BUTTON UP, LADIES!
Jennifer Mejia
One of the reasons I started this blog was because I believe that all women deserve to look and feel beautiful. Part of looking beautiful is being thoughtful about what we put on our bodies. Whether you’re on a budget or have oodles of cash to spare, it’s always prudent to invest in timeless, quality pieces. People have gasped at what I’ve spent on some pairs of shoes. But I’ll have the last laugh…there are several in my closet that are over a decade old that still look brand new and are still “in style.” When you buy versatile, quality items that fit well, it’s money well spent. Always calculate cost per wear. Buying cheap clothing rarely pays off because you end up replacing it far sooner and spending more money buying several pieces versus one quality piece that lasts.
The Hero Button-Up Tissue Cotton in Perwinkle
Use code JENNIFERMEJIA at checkout for $25 off
One of my early blog posts was called “Get Down with the Button Down.” I’ve also written about the “Essential White Button Down” that every woman (and man) needs. And you’ll often see me wearing a button down (or “button-up,” as I’m now calling it), even if I’m not writing about it specifically. That’s because every woman needs at least a few as part of her capsule wardrobe.
The Hero Button-Up Tissue Cotton in Shirting Blue
So needless to say, I was ecstatic to learn about Grayson. It’s such an amazing brand for a few reasons. The company is proud to say that “Grayson is founded on one undeniable truth: women are f#*king superheroes.” (Funny, I often fancy myself to be one, so of course that resonated with me!) They continue, “We want every woman to know it and to feel her innate superpowers, every. single. day.” So they brought together 30 real women with real bodies, of all shapes and sizes, and questioned everything about women’s shirts. Then they combined that with their own expertise, developed over 10 years of luxury shirt-making, to reimagine with button-up for women. The end result was the Hero — an every day shirt engineered by women, for women, and inspired by women and the extraordinary moment we are living in today.
The Hero Button-Up Tissue in Shirting Blue
as a swim coverup
In all of these photos, I’m wearing the Hero Button-Up Tissue Cotton in Periwinkle or Shirting Blue. So what’s so special about this shirt?
100% ultra-thin, lightweight cotton made from airy loops for maximum breathability
Impeccably tailored button-up to frame your face
Perfect button placement to banish boob gap
Cape-like pleat back for a flattering silhouette
Cuffed Sleeves made for the perfect sleeve roll
Relaxed fit, drapes over your hips
Perfect for layering with blazers and sweaters
When I traveled to Siem Reap, Cambodia one August, it was hot. But malaria is also a risk there. So all of the guides wore super thin, long-sleeved button-up shirts to survive the heat and keep mosquitoes from taking a bite. I actually asked our guide if he could tell me where to purchase his shirt, and apparently they were only for guides. How I wish I’d had my Grayson Hero Tissue Cotton shirt then.
Hero Button-Up Tissue in Periwinkle
dressed up with silk pants and stilettos
It’s been super hot recently in New York, and I’ve worn these shirts about six times in the last few weeks. I can’t get enough of them. Sizing is as follows: 01 (fits like XS), 02 (fits like S), 03 (fits like M), 04 (fits like L), 05 (fits like XL). The best news is that I can wear a button-up so many ways. In winter layered under sweaters and blazers. Over a swimsuit as a coverup. Dressed up with a silky pair of trousers and heels. With shorts. Talk about money well spent.
Beyond the Hero Tissue Cotton, Grayson also offers shirts in Cozy Cotton, Washed Cotton, Tumbled Linen, and a silk-like Liquid Lyocell. There are short-sleeve options and even dresses. In fact, here is their Artist Dress, which is linen and I love belted and just on its own. A true throw on and go easy summer wardrobe staple.
DISCOUNT: If you’d like to try Grayson, use code JENNIFERMEJIA at checkout for $25 off your order. And of course, please feel free to message me with any questions.
xoxo,
Jennifer
