Great question. I'd be sacrificing the hem's consistency with the rest of the wash for proper finishing. (On a black jean, it's not *as* big a deal as it would be on a vintage-y blue jean, fwiw.) But it's an imperfect decision. And personal. I guess, personally, I feel that an unfinished hem is less desirable than a finished, slightly off-wash one. Gotta just deal with it as I love the rest of this jean so much.
Do you think the "intentionally awkward" look with sneakers and jeans has an age limit? I feel like I'd just look cuckoo, instead of "cute". To drown my sorrows this week, I went through a lot of your newsletters and shopped! Love, love the Lutece bag ~ among other purchases. I think I had a softer landing about the election because I never believed the polls, and always thought he'd win...so I had a long period to slowly grieve. I could go on and on about mistakes made - but I do hope this is a much needed wake up call to the Democratic Party that they need to regain what had always been their base, but has dwindled. I'll stop now. xo
I think "intentionally awkward" dressing is less about age than it is personal style. It has to *feel* right to you, right? Part of me wishes I had been, like you, a bit more emotionally prepared for the results. The other part of me believes my optimism was a kind of power. It motivated me to make calls. Hopefully this a turning point that will bring about *real* change in America.
I remember you writing you'd have the original lining of the Sézane trench swapped for the Liberty floral, I can't believe how nice it looks, thanks for sharing.
I have the Nike Cortez in black and bright green suede and may need to add these—I love them so and they’re great with everything. Love the trench addition, it really makes the jeans and sneakers an “outfit” thanks!
This is just the post I needed. My aging feet struggle in hard leather shoes all week, and it’s cold in the UK just now, so have decided to invest in some trainers. Tho I am a minimalist adidas gal at heart, the tips still apply 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I never knew the name of the Nike Cortez until recently, I just knew it as The Farrah on a Skateboard Shoe (yes, I am old) and it was probably one of the first celebrity items I ever begged my mother for.
Jane, hi 👋.. new subscriber as I clicked on this as I DO NOT WANT to wear SNEAKERS w JEANs 🤣🤣
I’ve been re-habbing a big animal/miles of daily hand walking my horse/brother-pal & ~ during this interval I throw on old Levi’s & sneakers (white trashed sperry’s or olive green Italian ones that look like espadrilles ).. & only last night I realized that I’ve:
A. Never worn sneakers w jeans
B. Hate it so much
So.. blundstones/paddock boots it is (fewer shavings all over my feet now)
Jane, if you take a pair of jeans with a raw hem to the tailor what can they do to it if you don’t have the original hem?
Great question. I'd be sacrificing the hem's consistency with the rest of the wash for proper finishing. (On a black jean, it's not *as* big a deal as it would be on a vintage-y blue jean, fwiw.) But it's an imperfect decision. And personal. I guess, personally, I feel that an unfinished hem is less desirable than a finished, slightly off-wash one. Gotta just deal with it as I love the rest of this jean so much.
Do you think the "intentionally awkward" look with sneakers and jeans has an age limit? I feel like I'd just look cuckoo, instead of "cute". To drown my sorrows this week, I went through a lot of your newsletters and shopped! Love, love the Lutece bag ~ among other purchases. I think I had a softer landing about the election because I never believed the polls, and always thought he'd win...so I had a long period to slowly grieve. I could go on and on about mistakes made - but I do hope this is a much needed wake up call to the Democratic Party that they need to regain what had always been their base, but has dwindled. I'll stop now. xo
I think "intentionally awkward" dressing is less about age than it is personal style. It has to *feel* right to you, right? Part of me wishes I had been, like you, a bit more emotionally prepared for the results. The other part of me believes my optimism was a kind of power. It motivated me to make calls. Hopefully this a turning point that will bring about *real* change in America.
I remember you writing you'd have the original lining of the Sézane trench swapped for the Liberty floral, I can't believe how nice it looks, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Inge! It was my first attempt at doing that and now I'm looking at all my lined coats with fresh eyes.
it's genius
I have the Nike Cortez in black and bright green suede and may need to add these—I love them so and they’re great with everything. Love the trench addition, it really makes the jeans and sneakers an “outfit” thanks!
a) this answers everything
b) this will make my feet comfy
c) your Georgia jean is ALLLLLL I want to wear
Rachel, you're the best xx
XO!
Thank you, very good.
The sneakers and trench combos are fab. Thank you 🙏
I’m stuck in the custom Cortez Nike shop. Send help!
This is just the post I needed. My aging feet struggle in hard leather shoes all week, and it’s cold in the UK just now, so have decided to invest in some trainers. Tho I am a minimalist adidas gal at heart, the tips still apply 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I'm in LOVE with the Platinum socks-can you direct me to them please!
Aren't they fun? They're by Maria de la Rosa. I found some online here: https://shopwoodandrose.com/product/laminated-silk-sock-platinum/
I never knew the name of the Nike Cortez until recently, I just knew it as The Farrah on a Skateboard Shoe (yes, I am old) and it was probably one of the first celebrity items I ever begged my mother for.
Jane, hi 👋.. new subscriber as I clicked on this as I DO NOT WANT to wear SNEAKERS w JEANs 🤣🤣
I’ve been re-habbing a big animal/miles of daily hand walking my horse/brother-pal & ~ during this interval I throw on old Levi’s & sneakers (white trashed sperry’s or olive green Italian ones that look like espadrilles ).. & only last night I realized that I’ve:
A. Never worn sneakers w jeans
B. Hate it so much
So.. blundstones/paddock boots it is (fewer shavings all over my feet now)
AND
I found you
And the adorbs Nike Cortez & the 🌺 sneakers
(Skirts/sundresses etc = I’m fine w sneakers