Summer has arrived here in NYC. I put off turning on the A/C for as long as possible, but with humidity at 95% this past muggy Thursday, I gave in. That’s the sign to me of summer truly beginning.
While I have lost some of the weight that I gained last year dealing with an ongoing health issue, many things in my closet still don’t fit my changing body. So I once again find myself shopping for summer clothes. Here’s a few things I’ve been eyeing from ethical brands.
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Summer Wardrobe Wants
1. Tank tops, more of! With the heat and humidity, I sweat way more than I did when I lived in San Francisco. That means not being able to rewear things as much as I used to before washing. I’m eyeing this double scoop tank top from Quince. (It reminds me of Everlane’s Air Cami, reviewed here. In that review, I learned that I don’t love rounded hems. But, I figure I will only wear these tucked in). Also, I love a reversible top and Pact has some cotton slub reversible tank tops this year. I have some different ones from a few years back and I wear them a lot.
2. Nice shorts. All the shorts that fit me currently are more casual and wrinkly. I want some fancier shorts. Kind of like these from Quince. However, those are polyester. No thanks. Seems like they would get too hot. So, the search is on for a similar style in natural materials.
3. A lightweight black midi skirt, something light and breezy. Currently eyeing this gauzy skirt from Pact. Of course I’d have to get the matching bubble top since I’m a sucker for sets. These pieces are part of their Coastal Collection and made from the same double gauze cotton as a pair of shorts and a tank top I bought two years ago, which they don’t appear to make anymore (review here).
4. Tops with prints. OK, this isn’t a summer specific item, but I’m realizing I could use some more prints. I hardly have any short-sleeved tops with prints. The hard part is finding a print that I like. Mixed by Nasrin makes some fun prints, but mostly in jumpsuits and dresses. But they do make shirts sometimes, so I’ll keep checking back.
5. Black sneakers. Another one that’s not summer specific. I’m still wearing the same pair of black Hokas I bought five years ago based on a podiatrist’s recommendation. But I’ve never gotten over how ugly they are, though I tried my best at styling them. Also, I’ve come to realize that though they are cushy, they’re not as comfortable to me as my New Balances with an orthotic insert. Posture expert dr. Liza recently told me that Hokas can actually lead to overpronation, another strike against them. Anyhow, haven’t figured out what I want, even. I just know that this is a wardrobe hole.
Coveting But Refraining From
Now, let’s talk about some stuff I want, but do not need. Maybe if I write about it, I will get it out of my system?
I’m in love with Lo & Sons newest bag, the Aoyama. It’s like a luxe version of my beloved Baggu crescent bag (reviewed here). The ability to change the strap is so clever. I want this bag, but I’m going to be good and think on this some more.
I also find the Cecilia bag from Nisolo simple and stylish. However, I know from experience that I keep falling for this style of bag but end up not using them. Sometimes, they’re just too big on little old me. Sadly, the Nisolo store here closed so I can’t check it out in person.
