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jmango · Dooney & Bourke

iso - easy cotton/linen pieces for 'relaxed, minimalist' feel

pollyjean23 · Marc Jacobs

Man, there was a shop in Charlotte (it closed down a few months ago) that carried a ton of these types of pieces. You would have had a field day!

There are a couple online shops that fit the description, but I have to look them up. Can't remember off the top of my head what they are. I'll get back to the post soon.

pollyjean23 · Marc Jacobs

Here are some leads. I don't know about pricing or anything, but these should at least get you started.

Hopehttp://www.hope-sthlm.com/1/1.0.1.0/5/1/ (not sure if they sell to US) Found through the Inherited Jeans blog.

I would check through Shopbop if you haven't already.

On the high-end of the spectrum, this list is helpful to remind us who typically specializes in the minimalist look (relaxed and not). Links are in small-ish type at the bottom of the page. http://renaissance-antwerp.com/brands/women/

LaGarconne seems to be a good source.

Banana has some linen pants, but they're the traditional sort, drawstring, etc.

Pooch. I can't find the couple that I thought would work. If I come across, I'll post them.

-- Edited by pollyjean23 on Sunday 12th of June 2011 08:46:36 PM

greendiamond · Marc Jacobs

Victoria Secret has some linen pants, but I don't know if they are 100% linen or the quality. They were cheap enough to try out though.

Boots · Gucci

There are a lot of maxi dresses out therre, but I didn't see any that could be thought of as "work wear."

prodImage.ms?productCode=312319801&width=340&height=408 Bluefly

Tahari ASL teak stretch cotton pleated skirt shirtdress Modern women know the immeasurable value of having sophisticated and timeless pieces by Elie Tahari in their wardrobe.

Color: Teak (Green-Brown)
Lightweight stretch cotton woven
Pointed collar with partial button front placket
Lightly puffed shoulders
Cargo style flap pockets at chest
Elbow length sleeves with optional roll up tab
Matching belt at waist
Flared, pleated skirt
Concealed side zip closure; unlined
Size 4 measures 24" long from natural waist, 36" at bust; may vary by size
97% Cotton / 3% Spandex; Dry Clean; Imported

http://www.bluefly.com/Tahari-ASL-teak-stretch-cotton-pleated-skirt-shirtdress/cat20102/312319801/detail.fly?cm_mmc=CJ-_-1909792-_-2178999-_-Tahari+ASL+teak+stretch+cotton+pleated+skirt+shirtdress&referer=cjunction_2178999_10436858_324304457

greendiamond · Marc Jacobs

The Chloe Conspiracy blog just reviewed ASOS linen tab detail wide leg pants and they look like a nice summer work pant.

Here is a photo from her blog, and a link too:

http://www.thechloeconspiracy.com/

wicked · Coach

I love Eileen Fisher! http://www.eileenfisher.com/EileenFisher.jsp

I've never actually bought anything, but I love the relaxed chic styling.

Suasoria · Chanel

These are reasonably priced and come in lots of colors

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/allen-allen-linen-pants/3163555?catalogid=jn11cat

(See the 3rd photo for styling...they don't look great in the first two.)

jmango · Dooney & Bourke

oooooooo- thank for the recs so far everyone!! (ps- can someone tell me why it is so expensive to dress "plain"? lol)

so far-

i think ive found a gold mine at zara + uniqlo- i guess a trip to nyc is in order? sigh

Im looking for pieces for work as well as casual student life- so all recs are welcome! I truly have no clothes!

-- Edited by jmango on Saturday 18th of June 2011 05:38:16 AM

Boots · Gucci

I've been really liking what I see at Zara lately. Nice colors and a variety of looks. They run small (like H&M sizing) IMO. But look at their finishing carefully. Some of the pieces seem well made, but others look like they could be sold at FF21. They have rally cute shoes this season too.