summer days: the sleeveless shirt
I used to find this a rather mumsy item of clothing, but I've come to see that a sleeveless shirt is a true friend of the tropics. It keeps one cool and comfortable while retaining the tailored elements of a classic shirt, so the overall feel is still smart. It's light and easy under jackets and sweaters, which is perfect for staying fresh in our humid weather. It works for the beach or a professional meeting. The trick to not looking like my mother is to size up for a slouchier fit and look for something without darts at the waist.
This is an old shirt I bought on ASOS. From time to time, I have been tempted to trade it up for a nice, luxe silk version from Adam or Joseph, but I've come to be very fond of this old workhorse and in the end I saw that it would have been wasteful and pointless to replace it. So here's to a real wardrobe hero, and I look forward to many more years of staying cool in the heat in you.
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Sorry to sidetrack, are you still looking for a 2.55? Prices in Singapore are way beyond what any sane average working Singaporean is willing to pay now:(
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Jennifer: Thanks! I agree, pulling a sweater over a shirt can be such a pain, especially since women's sweaters have skinner armholes and sleeves.
S: Thank you! I think I thought them mumsy cos I always saw them in shops like Liz Claiborne, and always with darts, so was quite intrigued when I started seeing them without.
Joy: It is very practical. I wear it more often than any of my sleeved shirts....good thing it doesn't look too worn out yet.
Eil: I feel like Equipment shirts, at least the one a friend of mine has, isn't quite worth the money, since I can buy shirts with the exact same quality of silk at Massimo Dutti, but they do make them in great cuts and colours. I suppose the price is not exorbitant but I still wouldn't plunk for them.
I'm more keen on a re-issue actually, and I have a rather specific colour preference: navy, burgundy, or camel - none of which are available new or second-hand at a price I like, haha. You're right, it's ridiculously expensive now, and I can't bring myself to buy a bag that cost exactly half the price just 3-4 years ago, hyperinflation!
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Yes the 2.55 reissue! I have been in love with it since Karl re-issued it in 2005. Those that are pre 08 are the best! In recent times, we are seeing a decline in quality while prices keep going up! If you are open to a preloved one, they do pop up every now and then. There has not been any camel but definitively seen them in burgundy and navy.
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Austere: It's a good investment for me since I can wear it year round. And yes, hopefully I won't need to upgrade for some time!
editor: Thanks!
miss sophie: Hot and humid...story of my life! Thank goodness for clothes that make life easier.