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The Lunch Out When Your Parents Visit Your First Place

The Lunch Out When Your Parents Visit Your First Place

Three pieces share one brown palette: a short sleeve knit top, wide straight leg jeans and slingback kitten heels. They are for someone building a wardrobe one rail at a time, who wants a single outfit that works for lunch with family, a day at work or a dinner after.

  1. The brown kitten heels for a Monday commute and a Friday dinner

    The heels set the tone: a brown slingback with a pointed closed toe and a 2.5 inch kitten heel. The strap has an adjustable buckle, the upper is PU leather, there is a cushioned insole, and the sole is rubber. Whether it goes with jeans or a skirt is a matter of taste.

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  2. The jeans for a Saturday that starts with no plan

    The jeans are high waisted with a wide straight leg and an elastic waistband. The fabric is 71.5% cotton, 25% polyester, 2% viscose and 1.5% elastane, so there is some stretch in the denim. The listing says they pair with heels or with sneakers, which makes them the easy middle of this set.

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  3. The short sleeve sweater for mornings you need to look put together

    The top is a short sleeve crewneck knit with a softly elastic hem. The fabric is 45% nylon, 30% acrylic, 20% viscose and 5% wool. Care is hand washing, or a laundry bag in the machine. Sizes run XS to XXL, and under five foot four the listing suggests sizing down for a neater fit.

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