OK, this headline contains a lie, because I haven’t bought anything yet. But a few weeks ago my favorite (and only) denim shirt finally fell decisively to pieces after years of over-wear, and I’ve been searching for a suitable replacement. Option #1 is this classic number from J. Crew.
Option #2 is this more minimal shirt—I really like the big patch pockets.
I’m also still debating which sweaters to buy to replace the ones I lost in my moth apocalypse, and am very much liking the substantial feel of this alpaca/wool cardigan. It’s also a really good length—neither too cropped nor too long.
This half zip sweater from Cos is a dead ringer for one made by Nili Lotan a few seasons ago that cost much more.
I am absolutely in love with the blue of this crisp button-down from Alex Mill.
And speaking of good blues, check out this very spiff shirt jacket.
The print here borders on crazy, but its muted colors keep things from going over the top.
I’ve had my eye on the denim shirt by Frank & Eileen- not sure if they’re worth the price so would love to hear if anyone knows!
I don’t have a denim shirt by Frank & Eileen, but I do have 4 button downs and I LOVE them. Do pay attention to the “name” of the shirt because some are more fitted than others. For instance the Barry shirt is a tad tailored. And they last forever.
Every Frank & Eileen shirt I own I’ve bought on ebay — fwiw!
I’m very pro-alpaca at the moment so go for that Annie Bing. Alpaca is super light weight and super warm.
I vote for the more minimal Anthro one. I’ve also bought other Cloth & Stone shirts from Anthro and love the way they fit and drape.
What to wear with the denim shirt?? Just bought a very light blue one this week.
Love that outfit, Rae, and I concur with everything you say, except I will defend the Canadian tuxedo! I do it all the time and while I think it’s easier to do with very different shades of denim, if the shades are similar I just make a bit more of an effort with accessories and shoes. A jacket solves every problem, also!
Really, what doesn’t work with a good denim shirt? I wore my faded blue one yesterday with a pair of slim, black ponte pants, a raspberry scarf around my neck, and a top knot. Army green, “carhartt” honey brown, red, white, navy…I wear mine with almost all my pants / skirts / shorts. I feel try-hard pairing my denim shirts with jeans but I like the look on others.
I too need a new denim shirt and I’m considering one from Wrangler, which is super affordable. My last one is Current/Elliot from TheRealReal and I may go that route too.
actually I love my Nili Lotan Ada shirt, it’s chambray. GUIDEBOAT also makes a real chambray shirt, with the white cross weave fabric. it is for men, and cut quite straight. Also I had the moth-pocalypse too, but they ate my sox basket.