Everlane Modern Oxford Shoe Review

So if you've read my review of Everlane's Modern Smoking Shoe, you know I wanted to love it but didn't.  Well for Everlane's Modern Oxford, I didn't think I would like it but I actually loved it.  It just goes to show that you can never really tell about something until you try it on.  

I didn't expect to like Everlane's oxfords mostly because I'm a fan of the slip-on type of shoe (like Toms and M.Gemi's Felize Loafers).  In fact the only shoes I have with laces are my running/gym shoes, until now that is.  But I fell in love with these oxfords as soon as I laced them up and took my first couple of steps.  First of all, these shoes are probably the second most comfortable shoe I've ever tried from Everlane (the first being their Street Sandals;  but these are the most comfortable closed-toe shoes).  The oxfords are hands down way more comfortable than their Modern Loafers or their Modern Point shoes.  And that's because they widened the toe box area (which is consistently where my wide feet have issues).  

The shoes seemed to have pretty good arch support and I would say the only minor irritation with this shoe is the stiff leather tongue at the top of the shoe that kept poking the top of my foot (but this will eventually go away when I break them in some more).  Also I'm wearing these pedi socks to prevent any blisters or from the shoes from smelling (a note on these socks: I have a hard time finding no-show socks that stay on my foot but these are amazing--but I would advise not putting them in the dryer since they will shrink a little).

I also love love love the blush color.  It's the perfect nude shoe to help those with shorter legs like me since it doesn't visually cut you off at the ankles.  I styled it above with my favorite pair of wide-leg jeans from Frame (similar here), a Clare V shirt, and LV bag for my masculine look and with Grana's slip dress and a Gucci bag for my feminine look.  I love that these shoes could pretty much polish off any outfit (probably even my usual uniform of cut-off shorts and a tee).

Oh and just a note on sizing, I ordered my usual Everlane shoe size of 8 (I usually wear a 7.5-8 in shoes) and they fit perfectly.  Currently Everlane is out of most of the sizes in the blush oxfords but it looks like they'll be restocking them at the end of October.  As usual this review is completely unsponsored, and you can find all my other (unsponsored) Everlane reviews here.

Everlane Linen Muscle Tank Review

So this post for Everlane's linen muscle tank has been sitting in my drafts section for awhile now so it's about time I post it (before summer ends!).  I'm a huge fan of Everlane's linen scoop neck tee and their linen dolman dress, so I definitely like the type of linen they use, which is the same for their muscle tank.  The linen is thin but of quality and at first a bit scratchy but softens after the first wash.  

I ordered this in a small, and as you can see it's a bit more fitted on me.  I think if you want the looser look like that of the Everlane model, you should size up from your normal Everlane size.  In general though I wasn't a huge fan of this top mainly due to the really small neck-hole and the sleeveless look (which is duh what makes it a muscle tee).  So now I think I'm just not a muscle tee kind of gal (probably cuz I'm lacking in the muscle department, lol).

Everlane Japanese GoWeave Back-Zip Tee Review

I know y'all have heard of buyers remorse but do you sometimes get returners remorse?  Well I definitely have a bit of returners remorse on this Everlane Japanese GoWeave Back-Sip Tee (and now this white version won't be in stock until November).  And here's why:

~ This Japanese GoWeave material is really awesome with a nice weight to it.  It's not sheer at all, with a nice smooth and soft texture.  Plus it doesn't wrinkle easily.  It's the perfect top for traveling.

~ There's a zip at the top and at the bottom with a gusset underneath so you can subtly change the style of it with a bit of unzipping (like in the picture below where I unzipped the bottom to make a little tail).

~ The sleeve length is perfect at elbow-length.

~ And even though it costs a bit for a top ($88), it also cost Everlane a bit to make it ($60) so the mark-up is actually quite minimal.

{Here I am trying to get away from the mirror propped up on a mattress, lol}

{Also for sizing I used my Everlane rule of thumb: if it looks a bit oversized, size down from my normal size.  So I'm usually a 4, but I got this in a 2.}

But in the end I returned it because 1) I can't keep a white shirt clean for the life of me and I don't know how this fabric will take stains (I have a feeling it's near impossible to get stains out of this); 2) related to that is the cleaning instructions: must be hand washed, not even dry cleaned; 3) this kind of top would be great if I worked in an office, but since I work in a garage, this top would be for "going out" occasions (ie relegated to a box, only to be worn once in a blue moon).  Ah, now I remember why I returned it and I have returners remorse no more (thanks blog post for reminding me, lol).  But hey if you live a different lifestyle and don't mind some hand-washing, like I said this top is pretty awesome.  

