I own this Iro jacket in an off-white, and am tempted to get one in black too because it’s so great looking and a really handy stand-in (as one of you also recently also noted in the comments) for a blazer.
I’m not certain I could pull off a jumpsuit like this—my temptation would be to size up, but then I fear I’d look like a lady car mechanic—but I very much like the idea of it.
Just a good, furry leopard print coat in a nice, rich color combination.
I’m having the toughest time finding good jeans lately: high-waisted looks awful on me, and everything is high-waisted these days. These trouser jeans aren’t, though, and I like the tailored cut.
I’m sorry, but how awesome is this shaggy coat? I would wear it with just about everything.
This wide-wale corduroy blazer is rather chicly professorial.
I do not totally understand my desire to own this clever little boucle bag, but I’m OK living with the mystery.
This striped wrap is such an instant outfit-transformer.
The jumpsuit reminds me of a jumpsuit I had (and wore to death) from the Banana back on the 80s. You know back when the Banana Rebublic was safari inspired and fab!
Oh, I miss those days! I had the best long split skirt from there that was very Out of Africa!
Loved their tees with safari animals and vintage maps from the same era–pretty sure I wore my rhino one with a khaki miniskirt every warm Friday night!
If you travel, the Iro jacket is a must. Because it is a fitted knit, it never looks wrinkled even after being squashed into a suitcase or worn for 12 hours. I own it in 3 different colors.
I just don’t have the tops to go with high waisted jeans – all of my button downs look very odd when tucked in all the way (and you really can’t do a high waisted half tuck). I dig that corduroy blazer though – which makes sense since hiply professorial is about as close as you can get to describing my personal aesthetic.
I approve of the leopard print faux and the striped poncho wrap (if you must). Everything else you don’t need. ; )
The off-white fuzzy coat might have made the cut, except the Elmo sweater from last (season? can’t remember) was way better so you should wear that instead.
Mary … I think you may get different answers, but imo, to be true exemplars, “Mom” jeans have to have pleats that poof out and a tapered leg. I was never clear on the rise though, except that it could not be low I guess. I think Mom jeans pre-dated the low-rise trend. Likewise, the actual hem length may have varied a bit.
Thank you for this, Viajera!
I am a fan of the high-rise as long as my behind is all covered up. Not terribly flattering on my flat butt but it’s awfully nice to control the “spillage.”
That little boucle bag is like a pet in accessory form!
That likely explains my affection for it.
Why are jeans so bad lately? Women are currently either walking around dressed like the cast of Friends in hideous pouchy mom jeans or like castaways from Gilligan’s Island in high water cutoffs. I accidentally bought a pair of mom jeans online and they made me look like I’d gained 10 lbs. And the ones you posted remind me of children’s pants. Whatever happened to a good, streamlined boot cut?
Love you as much for what you DON’T buy as what you do. High waisted jeans also look dreadful on me and I spend an inordinate amount of time looking at style that is a great “idea” but not for me. ☺️
I will say that the jumpsuit could be made into a pretty awesome Ellen Ripley costume for Halloween. Too bad it isn’t more affordable.
I love the blazer!
I’m going crazy with jeans too. Mid rise does look better on me except for the muffin top issue. If I size up, then they’re too big in the legs and hips.
What are Mom Jeans, exactly? Anything high waist? Are all straight-leg cropped jeans considered Mom jeans?
No, I think of mom jeans as the super 90’s high-waisted but roomy jeans (think boyfriend jeans with a tapered leg). They also have a very 90’s blue wash.
70’s high-waisted jeans have a much tighter, smoother fit. For some reason, those make me look really slender. Mom jeans do no one any favors.
Got it. Boyfriend with a tapered leg is an excellent identification tool! Thank you.
I don’t mind Mom Jeans when I’m standing up, however, there is an unmistakable belly pooch of empty fabric in an epic proportion when I sit down––like I’ve stuffed a small exercise ball down my pants. I do not need an article of clothing that makes me look like my belly pooches out further than it already does so go suck an egg jean manufacturers.
Lately I’ve been ordering and trying on pants that are not jeans, yet are also not slacks/trousers/office appropriate. My latest “find” is a pair of Kuhl Free Range Pants that are supposed to be for hiking (I believe). My only “hiking” will be on the beach or through the grocery store. The fit is high in the back (but not too high) and low in the front (but not too low). I ordered them from Title 9.
Those are cute, cw! They remind me of Chemin de Fers from a long, long time ago with that seam in the back. Wait, maybe it was Dittos.
Thank you, Viajera. They are also comfortable. I have a pair of Kuhl shorts that I’ve worn and worn and worn and they still look presentable so the quality is good.
Just a note, those would not be good for hiking because of the cotton content (nonwicking and non-water-resistant, which means chafing at best and, at worst, hypothermia). I find that with most of Kuhl’s clothing — it’s nicely made and has an ‘outdoorsy’ aesthetic but not useful if you’re actually doing outdoor stuff.
Love the furry coat!
whenever there is talk about ‘mom jeans’ I always think of the Baroness von Sketch bit about jeans….https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf2FW1VQy-c
I love the furry coat!
Although I feel like you could get a close proximity at topshop.
Whenever I try on super high waisted jeans i just vow to skip dessert…never works.
I can reasonably pull off a midrise though. Levis wedgie jeans are great,inexpensive and do wonders for the derrière!
Really? Which style of Wedgie?
Kim I believe the IRO jacket is available at the Outnet.
Sadly, last I checked it was not.
I’ve just bought my first high-waisted jeans… I loved the cut of the leg – it’s flared but not too, with a slit on the inside leg which makes it interesting, it looks great with sandals, sneakers and a ankle bootie and has a lot of swagger! I hate high-waisted anything, but since I never tuck tops anyway, or do the half-tuck, I figured: no one will actually see that this is high-waisted. And they stretch, so don’t dig in, and now that I’ve broken them in, they have a nice slouch and I can pull them down a bit. They’re Rag + Bone’s Bella – but they look hideous on the model in their online store so don’t get put off by that look! Completely unflattering, probably because the flared leg is too short on her (I’m 5’9”).
I have that IRO jacket in black and love it, though I sometimes wish it would have a couple of buttons, so you could opt for that half-closed-by-one-button look, plus it makes it easier when it’s winter and you need a coat on top.
I may have ordered that IRO jacket. May have. Ok, I did.
Ok, the IRO jacket came. It looks so fantastic on me (and I’m not someone clothes generally look fantastic on). Yes, expensive, but I can imagine a million outfits with it, so it is a keeper.
ahhhhhhh the furry leopard is available in extended sizes! i waaaaaant it! i’ve been haunting eBay looking for a replacement for the vintage leopard swing coat i bought at Love Saves the Day circa 1994, which is now too tight in the arms (sigh), plus the lining has been replaced two or three times and it has developed bald spots like The Velveteen Rabbit.
Marjorie, I have that furry leopard JCrew coat (bought it last year) and it is really fun to wear. In case you need a nudge!
The lady mechanic look is THE look of the moment for all the cool moms in LA.
To the point of silliness – so I can’t do it. And most of the good jumpsuits are a fortune!