There are certain details that I tend to gravitate toward, and one of them is fringe. Whether it's long, hair-like strands or a lightly frayed hem, I truly can't get enough fringe. With all of the clean lines and minimalism that we've been experiencing recently in fashion, fringe has been somewhat hard to come by, but with the resurgence of boho, it's suddenly back and I'm very happy about it. I know certain trends can be feast or famine, so I'm trying really hard not to go overboard with so many great options, but I've already bought several fringed pieces this year and have my eye on a few more. But first, the sweatshirt that followed me around the Internet.
I kept getting served an ad for this Gap sweatshirt on Instagram; infuriatingly, the ad linked to a page of regular sweatshirts. But one day, miraculously, I got an ad for Gap Factory and lo and behold, there it was. It came in beige and washed-black colorways; the beige was already sold out in my size, so black it was (note: as I'm writing this, the black is now sold out and the beige is back). The black has an almost acid-washed effect, which combined with the fringe gives this sweatshirt an '80s feel, but I'm leaning into it. I was a little worried at first that the cropped fit was going to be too short, but it's the perfect length to wear with high-waisted pants. As a bonus, it's incredibly soft. But really, the number-one selling point for this sweatshirt is the fringe that runs across the back and down the length of the sleeves. I wear a lot of sweatshirts IRL—they're kind of the ideal layer if you live (and work) in a drafty old home like I do, especially in transitional weather—and having a fun detail like fringe just makes it a little more fun to wear. Highly recommend, and read on for more fringed favorites.
OUTFIT DETAILS: Gap Factory Western sweatshirt | Zara wide-leg jeans (current version) | Frankie44 Hunter sandals — use LTK_CHERYL15 for 15% off)
More fringe
1. Fringe can often read as cowboy-Western, and this shirt definitely has a hint of that. But the pale color and otherwise sharp, streamlined look prevent it from looking too costumey.
& Other Stories Fringed Shirt $189
2. I'd normally hesitate to recommend faux, but real suede is notoriously hard to clean, and I find faux suede tends to be more long-lasting than faux leather (you can still find vintage Halston Ultrasuede pieces from the '70s, for example). This is also nearly $500 less than a similar real suede version from Reformation.
We the Free Fringe Out Vegan Suede Jacket $168
3. I found these loafers while searching for a dupe of the Tod's Gommino loafer; these are a little more casual-looking and basic, but they're really comfy and for the price (a tenth of Tod's!), you can't go wrong.
4. Sometimes I feel like Zara is taunting me with things I want but absolutely don't need; this skirt reminds me of one of my favorite IRO skirts, but in a longer, asymmetrical cut. You can also get the matching top, and bonus points for the very overt Sharon Stone Basic Instinct reference in the photo.
Zara Asymmetric Fringe Skirt $59.90
5. No one is more surprised than I am that I'm linking a Coach bag here, but they've been looking really good lately, particularly their Brooklyn line. The subtlety of the fringe here is nice, and bonus points for the braided crossbody strap—so boho.
Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 23 with Fringe $250
6. If you have a fancy event coming up, this is your dress. I tend to find LBDs bo-ring, but the slinky fringe on this one is just so fun, particularly if you're going to be hitting the dance floor.
Banana Republic Fringe Stretch Satin V-Neck Maxi Dress $250
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