Everlane Modern Smoking Loafer Review

Everlane's Modern Smoking Loafer seems to have been upstaged by its younger sister, the Modern Oxford, at least when it comes to attention and press given by Everlane.  But I'm always in the market for a good smoking loafer so I ordered this baby as soon as it came out.  And the quality and craftsmanship did not disappoint as usual.  But (and you knew there was going to be something), it's quite possibly the most uncomfortable loafer-type shoe made by Everlane to date (ok well I'm just comparing it to the modern loafer and the modern point).   

First off, I ordered this shoe in my normal Everlane shoe size of 8 (my usual shoe size is around 7.5 but because I have wide feet and Everlane shoes run narrow I always go a half size up).  And the 8 fit length-wise but it was still a bit narrow for my feet.  The leather on these shoes are really beautiful but aren't like the super stiff smooth leather of the modern loafer or the softer pebbled leather of the modern point.  It's a lot like the leather they use for their boots.  It's smooth but also very stiff and structured.  And since these already squeeze my foot quite a bit I would imagine that it would take awhile for these to break in.

I'm also not a fan of the stitching that's around the edges that meet the foot.  I know this is what makes the smoking loafer look, but for some reason they just keep rubbing the tops and sides of my feet with each step.  

Ah, I wanted to love this shoe so much.  And I do love the look but I'm not willing to put the time and pain into making these shoes more comfortable.  So I am for sure sending them back.  I guess my quest for the perfect smoking shoes continues. 

Everlane Card Case Review

Hi guys, here's another quick Everlane review since this item is no longer available on Everlane.  But if you ever get a chance to buy it second-hand (depending on the price) it might be worth it.

So the quick run down:

Pros:

~ Well-made leather accessory.  Both the pebbled and smooth leather are gorgeous and I love that they used both for the card case.

~ Love that the slits are at a diagonal (though functionally it doesn't really make much of a difference).

Cons:

~ There's not a whole lot of cards you can fit in it since there's only 3 slits, the two on the front and a main compartment in the middle.  The simple back looks nice but it's not very functional.

Did anyone else grab the card cases before they sold out?  How do you like them?

You can find all my Everlane reviews here and Everlane products here.

Everlane Cotton Poplin Sleeveless Shirt Dress Review

I ordered Everlane's cotton poplin sleeveless shirt dress before I actually tried on Everlane's collarless striped shirt dress, which is my favorite poplin shirtdress out of alllll the Everlane poplin shirt dress or dresses I've tried on (I think I tried at least 4 now, maybe 5).  And I wasn't a fan of this one, like all the other ones before it (except for the collarless one).  And here's why:

~ The neck hole on this one is super tiny and there's no way I can button up the top button.  And this style and cut of the neck and shoulder just make my arms look really big (and check out the awesome farmer tan on my arms lol).

~It feels a bit short for me (for reference I'm 5'4") and the general shape of the dress iis just kind of blah.

~ And lastly the price is a bit steep at $80.  I say go for the cotton poplin collarless striped shirt dress for $65 (and not to be too cheap about it but you also get way more material and style for $65 with that dress).

Got tired of seeing the bandage for a bit so I decided to just crop it off.  Anyway the review train will keep on rolling with the Everlane Lux tees and dress.  And in the mean time I'm waiting for my order of those Smoking Loafers and Japanese GoWeave to come in.  Can't wait!  You can find all my other Everlane reviews here.

P.S. Have you seen Everlane's new review page that's up on their site now?  It sure looks nice but when you cherry pick all the positive reviews, it doesn't feel as authentic as say zappos or amazon reviews. But hey at least my girl Grechen is on there!

Everlane Gia Shorts Review

So I had mentioned in a past post that I was dealing with some minor health issues.  Well at first I wasn't planning on talking about my leg (and use photoshop to cover my leg bandages), but I decided it wasn't worth hiding.  It's really no big deal (except to myself of course) and so what if I have a big ass bandage on my leg in my blog pictures?  This isn't one of those aspirational blogs afterall.  This is about helping readers make decisions about what to buy (or not to buy) through my reviews.  So here's me with my big ass bandage due to a 2 month leg infection that originally came about from a bug bite.  After 2 rounds of oral antibiotics and several weeks of topical antibiotics, it's finally under control (ie no longer growing).  But at some point I was afraid it was going to cover my whole leg.  Later when it heals there will be a big ass scar that will fade (but may not disappear), and so that's going to stick around on the blog pics too.  But I decided the scar won't be worth hiding and there's nothing shameful about have imperfections.

{A side note about all this: when I was preoccupied by this infection and my health in general, I truly stopped being interested in trying out new items for the blog.  In fact, I basically stopped buying things and thinking about fashion/style.  Which made me realize that being able to think about (or obsess) about clothes and style truly is a luxury for the healthy and well.  And I'm really grateful to be able to do this blog and share this hobby with others.}

Anywho, that's what's going on with my leg.  Now onto the review of these shorts, which are also no big deal, lol.  This is really just a pair of thin cotton striped shorts.  Something I feel like you could find at Target for a lot less than it's $30 price tag on Everlane.  I tried out a medium since I tend to be bigger on the bottom (usually a 28 in jeans, or size 4-6).  But these shorts were pretty big and loose.  There was nothing that interesting about these shorts.  

