have cargos, will travel

loomstate shirt, everyday necklace, jbrand skinny cargos, theyskens' theory flats, balenciaga city bag

style recipe for cool summer evenings: cotton/silk shirt + skinny cargos = easy breezy chic.

this is what i wore out to dinner and drinks with friends last night - it was a cool evening and i pulled out my 'dressy' pair of skinny cargos by j brand. these are the infamous 'houlihan' cargos, done in a dark olive cotton sateen that's fabricated from a softer, more comfortable material than the thicker/stiffer twill versions. if you're curious about sizing, the twill houlihans run a bit tighter in my opinion, whereas these run true to size and the sateen has just the right amount of give. these wouldn't look out of place paired with dressier heels, either. i think they're the perfect alternative to classic black pants for nights out.

the loomstate shirt was a lucky final sale find at barneys - it's made from a luxe, wonderfully light but not-too-filmy cotton, and the underside of the fabric is silk. i've no idea how they created this fabric, but the easy tailored cut makes it one of my favorite white shirts. over the years, i realized that i don't like crisp white for shirts; the color a bit too clinical, unnatural, and harsh against my skin tone. softer off-white and creams are much more interesting, and less high maintenance.

skinny and slouchy cargos will always be a key wardrobe staple for me. definitely packing these pants, the perfectly drapey loomstate shirt, and my trusty balenciaga city in my suitcase!