Faherty

Falling for Faherty

I came across the Faherty Cayman tee dress while window shopping at Out There Outfitters. It’s made of thick cotton, and, as you can see, has perfectly-spaced stripes and charismatic side vents.

I didn’t purchase the dress right away due to the steep price—it was originally $128. But then I saw a woman wearing it in Suburban Square, which reminded me that I’d be distraught if the item sold out before I had an opportunity to try it on.

Per tradition, I ordered two sizes directly from Faherty. The larger of the two sold out before my order shipped, and I felt that the smaller size wasn’t roomy enough and returned it. I found the dress in my preferred size on Nordstrom’s website after a quick Google search. Et Voila ! I ordered the dress, it arrived, and I wore it on a recent trip to Tampa. (The item has since sold out in every size on Nordstrom’s website.)

These days, I rarely buy all my clothes from one brand and often find items that suit me in unexpected places. I’d describe Faherty’s aesthetic as classic-casual, nature-appropriate, and bohemian. I prefer strong lines and polished silhouettes to floral, flowy dresses; the classic Cayman tee dress was a pleasant surprise.

Although I ended up purchasing the dress that I kept at a sale price, I would have paid full price for it. Faherty’s products are made to last. I plan to wear this dress repeatedly when the weather turns warm again in the Northeast. Until then, I’ll be searching for more elevated casual staples from the small family-owned brand and beyond.

Works Sighted

Faherty Cayman tee dress // Castañer Carina 60mm wedge espadrille

Stripes for my French Class

Striped tee shirt dresses and cardigans

I had my first French class at Alliance Française de Philadelphie this past Saturday. My particular section meets online, but, even though I didn’t have to commute, I found myself pressed for time while getting ready. I wore a solid white polo on the first day instead of a marinière. Never again! I traditionally wear stripes to French class. You may recall the previously-published post “Stripes for my Paris Class.” Well, here are the stripes that have been on my mind lately. P.S. The clever slogan is for sale on an Alliance tote; I can’t take credit for it.

Works Sighted

Faherty Cayman T-Shirt dress // La Ligne sailor cardigan // Banana Republic mini T-Shirt dress

Kule tee dress (navy/cream) // La Ligne braid stripe cardigan // Kule tee dress (cream/navy)

Further Reading

This Stripe-Obsessed Designer Is on a Mission; Nikki Kule wants to make you the perfect t-shirt. (Coveteur)