The striped top I'm wearing is from Grana (which I love and will probably buy a second one, P.S. 10% off your first Grana purchase with that link) and those shoes are from Loeffler Randall.  Is there too many stripes going on in these pics?  Lol, it wasn't planned.  I just happened to be wearing that shirt at the time.  Anyway my review of the Gia tank is here, and all other Everlane reviews can be found here.  And lastly, here's my referral link to Everlane.  Thanks for reading guys and hope you don't mind the bandages in the reviews coming up.   

Everlane Cotton Poplin Cutaway Tank Review

Like my review of Everlane's premium cotton A-line tank dress, this review might also be a little late in that most of the sizes are currently sold out at Everlane.  But if you're a size 2 or 12, you're in still in luck.  And if you're looking for a cute and breezy poplin top, then Everlane's cotton poplin cutaway tank is the top for you!

First a quick note on sizing: I usually get a 2 in Everlane tops so I got this in a 2 as well.  But I think a 4 might have been a better size for me, especially since I don't want to show too much of my back. Since this top is not Everlane's usual over-sized style, it's better to get your true size (or one bigger than your usual Everlane size).

In general I thought this top was pretty cute and like I said a size 4 would have been better for me.  Also there's a bit of "tenting" happening in the front (where it poofs out a bit).  I think a 4 might have solved this problem, but if you're busty I'm sure this would happen to you as well in this top.  There are two buttons at the shoulders that allow for the cutaway in the back.  I'm just wearing a normal bra here and you can't see any of the straps (though Grechen from Grechen's Closet thought a racerback bra would be better with this top).  In the end though I sent it back because the sizing wasn't quite right and like I said before, in general I have no patience to maintain poplin (either dry-cleaning or ironing).

You can find all my Everlane reviews here and Everlane items here.  Thanks for reading guys!

P.S. You know how I was raving about Frame denim in this post, well this was my first pair of Frame denim (and the one that made me love the brand).  

Everlane Gia Collection Tank Top Review

When I think of the Coppola family I think of wine and the Louis Vuitton SC (Sofia Coppola) bag.  Well now I can add this Gia tank to my list of Coppola word associations.  (Fun fact did you know Nicholas Cage is actually Nicholas Coppola and Jason Schwartzman is a Coppola too?  They have quite a family tree).  Anywho back to this tank.  For their first collaboration, I think Everlane made a cute collection if somewhat underwhelming.  My favorite of it all is this yellow tank.  I usually order a size small in Everlane, but I decided to try out the medium since I wanted a casual loose-fitting top (plus the material looked a bit sheer).  Also, I noticed that the tank is made in their Ho Chi Minh City factory, which tend to produce tops that shrink in the wash.  

I paired the tank with a loose fitting wide-leg jean from my new favorite jean line Frame (for that 70's vibe).  I'm not one to try new designer jeans but I bought one on sale and loved it so much I bought 2 more styles from Frame within a couple weeks.  These jeans can be quite expensive so I only plan to purchase them when I find them on sale (I got 2 pairs from shopbop and one from ssense).  These jeans are made in LA from some of the the softest denim I've ever tried.

Anyway the tank in medium fit great.  The material is a thin slub cotton and thus slightly sheer, but nothing a nude bra can't handle.  I love the summer yellow stripes and the racer-back, but for $30 it does seem quite a bit for just a cotton tank top (especially since it only cost them $10 total to make).  But since I like it, I plan to keep it (and I'll let you know if it shrinks in the wash).

Find my other Everlane reviews here and purchase Everlane items here.  And don't forget to enter my $25 Nisolo giveaway which ends next Monday!

Everlane Twill Shirt Dress Review

When the Everlane Twill Shirt Dress came out (months ago now) I was super excited to try it out since it finally looked like Everlane made a dress that would work with my short legs.  And well, I really liked how it looked from the front but for some reason it kind of poofed in the back in a weird way (you can see what I mean in the picture on the right--or is it just me overthinking this?).

Anyway I ordered a size 2, my usual, and liked the loose fit.  This dress also comes with pockets (always uber important if not always functional).  The twill material is super thick and this is probably why it doesn't quite hang well in the back.  The model in the Everlane pic doesn't seem to have this problem so maybe it's the fact that I have a big butt (but it's not that big contrary to what the photo looks like lol).  The thick twill material is also not the best for those who live in a really hot summer climate.  Also the twill picks up a lot of lint.  I really like the style, so I think if they just made it in another material it would look and feel better.  Oh, and a word of warning, the side slits come up pretty high and you definitely don't want to be raising both arms in this dress or you'll end up flashing someone your undies.

