Everlane Review Relaxed Linen Shirt {updated May 2018}

The linen reviews continue with this relaxed linen shirt from Everlane.  I decided to keep this Everlane linen shirt since I find classic white linen shirts to be really useful in the summer.  The long sleeves shields some of the summer rays off my arms and the loose fit is perfect for ice-cream melting temperatures.  I already have an identical shirt like this from Grana (review here) but I decided two of these types of shirt is not too many, since I get white shirts like these dirty all the time (and I've found these Oxyclean gel sticks to do wonders with the stains).  In fact the first time I wore this Everlane relaxed linen shirt I ended up getting make-up all over the collar since I was bending down to pick up things and the collar kept rubbing under the jaw line.

Wearing: Everlane relaxed linen shirt, rag & bone denim shorts (similar here), Everlane modern oxfords, and Cuyana leather travel case set

Anyway first a note on sizing: I got this in a size 4 which is my usual Everlane size.  It definitely runs a bit large so if you want something that's a bit more fitted I would advise sizing down.  

As for the linen itself, it's sturdier and crisper than the linen from Grana.  If you're looking for a soft linen then I would go with the Grana one, but if you're looking for a stiffer, thicker linen then go with Everlane.  Also the Everlane one is less sheer than the Grana one.  Personally I feel like the Everlane one is of a higher quality of linen and is $1 less, so if I could only choose one I'd go with Everlane's.

Anyway this review, like all my Everlane reviews are not sponsored but supported through first-time customers purchasing through my referral link here.  And you can find all my unsponsored Everlane reviews here.

P.S. Since I wrote this review (about a week ago) I've been wearing this shirt constantly.  I usually wear it as an outer layer over a tee so that my arms don't burn while I work outside or drive.  Washed it several times already and my love for this linen shirt is going strong!

{update: So I accidentally put it in the dryer--whoops, and so it shrunk a bit (even though it says low drying is okay, I think hang drying is best for this shirt).  So now my linen shirt is a lot less "relaxed" and a lot more fitted.  Luckily it still fits, but I miss that oversized boyfriend fit.}

{May 2018 update: I've sold this shirt over on my closet sale because I kept getting makeup on the collar and it was annoying me (also sold the Grana ones too for the same reason).  But I'm in love with Everlane's collarless linen shirt released this year because guess what, I don't get makeup on the collar!  You can find the full review here.}

Everlane Linen Shirt Dress Review

Hi y'all, I decided to push up the review of this linen shirt dress from Everlane since it was requested by reader Lindsay and I know it takes me forever to get these reviews out (so sorry Grana linen reviews, you'll have to wait a bit longer).  Anyway I'm no expert in linen and I used to avoid the material because of the wrinkle factor (since I'm not a huge fan of wrinkles in any form, lol).  But ever since I got this travel steamer, I'm no longer afraid of getting linen (or poplin or any other easily wrinkable material).

Having tried linen from three different brands (Elizabeth Suzann, Grana and Everlane), I can tell right away that each brand uses a different weight of linen and that the heavier the linen weight, the scratchier it is for the first couple wears.  But also the heavier the weight, the more durable the linen feels.  The Elizabeth Suzann linen feels the heaviest, thickest and most substantial (I reviewed the linen Tilda pants here).  I would say Everlane linen comes next and feels slightly thicker than the linen Grana uses.  Also the thicker the linen, the "crisper" it feels.

As for this linen shirt dress, the black linen has a nice weight to it and is fully opaque.  It was a bit scratchy at first but should soften with washings.  The black does show a lot of dog hair and lint so do owners beware.  I got this in a size 4 and it fit well overall.  What do you think? 

Wearing: Cuyana summer hat, Everlane linen shirt dress, Everlane modern loafer mule, Everlane dipped zip tote

I call this my 'summer in NYC' look, lol. Probably because it's all black everything.  Personally I'm not in love with the dress.  I think it would look a bit better if I was taller (for reference I'm 5'4").  But as far as Everlane shirt dresses go, this is not bad (for bad see here).  But in the end I sent it back since there are so many other Everlane things I wanted to splurge on (especially those form sandals which I'm eagerly waiting for).  I also purchased a white relaxed linen shirt in the same order from Everlane which I'll do a review on soon (but I just wanted to wash it and then compare it to the same style shirt in Grana so that I can get an accurate comparison between the two).  But from first impressions I say the Everlane relaxed linen shirt is just a great classic summer shirt that would go with any summer outfit.

Anyway you can find all of Everlane's items here and all my Everlane reviews here.  And hope you guys all have a great long weekend!

Everlane Review Dipped Zip Tote {Updated Feb 2018}

One of the things I let myself get from Everlane after my complete shopping fast in March, was this Everlane Dipped Zip Tote in black.  I was really in need of a new work bag (all of last year I was using a backpack, but I'm firmly in my mid-30's now and wearing a backpack everyday feels like I'm regressing).  So I was in search of a good tote.  I used to have the Mansur Gavriel one, but that was too fancy for my needs (and the leather on that scratches up like crazy so it wasn't the best option for a bag I was planning to throw around with all my stuff).  I also reviewed Everlane's pocket tote earlier this year, which I loved except for the bottom sagging out.  So when I was browsing Everlane's site and saw this dipped tote, I thought it might be exactly the one I needed (and I wasn't disappointed).

The best thing about this bag is definitely the dipped bottom.  It's the answer to the problem of a unsupported sagging bottom (lol if only there was a fix for unsupported saggy human bottoms), which was the problem with the pocket tote.  I also love the super sturdy leather straps that are wide enough that it doesn't dig into my shoulders when I'm carry my full work load (which includes a 13" macbook pro+cover and a handful of different pouches, see pic below).

