Most Loved Items of 2021 There’s nothing like a little self-reflection at the end of the year. Today, I’m reflecting on the year in fashion in order to figure out what I used and loved most. I have done this kind of roundup before, but this year, I’m specifically not talking just about items I …
Everlane Way-High Jean Review in a Size 30 Everlane recently released their Way-High Jeans with their typical “this changes everything” advertising flourish. Boasting a 12 1/8″ rise, the Way-High Jean – both the straight leg and a skinny version – is certainly higher rise than Everlane’s other options, but they don’t break records. As I’ve …
This post has been updated. See below for details about the “resolution.” Everlane Deleted My Account As I’ve mentioned before, while I am no longer partnering with Everlane due to concerns over union-busting and a racist employee environment, I have continued to purchase basics from them with store credit acquired from referral links placed on …
Sustainable Jeans for Curvy and Plus Sizes Pear-proportioned people – often labeled “curvy” in today’s denim fits – have more than a 10″ difference between our waist and hip/butt measurements. It’s not about clothing size – you can be considered curvy whether you’re a size 4 or 34. Of course, even within today’s more accommodating …
5 Ways to Style White Boots Sometime around 2017, I got the bug. I wanted a pair of white boots, but my requirements turned out to negate almost all boots on the market. I wanted them to be more mod than country, with clean lines and few embellishments. I didn’t want a chunky, Doc Marten …
Why Ethical Alternatives to Everlane? In March of 2020, I decided to stop formally working with Everlane. While I didn’t pull all mentions of Everlane from the site – after all, I had been an early adopter, sharing about their “radical transparency” and factory audits as early as 2014 – I did stop working with …
Northeast Summer This week marks the one year anniversary of our move to Connecticut. I think we moved in on the hottest day of the year – it was something like 97 degrees as we lugged our stuff up four flights of stairs into our un-air conditioned apartment. I am currently sitting on my couch …
How are you doing? It’s been awhile since I checked in without talking about something topical. That has been good. There’s a lot going on. For myself, I have been using my experience in hospital chaplaincy to examine social systems, entrenched personal biases, and a way forward. I’ve been talking with friends and engaging with …
Why I’m Quitting Everlane Well, the time has come to say goodbye…to Everlane. If you’ve been following me over the years, you’ll know that: I was a very early adopter of Everlane, purchasing my first items in late 2013. I have been a staunch supporter of Everlane’s “we’re working on it” strategy toward sustainability. I …
My picks for Everlane denim that works for pear shapes.