There were some fabulous bottoms at the sale, although they were initially hard to find because the NAS assortment seemed very “top and jacket heavy”. Here’s the final rundown.
Skirts
- Halogen Ruffle Hem Pencil Skirt: An elegant skirt that's a good length for the office. On-trend and substantial fabric. Works well on a curvier and straighter body type. Beautiful with a tucked top. Chic.
- Halogen Ponte Pencil Skirt: Sublime knitted tube skirt. Comfy. VERY substantial fabric. Works on most body types because it moulds to the body. Very flattering and slimming. Fitted, but not clingy. Dressy. Everyone who tried it on loved it. Back zipper detail is fab. Runs two sizes big. All the colours are nice.
- Halogen Pleat Midi Skirt: Crisp architectural pleats that look amazing IF you have a top or jacket that works with the silhouette. Be careful that this skirt is not orphaned. Size down.
- Vince Camuto Pin Dot Faux Wrap Skirt: An easy and comfortable tube skirt to wear with a looser top. Nice front vent detailing. Runs big. Great for travel.
- Emerson Rose Plaid Pencil Skirt: A beautifully made graphic skirt for Team Tall. Great texture on the fabric.
- Halogen Ruffle Hem Knit Skirt: Pretty flouncy skirt that might run a size big. Soft and comfy. Excellent swoosh as you stride. Nice with a shorter top and topper. Can absolutely be worn with dressy flats, and works as well on petites because of the tapered cut.
See the items alongside my descriptions on the collection page.
Pants
- Halogen Kick Flare Knit Ankle Pants: Every client, across all body types, looked great in these cropped flares. The fit and very substantial fabric are magical because they mould to the body in a flattering way. Ideal for business casual. Not clingy. Forgiving and comfy. Good price. All the colours are nice.
- Vince Crop Stretch Wool Pants: These work well on a rectangle, inverted triangle and apple-shaped body type. They work less well when you're curvy unless you're prepared to wear them slouchy.
- Classiques Entier Stretch Flare Leg Suit Pants: Luxe fabric and a good fit on narrower thighs and a wider waist.
- Boss Tulea3 Plaid Stretch Wool Suit Trousers: A good fit on a relatively curvy body type. Better on straighter figures.
- NYDJ Stretch Knit Trousers: Excellent fit on a curvy body type with fuller thighs. But they work on narrow thighs and a wider midsection too. They mould to your body type quite magically. Particularly good on petites in a petite size. Extremely comfy. Size down.
- Halogen Slim Ankle Pants: Great pants on a straighter figure, although they work on fuller hips and thighs if you're wider on the waist. Great graphic pattern.
- Vince Crop Stretch Knit Trousers: Substantial Ponte pants that look fairly dressy. Size down, and better in the grey. Works on an assortment of body types.
- NYDJ Stretch Knit Straight Leg Trousers: Excellent fit on a curvy body type and fuller thighs. But they work on narrow thighs and a wider midsection too. They mould to your body type quite magically. Particularly good on petites in a petite size. Extremely comfy. Size down.
- Vince Camuto Stretch Twill Seamed Pants: Good fit on a curvy and straighter bottom half. The front seam detailing adds a dressy touch. Substantial fabric, and as fab in regular sizes. Size down.
- Sejour Faux Leather Front Crop Leggings: Fab pair of mixed media super hero leggings to wear with dresses and tunics. Fun ankle zippers.
See the items alongside my descriptions on the collection page.
Jeans
- Caslon Patchwork Skinny Jeans: Stretchy, soft, comfortable, and a little different with the patchwork detailing. Fab on Team Tall.
- Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution Ankle Skimmer Jeans: An excellent fit on a curvy bottom half. Streamlined and slimming.
- Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution Itty Bitty Bootcut Jeans: An excellent fit on a curvy bottom half. Streamlined. Bootcuts look as great with tunics and dresses worn as tops.
- Citizens of Humanity Cara Ankle Cigarette Jeans: Good fit for a straighter hourglass. Works well on a long rise, fuller thigh and wider calf.
- FRAME Le Boy Zip Hem Crop Jeans: Super cute zippered ankle jeans that work well on a curvier and straighter figure. Soft denim. Nice wash. Size down.
- Citizens of Humanity Emerson Slim Boyfriend Jeans: Excellent casual and comfy relaxed-fit jeans WITHOUT the slouch. Thick and warm. Good for travel or when you need a cosy pair of jeans. The denim is quite soft, but they don't stretch out much during the day. Size down. Size down two sizes if you're narrow on the bottom.
- MOTHER The Insider High Waist Step Hem Crop Bootcut Jeans: Fabulous look on petites because they're very short. Wonderfully comfy high rise. Very soft denim that moulds to the shape of your body. The wash is very even, which is an acquired taste.
- Rag & Bone / Jean The Dre Slim Fit Boyfriend Jeans: Relaxed fit jeans in a very dark olive. Clean and crisp. Lower rise, and soft denim. They're full length unless you're tall. Works well on a curvier and straighter body type. Thick and warm.
- Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution Split Release Hem Jeans: Great jeans for a curvy body type. Size down a few sizes.
- PAIGE Transcend Hoxton High Waist Undone Hem Skinny Jeans: These jeans looked good on clients who enjoy a higher rise - which was almost everyone. Slimming and stretches over a wider calf. Comfy and crisp. Size up a size. Fun staggered hem detailing. Super cute with flats and bare ankles.
- FRAME Le Nouveau Split Hem Jeans: One of my favourite pairs of jeans at the NAS. Gorgeous high waist, streamlined front seam detailing, and alluring front split hems. They worked on all clients who were not petite. Size down one or two sizes.
- BLANKNYC Canvas Cropped Kick Flare Jeans: Amazing fit on a curvy petite. Lightweight and not too clingy. You made need to size down if you're not that curvy.
See the items alongside my descriptions on the collection page.
NAS Top Picks by Category
This is part of a five post series:
Also check out my introduction to the series, and the items I brought home from the sale. And be sure to browse wardrobe basics like underwear, socks, loungewear, sleepwear and workout wear if you like to use the sale to replenish those types of items at this time of year. Good hunting.