At first I thought that the bag might be too narrow for my needs since the bottom of the bag is quite narrow and not stretchy, and in the beginnng when my bag was packed to capacity it did look like the top un-dipped part kind of overextended over the narrow dipped part.  But I've found that after use, it doesn't really look like that anymore (so maybe the dipped part is just super structured in the beginning).  I also love that the bag can be zipped up, which is perfect for travel.

My only real gripe with this bag is that the black undipped canvas picks up dog hair and lint like crazy and because it's black it shows.  I probably would have preferred the gray canvas with the black dipped bottom, but that was unfortunately sold out by the time I purchased.  

I've been using this bag for about two months now and it's been awesome.  I did see some reviews on the Everlane site mention that the dipped part starts to crack after heavy usage.  But I've been throwing it around and so far so good (but of course will update this review if I start to see flaws).

As usual this review is not sponsored and is made possible by readers like you (lol when I heard that phrase on PBS as a kid I never really understood what that meant) who use my referral link for their first Everlane purchase.  And you can find all my other unsponsored Everlane reviews here.

{Feb 2018 Update: So I have used this bag everyday since I got it in May 2017.  The bag has held up really well, with the only wear being the corners (the plastic is starting to wear down).  See the pic below.  But I decided to upgrade to Everlane's Day Market Tote because I needed a bigger tote.  Anyway if you're interested it's for sale here.}

Everlane Square Zip Wallet Review vs. Celine Zip Wallet

Hi guys, so here's a review of Everlane's Square Zip wallet and a comparison with a Celine zip wallet (which I purchased used form Fashionphile at 30% off their own discounted price).  I know I know, I broke my ban by purchasing the Celine wallet, but I was really in a dire need for a new wallet (and I mean dire).  For the last couple years I've been using a Comme des Garcons pouch (like this one) to store all my cash and cards, and so whenever I went to the store to pay for something, I would have to shuffle my cards like I was dealing a deck of cards to find the right credit card.  Before it wasn't a huge deal since I didn't have too many cards.  But now I also carry around credit cards for the business (and throw in some gift cards), and there I am standing shuffling cards for a good minute (plus for some reason all my credit and debit cards are same shade of metallic blue, so it's so hard for me to distinguish them at a quick glance.  There's been a couple times I've charged personal items to the business which my husband was none too happy about).  So I just got to the point that I couldn't handle it anymore.  I needed some organization in my life!

Of course I could have just gone with the Everlane wallet since I would be purchasing it on credit (and that fit with my random rules I made for my shopping ban).  But at the same time, if this is something I'm going to be using everyday (and multiple times a day), I wanted to make sure it was the best possible wallet for me.  I really didn't want to just go with the Everlane one, and then find out a week or month later that I'm not really a fan of the wallet.  And then what?  Buy another one?  So I decided from the get-go to give myself some options. And so I wanted to compare it to one of the best luxury leather goods brand that I know of: CELINE (plus I've tried LV and Chanel wallets in the past and IMHO, they're ok but you're paying A LOT for the brand name).  Plus I had just spotted this zip wallet on Fashionphile at a price point that was really really good for Celine (ok it was still double the price of the Everlane wallet, but it was less than half the the original price of a new Celine wallet which can be in the low $600s).

Ok, so did I justify the purchase enough?  Lol, these are all the things I told myself when buying the Celine wallet for "research purposes".  Anyway onto the review!  I purchased the natural leather color for the Everlane wallet, which is the most delicate of the three colors.  A wallet like this would definitely show wear over time, so it's probably best to protect it with something like this Chamberlain's Leather Milk, formula 3 (P.S. I will be doing a review of their new reforumlated leather milks soon!  I really love their stuff to protect and condition all my leather items).  But the natural leather will also show a beautiful patina with age, if that's something you like.  I liked that the Everlane wallet also has a billfold for neatly storing cash.  But unfortunately that wasn't enough to make me want to keep the wallet.  Basically this wallet was too small for my needs, especially when it came to the cards department (which as you recall, is the main reason I needed to buy a new wallet).  

As you can see there's only 4 card slots on one side of the wallet, a bulky coin purse that takes up the other side of the wallet.  I tried fitting all my cards (and even trying to put some cards in the coin purse, which only barely fit 2 cards by the way).  But the wallet wouldn't even close (plus I didn't want to force it since I wanted to make sure I didn't damage the wallet).  

So in the end, the Celine wallet came out as the winner for me.  Even though it's about an inch wider than the Everlane wallet, it has a total of 8 card slots, plus 4 side slots that can fit flat items wider than a credit card (and one of those side slots has a gusset).  And so it fit all my cards!

Unfortunately it doesn't have a bill fold, so I stash my cash in the gusset pocket (which to be honest, holds all my cash adequately).  The Celine also was a winner because it's made from patent leather on the outside, which is so much more durable and less prone to wear than regular leather.  Plus I liked that the inside is made from a dark leather to show less wear inside as well.

Now I know some of you may be thinking, well duh I would like the Celine wallet better because CELINE!  But I really tried to look at the two wallets from a quality and utility stand point and not just because of a brand name.  And to be honest I really wanted to come out of this little experiment saying "yes, the ethical brand is just as good if not better than a luxury brand" in order to push my fair fashion agenda.  But in the end, when comparing the two compact wallets, I had to go with the one that fit my lifestyle best (one that's filled with plastic cards, lol).  And to be honest I haven't my regretted my decision one bit. 

