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Sundergarments and Shapewear Solutions.

Summer unders. I cannot overstate the value of a well-placed nipple cover or being able to sit (or stand) comfortably at a hot and humid wedding ceremony without sweat dripping in awkward crevices like your inner thigh. There are indeed quite simple and available solutions to ensure you feel perfect in your killer new dress.

This topic has been covered, to say the least, but I'm looking at it from our post-covid lens (you know the one where we actually just want to be comfortable.) The idea is less about squeezing in to an uncomfortable gown that is too small to begin with, that you didn't get altered (more on that next week), and not eating a single morsel for the entire evening just for the sake of pulling off a 12th century badge of suffocating your organs... 

but rather... 

pulling on a soft cooling pair of boy shorts under your skirt so you can sit comfortably without your legs sweating and having to peel yourself away from the chair. Even better - get this: the evolution of undergarments and shapewear is such that some of these particulars you can just wear around the house and fall asleep in. Yep. They are, like, comfortable and soft. 

After we finished all the design adjustments for our Emerson Jumpsuit - and there were many - we were suddenly intrigued by the versatility of the garment. You could dress this puppy way up or just normal spectactular, and you could wear it all day and into the night. There was something familiar about the one-piece jumpsuit fit and then I realized when I was packing my daughter's swim bag, the familiarity was from childhood when we just threw on our overalls or one piece terry jumpers. Aha moment!

So that all being said, when we design our collections, we take into account whether we would wear the pieces ourselves - two active, professional women with careers and mothers to a collective four kids. Some items are more forgiving than others, but strap and zipper placement, ease through the legs and loose jackets are all part of the mix.

Back to the aha moment, there is huge potential to increase the wearability of your closet just by wearing the right items underneath. Some benefits are obvious: compression and smoothing of your body under your clothes, slimming your figure and reducing wrinkles and folds in your ensemble. Less obvious might be how under-attire protects your prize wardrobe piece from the oils, lotions and perspiration of your skin. As it's the death valley of summer heat while I write this, i'm thinking primarily of dripping sweat and sticky skin mitigation, but I wore a super soft bodysuit in various styles from Everlane during a busy winter travel schedule to the Northeast and it was game-changing. 

Bottom line: there are many winner brands and undergarments in our research. The best, however, are the garments that fit YOUR body best. Try them all. Don't force yourself into something that is too small. Buy several styles in both light and dark colors. 

Specifics that we love & what to wear them with:

Honeylove "Super Powershort." $89

True shapewear but just the right amount of compression and ease with movement. Our more petite models raved about this fit. Pairs well with all dresses and skirts.

Commando "Classic Control High-Waisted Short." $72

Light compression, and we love the range of neutral colors. The raw edge hems are right up our style alley and these shorts stay put. Pairs well with all dresses and skirts.

Commando "Ballet One-Shoulder Bodysuit." $108

Light like a feather, slim and stretchy, not controlling. Great with the Burke Dress, Rhys Tank and Knox Tunic.

Thigh Society "The Staple." $39

One product wonder here, but we wore these all day in our office with a tee. Less compression here, this is for comfort and coverage under really any piece, pants to skirts and dresses. Several lengths available. We tried the staple in several lengths, but more options abound. Side note: I even wore the black pair on a run! Pairs well with all dresses and skirts.

Skims "Fits Everybody One Shoulder Cut-Out Bodysuit." $62

Found this as we were looking for just the right item for our asymmetric Burke Dress and Rhys Tank. Real good. As is the Seamless Sculpt Bandeau. And the Cotton Rib Onesie. No secret Skims is having a moment - yay - but drawback is many items sold out and colors are limited. Pairs well with the asym garments like the Burke Dress, Rhys Tank and Knox Tunic.

Everlane "Cutaway Tank Bodysuit." $40

Supima Cotton, sustainably sourced, soft. So versatile - under a blazer, under anything, visible or not, highly recommend, just wish they had more colors. Available in both bikini and thong. This is a favorite for sure and the item I wore all winter under ever darn thing. Pairs well with suiting sets under the Hollis Blazer with Sloane Pant, Livvy Pant. 

Lululemon Ribbed Nulu Asymmetrical Yoga Bra. $58

Smaller chested winner! Sizing is confusing with this item, helps to start with measuring your band size just below your breasts. Pairs well with the asym garments like the Burke Dress, Rhys Tank and Knox Tunic.

Emily Marie Apparel Power Bra. $28

One-shoulder with removeable pads. We love the inclusive intention behind this brand and this bra works perfect with our asymmetric pieces. Comfy AF! Pairs well with the asym garments like the Burke Dress, Rhys Tank and Knox Tunic.

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Midwinter Pickup!

You made it through January! Pat yourself on the back, this is no small feat. Surviving the post-holiday, end-of-year let down, combined with chilly temps less you were on a beach, makes for a very difficult month. Couple these conditions with the expectations of having your resolutions established and uggghhhh.

Too. Much.

