The Up Next Edit, Vol. 4

When Carly asked if she could add in a Gen-Z approved edit, I thought, absolutely, how fun! I love seeing what she’s eyeing. She’s typically a step ahead of me so it generally means that in a few months, I’ll want it too. You can read the last one here if you want more.

The Up Next Edit, Vol. 4

Because fall and winter are when I feel most like myself getting dressed, I’m more relaxed about building out my warm-weather wardrobe. Historically, it’s been an afterthought. This year feels different. Instead of feeling stumped by lighter layers and a more neutral palette, I’m actually a bit challenged by it in a way that feels exciting. It’s less about filling gaps, and more about rethinking how simplicity can still feel intentional.

This roundup leans into pieces that do a little more. The kind that spark a conversation, whether it’s a brand you haven’t seen everywhere yet or something so distinct it practically invites a “where did you get that?” mid-sidewalk.

A few things in particular….

• White pants have never really been my strong suit. I tend to fall back on dark denim and black slip skirts to carry most of my outfits, and they do the job well. But these Tibi cargo jeans have me reconsidering that. There’s just enough going on to make them feel interesting without tipping into overworked. The double zipper, the patchwork, the subtle structure. They read as a statement, but in a way that still feels easy to wear.
• Everyone should be required to wear garden clogs. I’ve decided they’re my shoe of the summer. The moment I spotted this pair in the new TWP store in Charleston, my brain immediately went into overdrive, mapping out outfits to justify bringing them home. They hit that perfect balance of practical and unexpectedly cool. I keep coming back to them with a white, airy cotton sundress, or styled down with longer denim shorts, gray socks, and a graphic tee. The options feel endless, which is a good sign. No buyer’s remorse here, just wishing that I got them sooner.
• Another pair of pants: these swim–trunk–inspired trousers. I’ve had my eye on Made Some Sportswear for longer than I’d like to admit, but I have held off for one very real reason. I have no idea what size to get. That said, they feel like the kind of piece that works either way. True to size for something a bit more tailored, or slightly oversized for that relaxed, borrowed-from-somewhere-else look. The color options don’t help narrow things down either. They’re all good. And the styling potential is what really gets me. They make just as much sense with a flip-flop as they do with a kitten heel, which is usually my litmus test for a great summer piece.

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