Finding elegance without breaking the bank is a bit of my favourite little game, so when a brand promises quality at a reasonable price, I keep an eye out for the catch. Lily Studio is my first collaboration with them, and what won me over, beyond the clothes, were their values, transparency and a refusal to sacrifice people in the making. Three outfits to show you, two dresses, a trouser and a shirt, and I’ll tell you straight away, there’s a good chance one of them will catch your eye. Let’s unpack it together.
The linen trouser and the embroidered shirt, the smart-casual duo
Let’s start with the bottom, a wide pleated linen trouser, fastened with a button and two small ties.
Chic comfort, truly
Its texture is extremely pleasant, the finishing is careful, and it’s the very definition of chic comfort, flowing, soft, with a superb drape that moves well as you walk. The matching shirt plays on delicacy, with pretty embroidery across the chest, the neckline and the sleeves, a little old-fashioned air that I love. Separately, I was sceptical, together, the result surprises me, we’re on a relaxed, slightly bohemian chic, almost inspired by Asian silhouettes.
The cream-white dress, the vintage favourite
On to the first dress, a cream-white one, whose warm fabric already hints at autumn and winter.
Velvet, lace and tiny sequins
The lining is in a velvet of incredible softness, the lace is scattered with tiny hand-sewn sequins, and the mother-of-pearl buttons on the bodice add a rare delicacy. The slightly puffed sleeves give that romantic, almost vintage touch that takes us travelling through time. It isn’t an everyday dress, but that takes nothing away from its charm, I paired it with purple heels that suit it perfectly.
The black pussy-bow dress, Wednesday-style chic
We finish with a black dress, also designed for the cold season, pared-back but with a detail that changes everything.
The pussy-bow collar that makes the difference
This collar closes high and ties in a little bow at the front, it’s very chic and very elegant, with a bodice and sleeves in a sheer fabric that create a lovely contrast. The spirit is a little Wednesday, a little refined schoolteacher, and depending on the shoes, derbies or heels, you shift from demure to sophisticated. Of the two, it’s the easiest to wear day to day, and one more dress for my winter wardrobe.
Accessible elegance, no compromise
What I take away from this discovery is that you can dress with taste without giving up your values, and that, honestly, feels good. From the flowing trouser to the vintage dress, each piece tells a different kind of elegance, and all of them keep their promise. Caroline’s code is CARO12 on the site, I’ll slip it to you in case one of these outfits ends up keeping you company too.
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Lire la suitePS. Tell me in the comments, do you dare the all-wide look or do you prefer playing the fitted contrast… and admit it, the cream vintage dress caught your eye as much as mine.