THERESA | Lace-trimmed sleeves and a high waist

The lace is only at the sleeve. That is why I could wear it without feeling like I was trying too hard.

Semi-formal is the hardest instruction a wardrobe ever receives. Too plain and you have not made an effort, too decorated and you have made too much of one, and most of us land on the plain side out of caution. Theresa solves it with one detail placed carefully rather than a whole garment trying to be special.

The lace sits on the sleeves and nowhere else, so it catches attention at the arm and leaves the body plain, which is a far kinder proportion than lace across the chest. The pants are high-waisted and wide, which lifts the waistline and lets the leg run long underneath, and the whole set is cut relaxed so none of that shaping comes at the cost of a comfortable afternoon.

Why women our age keep coming back to it

• Lace at the sleeve, nowhere else. The detail is at the arm rather than the chest, which is the placement that reads considered instead of dressy.
• A high waist that actually lifts. Sitting the waistband above the natural waist makes the leg longer, and a wide leg below keeps that line going.
• Semi-formal without discomfort. Relaxed through the body, so it holds up through a whole gathering.
• Nine colors, more than you expect. Blue, red, green, brown, light green, khaki, black, powder blue and beige.

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How it fits

Sizes S through XL only on this one, so check before ordering. The waistband sits high, which means the waist measurement matters more here than on the rest of the collection. Between two sizes, take the larger.

30 days to change your mind

Thirty days, a full refund, no restocking fee.

A few recent reviews

The powder blue is soft and grey toned rather than baby blue. Lovely.
Cecile R., Naples

High waist on me means it sits under the bust, and it was comfortable there.
Roberta D., Chandler

The lace has held up through four washes with no snagging.
Hattie L., 64