I’ve worn Eileen Fisher for over 30 years, and one of the reasons I’m still checking out new collections is that the brand doesn’t seem interested in doing backflips for attention. At a time when most clothes are loaded with puff sleeves, ruffles, busy prints, and a little unusual flourish, there is something very attractive about pieces with clean lines, natural fibers, and an ample sense of independence. This spring collection has a number of those pieces, so I thought I’d show you what caught my eye and how they look. You seesome tries in my dressing room here.
ORGANIC LINEN FLIGHT JACKET size S
These lantern pantsthey are particularly good. Made from soft cotton terry, they have the same comfort as woven trousers, but the stitching gives them a flattering shape, so they look more polished than you’d expect.Link tankit’s cut from the same soft cotton terry and has an easy-to-ski shape with side panels, so it glides rather than clinging. Together they make a great set, but both pieces work equally well on their own. The top and bottom are also available in other colors.
Linen flight jacketit is what sharpens the whole garment. A band collar, adjustable hemline, and woven texture against soft terry add a soft structure that still feels comfortable. It’s light enough for spring and summer and can work over a simple dress or tank top with shorts. I found the jacket a bit big, probably due to the style, so I suggest sizing down.
ORGANIC COTTON RIB STRETCH TEE size XL
This linen shell,which is really more than a long vest, it’s a fun piece to layer over all sorts of things and instantly make an outfit look more elegant. They posted it on the websitethese slim crepe pantswhich looked good, but I decided to give it a try with thesewide leg linen pantsand like a softer, more fluid shape. I think it will look nice toopaperclip beltworn loosely at the waist for added definition. This piece seemed to sell out quickly because the regular petite was gone, so I tried the petite instead. It’s a little tight on me and a little too short in the armpits, so I’ll need my regular size. It also comes in white, and I think a long pendant necklace would look great with it.
Wide leg linen pantsthey are the type of clip that makes summer dressing easy. They have an elastic waistband, front slash pockets, and come in six colors. I’m wearing the regular length with a 27 inch inseam, and they also come in a petite with a 25 inch inseam.
This is a cotton ribbed teeit’s a size too small for me, but since it’s ribbed, I might go up one size from my normal small to medium for a perfect fit. It’s the kind of layering piece that works under almost anything and is always handy to have around.
As you can see, I liked thiscotton silk yarn sweaterso much so that I bought it in Flint color. This one is lilac, and it’s also black. I sized up to a medium because I plan to wear it over a long shirt. The yarn is soft and smooth without feeling bulky. And you can wear it over a color coordinated tank…just know that the outline of the tank will show. I would probably wear it over a nude tank.
Thesecotton blend ponte pantsthey are a good weight for spring and summer. The fabric has enough material to hold its shape, and the 9% elastane helps to keep it. They have a regular waistband with a fly front and zipper, slash pockets, and belt loops, so they read more like pants than knit pants. They have enough structure to look polished, but are easy to wear as soft weave styles. The inseam is 27.5 inches in regular and 25.5 inches in petite.
More from the new Eileen Fisher Spring collection
What stands out to me about this collection is how it feels to wear. The pieces are simple, but not dull, and leave room for you to add to your style with jewelry, layering, or accessories. That kind of clarity is probably why I keep coming back to Eileen Fisher for so many years.
Do you wear Eileen Fisher, or is there another brand you rely on for this kind of simple, well-made clothing?