So referring back to the image from my post on Monday, if I couldn't find what I need from a fair fashion brand, at least I purchased something "vintage" (or just plain used).  And I think when you buy used luxury items, you do get a good bang for your buck since most well-made luxury items are meant to last.  At least this Celine wallet, which I love love love, fulfills #2, #3, and #4 of that ethical closet pyramid (plus I plan to #1 it for a long time to come).  

Here are some other used Celine wallets that are currently for sale at my favorite luxury reseller Fashionphile.

P.S. A quick note about Fashionphile: I've been purchasing items from them for years and I would say most of the time their descriptions are accurate and the items are genuine.  And actually a couple purchases were even better than described (like this wallet--it was almost brand new to me).  I have purchased some items in the past, where I wasn't too sure if they were authentic (in my amateur eye), but they have a super awesome return policy with free returns (just don't cut off the tags).  But I would say that 99% of their items are the real deal. And if you want to be even more certain of your purchase, you can always double check with the kind authenticators over at the PurseForum (just make sure you follow their format when asking for authentication and always TIA since they do this service for free).

Everlane The Modern Loafer Mule Review

If you've been following along my Spring 10x10 you know I started wearing these babies during the challenge, so you probably already know these were a keeper.  I ordered these Everlane modern loafer mules just to try out but I loved them so much that I kept them despite the fact that I already have a pair of shoes very similar to these (the M.Gemi Docente mules, that I reviewed here).  I once owned a pair of the original modern loafers but even with some attempts at stretching them out, I ended up reselling the shoes to a reader (hi monshanks!) because they were just too narrow to be comfortable.  Well I'm happy to report that these modern loafer mules are quite a bit wider than their modern loafers and thus fit my feet a lot better!

I would say these run true to size (I ordered my usual size 8 and they fit perfectly).  The in sole is padded which is great and I love that these mules look almost identical to their full loafer counterpart!

But I should warn you that if you're not used to mules, that yes they can be a bit uncomfortable for prolonged wear.  This is especially true of this pair since the soles are so heavy.  So I end up having to drag the heels on the ground and clop around.  I usually only wear these when I want to look nice but I don't have to walk very far, mostly for dinners out or just around the office.  On the other hand I wear the M.Gemi Docente's all the time and even wore them around the airport when traveling (no blisters and no problems!).

I guess if the modern loafers didn't work for you and you really want a pair of shoes that look like them, then this might be for you.  I really like them since I couldn't handle the narrowness of the modern loafer and I don't mind clomping around in mules (actually it reminds me of my childhood in Hawaii running around in rubber slippers (aka flip-flops), dragging my heels on the ground).

Anyway you can find all of Everlane's items here and see all my other Everlane reviews here.

Everlane Review Wide Leg Crop Pant {Updated October 2017}

When Everlane came out with these wide leg pants I was super excited since I was just beginning to warm up to the Jesse Kamm pants look.  Now I totally understand the value of Jesse Kamm's clothing but I just can't drop that kind of dough on a look I'm not sure I would like on myself (though I love it on bloggers like Lee).  So I was thrilled when Everlane made a look-a-like pants (though if I was Jesse Kamm I would be more than a bit miffed at the copycat).  And well, at this rate, high-waisted wide-leg pants might be my thing.  I've been wearing these cropped pants consistently (since I got them hemmed) and I'm in love.  In which case the real deal Kamm pants may be in my future.

In these pictures (both top and bottom pics) the pants are unhemmed (and for reference I'm 5'4" but with short legs).  And in both pictures I'm wearing Grana's silk V-neck cropped tank (review coming soon).  I ordered the bone color up top in size 4 and the black ones below in size 6.  I usually say I'm a size 4-6 in Everlane pants, but lately the 4's have been bit too tight for me (damn that full year of no exercise) and the white pants in the size 4 was no exception.  The size 6 only felt a smidge bigger when I originally tried them on (ie it was still fairly tight at the waist).  But after consistent wear, the waist does stretch out and now the size 6 feels a bit large at the waist (so much so that a now belt helps keep the pants in place), which makes me think I probably could have gone with the 4 and let it stretch out.  Then again, it was pretty tight when I first tried it on.  I guess if you're between sizes like me, size up for comfort (but size down if you want your butt to be more pronounced in your pants and you don't mind the initial constriction).  Oh and the white pants are fully opaque so no VPL here (I think I was even wearing my Thinx in these pictures and you know how thick those are).

Since these pants were not cropped on me, I decided to go get them hemmed so that it would be as how Everlane intended, cropped.  I arbitrarily went with 2 inches (since that is how many inches I hemmed my Grana silk culottes) but now I'm thinking I should have gone one more inch shorter.  Pictures below of the hemmed pants (and Grana silk PJ top, review coming soon).

A little bit more about the pants: the material is a cotton twill material with a bit of elastane for stretch.  The twill has tiny grooves that if you spill something on it, it's pretty hard to get out without a thorough washing.  Also the wide legs are a bit pesky when using the bathroom (you gotta be extra careful they don't touch the ground-it's all about rolling them up as you take them off.  TMI?  sorry, lol).  The waist is super high and contrary to the quote on Everlane's page, these pants will feel really constricting after a big lunch (so much so I had to un-button the pants for awhile right after eating).  But despite these minor things, I loooove these pants.  I love how free and unconstricted my legs feel.  And I love how I feel instantly chic for wearing a silhouette that not everyone is wearing yet.  As I said in the past I'm so over skinny jeans and pants and I'm so ready for wide leg pants in take over my life.  So now the real question is, should I let myself rebuy the white version?**  Ahhh so tempting!

