Everlane
has replaced Old Navy as my go-to for basics in fun colors ever since I learned that GAP Inc. can’t manage to follow its own corporate social responsibility standards. I’ve talked about Everlane over and over again here because 1. they are committed to ethical manufacturing and 2. their price point is reasonable. With rapid expansion of offices and product offerings in the past year, their business model has proven to be what the people want, and they’ve just hired
, Rebekka Bay, to steer the design team as they continue to grow. I’m a little bit anti-corporate, so I hope they don’t lose sight of their original mission of radical transparency as they scale. Let
be a lesson to us all: getting huge means not knowing when you’re exploiting people in your supply chain.
I’ve tried out lots of things from
this year, but I’ve never posted a formal review, so I thought I’d review 5 items in one go.
The V-Neck Tee
<img src="https://stylewise-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/c782b-img.png, it's a steal. I own the v-neck in three colors and wear them frequently. I wear my typical Small in this.
(Also, get ready to see a lot of wrinkly shirts – I’m not great at hanging up my clothes in a timely manner and I don’t currently own an iron.)
Heavyweight Tee
<img src="https://stylewise-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cca1f-img.png. Ordered a small; fits true to size.
The Short Sleeve Chambray
<img src="https://stylewise-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/5f7a6-img.png. I ordered this in an Extra Small initially, but the arm holes were too small, so I sized up to my regular Small.
The Ryan Long Sleeve
<img src="https://stylewise-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/7e8bd-img.png.
The Box-Cut Tee
<img src="https://stylewise-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/17b26-img.png. Size Small.
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has that certain something that keeps me coming back. I haven’t loved everything, but I always feel like the cooler version of myself in an Everlane item. They might be branding geniuses and I’m just drinking the kool-aid, but I’m ok with that.
Check out Faye’s (of the Sustaining.Life blog) assessment of
to ethics!
Leah Wise
Leah Wise is the founder of StyleWise Blog. She has been writing, speaking, and consulting on sustainable fashion, the fair trade and secondhand supply chain, and digital marketing for over ten years. An Episcopal priest, Leah holds a B.A. in Religion from Florida State University and an M.Div. from Yale Divinity School. When not working, you can find her looking for treasures at the thrift store.
Leah Wise
Saturday 26th of September 2015
Those sound like great picks. I'm waiting for the weather to change to assess what else I could do with in my wardrobe, but the linen tee has such a nice drape.
Leah Wise
Saturday 26th of September 2015
It's starting to grow on me now!
Carie Gancy
Saturday 26th of September 2015
I just bought the black v neck tee, the luxe sweater mid sleeve in emerald and the long sleeve linen tee, cannot wait til they arrive. LOVE the striped top on you, may have to get that on my next wardrobe budget. Carie
Leah Wise
Tuesday 4th of August 2015
The u-necks dipped waaay down on me when I leaned over.
Leah Wise
Tuesday 4th of August 2015
Their new dresses are lovely, but not quite my style. I just bought the backpack.