The rest of my Everlane reviews can be found here.

P.S. What do you think of my new rag & bone shoes?  I'm in love with these slides/bedroom slippers!

Everlane Cotton Poplin Culotte Review

When I think of culottes, I think back to my awkward tween years when I had no sense of fashion (since I went to a school that had uniforms), and so my mom would buy my clothes for me.  And her style back then was all about culottes.  So I basically wore what she wore which meant culottes during the summer months when school was out or on weekends.  And it looked a lot like this:

*cringe*

Ever since those days I've had quite an aversion to culottes (even the word culottes makes me cringe).  But when Everlane came out with their modern take on the culotte for 2016, I thought it was at least worth trying (plus if it worked out, I thought it would be a great alternative to jeans in the summer.  I mean who wouldn't want to look stylish and feel like they're wearing PJs at the same time?).

So I gave it a shot.  But I forgot how much shorter I am than the models on Everlane's site:

Lol, they're almost long pants.  I'm not sure what you call this style but they look like harem pants without the tapering at the ankles.  The waistband on these pants are elastic which means they're comfortable but also looks more casual.  The poplin is crisp but wrinkles easily so again you'll be spending some time with your iron to make these look good.  Also the poplin is kind of thin so make sure you're wearing underwear that won't show VPL.  

Ah well at least I tried something new, but I think I'll be sticking to my shirt and jeans.

Everlane Linen Scoop Neck Tee Review

Hi guys, just a quick Everlane review for you today.  I wasn't originally planning to try out Everlane's linen scoop neck tee because the scoop neck looked so huge on the model, but since I was pleasantly surprised by Everlane's linen dolman tee dress, I thought why not give this style a try too (plus I'm a huge fan of Everlane's striped linen fabric).  I ordered this in a size small and it fit perfectly!

I'm a huge fan of this top.  Like I had mentioned in the dolman tee review, the linen material is lightweight without being sheer.  It's the perfect material for the summer.  As for the style of the tee, I like the scoop neck and probably because I'm a bit heftier (in a good way) than the model from Everlane, I think the linen hangs nicely and the neck doesn't look overly large.  In general I think this tee is a winner.

The Ultimate Everlane Review {Updated October 2023} with links to 150+ reviews

Since I've accumulated so many Everlane reviews, I thought it's about time I sat down and organized them into the best (or at least my favorites), the honorable mentions, the mediocre (the "meh") and the not so great items I've purchased.  I'll keep updating this post periodically as I get more and more Everlane reviews up on the site so keep checking back!

{And go here if you want Everlane Reviews sorted by clothing category}

My Favorites

(In no particular order)

Everlane Modern Point Review: still looks great and is getting even more comfortable with each wear

Everlane Cashmere sweater review, the Donegal cashmere sweater review

Modern Ankle Boots review

Anorak review

Slim Crew Shirt

Linen Dolman Tee Dress

Street Sandals: My favorite Everlane shoe so far

Cotton Striped Tank Dress

Cotton Poplin Collarless Shirt Dress

Modern Oxfords

Stretch Ponte Skirt

Ribbed Wool Cashmere Crew Sweater

Leather Foldover Crossbody Bag

Fisherman Cotton Zip Pullover

Wide Leg Crop Pant

Modern Loafer Mule

Dipped Zip Tote

Relaxed Linen Shirt

Form Slide and Form Crossover Sandal

Cotton Collarless Belted Shirt Dress

The Clean Cotton Crop Tank and Pull On Skirt

The Day Heel

The Cotton Two Pocket Shirt

The Waffle Knit Cashmere Crew

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

The Day Market Tote

The Double-lined Silk V-neck dress

The Kick Crop Jeans

The Modern Utility Jacket

The Day Heel Mules

The Linen Oversized Collarless Shirt

The V-Slingback

The Easy Chino

The Denim Skirt

The Polka Dot Shirt Dress

The Form Bag

The Texture Cotton Crew

The Boss Mules

The Soft Cotton Square Crew

The Cotton Linen V-Neck

The Day Tote Mini

The Easy Chino Shorts

The Straight Leg Crop

The Honorable Mentions

Cotton tees (of all styles): I'm personally a big fan of these casual and affordable shirts, but if you're looking for a really high quality tee then Cuyana or Grana are actually a bit better. The Everlane tees tend to have wrinkled and creased collars over time and if you get one snag, it will become a pretty big hole fairly quick.  Also some colors (like the dark gray and the micro striped tees) which are made in Vietnam (the others are made in LA) tend to shrink.  But like I said I'm a big fan because they look ok and I use them for work (and get grease stains or holes in my shirt all the time, so I don't feel as if I wasted a ton of money on these when I have to add them to my rags collection).

