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Otegha Uwagba's avatar

My version of a “shopping break” tends to last a few weeks max (and indeed I just bought an EXCELLENT Cecilie Bahnsen dress via resale this morning..)

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Ana Regler's avatar

This is THE original man repeller clothing piece! Have me online looking for dupes right now…

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Leandra Medine Cohen's avatar

Yes!! “MC hammer pants”. A version was in fact the first object I ever wrote about it. April 2010

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Ana Regler's avatar

I remember! And in your book.

Love it

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Stephanie Lilley's avatar

Compelling read. It may be your height that you can carry of the volume .

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kate sonnick's avatar

my genie pants from buddha stone shop finally came and i think i love them. wasn’t expecting the cropped length but they actually might be good. the color is perfect—pale butter yellow that’s a perfect match with the deiji studio’s yellow peplum thingy and the fabric is so good. and pockets!! 🧞‍♀️

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Mia Billetdeaux's avatar

Reporting from the front lines of Genie Pants! New in at Massimo Dutti: https://www.massimodutti.com/us/shiny-balloon-trousers--studio-l09100954

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Orly's avatar

Hi Leandra, what size did you get the jcrew cardigan? Would you recommend to get a loose fit to wear with a tshirt? Thanks

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Leandra Medine Cohen's avatar

Mine is an XS. I wanted it to feel more like a top. But it’s boxy enough that if you oversized it will look intentional!

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LESLIE T's avatar

I mean, we are sooo back in the 70's and I love it!! Hope we stay for a while...hahaha!

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Le Soft Launch's avatar

Love this!!

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Joanna's avatar

love this! i used to have a silk pair of genie pants that I was obsessed with, they ripped and I have yet to find them again, they were amazing!

also, any suggestions for an affordable lightweight anorak/rain coat that's fun (not black) for these rainy spring days?

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Leandra Medine Cohen's avatar

so many good genie pants at mango and zara right now too.

budget for anorak?

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Anne Nota's avatar

Just got the Old Navy ones in black, they are comfy and they have cute string ties at the ankles

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Joanna's avatar

Good to know!! I’m going to get them now, for some reason I’ve hesitated. Kind of off topic but I wonder what Leandra or anyone here thinks of Z Supply? I just discovered them and it’s obviously not a cool brand, but some of their stuff looks cute for “play clothes” like when I’m hanging out with a very messy toddler and big dog who likes messy hikes?!

If I could wear all Doen for this purpose I would but I can’t justify the cost!

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Leandra Medine Cohen's avatar

those are amazing. get them! i'm going to put them in my letter on fri too. and credit you. looking for an anorak for you !

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LESLIE T's avatar

Everlane has a good inexpensive anorak!

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Leandra Medine Cohen's avatar

Good find! I like them a lot. With something structured on top or like a wool blazer worn as shirt they are awesome

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kate sonnick's avatar

i just ordered; for 30 bucks wth not? love the blazer/shirt idea and feel like they will also be cool with the white linen deiji minidress and pale yellow peplum i just got.

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Leandra Medine Cohen's avatar

You’re a master

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kate sonnick's avatar

hahaha just following your lead

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Otegha Uwagba's avatar

Loveeee genie pants, LOVE all black for summer. Friends fear she’s about to shop again..

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Leandra Medine Cohen's avatar

Noooo are you off shopping for a bit? Stick with it!!!!!

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