Anyway here are Grechen's review of these pants (and her second take here), Andrea's review, and Lee's review.  You can find these pants here (referral link, thanks for your support guys!), and you can find all my other Everlane reviews here.

** Ok this is when my "slow my roll" rule has to kick in (as in I said no more additions to the closet in March) so I'll have to pass on the second wide leg crop pants.  I will put them on my current wish list (thanks again for the idea Liz!)

{October 2017 update: So from March to September I hardly wore these pants because for some reason the proportions didn't feel right.  So then I thought it might be because it didn't feel tight enough in the waist and that if it was a bit more fitted, it might be more flattering.  So I purchased a second pair in a size down (so a size 4) and have found that the fit is better and so is the proportions.  Also the new batch of wide leg crops seem to be a bit less stretchy and doesn't get baggy after extended wear.  You can see me wear the new pair of wide leg crops in navy here.}

Everlane Review The Pocket Tote

The other day when I was looking to get Everlane's crop stretch ponte pants (review on that later), I needed one more item in my cart to get the free shipping so I decided to try out Everlane's Pocket Tote (I mean why not, and I'm a bag gal after all).  And well what do you think?

{wearing: Everlane Fisherman cotton pullover (here), Frame denim (similar here), M.Gemi The Docente shoes (review here), and Everlane pocket tote}

It was fairly big and could fit quite a bit.  In the pictures above I'm just carrying my 13" MacBook inside.  The bag comes with a large outside pocket (convenient for carrying your phone and other things you reach for frequently).  Inside the main zippered compartment is another zippered pocket perfect for keys.  My main pet peeve about this bag is that the bottom has no structure.  So as you can see the gusset is sagging in the above pictures.  I'm curious to know how Everlane fudged their video of this Pocket Tote, since it looks like the guy is only carrying a laptop and another pouch, but his tote doesn't sag.  It looks like there might be something stiff and rectangular at the bottom of the bag to hold it's shape (I used to do this with my Louis Vuitton speedy bag back in the day--I just used a piece of cardboard so that the bag keeps it shape).  Maybe you could do something similar here if you're so inclined.  As for me I decided to pass on it since I didn't love it and I didn't really need another tote in my life.

As always, this review is unsponsored and you can find all my other Everlane reviews here. 

Everlane The Silk Shell Review

Sorry not the right color here, but I didn't have a chance to grab the images of their pink shell.

So interesting story about this Everlane Silk Shell.  I had no intention of purchasing this (much less in this color) except when I was scrolling through Everlane's page while in the security line at the airport I saw that there was a slight glitch on their mobile site.  They were selling this pink silk shell for $1!!! The next smallest size they had available was a size 8.  Now I'm usually a size 4 in Everlane so it made no sense for my to buy a size 8.  But I couldn't pass it up.  Plus I wasn't sure I would even be able to check-out due to the error.  But I was able to check out and I got my order confirmation.  At this point I was sure that Everlane would realize their error, apologize and refund everyone their $1 (and I was curious to see how they would handle the whole debacle).  But amazingly the price just changed back to what it should be ($65) and I received my item a week later.  It's pretty admirable for Everlane to follow through even though it was their mistake. 

And since I had it in hand I decided to try it out.  And guys, it fit.  It was a bit loose but it fit fine at the neck and arm holes (I for sure thought the arm holes would be way too big).  Which led me to think, "Wait, am I really a size 8 and have I been fooling myself to think I'm a size 4 all this time?!"  But then I realized, that the size 4 items fit me perfectly fine as well.  So does that mean Everlane's sizing variation is actually quite minimal?

{Wearing: Everlane Silk Shell, Everlane Stretch Ponte Pants, Everlane Modern Point shoes and YSL Universite bag}

I'm still not sure if I'll be keeping this silk shell but I'll at least try to incorporate it into some outfits before I decide.  I've never owned anything this pink before so it'll be fun to experiment and incorporate it into my decidedly neutral closet.

Anyways you can find all the rest of my Everlane reviews here.

P.S. Actually I decided to sell this over at TemporaryHousewifeyCloset for a really good price.  So Everlane's loss will be EarthJustice's gain, lol (and one lucky reader will get a new silk shell for a steal)

Everlane Cashmere Crop Square Mockneck Review

I already mentioned these pants when I talked about my search for a dupe of Elizabeth Suzann's Georgia Tee to work around my shopping ban.  And so you already know that I ended up returning them.  But mostly because I already have a gray cashmere sweater from Everlane (their regular one) and I already have a gray mockneck sweater from Grana.  To tell you the truth I'm still a little iffy about this square mockneck from Everlane.  Some days I like the look (and want to repurchase it in a different color, maybe light pink), but other days I'm just eh about it.  What do you think?  Styled with the Everlane streth ponte pants (reviewed here) on the left and Grana silk ankle pants (reviewed here) on the right.

I ordered it in a small, my usual size at Everlane (I'm 5'4", size 4).  The cashmere from Everlane is smooth and awesome as usual.  I do love that the mockneck is not too tight and fits my thick neck.  The crop top works best with mid-rise to high-rise pants but I wouldn't say it's overly cropped.  Hmmm I really don't know.  What do you think?  Is it worth repurchasing?