Everlane silk sleeveless top: I like the quality of their silk (though I think Cuyana's is better, but with everlane you get a better value).

Everlane Street Shoes

Everlane Modern Loafer

Modern Zip Backpack

Ponte Collection Short-Sleeve Dress

Boxy Striped Tee

Marled Wool Chunky Knit Crew Neck Sweater

Street Fleece Bomber

Street Ankle Boots

Square Silk Shirt

Swing Trench

Cotton Muscle Tank

Modern Babo

Indigo Linen Shirt Dress

Cotton Poplin V-neck Tank Dress

Linen Collarless Square Shirt

Everlane Linen Scoop Neck Tee

Gia Collection Tank Top

Cotton Poplin Cutaway Tank

Leather Card Case

Japanese GoWeave Back-Zip Tee Review

Luxe Drape Scoop Neck Tee

Pima Stretch Turtleneck

The City Anorak

Premium Ribbed Cashmere Sweater

E2 Bomber Jacket

Cashmere Crop Square Mockneck

The Silk Shell

The Pocket Tote

Stretch Ponte Crop Pants

Linen Shirt Dress

Japanese GoWeave Mini Slip Dress (black only, white is meh)

Bridge Sandals

Beach Collection Canvas Backpack

Beach Pullover Hoodie

The Street Nylon Fanny Pack

The Editor Heel

The Lightweight Puffer Jacket

The Italian Go Weave easy pants

The Day Glove

The Soft Cotton Popover Shirt

The Cotton Notch Collar Popover Shirt

The Japanese GoWeave Short Sleeve Mini Wrap Dress

The Linen Muscle Tank

The Cashmere Rib Round Crew

The Renew Lightweight Puffer

The Wool Academy Blazer

The Cotton Weave Collarless Shirtdress

The Cotton Weave Picnic Dress

The Linen Pant

The Day Crossover Sandal

The Linen Picnic Top

The Mini Form Bag

The Cotton Linen V Neck Sweater

The "Meh"

Petra Tote:  I originally loved this tote, but this tote doesn't age well.  It stiffens over time and starts to feel rubbery (I think for a really great simple leather tote, Cuyana's Leather Tote might be better).

Everlane Crew Neck Sweatshirt and Short-Sleeved Sweatshirt

Chunky Wool Knit Cardigan

Chelsea Boot

Pima Cotton Stretch tee: I originally liked this top but found that I never wore it because it was so fitted.  I prefer Everlane's other cotton tees over this one.

Street Fleece Pants

Italian Slingback Sandals

Relaxed Poplin Shirt

Go Weave Cropped Trousers

Micro Stripe Tees

Poplin Shirt Dress and Poplin Square Shirt

Linen Crew Neck Sweater: I originally liked the sweater, but I never wear it because I don't think the style is as flattering as I first thought.  I like the linen tees from Everlane much better. 

Cotton Poplin Square Shirt Dress

Twill Shirt Dress (aka Camp Dress)

Gia Shorts

Cotton Poplin Sleeveless Shirt Dress

Modern Smoking Loafer Review

Linen Muscle Tank

Luxe Drape Muscle Tank Dress

The Pleated Skirt

The Cashmere Sweatpants

The Stretch Ponte Pants

Square Zip Wallet

The Pointed Slide

The Clean Cotton Cross Back Dress

The Oversized Blazer

The Short Puffer Jacket

The Modern Boyfriend Denim

The Cotton Long Sleeve V-neck Crop

The Mid-Rise Skinny Ankle Jean

The Wool Cashmere Waffle Square Crew

The Form Two Strap Sandal

The V Heel

The Square Toe Slingback

The Boss Loafers

The Oversized Alpaca Crew

The Cashmere V-neck Midi

Not So Great

(But this is according to my body shape and personal taste so take it with a grain of salt)

Everlane's French Terry Sweater

Clean Edge Tee

Sweater Tee

Scuba Sweatshirt

Luxe Double Knit Mockneck and Sweater Dress

Waffle Knit Turtle-Neck

GoWeave Track Pants

Slide Sandals

Cotton Poplin Culottes

Premium Cotton A-Line Tee Dress 

Silk Wide Leg Pants

The Cashmere Sweatshirt

Wool Cashmere Rib V-neck Cardigan

The Linen Sleeveless Shirt Dress

The Soft Wool Rib Crew Sweater

The Soft Cotton Square Cardigan

Everlane Slide Sandals Review

When I wrote up my review on Nisolo shoes, reader Lia had mentioned that Everlane shoes tend to be made for looks and aren't very comfortable to wear.  Well she just perfectly summed up Everlane's slide sandals.  They are quite possibly the least comfortable shoes I've tried from Everlane thus far.  Here's why:

~ No padding or cushioned foot bed so they're quite uncomfortable to walk in

~Very smooth and slippery bottoms

~Though the leather is high quality, the slides themselves have a very heavy sole so the leather ends up tugging on the top of the foot when walking

I ordered these in my usual Everlane size of 8 (normally I'm usually a 7.5 to 8).  Garance Dore (one of my all-time favorite bloggers) best described the experience of trying to walk in these types of shoes in this post about her new mules (it's hilarious!).  Anyways I'm working on writing up a review of Everlane's Street Sandal (spoiler: which I love love love) and in the meantime check out all my other Everlane reviews here.

