I’m craving black and white.
Oh, not in argument. In thought, the more profoundly we can disaggregate that which presents as solid into its tiny points of cognitive green and black purple, or metaphysical cream and ivory, the better. But in terms of a summer wardrobe – wardrobe, such a funny term for a bunch of fabric bits in a Pottery Barn dresser – I’m feeling the need to simplify.
Set the context. On really hot days I wear linen dresses. In aqua, mustard, orange. Otherwise, it’s Eileen Fisher pants; chocolate brown ponte in the Lantern silhouette, a moss brown in the Carrot style, and navy twill cargo – also Lantern. That’s it. I’m committed.
The last couple of years I’ve enjoyed playing with color. Redwood t-shirt, turquoise earrings, brown pants. This year, for *waves a hand alternately enraged and deeply sorrowful* reasons, I need absolute black and white. Style is as much personality and intent as color and shape. I’m thinking about ordering from Petit Bateau. Expensive, but the last PB tees I had must have lasted me close to 10 years. (These from UNIQLO are also good, but they last half as long and I like their neckline a little less. When simplifying, details are all.)
Not to belabor a point, but, black.
White.
And, yes, that looks gray but if they promise white I will trust them until proven wrong.
These shirts are not exciting on the page. But I can wear a black tee with brown pants – as long as they aren’t yellow-toned and my shoes are white or black or brown. I have an ochre jacket. White tees with navy pants cry out for orange Birkenstocks or pale pink sneakers. I also have a vision. However if quality proves to have declined, I will throw myself to the ground with ashes in my hair. Send hope.
Finally, isn’t it true that someone defined as an Autumn shouldn’t wear black, or white? That’s the guidance, but like anything important, the true test is looking in the mirror, moral or physical, and seeing for yourself what’s right.
A wonderful weekend to you all.
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I’m very Autumn and I still wear either black or white somewhere on my body pretty much every day. If not — and often if so — then navy. ;)
If you decide to order from Petit Bateau, can you please let us know if the white is opaque? I was so sad to have to donate my older white tee that was a wonderfully thick ribbed cotton but just too short to keep. An opaque white 100% cotton tee that’s also long enough is like a unicorn these days.
Missed you last weekend! I hope you have a lovely one.
Black’s a classic for a reason. The important thing is do you feel like yourself / your self in what you’re wearing.
For years I’ve had black and white tees from Eileen Fisher that last 10 -12 years. My current batch is 3-4 yrs old. They’re opaque, not prone to pills or mystery holes, and a good shape for me. Since you’re a EF customer, you’ve probably considered and rejected them. Rather boxy in shape, as am I, so I’m a fan.