{Find Everlane Cashmere mockneck here and all other Everlane reviews here}

Everlane Review Stretch Ponte Pants

I've never had success before with Everlane pants but a couple readers (thanks Page and Henny!) convinced me to try these stretch ponte pants.  And well...I like them but I'm pretty sure I'll like the cropped ones more (I purchased these before the cropped ones were released).  Take a look below:

{wearing: Grana chunky merino rib knit sweater (review here), Grana oxford shirt (review coming soon), Mansur Gavriel Sun bag (review coming soon), M.Gemi Felize loafers (review here & yep that's my third pair--I love them that much, lol)

I really like Everlane's stretch ponte material.  I have both their original dress version and their stretch ponte skirt.  So I was expecting to like their pants.  Which I do, except that the ponte material tends to cling or hug every bump and curve, so when these materials are made into pants you can see some VPL and general ab and thigh bulges (see pics below).  I don't have the same problems with the dress and skirt, probably because those clothes don't hug the butt and legs.  But this isn't as much of a problem if you wear longer shirts or sweaters, or treat these pants like leggings (which they basically are, just thicker than the normal leggings).  And on the plus side these pants are super duper comfortable and stretchy (great travel pants).  They're also quite warm, so they're perfect for the winter.

"Darn no thigh gap" 

"Oh VPL, the shame" lol

I purchased these in a medium and they were a tad loose on me.  The cropped version comes in sizes 00-12 so you can get an even better fit with those probably.  The pants have an elastic waistband with a button and zip closure.  Like I said I like these pants, but I'm looking forward to trying on the crop version (which I was able to get in black too--even better).  If you're interested you can find these pants here (referral link--thanks for your support!) and you can find all my other Everlane reviews here.

Everlane Reviews By Clothing Category {updated May 2022}

So the other day I wanted to see how Everlane's square poplin shirt had looked on me so I went to my Ultimate Everlane Reviews page.  But I found that it was quite difficult to navigate so decided the best way to organize all the reviews might be by clothing category.  So without further ado here are all my reviews organized by clothing type (and I'll be updating this regularly as well).

Shoes

Everlane Modern Point Review

Everlane Modern Loafer

Everlane Street Shoes

Modern Ankle Boots review

Street Sandals

Modern Oxfords

Street Ankle Boots

Modern Babo

Chelsea Boot

Italian Slingback Sandals

Slide Sandals

Modern Smoking Loafer Review

Bridge Sandal

Form Crossover and Form Slide Sandal

Modern Loafer Mule

The Pointed Slide

The Day Heel

The Editor Heel

The Day Heel Mule

The Day Glove

The V Slingback

The Form Two Strap Sandal

The Editor Slingback

The V Heel

The Square Toe Slingback

The Boss Mules and Loafers

The Day Crossover Sandal

Renew Sport Sandal (2021)

Forever Slip on Sneakers (2021)

Leather Platform Sandal (2021) 

Bags & Leather Goods

Leather Foldover Crossbody Bag

Modern Zip Backpack

Leather Card Case

Petra Tote

The Pocket Tote

Dipped Zip Tote

Square Zip Wallet

The Beach Collection Canvas Backpack

Street Nylon Fanny Pack

The Day Market Tote

The Form Bag

The Mini Form Bag

The Day Tote Mini

Renew Transit Weekender (2021)

Tees & Tanks

Slim Crew Shirt

Cotton tees (of all styles)

Boxy Striped Tee

Cotton Muscle Tank

Everlane Linen Scoop Neck Tee

Gia Collection Tank Top

Cotton Poplin Cutaway Tank

Luxe Drape Scoop Neck Tee

Pima Cotton Stretch tee

Pima Stretch Turtleneck

Micro Stripe Tees

Clean Edge Tee

The Silk Shell

The Linen Muscle Tank (2018)

The Linen Picnic Tank

Silk & Linen & Poplin & Other Blouses

Everlane silk sleeveless top

Square Silk Shirt

Linen Collarless Square Shirt

Relaxed Poplin Shirt

Poplin Square Shirt

Japanese GoWeave Back-Zip Tee Review

Relaxed Linen Shirt

Cotton Two Pocket Shirt

Linen Oversized Collarless Shirt

The Soft Cotton Popover Shirt

The Cotton Notch Collar Popover Shirt

Dresses & Skirts

Cotton Striped Tank Dress

Cotton Poplin Collarless Shirt Dress

Stretch Ponte Skirt

Ponte Collection Short-Sleeve Dress

Indigo Linen Shirt Dress

Cotton Poplin V-neck Tank Dress

Poplin Shirt Dress

Cotton Poplin Square Shirt Dress

Twill Shirt Dress (aka Camp Dress)

Cotton Poplin Sleeveless Shirt Dress

Luxe Drape Muscle Tank Dress

Luxe Double Knit Sweater Dress

Premium Cotton A-Line Tee Dress

The Pleated Skirt

Japanese GoWeave Mini Slip Dress

Cotton Collarless Belted Shirt Dress

Linen Shirt Dress

The Clean Cotton Cross Back Dress

The Clean Cotton Crop Tank and Pull On Skirt

The Double-Lined Silk V-neck Dress

The Linen Sleeveless Shirtdress

The Japanese GoWeave Mini Short Sleeve Wrap Dress

The Denim Skirt

The Polka Dot Shirt dress

Cashmere V-neck midi

The Cotton Weave Collarless Shirtdress and Picnic Dress

Pants & Shorts

Street Fleece Pants

Go Weave Cropped Trousers

Gia Shorts

GoWeave Track Pants

The Cashmere Sweatpants

Cotton Poplin Culottes

Stretch Ponte Pants

Stretch Ponte Crop Pants

Wide Leg Crop Pants

Silk Wide Leg Pant

The Modern Boyfriend Denim

Italian GoWeave Easy Pants

The Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans

The Kick Crop Jeans

The Easy Chino

The Linen Pant

The Easy Chino Shorts

90’s Cheeky Straight Jeans (2021)

