Try-On Inspo: The Everyday Elevated

Why This Outfit Works

A CARDI THAT DEFINES
The cable knit texture and front buttons create shape right at the waist.

CLASSIC IN THE BEST WAY
Straight leg jeans in a rich indigo wash — flattering, structured, and endlessly versatile.

LAYER IT SMOOTH
A Second Skin tank underneath means zero bulk, all polish.

Every week, our Smithery Try-On Team tries on the latest arrivals, and this week's combination is exactly the kind of outfit we can't stop talking about.

Here's Stacey — an H shape — in the YVR Straight Leg Jeans, the Tanith Tank Top (Second Skin) in Navy, and the Esme Cardigan.

Let's start with that cardigan. The textured cable knit and front buttons are doing real work here — creating definition right at the waist instead of skimming past it. Paired with the slightly shorter length, it hits at exactly the right spot to keep everything looking proportioned and put-together.

Underneath, the Tanith Tank in navy is the quiet hero. That buttery soft, double-layered Second Skin fabric smooths and sculpts without feeling restrictive — no bulk, no bunching, just polish.

And then there's the jeans from Warp + Weft. The YVR Straight Leg is a mid-rise, slim straight leg in that rich overdyed indigo wash. It's the kind of classic fit that gives structure through the leg without fighting the natural lines of the body.

This is a dress-it-up-or-down kind of outfit: button the cardigan for a polished daytime look with loafers, or leave it open over the tank for an easier evening vibe with your favourite boot.

This outfit is a dream for our H and X shapes, with the cardigan creating waist definition and the straight leg jeans keeping the silhouette balanced. For our A shapes, that heathered blue cable knit does double duty — drawing the eye up while adding just the right texture. For our V shapes, try pairing with a wide leg trouser to add volume to the lower half. The YVR jeans are perfect for our O shapes when paired with a longer sweater, like the Emma Ombre Mockneck.

The formula to steal:
Classic Denim + Second Skin Tan + Defined Cardigan = Classic, Elevated