Forms + Functions of Comfort
Issue No. 14
Thanks to the English language, there’s a laundry list of definitions and synonyms that explain the origin and meaning behind the word comfort or comfortable. What comes to mind for you? More so, what comes to mind when you think about wearing comfortable clothing?
You’ve spent the past two years (almost) facing a plethora of personal challenges, losses, discomforts, roller coasters, and so many experiences that are so personal. What you’ve put on your body has carried you through every single one of these moments in time.
Clothing is a form of comfort. What you buy, what you wear, how you dress for virtual calls and going to the grocery store, they’re all not only an extension of you, but the clothing acts as a form and function of comfort.
The pandemic has been an incredible teaching moment for you to learn more about the power of clothing. How has it helped you begin to understand yourself better?
Stepping Back into Your Office
Elevated Menswear Sneaker Style
Every workplace dress code is unique, understandably, but comfort and casual are universal requirements for the great return-to-the-office. No matter your appropriate attire, the one rule above all else is that good tailoring is a win all around.
Here are three ways to style comfortable yet elevated men’s trainers for your hybrid schedule.
Style Select
A Cozy Cashmere Cocoon to Live In
This sweater is the hero piece your closet has been waiting for. It’s plush and luxurious, striking the right balance of oversized with tailoring touches.
Clients and friends alike practically (daily) live in this cardi. Available in 10+ colors and sizes XXS-3XL. I typically wear a small and opted for the XXS for a more fitted slouchy look.
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Wear Your Cocoon Cardi Everywhere
Asked & Answered
Do you want to be cozy? Do you want to be warm? All while still being put together?
Here are three womenswear ways to style Jenni Kayne's plush, comfortable, and flattering Cashmere Cocoon Cardigan for every day of the week.
Comfort Food at Home
When seeking comfort food, reach for this masterful cookbook by world-class chef and restauranteur (and James Beard Award Finalist) Yotam Ottolenghi. These New York Times Bestseller pages are jam-packed with his signature Middle Eastern dishes that are all in the title. It doesn't come close to articulating the explosion of sensory profusion when you whip up an easy (simple) recipe from these pages... that's on you.
Comforting and complex flavored, this has been my go-to cookbook for hosting small group dinners and when I want an easy weeknight veggie or pasta dish for two. It's back on the menu this Friday!
Make sure you have the necessary accouterments:
Don’t forget the Coupe Glasses for bubbles
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Remix your office wardrobe: Split up your suits and have fun with stretch, soft, and washable fabrics mixed in as separates. Don’t let your uncomfortable clothes take away from your daily tasks.
Keep your soles clean: Wipe away scuffs and marks regularly to maintain a consistently clean sneaker. It only takes 30-seconds to make your trainers last 3x longer (give or take).
Extend the life of that pair you love so much: Before thinking you need to buy a new pair of shoes to replace the worn-down style you reach for regularly, why not just pay (often less!) to have the style repaired or reconditioned? Send your shoes to my go-to cobbler (use code STYLESUB* for 20% off orders over $150) — should you need further convincing, here’s a before and after.
Hygge will never go out of style: Create your version of conviviality at home. Start here.
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