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What to Wear and Pack for Thanksgiving Weekend

It’s a time of busy travel, warm gatherings, and so many plans (and slices of pie). Here’s everything you need to pack for your Thanksgiving weekend.

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J.McLaughlin RSVP: In Collaboration with Steven Stolman

A limited-edition collection with famed designer Steven Stolman, RSVP showcases elevated—yet easy—eveningwear that rises to every occasion. Think cashmere sweaters with handmade (removable) silk taffeta roses, dresses that sparkle with degradé sequins and paillettes, taffeta ball skirts with pockets that can even fit your phone.

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How to Style Turtlenecks for Fall

Classic and cozy, the turtleneck is a cold-weather essential. Here’s how to take one of our favorite foundation pieces from work to weekend, evening to every day.

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Elegant Holiday Entertaining with Ted Kennedy Watson

When it comes to decorating, entertaining, and gifting, we love to turn to our friend Ted Kennedy Watson, shop owner and author of Ted Kennedy Watson’s Guide To Stylish Entertaining. Here, we’ve asked Ted about his top hosting tips, beloved holiday traditions, and what he’s most excited to wear and gift for the season. Plus, this year Ted is bringing his holiday magic to the East Coast. Visit our Lexington Avenue store on November 29th-November 30th to shop the Watson Kennedy pop-up, featuring a curated collection of Ted’s favorite goods and gifts. Kindly RSVP at events@jmclaughlin.com.

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The November Edit: 10 Pieces You Need

From Thanksgiving dinners to holiday parties, find the perfect styles for every occasion. Discover event-ready pieces, coveted cashmere, and more of our picks for the most festive time of year.

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Employee Picks: Top Holiday Gifts

It’s the most wonderful time of year at J.McLaughlin HQ, where we’re celebrating stylishly and gifting joyfully. Here, we’ve asked some of our best-dressed staff the pieces they’re most excited to give this year.

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Holiday Cocktails & Party Picks with Louise Roe

This holiday season, we’re turning to some of the chicest people we know to see how they’re celebrating (and of course, what they’re wearing). Here, fashion journalist Louise Roe of @louiseroe and husband Mackenzie Hunkin share the cocktail recipe they’ll be serving up this year, as well as their favorite party-ready styles.

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Local & Loyal: Giving Back Year-Round

Throughout the year, J.McLaughlin stores participate in over 1650 events in partnership with over 900 local, trusted charitable organizations and non-profits, supporting causes close to our customers’ hearts, and to ours. Below, an inside look at some of our events from across the country.

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