Garment Center, NYC
Words, Images Judith Ecochard
Polished, grown-up, mix and match, stylish tailored basics in bold color options---value priced, well made...
A few thoughts on Lands" End Women's Fall 2011.
It's not so much a re-invention at this label, season after after season. It's more about updating or filling in the apparel items--- they'll probably do just fine for Fall through Spring- (depending where one lives...)---year after year, without dating.
HIGHLIGHTS:
As with the LANDS' END CANVAS Collections for men and women, the themes are similar---sweaters, woven shirts, chinos, and woolen outerwear----sized for the grown-ups----meaning a slightly fuller cut.
Car length and longer Reefer Coats----in a pleasing pinky and orange tones as well as the neutrals---with striped linings, fyi-makes them so special, inside and out. With collars up or down, versatile outerwear.
Weekend wear is pulled together with this tabbed sleeve sweatshirt material (fleece)---that layers well
CHINOS---trouser style---fits differently than the LE Canvas versions---for women---the rises are higher (waistbands)...with built in stretch...in boot cut, wide and straight leg.
AND PANTS----
ACCESSORIES:
Riding Boots: with a stretchy calf extension AND also in extended calf sizes
FLATS: Cute best sellers in a wide range of colors---ballet flats with details like buckles, grosgrain ribbon trims...
Words, Images Judith Ecochard
Polished, grown-up, mix and match, stylish tailored basics in bold color options---value priced, well made...
A few thoughts on Lands" End Women's Fall 2011.
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| Wrap belted camel tone wool peacoat and Argyle Sweater Knit -can't go wrong atop chinos, jeans or offices skirts. |
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| three button on sleeve-solid buttons sewn on so as not to fall off |
It's not so much a re-invention at this label, season after after season. It's more about updating or filling in the apparel items--- they'll probably do just fine for Fall through Spring- (depending where one lives...)---year after year, without dating.
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| Peacoats in terrific color options-our fav, this pink hued orange. Bright and well matched with the paisley scarf |
HIGHLIGHTS:
As with the LANDS' END CANVAS Collections for men and women, the themes are similar---sweaters, woven shirts, chinos, and woolen outerwear----sized for the grown-ups----meaning a slightly fuller cut.
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| Luxe wool blend toggle coat feels like cashmere-well lined ($299) |
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| Classic plaid lining in a toggle coat |
Car length and longer Reefer Coats----in a pleasing pinky and orange tones as well as the neutrals---with striped linings, fyi-makes them so special, inside and out. With collars up or down, versatile outerwear.
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| Lining is perfectly sewn in |
Weekend wear is pulled together with this tabbed sleeve sweatshirt material (fleece)---that layers well
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| Crew Neck Knit Sweater to wear layered or by itself |
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| Crisp side sash---very chic white shirt---Flattering---the cuffs are amazing |
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| Tabbed cuffs detail |
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| Menswear inspired shirts-great breadth of colors- button downs but easy care too |
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| Drawstring Anorak paired with this Orange plaid shirt-sleeves rolled up, belted---practical polish |
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| Army Green jacket works with all shades just about |
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| Chambray Dress with Camel Brown belt -a nod to western wear but not costume-ish---with tuxedo pleats that are flattering |
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| Ease of Sweater Dresses-comfy and work appropriate---in a pretty peacock blue |
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| Shawl collar double knit jacket -comfortable and pulled together |
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| Diamond pattern quilted jacket-water resistant |
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| Soft jackets as easy to wear as any hoodie |
CHINOS---trouser style---fits differently than the LE Canvas versions---for women---the rises are higher (waistbands)...with built in stretch...in boot cut, wide and straight leg.
ACCESSORIES:
Riding Boots: with a stretchy calf extension AND also in extended calf sizes
FLATS: Cute best sellers in a wide range of colors---ballet flats with details like buckles, grosgrain ribbon trims...
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| Square toe driving mocs- boat shoe inspired slip-on-with contrast stitching, nautical grommets originally there to drain the water out |
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| Smooth leather clogs with sticky rubber outsoles |
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| Scarves in as many patterns as these crew neck sweaters |
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| Canvas tote with nautical navy trim-staple |
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| Ribbed Hemmed-Knit wool caps with Fair Isle style patterns |
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| Leather trim school bag---=with outside buckled pockets ---contrast stitching---an heirloom that's been in style for decades www.landsend.com |