Everlane Linen Dolman Tee Dress Review {updated June 2017}

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner guys!  I have finally found a dress from Everlane that I 100% love!  So far I have been a big fan of Everlane's tees, some of their shoes and their anorak.  And now I can add this linen dress to the list.  I got this dress in a size small (for reference I'm 5'4" and usually wear 4-6 in most clothing lines).  This is the ideal summer dress in that the fabric is super light without being sheer.  Linen really is suited for those 80 degree temps in the summer.  I love that the dress doesn't cling and the overall length is perfect (except try not to raise both arms straight up in the sky because you would definitely be flashing some underwear).  So other than doing the wave at a stadium, this is perfect do-anything, dress-up or dress-down dress.  And even though I love the dress in solid colors too I think stripes are the best.

It was ever so slightly scratchy when I first put it on, but softens with washing.  And take care not to put in the dryer but hang dry it (that's what the washing label says).

And here I am styling it with my Cuyana summer hat, Nisolo slides (review coming soon), and Mansur Gavriel mini lady bag.  As usual reviews are done on items I've purchased for myself and are not sponsored.  Check out my other Everlane reviews here and Everlane's items (referral link, thanks again guys for your support!).  

{June 2017 update: So I've had this dress for about a year now and I've been super careful not to put it in the dryer, so I'm puzzled that when I brought it out to wear again this season this dress is about 2 inches shorter than what I remember (and from what I can tell from these pictures).  So I must have dried it in the dryer at least once.  But anyway the point is that this dress has definetly shrunk and it also did not keep it's shape.  I'm not sure if this is a good buy after all...}

Everlane Modern Babo Shoes Review

Hi guys and I'm back with another Everlane shoe review!  Presenting Everlane's Modern Babo:

I was really excited when I saw these shoes in Everlane's "Coming Soon" section since I've been looking for some slip-on mules.  I ordered a size 8, which is my normal Everlane size (my normal shoe size is 7.5 but if you have slightly wide-ish feet like I do then order a half size up.  Everlane's shoes are always on the narrow side).  

Now onto the review...

The Pros:

-As expected, Everlane makes another gorgeous leather shoe.  The leather is of super high-quality and the Babo looks really streamlined and modern.  I definitely like the look of this shoe.

-And this isn't just another leather slide.  I really like the fact that you can wear the heel flattened for a mule look or up for loafer-bootie look.  If you wear this with jeans that go past your ankles, it would probably look like you're wearing boots.  When I first saw the Babo, before trying it on, I thought the flattened heel part would be annoying to step on, but really since it's pretty much pre-flattened for you, you don't feel like your heel is stepping on something when walking in these shoes.  Also I should note that if I were to wear these shoes with the heel up, I would probably need to wear some socks with it since it's slightly too big when worn in this way (the shoes seem a bit longer than the usual Everlane size 8, but it's not a problem when wearing these shoes as a mule).

But the Cons:

- The biggest deal breaker for me was that my feet got really hot in the time I was trying out the shoes and taking pictures.  If I were to wear this in the hot summer sun, I would for sure get feet-sweat which would then probably lead to some smelly Babos.  So really this means I'm probably not cut out to wear any kind of leather mules here in San Jose, especially not in the summer.

- No arch support on these shoes, which would be a problem if I walked around in them for long periods of time (but I would have to deal with the feet-sweat first if that were to happen).

-Also, like Everlane's loafers and modern point, the bottom of the soles are slippery so just add some of these sole stopperz helps.

So in the end I returned the Babos, which I was semi-reluctant to do because I really did like the look of them.  I might leave it open as a possibility for winter shoes here in California, but for now I'm looking forward to the release of Everlane's slide and sandals (today!).  I've been a bit of a Goldilocks lately when it comes to Everlane items (I've returned pretty much everything I've ordered in recent history except for their anorak and new tees).  I'm quite sure I'm their most prolific returner, but at the same time why keep something I won't wear?  Anyways as usual, reviews are done on items I've purchased for myself and are not sponsored (at this point I bet Everlane is thinking why bother sending me free stuff when I just buy and return everything anyway, lol).  And check out my other Everlane reviews here and Everlane's items (referral link, thanks guys for your support!).  

