I love asking someone about a piece of clothing and hearing what the obvious “hero piece” is in their wardrobe. Their eyes light up as they extol the virtues of that shoe or sweater they can’t live without. Below, eight women share the hero pieces they reach for again and again…
Above: irene kim
profession: Stylist and Producer in moda veritas
lives in: paris
“I consider the gray sweater a basic wardrobe piece because it is so functional and versatile. I wear this sweater with sweatpants, evening dresses, and everything in between! I found this sweater made of 100% wool at COS five years ago and I have easily worn it over 100 times. store controller There are styles like this every fall/winter.” (Similar Here And Here.)
ayana lage
profession: : Author
lives in:Tampa, Florida
“Shopping for pants has always seemed like a daunting task for me, especially after having two kids. I tried many brands, including expensive ones. these jeans At a surprisingly affordable price point. The waist is just right, and they’re not too long for my 5’2″ frame. (I ordered the petite version.)”
Jenna Ingalls
profession: University Fundraiser
lives in:Oakland, California
“I’ve had ditch this For three years, and I love the thoughtful details. As someone who sews a lot of my own clothes, I appreciate bias-bound seams, pocket loops that keep the pockets from flapping around, and the quality of the fabric. It’s sewn to last. Universal Standard makes it in my size, and almost everyone else’s: it comes in 00-40!”
Cheryl Sparks (Here’s her outfits of the week!)
Occupation: Retired/Volunteer/Grandma/New Englander
Lives: Rhode Island
“The don sebastian skirt Light and airy, the pink pleating detail gives it a bit of a lift and it’s an easy piece to wear very casually or dress up. (And by dress up I obviously mean my New England version of dress up.)” (Similar Here.)
Alison Piepmeyer (Here’s her outfits of the week!)
profession:COJ Partnership Director
lives in: brooklyn
“I’ve always liked the look of clogs, but wooden clogs don’t seem practical for my everyday work: walking around town, frequently tripping on stones, and always on my feet. I’ve always heard that nurses, hairdressers, and chefs swear by the use of these non-wooden Dansko’sBut it wasn’t until I saw a cool Gen Z girl in my neighborhood wearing them that I took it seriously and bought it. a green pair. They work year-round (with or without socks), and they’re comfortable with just the right amount of give. “They’ve earned a permanent spot at my front door.”
eli levenway
profession:As a singer/lyricist Alva Leh And creative director
lives in: Chattanooga, Tennessee
“My recent albums It’s all about navigating the wilderness of motherhood and midlife. On the cover, I wore a sash with a Scouts patch inspired by the song this noble dressWhich felt like a modern version of the vintage Scouts uniform. It took me a long time to make my album – I was scared to put myself out there again – but I feel very confident in this outfit. The cover shoot ended a year ago, but I still wear that dress all the time. i’ll throw it with this bike shorts Wear it with tights and a turtleneck to a kid’s birthday party, or to a client meeting. And I wear it on stage too.
Janelle Sanchez
profession:COJ Senior Editor
lives in: Hollister, California
“This oversized leather jacket was originally my father-in-law’s, but I snatched it up from my husband, Max. It’s perfectly soft and worn out from years of wear and tear. But what makes it a real hero is its fit! I’ve been pregnant three times within the last five years, and this jacket always zips over my round belly while maintaining its effortless curves. It’s the most appreciated piece in my wardrobe. My father-in-law bought it in the ’90s Bought back, but you can find similar vintage jackets Etsy“
Joanna Goddard
profession: cup of joe and big salad Founder
lives in: brooklyn
“One of my busiest days of the year is when I take off my white jeans in the spring. I know I have five months of park picnics, stoop hangs and playground adventures ahead of me. These AYR people Great fit – a little cropped, a little barrel legged, and very comfortable. similar pairs Here And HereDepends on budget.
What’s the hero piece in your wardrobe? Let’s chat in the comments!
PS Most women share their ‘hero’ bits, and share a bunch of fashion do’s and don’ts.