But it's February now! Let go of those January pokey jabs and brighten up your outlook. For obvious reasons surrounding the holiday of love, we see plenty of color pops in the warm hue varieties as we lead into Spring. We love to pair the love colors with bold blacks, plenty of textures and layers of course, because... always cold.

Dresses are here for you now - be not afraid! Trousers are still enjoying their moment, so don't forget to create a system with mix and match separates. I'm packing, it seems, every week lately, and utilizing a color palette for travel is my secret sauce!

February winners shown here:

❤️ Cora Dress in Black Velvet, as well as in color Dark Orchid in beautiful 100% Japanese Cupro. Drapes like a dream, flattering and comfortable.

❤️ Eliot Dress in stretch cotton, shown here in color Shadow. This is the more versatile of little black dresses -- day to night, pairs amazing with blazers, tights, heels, tennies, boots, really cannot go wrong. We've also created a mix and match set in this same stretch cotton solid with the Lotte Skirt and Como Shell. These are a dream for packing to create endless outfit pairings since they mix well with so many other pieces from our collection.

❤️ Londyn Dress in Black Plaid. Pro Level resume portfolio wedding guest, black tie statement dress. We can't get enough of this beautiful Italian fabric: the subtle pattern and texture are show-stoppers. The Emerson Jumpsuit is made with this gem of a fabric as well, and there are a handful left in our inventory so make haste!

❤️ Alyster Blouse in color Blush, in 100% Turkish Lyocell. Bathe yourself in soft sexy sustainability -- this sueded fabric is the perfect compliment to an effortless blouse that can be worn in a multitude of methods. Tied in a knot, worn open, French-tucked, it's really a good one!

❤️ Avery Skirt in color Blush. Not familiar with the the midi-length? Well, lemme say it was a new venture for me, too. Loving this skirt in the winter with tall boots and alllll the sweaters; also packed it for the Mexico vaca with allll the tanks. Which brings me to the Isla Cami -- well, this is worn with every little thing. From suiting sets to skirts to denim.

❤️ Rome Jacket in Italian Wool, in color Spice. That's right, it is spicy warm. Fully-lined, this is a soft wool blend, not itchy. It's perfectly warm without the bulk. We wear it year-round.

Alright, Galentines. Go shopping and reset your month!

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Stunning and Warm

Ahhh, the new year. Brimming with resolutions, the energy of newness and lightness of letting go of that heavy weight of 2022, we find ourselves with some open headspace. January is a great time to reinvent your style, tidy up the closet with some deluxe wardrobe pieces. Warm Rust and Henna colors paired with bold blacks and plaids -- here in Colorado, it is very much still Winter so you'll see plenty of layers and trousers for the coming months.

Outfit winners, from top left:  

1) Avery Skirt with Maude Top and Rome Jacket. Neutrals with warms, this combo pairs with sandals to tennies to boots and the Italian Wool bomber snuggles you.

2) Black Plaid Londyn Dress with Hollis Blazer. Tuesday power meetings into happy hour, a lot energy in this little black dress.

3) Londyn Dress in Henna, Italian Wool. Stunner with camel neutrals, this dress is all day comfort.

4) Hollis Blazer with Sloane Pant in Black Plaid. All flair here, from the pant hem to the style meter.

5) Sloane Pant in Black Plaid with graphite Isla Cami and Rome Jacket. Could be a Friday casual, yet still making a statement.

6) Hollis Blazer and Livvy Pant Italian Wool suiting set, paired with a bright pop button down. We love this bright one from Cos, sustainable collection.

7) Mmmmm Lochlan Sweater in Rust -- only a few left! paired with Sloane Pants in Black Plaid. Plaid on Plaid, magnificent!

8) Luca Shell in Black Velvet with Livvy Pants. Chic and functional, this outfit is for a busy day running around.

9) Sloane Pant in Henna with solid black bodysuit. Shown here in Milan, this is a great outfit for touring the city. Bodysuit from our friends at Commando.

10) Phoebe linen pants with Isla Cami. Perhaps you're in Baja. Perfect outfit for casual weekend strolling the street or the beach.

11) Emerson Jumpsuit in Italian Wool, fully lined by the way. Paired with black accessories.

12) Rome Jacket in Spice, also fully lined, paired with Luca Shell in 100% Cupro -- ONE LEFT ORDER IT NOW! This color combo is soooo now.

13) Italian Wool suiting set in color Henna paired with Isla Cami in blush. Hollis Blazer can be belted or worn open with the cropped Livvy Pant. This beautiful fabric transcends seasons effortlessly.

14. Black Velvet Cora Dress with an asym peek-a-boo in the back, perfect for date night, gala or fancy pants dinner obligation. Shown here with one of our favorite handbags by Vogelle, and modeled by their owner, Laura.

15. Emerson Jumpsuit, color Henna. Shown here twice not by accident. It's just that good.

16) Rome Jacket, soft and warm Italian Wool, fully lined and paired with Sloane Pants in another beautiful Italian textile. Colorblocking at its finest!