On Saturday I listed my 25 top picks for the entire sale. Yesterday I did top footwear and jackets and coats. Here I’m going to go into a little more detail on tops and bottoms.
The bottoms were better than the tops this year, which might be a first in my 19 years of going to the NAS. Knitwear was disappointing, but jackets and shoes more than made up for that. I was surprised to see the abundance of neutrals and earth tones. Reds in all tones, shades and hues are trending for Autumn and Winter, but there wasn’t much of it at the sale. Fewer jewel tones than I expected, although teal was there if you looked for it. I guess neutrals and earth tones are safer winners!
Tops
- Reiss Haley Silk Button-Up Shirt: GORGEOUS dramatic and luxe blouse for Team Cobalt and Team Tall. Sleeves and length are long.
- NYDJ Pleated Yoke Long Sleeve Peasant Blouse: This blouse was an astounding success in all four patterns because it looks great, is easy to wear and launder, and does not crease. It hangs well and not like an unattractive tent. The pintucks are a great structuring detail. SIZE DOWN at least a size. Some clients sized down two sizes.
- AllSaints Hadley Cowl Neck Satin Top: A beautiful camisole blouse for Team Silver. The straps adjust and the neckline is quite secure. It's gorgeous under a jacket or cardigan. Has a skirt to match. There is a similar one in black.
- AllSaints Tia Diana Long Sleeve Mesh Top: SUPER cute knitted mesh top with side ruching. Great with a camisole underneath. Fitted. The high neckline is not suffocating because the mesh is forgiving. Might need to size up.
- French Connection Mozart Mixed Stitch Cotton Sweater: I haven't seen this in person yet but am highlighting it because it's 100% cotton, a great price, has a good review, and is something that French Connection typically does well. Comes in colours.
- Nordstrom Cashmere Crewneck Sweater: Affordable Cashmere Fabness. Comes in colours and you might need to size down.
- Treasure&Bond Stripe Sweater Vest: A fab little neat and tidy vest with a '70s vibe that is well made and $35. Might need to size up. Wear it as a top, or layered over another top.
- Treasure&Bond Space Dye Cotton Blend Zip Cardigan: A unique zip-through cardigan with a sporty and '70s touch. Cotton-rich, and fab with black and white. The collar folds down and looks fab if the height bothers you.
- Halogen Lacy Sleeve Square Neck Sweater: A Dark Romance sweater that is unexpectedly forgiving and a good fit. The neckline covers bra straps and is not too low. You might need to size down. Comes in cream.
- RAILS Perci Star Cotton & Cashmere Intarsia Sweater: A winner on petites who enjoy star patterns. Works well on a broader shoulder line. Fab with wider jeans.
- Nordstrom Tie Neck Sleeveless Top: This blouse is clever if you like the vibe and enjoy high necklines. The faux pussy bow is fixed and does not move. It has pretty pleats on the back neckline too. Interesting and different under a blazer. Comes in solids like teal and lilac, some neutrals, and another patten.
You can see the descriptions alongside the items on the collection page.
Bottoms
- Maggy London Sleeveless Stretch Jersey Jumpsuit: One of our forum members modeled this for us and looked SPECTACULAR. Give it a whirl if you like the vibe. The fit is good, the draped knot hangs well, the V-neck is not too low, and the length is easily hemmed.
- Wit & Wisdom 'Ab'Solution Skyrise Plaid Wide Leg Ponte Pants: These pants are INCREDIBLE. They fit every varying body type and look on-trend, elegant and chic. They worked extremely well on apple-shaped body types. They have stitched down front pleats which keep them sleek. Comes in solids and petite sizes so do the search. They are FULL LENGTH - not cropped. Might need to size down. Comes in solid black and brown. But the plaid looked best.
- Treasure&Bond Double Pleat Wide Leg Pants: These are VERY comfy and super on trend. They fit every body type I tried them on. They are WIDE, soft and poufy in a great way, although consider yourself warned. The stitched down pleats streamline the midsection. Fab for travel with a tee, sneakers, and denim or utility jacket. Comes in beige. $50.
- Eileen Fisher Ribbed Side Slit Wide Leg Pants: My petite clients ROCKED THIS. Super easy to wear and style, and easy to hem. Fabric feels lovely against the skin. Size down at least a size.
- BP Corduroy Wide Leg Jeans: These are worth a mention because of their great '90s vibe and comfort. They are VERY soft, a little stretchy, and extremely cosy. The rise is lower, with plenty of room in the thighs. Size down a size. Comes in pink.
- Theory Double Pleat Wool Blend Pants: Dramatic swooshy BIG leg pants with statement pleats. The fabric is a textured BROWN. Gives a '40s Katherine Hepburn and '80s MC Hammer vibe. Impeccable quality. Pass on the pants if you don't like bottoms that pouf out and narrow at the waist. Very long hems that are easily shortened. They have a short jacket to match. I have the suit.
- Nordstrom Stretch Twill Pants: These classic pants fit well and look a lot more streamlined compared to the wide flares and swooshy drape of trendier bottoms. Some of my clients greatly appreciated this!
- Theory Admiral Crop Straight Leg Pants: Gorgeous shade of cranberry and luxe fabric that has a '90s gilet to match. The pants are fluid, and can work well on a curvier and straighter body type. Might need to size up.
- LIVERPOOL LOS ANGELES Kelsey Plaid Trousers: Knitted, thick, substantial, streamlined, and very forgiving. Rise not too high. Fits a range of body types because the fabric moulds to the contour of the body. VERY comfortable. Not clingy.
- FRAME Le Palazzo Raw Hem High Waist Crop Wide Leg Jeans: BEST jeans at the sale. They are wide, yet not too wide and drape beautifully. Soft, a bit stretchy, and mould to contours of varying body types. VERY long hems that are easily hacked at home.
- Treasure&Bond Flare Denim Pants: If you're after a pair of trouser jeans that are comfy, polished, dressier, and not too rigid - try these. They work well with sneakers, and fit a range of body types.
- Vince Camuto Plaid Straight Leg Pants: Soft, fluid, and fits various body types. Good on curvier and straighter hips. Fab on apple shaped body types too. Streamlined and comfy. Has a very long blazer to match. The plaid is more low contrast in person.
- Theory Treeca 4 Fairfield Stripe Crop Pants: Soft and stretchy cropped pinstriped navy pants that have a blazer to match. Very streamlined, but not body con. Might need to size up.
You can see the descriptions alongside the items on the collection page.
