foundations: the chic black jersey pants
current spring uniform: Eileen Fisher harem pants in XS (similar here and here),
ryan tank, rag & bone leather jacket (similar here and here), trina sandals
or, what we talk about when we talk about Eileen Fisher.
a pair of chic black jersey pants (aka 'harem pants'/'hammer pants') has been a foundation wishlist piece in my book for several years now. i happened to wander into an Eileen Fisher store a few weeks before i went to Japan, and something about the monochromatic, minimalist vibe of the shop spoke to me. (FYI, this was before that NYMag article.)
you know that feeling when you stumble upon a piece unexpectedly, and it completely clicks with your mood at the moment? i ended up buying these pants that day, and brought them with me to Japan. they proved to be the perfect essential travel trousers – comfy and stylish for a day of sightseeing, and easily dressed up for nice dinners and nights out. the all-important fact that they're a silky viscose jersey meant easy packing, and no wrinkles to worry about.
fabric-wise, they're a lighter midweight viscose that drapes wonderfully. i love that these are not dry-clean only, unlike half of the beautiful jersey garments out there these days. i've since washed them several times (cold water, hang dry), and they wash and wear well – no shrinkage, seams, or pilling issues. definitely one of my favorite spring purchases.
ryan tank, rag & bone leather jacket (similar here and here), trina sandals
or, what we talk about when we talk about Eileen Fisher.
a pair of chic black jersey pants (aka 'harem pants'/'hammer pants') has been a foundation wishlist piece in my book for several years now. i happened to wander into an Eileen Fisher store a few weeks before i went to Japan, and something about the monochromatic, minimalist vibe of the shop spoke to me. (FYI, this was before that NYMag article.)
you know that feeling when you stumble upon a piece unexpectedly, and it completely clicks with your mood at the moment? i ended up buying these pants that day, and brought them with me to Japan. they proved to be the perfect essential travel trousers – comfy and stylish for a day of sightseeing, and easily dressed up for nice dinners and nights out. the all-important fact that they're a silky viscose jersey meant easy packing, and no wrinkles to worry about.
fabric-wise, they're a lighter midweight viscose that drapes wonderfully. i love that these are not dry-clean only, unlike half of the beautiful jersey garments out there these days. i've since washed them several times (cold water, hang dry), and they wash and wear well – no shrinkage, seams, or pilling issues. definitely one of my favorite spring purchases.
draping 101: completely feeling this silhouette for spring and summer
i think my love of these pants prove a certain point about how our shopping and style sensibilities evolve as we get older. have you ever not gone into a store because of preconceived notions about that brand? or liked something in the store, only to leave it on the rack because of the brand? i'm a bit young to be the target demographic for the Eileen Fisher woman, so technically this isn't an 'obvious' go-to choice for someone like me. honestly, i would not have bought these pants when i was 24. now, though, i believe in breaking out of the Brand Mold and buying what you like, what suits you, and most importantly, the best version of what you're looking for. i'll be keeping an eye out for more EF pieces in the future.
what do you think? do you sometimes fall under the spell of Brand Tyranny? have you bought anything 'uncharacteristic' recently?
i think my love of these pants prove a certain point about how our shopping and style sensibilities evolve as we get older. have you ever not gone into a store because of preconceived notions about that brand? or liked something in the store, only to leave it on the rack because of the brand? i'm a bit young to be the target demographic for the Eileen Fisher woman, so technically this isn't an 'obvious' go-to choice for someone like me. honestly, i would not have bought these pants when i was 24. now, though, i believe in breaking out of the Brand Mold and buying what you like, what suits you, and most importantly, the best version of what you're looking for. i'll be keeping an eye out for more EF pieces in the future.
what do you think? do you sometimes fall under the spell of Brand Tyranny? have you bought anything 'uncharacteristic' recently?
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