This blue-on-blue print is a nice, subtle way to ease into florals if usually you think they’re a bit too much.
A black popover that I’m certain would go into high rotation if I introduced it to my closet.
This ruffle neck top has the exactly right amount of ruffle—which is to say, not too much.
I kind of love that this floral is on a brown background, which makes it look so rich. I really am coming around to brown, I must say.
The contrast between the hippie girl vibe of the fabric here and the clean cut style of a button-down really appeals.
This bright popover would be such a cheery thing to throw on during these grey months, but if that’s not your thing, it also comes in a very good mustardy hue.
Just a really happy Liberty of London print that’d look so good with a corduroy blazer.
I’m not the world’s biggest gingham fan, but I do think it’s especially sophisticated in black and white.
A good menswearish striped button-down for wearing with jeans or something fancier.
OK, this one is a little crazy, but I can’t stop thinking about it. It reminds me of the pieces designer Duro Olowu made at the beginning of his career.
I love windowpane plaid—the first investment purchase I ever made was an Anna Sui suit in that pattern, in about 1989—and I particularly love it in graphic red and black.
A sweet, romantic blouse that also comes in a few good colors.
This cocoon top is another one that I feel like I’d wear constantly—I love the swingy shape and henley buttons.
This lace blouse is nicely feminine, but stops just short of prissy.
I adore that Anthro blouse in all its loudness. It would be perfect for a zoom-work top and comes in other satisfying patterns…unfortunately my fave is sold out in most sizes.
Love that first one (has a very Frank and Eileen vibe) and the pink stripe (both from Anthropolgie). Sidenote: there are two interesting articles––one in The Guardian and one in WaPo––about what “the ladies” wore yesterday and why they did.
CW, Grayson is made by the woman that started Frank & Eileen, hence the similarities. 😊
Ah! Did not know that. Thank you, Val!
This post has the most Anthro items I’ve seen in a while… not that I mind! Anthro does often have great shirts and blouses.
I’m not a button-down fan but the fatigues pictured with the Madewell menswearish shirt piqued my interest enough to give them a try. Perhaps I’ll have better luck with a non-jean pant!
Spring is springing up florals. These are a nice change from my perennial stripes.
Don’t you feel chilly in just a button-up, tho? Our house is so cold that the butter actually stays fully solid on our kitchen counter and massacres the toast when I attempt to spread it! I love the red plaid flannel but it’s sold out in my size – Damn! I always used to love wearing red until my husband decided to tease me about it one day and called me Nancy Reagan. That killed it for me.
I enjoyed this post.