hello april!

a button down is a staple in all capsule wardrobes. why? because it’s versatile. you can mix and match it with a variety of bottoms (denim shorts, jeans, skirts), dress it up (french tuck) or down, layer it (over a dress), or even wear it as a beach/pool cover up. Sézane has many beautiful collections, but i typically go for the staples like the tomboy and max shirts! i’m glad they’ve been added to my collection. in summary, the difference between the two:

Sézane tomboy shirt — despite what you think the name would mean it’s actually classic & fitted. measurements listed below for a 36 or US 4:
- measures 19.5” in width from one side seam to the other
- measures 26.4” from the shoulder to the hem
- complimentary embroidery available (you’ll see it after you click add to basket)
Sézane max shirt — oversized & relaxed. really great for super casual days, coverups at the beach or pool. it’s also longer and wider than the tomboy. measurements listed below for a 36 or US 4:
- measures 24” in width from one side seam to the other
- measures 28.9” from the shoulder to the hem

Sézane tomboy shirt in ecru/camel stripes

the only iconic one i’m missing is the Sézane pierro shirt — which is next on my list to try. the fit seems similar to the tomboy but the pierro is in pretty prints that’ll look great with some solid wide leg pants!

i included pictures here of both so you can get an idea. ironically they are in stripes since i’m having a striped moment over here && i styled them both with white bottoms!! which one should you pick? depends on the FIT. for classic, go with the tomboy. for oversized go with the max. you can’t go wrong with either! i love that it does not require ironing once washed (thank goodness, because i rarely pull out my steamer/iron). personally, my style leans more towards the tomboy (as i also have it in plain white) but the max is a fun one to have for certain style vibes. if you don’t own either, i recommend going with the tomboy first as my rule of thumb is to always go with classic first, then build on that with more fun & trendy pieces. more pictures after the jump!

currently on my playlist: lose control by Tom King (i like this cover more than the Teddy Swims original)

currently reading: the island of sea women by Lisa See

top c/o | Sézane tomboy shirt in ecru/camel stripes (wearing size 4 US)
top c/o | Sézane max shirt in striped blue (wearing size 4 US, i could’ve sized down to a 2 in this but i wanted it to be truly oversized)
denim | Everlane kick crop jeans in white (very old) — similar by Madewell // similar by J.Crew Factory // loving these wide leg ones!
pants | Ann Taylor kate wide leg cropped pant in white (wearing size 2P, hands down the best wide leg cropped pant everrrrrr)
bag | Loewe puzzle bag in sand grained calfskin (size small) — dupe on Amazon // also comes in a REALLY adorable mini size i also debated too!
watch | Michele 29 mm deco diamond watch in gold and silver
rings | gorjana diamond row ring in 14K gold // gorjana diamond stacking ring in 14K gold

until next time,
JD