post the contest on your facebook page then come back here and leave a comment with your e-mail address
There, so you have up to 19 chances to win if you have as many James Perse pieces as I do and post a picture of an outfit a day here! I wish you all good luck, and I hope to hear from all my fellow James Perse fans!! I know you’re out there!!



















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i’m going to have to go with the casual T in heather grey!
I like the Empire Sundress in black.
On a recent trip to LA I had the pleasure of being introduced to this line of clothing! What great pieces, adorable and comfortable. Love them! My favorite was the long sleeved v-neck that was relaxed. A fantastic staple!
SCOOP T-SHIRT DRESS! I’d love both “agua pigment” and “allium”, but if I have to choose one, I think I have to for the agua.. and pair it with pink heels!
My favorite current piece at JamesPerse.com is the UPSIDE DOWN JACKET in White.
knit jersey maxi dress in black(1) That’s wjhat I would lo0ve to add to my closet
I have long sleeved and short sleeve tea shirts in oatmeal and black (2)That’s what I already have in my closet!I am posting to my FB PG
I love the James Perse “supima long tank” in “heather gray”. It is a wonderful basic and supima makes it very soft.
I’d like to share a recent JP purchase: this contrast panel shirt–
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/3919/perseshirtgrey.jpg
I love love love it! The main material is neither the slub knit nor the woven cotton, so I do not see it on JP’s website, but the design is the same.
Great contest, Grechen!
sarah, i love it!!! you look so great in that shirt, i especially love that you styled it with white pants, the contrast is very chic
I have a few pieces, but my favorite by far is the empire sundress, in black. I can wear it through spring, summer and fall by changing jewelry and shoes, or layering over/under tees, tights, and cardigans. It also packs incredibly well for vacations. It’s definitely my go-to attire when I don’t feel like thinking too hard about what to put on, but still end up looking like I planned an outfit.
Additional plus for the petite/shorter gals – the length is just right. I’m only 5′ 2″ and look overwhelmed by fabric in the maxi dress.
I love that Empire Sundress in Ink – I had never been to that site before. Thanks for the tip!
I am in LOVE with the Nightie Dress!! bamboo, nylon & silk – what a fab combination! That’s what I’d buy if I win this gift certificate – I’d get one in white and one in black.
My favorite item would be the black knit maxi sundress. I love the versatility of it.
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Definitely the empire sundress in ink sulfur! I’m a big fan of the vintage tees too!
I really would like a white Maxi sundress. I am converting from jeans to dresses this summer and what a wonderful start this would be.
love the contrast panel shirt in white – good for casual days at work and on the weekends.
I think the KNIT MAXI SUNDRESS in black is beautiful.
I am in love with the BELTED CARDIGAN
Such a tough choice…but I would have to go with the Empire Sundress in Black as my favorite.
http://www.jamesperse.com/women/dresses/empire-sundress/viewProduct.do?productId=prod290013
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CONTRAST PANEL KNIT SHIRT in Aqua
I really like the TWISTED SEAM SKIRT in Olympic Sulpher (or gray for the rest of us). It looks so comfortable, and I love skirts with tees, tanks, sweaters, everything.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I absolutely love the Empire Sundress in Agua Pigment. It’s just awesome and I would get a ton of use out of it!
I like the relaxed casual vneck in ink sulphur.
I am so in love with James Perse dresses! I just got my pink one in the mail and bought a brown hip belt for it, saving it for next weekend! I absolutely LOVE the line of clothing, I was shopping this weekend and didn’t want anything because I am saving for more James Perse stuff!!! the quality is so good!
I am saving for the Empire Sundress in Ink Sulfur and Aqua Pigment, I keep going to the site and looking at them
i love the EMPIRE SUNDRESS
$125.00 in black
I really like the grey knit maxi sundress.
I like the Empire Sundress in black.
I like the empire sundress in black.
I would probably get the maxi sundress in black!
I love the maxi dress for Summer in black!
LOVE the maxi dress! James Perse cotton is to die for. But, my fave piece on the website would have to be the Empire Sun dress in Ink Sulpher
I love the STRIPED LINEN SHIRTDRESS in Blue Pastel. So lovely and perfect with sandals and a hat for summer!
I’m going with the belted cardigan in abyss (what a wonderful color name!). a timeless staple….
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i love the empire sundress in the ink sulphur color. i think it is the perfect neutral color…neither brown nor gray, so it goes with everything!
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i also tweeted your giveaway page, as well as my favorite piece. gwenjune (at) gmail (dot) com.
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I like the Belted Cardigan.. I think it’s only in Brown… but I like brown
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oh… heathered tee v neck.. I love it! Perfect for rolling around.. would love another one!
Love the blue pastel striped linen shirtdress!
CONTRAST PANEL SHIRT in Black
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i love the contrast panel shirt in black. goes with a skirt for the office, or jeans for the weekend. and SO comfy!
Simply put you can’t go wrong with any thing from the James Perse collection. I really like all of it and am in love with a few special items. I would absolutely love to have a chance to win this giveaway as would all of you! So, good luck everyone, just remember that basically we are all winners in the end whenever you have something from James Perse in your closet!
I like the Casual Trouser in BLACK.
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I love the empire sundress!
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I have a white supima long tank, a white t-shirt and a black sundress by James Perse and I love them all.
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