close knit
My sister has a spectacular jacket that looks like nothing on the hangar, but magic on a person. It is sharp, loosely but slickly tailored, making my arms look lean and long, nipping in at the waist with a single button, very Theysken's Theory.
It provenance: Giordano Ladies. Giordano is a label from Hong Kong that makes basics of the most uninspiring kind. It makes Gap look like Marni. Giordano Ladies is its higher-priced sister brand, only I wouldn't call it sister - more like distant cousins. Giordano Ladies, I discovered, despite the placid, golf-y name, is a cross between COS and Theory, with the price and quality leaning towards COS.
It provenance: Giordano Ladies. Giordano is a label from Hong Kong that makes basics of the most uninspiring kind. It makes Gap look like Marni. Giordano Ladies is its higher-priced sister brand, only I wouldn't call it sister - more like distant cousins. Giordano Ladies, I discovered, despite the placid, golf-y name, is a cross between COS and Theory, with the price and quality leaning towards COS.
I went to check out the store last month and, be still, my heart, I lit upon a yummy grey chunky knit, with a round neck, a slight dolman sleeve, the body hanging straight down the back creating a slight swing. It was a basic tweaked just enough to give it character.
It was also 100% cotton according to the SA - awwwwwwwwesome. I usually don't buy sweaters because the nice-looking ones always contain some wool or cashmere which is pointless in these parts, not to mention high-maintenance.
Cotton knit, on the other hand, is fairly wearable for the average work day (with air-conditioning; Singapore is the air-conditioned nation) and the way the sweater swings away from the body makes it a better buy for these warm parts rather than a classic fitted sweater.
I had been eyeing something from Rag and Bone but I think this one is a better choice (no wool!) and definitely more economical. I went home, and thought about for a month, and bought it on Sunday.
I like that there's a new place for me to check out interesting basics. My wallet, on the other hand, is not.
What I've bought so far this year:
- Leopard loafers*
- Silk shirt*
- Checked cotton shirt
- Black dress
- Watch**
- Black cigarette trousers**
- Grey cotton knit pullover
* Bought in late-Dec 10 but so close to 2011, it made sense to bring it into 2011
** on my 2011 wishlist
It was also 100% cotton according to the SA - awwwwwwwwesome. I usually don't buy sweaters because the nice-looking ones always contain some wool or cashmere which is pointless in these parts, not to mention high-maintenance.
Cotton knit, on the other hand, is fairly wearable for the average work day (with air-conditioning; Singapore is the air-conditioned nation) and the way the sweater swings away from the body makes it a better buy for these warm parts rather than a classic fitted sweater.
I had been eyeing something from Rag and Bone but I think this one is a better choice (no wool!) and definitely more economical. I went home, and thought about for a month, and bought it on Sunday.
I like that there's a new place for me to check out interesting basics. My wallet, on the other hand, is not.
What I've bought so far this year:
- Leopard loafers*
- Silk shirt*
- Checked cotton shirt
- Black dress
- Watch**
- Black cigarette trousers**
- Grey cotton knit pullover
* Bought in late-Dec 10 but so close to 2011, it made sense to bring it into 2011
** on my 2011 wishlist
Comments
Congrats on your very sensible 2011 purchases so far ;)
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If Jane: Thanks!
K: Thanks, it's rather more than I thought but it's not a numbers game, ultimately. I think this sweater might be the most frivolous buy yet, haha.
Pret a Porter P: 100% is gift from the gods, as far as I am concerned - so comfortable and easy to maintain.
Ashley: I at least wear them in the office because it gets cold there. But not as often as I'd like.
Fashion Tidbits: Agreed! And on ot days, washing, even handwashing, is a must to keep clothes fresh! Anything dry-cleaning is almost always a no go for me.
Angie: I agree - I like good basics but I balk at paying $200 for a t-shirt. It was hard to walk away from the sweater the first time. But I'm glad I let the urge gestate.
S: That sucks. Actually I'm rather impressed how well-known Giordano is, btw, haha. They could do so much with their brand. I remember as a kid I had a pair of Giordano jeans, and it was actually considered cool. Not sure what happened along the way.
miss sophie: I really like the look of Vince items, but so far, have never been able to make the move to order their things online - I still prefer to try things on before I buy them.
By the way, I totally copied your YSL tote and blogged about it yesterday. :)
son: I'm as surprised as you are...my sister's jacket really stunned me because it's really quite an unusual design and make.
The Bohemienne: Oh cool, sure, glad you liked it!