P.S. Here's my usual uniform, as I mentioned in my last post about Airstream living.

Everlane Striped Cotton Poplin Shirt Dress and Square Shirt Review

It's been really starting to heat up here in the SF Bay Area lately, especially in San Jose.  So when Everlane debuted their cotton poplin shirt dress I ordered it immediately, even though I had some reservations about the style.  And since I wanted the free shipping, I thought I would try out their poplin square shirt as well (especially since I liked the style of the square shirt in silk--Everlane silk square shirt review here).  I really like the poplin material, which I got to try out when I reviewed Everlane's poplin relaxed shirt, so I was hoping I would like at least one of these items, but unfortunately I didn't.  {By the way I ordered both items in a size 2.  I'm about 5'4" and usually wear a small in most tops.}

So the first thing I thought immediately after putting on the poplin shirt dress was, "Wait, am I wearing a men's nightgown?"

See what I mean?

So then I decided to try it with a belt to make it look a little less night-gowny and I think it helped:

But still I didn't love this look.  I think you have to be a waif to look good in this.  Otherwise it just looks like you're wearing a man's nightie.  But here's my full list of pros and cons:

Pros:

-Like I said before the poplin material is really nice.  It's smooth, feels durable, and of a fairly high quality.

-There's pockets at the hips.  Any dress with pockets wins extra points in my book.

-I like the side slits and the fact that the dress cuts a little higher in the front than in the back.

And the Cons:

-It's a men's nightshirt.

-The cut is generally unflattering but cinching it at your waistline with a belt does help give it some definition.

-I don't like wear it cuts at the legs in the front for me because it cuts right at the widest point of my calves.  It's not really a slimming look.

Here I am trying to style it with my Mansur Gavriel mini lady bag and I'm wearing Everlane's Modern Loafers

Now onto the poplin square shirt, which made me think of the sail of a sailboat (probably because I could catch some serious wind if I just held up my arms).

First the pros:

-I liked the cute mandarin collar on this shirt and prefer it over the pointed collar of the silk square shirt.

-The sleeves help cover up the chicken wings (aka flabby triceps).

-This would be a perfect shirt for buffet dining or if I was pregnant.

But the cons: 

-Since I'm not really a buffet-eater nor am I pregnant, this shirt does not do me any favors.  I probably could have sized up to size 4 to get a little more length in the front so it doesn't look like I have a massive belly.  

-I think for the square shirt style such as this, a silk material that drapes is probably a little more flattering and not so sail-like.

In the end I ended up returning both.  All my other Everlane reviews are here.

Everlane Spring 2016 Shirts: Slim Crew Shirt, Micro Stripe Tees, and Muscle Tank Review

When I saw Everlane release their Slim Crew Shirt, I was super excited to try them out because I love shirts with longer sleeves (to hide my bat wings/chicken wings, you know that flabby tricep area).  Why workout your triceps when you can just hide them?  I also tried out their muscle tanks, which just confirmed that yes, it is better to hide my unworked triceps.  But first a note on sizing: these shirts are made in the factory in LA, so even though the shirt is called slim, it's nothing like the Pima Stretch Mid-sleeve shirts made in Peru.  So like all the other cotton shirts made in LA (the U-neck, V-neck, box cut), get your usual size.  I usually wear the S, but I was thinking they're going to be more fitted, so I got a size M.  But it turned out the M was a tad too large and I should have stuck with the S.  (And to make a short story long, I loved the shirt in the olive color, but now Everlane won't have them back in stock until May 12th!  And so I won't be getting my order for the small olive slim crew until next month! #firstworldproblems).

Anyway onto the review, the slim crew shirt is my new favorite simple tee.  I like the longer sleeves and the more fitted shape.  But at the same time, it doesn't cling like the pima stretch mid-sleeves (which I have to admit I don't wear because it's too fitted).  The Slim Crew material is supima cotton, which is slightly thicker and feels more durable than the pima cotton from Peru.   I'm wearing a medium in the pics, and it fits fine but it felt a little too big, especially in the shoulder and chest area.  I'll update with pictures of the small when I get it.  Also, the overall length of the shirt is a bit longer than I would like but I can just fold it under (and I'm hoping the small will be a better length).

{5.5.16 update: so I got the slim crew in small in gray today, and it fit much better than the medium.  And the slim crew in the micro stripe was definitely a size smaller than the solid colored ones.  So lesson here is stick with your usual Everlane tee size for the slim crew shirt!}

The Muscle Tank

I got Everlane's muscle tank in a small and it fit well.  The arm holes were a good size, not too large so that you could see my bra when I lifted my arm.  The neck hole was a bit small so I had to squeeze my head through to get it on (or maybe my head is just too big, lol).  Overall it's a good tank top, but muscle tanks in general are not my thing.