A-line Denim Short (2021)

Curvy 90’s Cheeky Jeans (2021)

Sweaters & Sweatshirts

Everlane Cashmere sweater review, the Donegal cashmere sweater review

Ribbed Wool Cashmere Crew Sweater

Marled Wool Chunky Knit Crew Neck Sweater

Premium Ribbed Cashmere Sweater

Everlane Crew Neck Sweatshirt and Short-Sleeved Sweatshirt

Chunky Wool Knit Cardigan

Linen Crew Neck Sweater

Everlane's French Terry Sweater

Sweater Tee

Scuba Sweatshirt

Luxe Double Knit Mockneck

Waffle Knit Turtle-Neck

Cashmere Crop Square Mockneck

Fisherman Cotton Zip Pullover

The Beach Collection Pullover Hoodie

The Cotton Long Sleeve Crew (and the 2018 version, which is bigger)

The Cotton Long Sleeve V-neck Crop

The Waffle Knit Cashmere Crew

Cashmere Sweatshirt

Wool-Cashmere Waffle Square Crew

Wool-Cashmere Rib V-neck Cardigan

The Texture Cotton Crew

The Cashmere Rib Round Crew

Soft Wool Rib Crew

The Oversized Alpaca Crew

The Soft Cotton Square Crew

The Soft Cotton Square Cardigan

The Cotton Linen V neck

Outerwear

Anorak review

The City Anorak

Street Fleece Bomber

Swing Trench

E2 Bomber Jacket

Short Puffer

Lightweight Puffer

Oversized Blazer

The Modern Utility Jacket

The Renew Light Puffer

The Wool Academy Blazer

Everlane Review E2 Bomber Jacket {Updated October 2017}

Merry Christmas Eve Eve y'all!  I'm currently traveling in Thailand but I have a back log of reviews to get done so the review train must keep on chugging lol.  Anyway about bomber jackets: I love the look of them but am always annoyed by the over-embellishment on most of them (for example this one or this one).  So I was really excited when Everlane came out with a super plain one as part of their E2 collection.  {Speaking of the E2 collection, did anyone else purchase anything from this collection?  Personally, I found a lot of the looks hard to pull off unless you're super tall and skinny.}  Anyway so here I am wearing the E2 bomber:

What do you think?  I'm a little "eh" about it.  I don't hate it but I don't really love it either.  I think the main reason why I don't love it is because it's "lightly filled for warmth" as Everlane puts it, but it makes this jacket bulkier.  In San Jose, I don't really need too much extra warmth so I actually prefer the bomber I purchased a couple months ago that's just one layer (also the lighter jacket allows me to layer my cropped sweaters underneath).  But other than that I can't find any real fault with it.  I ordered it in a small and it fit well in the both in the sleeve length and overall length.  But I just wasn't loving it (ya know?) so I ended up returning it.  

{Update: Looks like they brought the bomber back for this year with a slight change in the pockets, but I love their new colors especially this maroon one!}

Everlane Review Leather Foldover Crossbody Bag {Updated August 2018}

You know I'm a huge bag lady so when Everlane came out with a line of new leather bags, of course I had to try it out and review it.  Well if you're looking for a luxurious and sumptuous leather simple crossbody then I think you might really like this one.  And I would say for $30 more, Everlane's foldover crossbody is a better choice than Cuyana's crossbody pouch, especially if you need to carry a bit more than the essentials.

So let's talk about this beautiful bag.  First off, the leather is amazing!  Super buttery and soft.  This leather is different from Everlane's Petra line of leather bags since these bags were made in Spain while the Petra bags were made in Italy.  The Spanish leather feels softer and more porous and not quite as hardy as the Italian leather, but it does feel more luxurious and probably won't have the same problem of stiffening up over time that the Petra leather has.  This does mean though that the crossbody might be more prone to scratching and color transfer (for the natural color one specifically).

The bag itself is super lightweight but still large enough to fit your essentials and then some.  In the pictures below I'm carrying my sunglass case, wallet, and keys.  And even though it may look bulky from the back, it looks good from the front because the foldover flap hides much of the bulk (and this is why it's better than Cuyana's crossbody pouch IMHO).  I like that you can access items from the zipper under the flap, instead of having to use the top zipper and reaching down into the bag every time you want to grab something (Everlane's video of the bag shows the functionality of the 2 zippers).  The strap of the crossbody is also easily adjustable (though not removable, which would have been a cool feature to allow it to become a clutch as well as a crossbody).

In the end though I returned this particular purse because for the life of me, I will not be able to keep this purse from getting dirty.  However if you do like the natural color, I reviewed several leather cleaners and protectors for Mansur Gavriel bags and it might be a good resource on how to protect this crossbody.  Also just to note that this leather is more like the calf-skin than the vegetable-tanned leather that Mansur Gavriel uses.  

Anyway I'm still in love with this bag and I think I'll get it in the navy leather.  But first I need to take an audit of all my bags (actually Grechen has really inspired me to take a closet audit in general).  So until then I'm going to hold off on repurchasing this bag.  But if you're interested in this beautiful leather bag (and really it's amazing).  You can find all my other Everlane reviews here.

