I visited the Everlane store here in San Francisco a few times this summer and have a backlog of things I’ve been meaning to review. Will these items even be relevant once I get around to writing about them, though? Is it just me, or has Everlane increased the frequency of their new releases?
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I haven’t exactly been paying attention, but it feels that way to me. It also seems like items don’t stick around as long? An example: last summer I bought the Relaxed Cotton Tank in two colors. After wearing them for a while, I realized that I should have sized down. I want to replace them, but they’re gone. This summer, Everlane released other tank tops from their Pima Stretch series (like this scoop tank top and this microrib tank top). But these fit closer to the body. Why not keep both the Relaxed Cotton items and the Pima Stretch ones since they fit differently?
I thought Everlane was all about the basics. That’s one of the reasons I shop them. I want to be able to stock up on things that I’ve already tried and that I know will work for me. But Everlane feels like any other retailer dangling shiny new things in front of me. Maybe they’re operating like Ikea, which only keeps the most popular items in production. That makes sense from a cost-of-manufacturing perspective. But I’m not going to lie: I’m a bit miffed about some of the tried-and-true staples no longer being available.
Anyhow, on to today’s review.
This summer Everlane introduced its Luxe Cotton line. I have to say, I love this fabric. It’s tightly-knit which gives it a super smooth touch, drapes nicely, and has the slightest bit of sheen. It’s thin, but not too thin. Made in this factory in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, all of the items below were originally produced in three colorways: black, a light brown called toasted coconut, and dusty blue
The Everlane model is 5’10” and wearing a small in everything.
The Luxe Cotton Midi Dress
So, this is one of the items that has already vanished. It’s sold out at the moment. No word on restocks. But I’ll write about it in case it comes back. (Or in case you’re searching for one secondhand.)
I honestly didn’t think anything of this dress when I saw it on the rack. It looked kind of boring. But then I tried it on and was surprised by the fit. Here it is on 5′ 4″ me. I’m a dress size 4 and wearing XS here. It manages to be flattering and comfy. Yes, it is way longer than me, but also partly that’s due to the angle that I’m holding my phone at. Only thing is that you’d have to wear a racerback bra or a strapless bra because it does not work with bra straps.
The Luxe Cotton Side Slit Tee Dress
Is this chic or boring? I can’t tell. There’s some creases around my post-lunch belly. Doh. Darker colors would hide that. How many black dresses is one allowed to have? Because I kind of want this in black. My Everlane Relaxed Cotton Tank Dress (another discontinued item) serves a similar purpose, though it’s more casual. This dress telegraphs a more polished look with the cap sleeves, the side slits, and the fabric.
The slits go up quite a ways (almost 13″), which is good for walking but will show a good deal of your thigh when you sit down. So, probably not office appropriate. For a shorty like me, I recommend hemming it to get the right proportions. This also came in some other colors, like the faded sage shown in the very first photo, an olive, and a light pink. But between the time I started drafting this post and actually posting it, colors have sold out.
The Luxe Cotton Jumpsuit
The Luxe Cotton Jumpsuit – $68
I knew from the photos that I wouldn’t like this but I tried it on in the name of bloggery. First of all, I’m not into patch pockets. With such a soft drapey material, this seemed like an especially odd choice to me. What would you possibly put there? Maybe a ticket? Anything heavier than that would sag the leg.
I’m wearing the small here and it’s a bit too big. (They didn’t have the XS in store.) For shits and giggles, I tried it on without the belt.
LOL. Why would anyone wear it without the belt? Oh hell no.
I just saw that Everlane also released some tops in this fabric, like this mockneck tee and the Luxe Cotton Crop Tee, which sports three-quarter sleeves and a wide neckline. I’m super curious about the latter one because “cropped” is one of my favorite words as a petite.
Overall, I really like this fabric, though I’m not sure how it would withstand wrinkles during a day of wear.
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