The Micro Stripe Tees

So the interesting thing about these tees is that even though they are in the same style as the U-neck and Slim Crew made in LA, the micro stripe tees are actually made in their Vietnam factory.  I got both the gray/white stripe in the U-neck style and the blue/white stripe in the Slim Crew in size small.  The U-neck shirt fit great, even though it felt slightly smaller than the usual U-neck shirts made in LA, but that's fine since the U-neck shirt is an oversized fit to begin with.  But when I tried on the Slim Crew in blue/white micro stripe in a small, it felt super tight.  Unfortunately I can't compare it with a small Slim Crew made in LA to verify if there's a difference in the sizes (not until May 9th that is), but I'll update this info once I get it!  As usual, reviews are done on items I've purchased for myself and are not sponsored.  Check out my other Everlane reviews here and Everlane's items (referral link).  

Anyone else try out their new tees?  What do you think?

Everlane Relaxed Poplin Shirt Review

Hi guys, just a quick review for you today on the new relaxed poplin shirt!  I got it in the classic blue and white stripes and in a size 4.  Just like their Silk Square Shirt (review here) and GoWeave Track Pants (review here), Everlane is making their poplin shirts in various numeral sizes.  I tried out their Square Silk Shirt in a size 2 and even though it fit, I thought it might have been a tad small for me, so I went one size up with their relaxed poplin shirt.  But I found that size 4 was a bit too big.  So for tops, I think I'm going to stick with size 2 for now.  (For reference, I usually wear a size 4 in all other brands).

First the pros:

-The poplin material feels crisp and structured and seems to be of a pretty high-quality (as far as I can tell, but I'm not really an expert on these kinds of "office" shirts).  The poplin is smooth and doesn't feel thin or flimsy. 

-The front gives enough space for my chest so it doesn't annoyingly pop open at the button when I straighten my shoulders (ok, I just did some internet research and I guess it's called "the gape").  But to be fair, I might not have had the gape on this shirt because it was a bit too large overall. 

And then the cons:

-But again, the shape/style just doesn't work with my body (damn you short legs!).  I found the poplin shirt to be way too long for me (I think even if I sized down, the overall length of the shirt is on the long-side).  It made my short legs look even shorter, and the shirt ended pretty much near the widest point across my thighs.  I could wear it tucked in, but that's not really my style.

-And even though I love the poplin material, it wrinkles super easily and I hate ironing.  So this shirt is a no-go for me.  Especially since I don't work in an office, I don't really see a need for this shirt in my limited wardrobe.

But if you're looking for a high-quality office shirt, I think these are a really great option (especially if you wear your office shirts tucked-in, which is most people I imagine).   As usual, reviews are done on items I've purchased for myself and are not sponsored.  Check out my other Everlane reviews here.

Also I ordered the Poplin Square Shirt and the Poplin Shirtdress so I'll be sure to add those reviews when I get them!

Everlane GoWeave Track Pants Review

Today I'll be reviewing Everlane's GoWeave Track Pants.  I've reviewed their Street Fleece Track Pants before, and I would say that their GoWeave variety of track pants is very similar in style.  But first a note on sizing.  Everlane is trying to go from S, M, L sizing to actual number sizing and so it can be a bit tricky to find your size in these pants (but luckily the waistband is elastic, so the sizing is somewhat forgiving).  I usually go from a size 4-6 (about 28 in jeans) and since Everlane's clothing runs large for the most part, I went with a size 4 and they fit perfectly in the waist (but the overall fit was another story).

The best thing about these pants is the GoWeave fabric.  It feels stretchy enough but not too stretchy and the fabric felt smooth and lightweight.  

But I did not like the pants themselves and mostly because of the fit.  Just like with the Street Fleece pants, this style is clearly not for pear-shaped me.  First, my legs are a tad too short and so the fabric pools a little at my ankles.  Since there are zipper closures at the bottom hem at the ankles, I'm not sure how easy it would be to hem them to the right length if you're too short.  Also the thick elastic band at the waist isn't doing me any favors either.  The material is thin enough that if the pants are snug around your butt, you will definitely see some panty-lines.  The GoWeave fabric is said to be wrinkle resistant but it's not wrinkle-proof and so there were some weird wrinkles across my thighs from how the pants were packaged (see picture on the left below).  And last but not least, the fabric picks up lint like crazy.

So I think the lesson learned here: Everlane track pants are not for my body-type.  But I am interested in seeing how the GoWeave cropped trousers are.  I ordered both pants at the same time but I guess the cropped trousers are just way more popular (they must have been on backorder and didn't ship until just last week).  Which means it'll be another week or so until I get it, but I'll review those as soon as I get them!