{2018 Update: I actually repurchased this in the oxblood/burgundy color and love it!  It's my go-to travel bag since it can lie flat but still hold a lot of things if you need it to.  You can see me wear it around Europe here during my winter 10x10 challenge}

Everlane Review Premium Ribbed Cashmere {updated Dec 2017}

Hi guys, guess what?  I finally invested in a tripod and a camera remote so now I can stop taking those crappy mirror photos for all my reviews.  About time right?  When I see how much better the colors are in these photos (below), it made me think why haven't I done this sooner?  Now it's time to improve my blogger modeling skills, lol.  

Anyway onto the review.  I purchased Everlane's premium ribbed cashmere sweater because I was curious to see how it compared to their ribbed wool cashmere sweater and their regular cashmere crew neck sweaters.  Well the premium ribbed cashmere is exactly as it sounds: a thick wonderfully soft and luxurious 100% cashmere cocoon.  And for $235 it better be, right?  When I put it on I loved how it felt.  There's nothing that beats super thick cashmere sweaters.  It was as thick as their ribbed wool cashmere and since cashmere is warmer than wool, this one layer kept me super toasty.  This is hands-down the best feeling cashmere sweater I've ever tried.

But sadly, I was not really a fan of the fit.  I didn't like how the cropped sweater flared in the front and kind of comes up like an upside down V right at the belly button.  Plus the super wide sleeves and shoulders added a lot of bulk on top (I felt like I had football player shoulders going on).  The proportions didn't look right to me, and I'm thinking it looks best on tall people with long legs (like the Everlane model).  And for $235 I have to love everything about the sweater to keep it.  So I ended up returning it (but of course now it's out of stock in all sizes so I'm having some regrets...).  But I have a ton of new awesome sweaters to keep me company (but my top 2 favorites right now is Everlane's ribbed wool cashmere crew neck and Grana's cashmere long line cardigan).

As usual this review is not sponsored.  You can find all my other unsponsored Everlane reviews here and you can find Everlane items here.

P.S. You will still see some reviews with mirror selfies since I don't always publish posts in chronological order.  I try to mix it up so it's not like 10 Grana reviews in a row and then 10 Everlane reviews in a row.

{Dec 2017 update: You can find this year's premium cashmere sweaters here and it's also $37 cheaper this year!}

Everlane Review Cashmere Sweatpants

You know how much I love Everlane cashmere (review here) so I was interested in trying out their cashmere sweatpants even though I've returned every single pants I've ever tried from Everlane (seriously, every single one).  And well, here's just another pair of pants I've returned to Everlane.  Guess Everlane and I just don't work when it comes to pants.

Well first I made the mistake of ordering a medium instead of a small.  I usually size up on pants because I'm just bigger on the bottom (usually a size 6, while I'm size 4 on top).  But really I should have ordered these in a small because I'm just swimming in the medium.  But even if I had ordered the right size I just don't think these pants are right for me.  They're basically just really expensive but comfy pajama bottoms.  There's no shape to them and since I don't have much of a butt, not flattering at all.  They're held up with drawstrings also made of cashmere knit (so I can see them stretching out with continued use).  For $140, I think I would do better with their $100 cashmere crew and a tee.

At this point I think I'm just going to give up Everlane pants.  They're just not made for my body.  Anyway you can find all my other Everlane reviews here and Everlane items here.

Everlane Ribbed Wool Cashmere Crew Sweater Review

I wasn't planning on buying another sweater from Everlane since I already have 4 of their cashmere sweaters (actually I'm selling one so make that 3).  Plus I figured 100% cashmere would be better than a cashmere wool blend sweater (in my head wool= itchy).  But since Everlane made the effort to make a whole line of ribbed wool cashmere sweaters it would behoove me to at least give it a try (and get a review out of it).  Well not only did I end up not sending this sweater back but I've been wearing this on repeat ever since I've first tried it on.

First of all this sweater is 92% wool and 8% cashmere so really it's a wool sweater.  So it feels like a wool sweater.  Yes, there's a bit of itch but really it's quite minimal.  But if you're expecting anything like the smooth, soft, irritation-free feel of cashmere you will be disappointed.  Since I always wear a shirt under my sweaters, I don't really feel the itch and it doesn't bother me.  Merino wool is not as warm as cashmere, but since this is a fairly thick sweater it will definitely keep you warm.  I've been wearing this when the weather's in the low 60s and it's been perfect.  

What I love best about this sweater is the details in the design that make it different.  I love the side slits and the fact that it's fully ribbed in the front and partially ribbed in the back.  Because of the side slits, this sweater might look best with high-waisted jeans, like the ones the Everlane model wears.  But I just wear it with my regular jeans and tuck in whatever shirt I'm wearing. I also like that if I'm wearing a cool belt, you can see it peeking through the side slits of the sweater.

Wearing: Everlane sweater, Celine sunglasses, Homako necklace, Frame denim, M.Gemi Felize loafers (yes my second pair, I love them so much!  Here's my original review of them), and my new Good West Co. tote purchased from West Coast Craft.

I ordered this in a small and the fit was perfect (for reference I'm 5'4" and usually a size 4 on top).  I actually like this sweater so much I'm tempted to get their ribbed wool cashmere cropped v-neck (I feel like it has the same "cool girl" vibe as this sweater, lol).  But I'll hold off since 1) that means I'll have 5 sweaters and that's getting to be excessive and 2) well I already ordered the premium ribbed cashmere crew (but really this is meant for review-purposes only, though I'm afraid I'm going to want to keep it).  Anyways you can check out Everlane's whole line of ribbed wool cashmere sweaters here and all my other Everlane reviews here.

