Skirts, shorts, pants and jeans make this week’s top picks list, and there’s a large assortment. Some styles are repeats we see season after season, and some are on sale. There are petite and tall sizes in the mix too. Some styles go up to a US34 or US18. Browse the size and colour options.
1. White Pants, Shorts and Jeans
Begin with this curated collection if you’re looking for a pair of white or light bottoms. Many items worked on my clientele, while others have good reviews. Most fabrics are natural, or blended with natural fibres. Notably, the Ralph Lauren High Waist Crop Wide Leg Jeans are brilliant on petites who prefer a higher rise. The Wit & Wisdom styles have “absolution waists” which means there is elastic on the INSIDE of the waistband. This creates extra comfort with a structured waistband. The COS Pima Cotton Barrel Leg Pants are delicious, run small, and look fab with rolled hems. I have the Polo Ralph Lauren Stretch Cotton Beaton Pants, which are the best white pants of my life. I sized up to get a fluid fit on the legs, and had the waistband altered to fit perfectly. I want to wear these pants every day.
2. Aritzia Effortless Pant
Aritzia’s Effortless Pants are popular and come in many variations. I’ve tried most versions of crepette, satin, wool, and linen, and couldn’t land on a fabric that I enjoyed wearing. Inge tried on a pair when she was visiting, and I loved them on her. I had to try them too. I landed on a navy pinstriped pair of the Effortless pants with a fabric content of 67% polyester, 29% viscose, 4% elastane. The fabric is from Portugal and feels fantastic against my skin. Great drape, crease-resistant, robust, comfortable, and polished. They are versatile and machine washable. They look fantastic dressed up with heels and a dressy support act. They are also as fab dressed down with sneakers, a sweatshirt, and a denim or utility jacket. They are super duper pants to pack for a trip, and to wear on a flight. I sized up to create a low slung and slouchy fit like you see on the model on the right. They come in solid neutrals. I wish they came in non-neutrals too.
3. Athleta Skyline High Rise Barrel Leg Pant
The Skyline High Rise Barrel Leg Pants are favourites with many clients. They aren’t made of typical synthetic tech fabric. Instead, they have a high cotton component, which makes them feel summery against the skin. They come in neutrals and non-neutrals across petite, regular, and tall. They also come in a WIDE LEG silhouette if the barrel shape is not for you. They run a size small. You can style them in casual ways, and not just in athleisure ways.
4. Skirts
There are lots of fab skirts at retail this season, and here are some suggestions. If you’re looking for a flared linen box pleated skirt, Boden’s Valentina Skirt is elegant and pretty. The Damson Madder Marcelle Barn Midi Skirt has an edgy utility vibe. The Ted Baker Linen Blend A-Line Midi Skirt is magnificent in motion. The Avec Les Filles Pleated Midi Skirt is crisper and prettier in person, and it’s mine. It’s a shorter knee-covering midi than I usually wear, so there is that. Yet it has a classic Ralph Lauren vibe, which works well with my style. Gorgeous fabric and drape. The skirts at Zara, Massimo Dutti, Gap, H&M, and MANGO are worth a look too.
