But now it’s back, along with several other reissued J.Crew best-sellers from 1983 through 2011. They’re all part of the Heritage Collection, which launched Wednesday. Think old-school rugby shirts, khakis and that fantastically simple scoop-neck swimsuit from ’89—with a few contemporary updates. In short, it’s the stuff buppie dreams are made of ... albeit at a more mature price point than our college years. That once $48 roll-neck (which seemed expensive in college) is now $75, because ... inflation.

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But looking at the reissued version, I found myself not only swept up in a wave of ’90s nostalgia but even a little grateful the winter temps are currently lingering into spring. I think I know exactly what to wear ... here’s hoping it fits like an old friend.