Everlane Review The Pleated Skirt

Since I unexpectedly loved Everlane's stretch ponte tube skirt, I thought I might as well see how I like their pleated skirt, which came out around the same time.  And well, if you're looking for a good pleated skirt, Everlane's version might be the one for you.

First a note on sizing, I would say this skirt runs true to size (I'm usually a size 4 and the 4 here fit me well at the waist).  The sizing is a bit forgiving since it's an elastic waistband with a button and zip closure.  Also for reference I'm 5'4" and this skirt goes just past my knees.

The fabric itself is 100% polyester and is a bit scratchy, and that's a bit unfortunate since the skirt is unlined.  But I think the material was chosen because it holds the pleats so well and seems to be somewhat resistant to wrinkles.  In the pics below I'm styling it with Everlane's cropped donegal cashmere from last year and my favorite rag & bone slides.

In the end I decided to return this skirt because of the rough material and because it reminded me of my private school uniform that I had to wear daily for 6 years (this is also the same reason I dislike Keds shoes).  Anyways you can find all my other Everlane reviews here and Everlane items here.

Everlane City Anorak Review

Earlier this year I reviewed Everlane's original anorak and I loved it.  It was probably one of my favorite pieces at the time and was super useful for a very rainy spring in the SF Bay Area.  So when I saw that Everlane came out with another version of their anorak I knew I had to give it a try.  Well the City Anorak is completely different from Everlane's original (and made in different factories as well).  If you found Everlane's first anorak to be thin, flimsy, and not very waterproof then their new City Anorak was made for you.

The main difference between the two anoraks is that the city anorak is much much thicker and more heavy duty.  And the thicker material seems more waterproof than the original (which is more like a thin nylon).  Compared to the original anorak, the City Anorak would be something a fisherman could wear during a storm at sea or at least something that could handle any rain that comes your way.  

Anyways here are all the differences that I could find between the 2 anoraks:

~ the City Anorak is a lot warmer (because of the thicker material)

~ the City Anorak there are 2 zippers so that you could partially unzip the bottom (the old one only had one), and the new anorak has sturdier zippers as well

~ because of the heavy material, you can't really cinch the waist of the city anorak like you can the old one even though it has the drawstring in the middle

~ the old anorak had a more interesting cut and overall design.  The City Anorak is a much simpler shape

~ the old anorak navy blue is a duller/dustier color, while the new anorak in navy blue is a much brighter blue

So if you're looking for a heavy duty, sturdy raincoat then Everlane's City Anorak is the one for you.  As for me, I actually prefer the older flimsier nylon version because it's a lot more lightweight to pack and it's a good layering piece for those California rainy/misty days.  I don't really need a heavy duty rain coat in my life and I really don't need 2 Everlane anoraks.  

All my other Everlane reviews can be found here and you can find Everlane's anorak here. 

Everlane Review Pima Stretch Turtleneck

I'll say it up front: I dislike turtlenecks and having grown up in Hawaii,  never had to wear them.  But this year, turtlenecks seem to have a bit more of an appeal to me so I decided to try it out (I think it's Andrea's expert layering of her turtleneck over at Seasons+Salt that got me interested).  And if you're looking for a great layering turtleneck then Everlane's pima stretch turtleneck fits the bill.    

I got the white turtleneck in a small, knowing that it was going to be on the tight and clingy side (I tried Everlane's pima stretch tee before so knew it was going to run small).  And just like the pima stretch tee, the turtleneck version is super soft and stretchy.  The white is a bit sheer so you can see even a nude bra, but that shouldn't be a problem when you're layering it. The neck portion of the turtleneck is also quite clingy (it doesn't quite look like the turtleneck on the model in the Everlane pics where the turtleneck looks like it flares out), and since I didn't like that constricted feeling around my neck I'm wearing this turtleneck with the neck part folded down.  I guess I'm still just not a turtleneck kind of gal.

Anyways you can find all my other Everlane reviews here.

Everlane Stretch Ponte Tube Skirt Review

Last year I was a huge fan of Everlane's ponte collection short-sleeve dress, so when I saw that they brought it back this season as a skirt, I knew I had to at least try it out.  And I'm so glad that I did!  This ponte is the perfect material for a tube skirt.  

I once had a black tube skirt by American Apparel (actually I still probably have it in one of my many boxes of clothes in storage >.< ) but I find that that cotton tube skirt worked best in my 20's when I was a lot thinner.  Now that I work out less, it's harder for me to pull off that skirt.  So I'm really glad to have found Everlane's ponte tube skirt.  The ponte material is thick but stretchy so for the most part it won't accentuate every bump.  There is slight VPL if you're wearing thick underwear but for the most part it's not really noticeable.  And even though I'm not a huge fan of Everlane's choice of elastic waist for some of their bottoms, it works with this skirt (and it does make it super comfy).  I also like the length of this skirt on my 5'4" frame.  Plus for $55 this skirt isn't that ridiculously priced (like their pleated skirt for $88 or the ponte pants at $78), but then again it only cost them $17 to make it...

Oh, and a note on sizing: I ordered this in a medium since I didn't want it to be too tight (I'm usually size 4-6 on the bottom).  And for the pics above I paired it with my favorite (and only) Clare V shirt, Saint Laurent bag, and Everlane's modern oxfords.

You can buy this skirt here and find all my other Everlane reviews here.

P.S. I ordered Everlane's pleated skirt, pima stretch turtleneck and their new anorak so reviews on those coming soon!