The Style Edit: Tops, Textured Bags, and Tassels
Plus, the piece of luggage that I purchased immediately.
It’s been a busy week here at TWE HQ. I issued an emergency pre-summer style dispatch, answered your questions, and dropped an encore of one of last year’s most popular posts: ‘How to Not Hate Dressing for Summer.’
Plus, I’m running a flash sale this weekend. 10% of all subscriptions, ending Sunday evening. If you’ve been on the fence, now’s your time! You’ll instantly get access to cracking posts (if I do say so!) like this, this and this, and the full almost 300-post archive…
ME + EM Cotton Linen Chunky Vest*, Brown Boucle Buttoned Tee* & Black Button-Front Crop Shell Top* (I’d order all of these in a U.K12/medium) - Once again, ME+EM are knocking it out of the park when it comes to tops that aren’t just shirts or tees. I’d wear all of these with their White Slouchy Long-Length Denim Jeans*, which look like a good dupe for my often-worn AGOLDE pair.
Left On Friday Arrival Dress* (I’d order this in a small, it looks roomy) - I’m always on the hunt for a dupe for the Monikh x Faithfull The Brand Brown Silk Dress - square neck, column-style - from two summers ago and let me tell you, it’s bloody hard to find! This isn’t silk, is technically ‘taupe’ and has a strappier back section, but from the front it gives a similar vibe.
Madewell Woven Shoulder Bag in Golf Green* - THAT Madewell bag is back in stock finally. Dragon Diffusion-vibes for a third of the price and that colour!!!
Rise & Fall Linen V-Neck Tunic Top* (I’d order this in a medium) - This brand are investing some serious dollars into Instagram marketing and IT’S WORKING! I see them everywhere, but their stuff looks… good. A bit like Beauty Pie, but with fashion, they argue that they offer high-end design and fit without such a high markup. This set reminds me of a Toteme one I have that basically looks the same.
Sea New York Priscilla Vest* (I’d order this in a medium) - This top has haunted me for the best part of three months at this point, and every time I go to put it in my basket, the exorbitant shipping and fees snap me back to reality. It just ain’t gonna happen. It feels a little ‘off the moment’, so perhaps the black would be a better pick, but still - LOOK AT IT. It’s un-dupable, but M&S are onto something with this*.
RIXO Sandi Cotton Top in Black* & Amoria Leather Bag* - Look, I know I’m not the biggest proponent of ruffles on clothing (as detailed in this post), but if you’re after a top that feels like it dips it’s toe in without getting too deep, this feels like a good option (plus it’s 100% cotton, so light and airy for summer). Also, did you know that Dragon Diffusion collaborated with RIXO? I’m into it (sorry for yet another textured bag rec). Throwing in one final suggestion here because I know we’re always on the lookout for possible wedding guest options. It genuinely feels like you could wear this to any and all events*.
TWO RANDOM THINGS TO PUT ON YOUR RADAR…
Varley Barney Piped Tank in Chocolate Chip* (ad - gifted, I have it in the medium) - I’ve worn Lululemon pretty much exclusively to workout in for the best part of seven years at this point. Leggings, bra tops, tees - the lot. So I don’t really test other brands, but what have I been missing out on?! Because this tank is exactly what my workout wardrobe was missing. Long enough to wear as a top, and so soft you don’t feel like you’re wearing anything. I was so accustomed to the digging in from the Lululemon straps that I just assumed all sports tops were like it. Suffer no more!!
Away Garment Duffle* - A bit of a random addition, but I saw Reva mention this and being the Away fangirl that I am I was soon sucked onto the website and checking out. It’s sort of everything in one - a garment bag, but with pockets for tech, a compartment for folded clothing and shoe pouches. Watch the video on their website and prepare to be sucked in.
I’ve switched up the paid subscriber offering with these Style Edits. It’s a little looser and more of a look at everything I’ve consumed style-wise this week. Consider this your supplementary reading, which provides an in-depth look at everything on my phone that I’ve saved for you. There’s a personal voicenote from me discussing the one sticking point with summer style I still struggle with (it’s my longest one yet - stick me on 1.5x speed PLEASE), everyday silk pareo styling ideas, and I show three new DONNI pieces I rate…