spring fashion

I first discovered Varley clothing a few years ago when I bought their uber popular Vine pullover. It was my first piece from the brand but since then I have fallen in love with just about everything they make! Most of it is athleisure items or workout wear but with a very chic and stylish fit to everything. There are tons of matching sets, super soft materials and the quality is unmatched. I purchased a bunch of things since the Vine pullover and thought I would give a short review on each item as well as round up a bunch of new arrivals that I’m loving. Overall I find that Varley sizing runs on the larger and more generous size so I usually take my size in all joggers and size down in all sweatshirts/knits.

Favorite Varley Pieces and Varley Review

Varley Callie Sheer Knit Cotton Top and Alder High-Rise Short 5.5

Varley Callie Sheer Knit Cotton Top

The brand does amazing sheer knits for the spring and summer that I live in! You can wear them with a tank underneath or just a bra but they are insanely comfy and breezy. This style looks chic styled with shorts or dressed up with trousers or jeans.

Varley Alder High-Rise Short 5.5

For those that can’t stand shorts that are too short, these are exactly what you need. They are almost a bermuda length and are super roomy but fitted in the waist. They run TTS and are also made with the doublesoft fabric. I bought them in two colors because of how often I wore them all summer long!

Varley Betsy Sweat

Varley Betsy Sweatshirt

The first thing that drew me in with this sweatshirt is the cowl neck that has the most perfect draping ever. Some cowl necks can be fussy and not fall the right way, but this drapes perfectly every time. It’s also made with Varley’s doublesoft fabric that feels like the softest material you will ever put on your body. It’s lightweight enough to wear in spring/summer but definitely a piece I can still wear into fall and underneath a coat in winter. The fit is supposed to be oversized but I went with my regular size and it fit exactly how I wanted it to.

Varley Freya Sweatshirt and The Slim Pant 25

Varley Freya Sweatshirt

Same doublesoft fabric as the Betsy sweatshirt and Alder shorts, the Freya sweatshirt is a great throw on and go pullover. The cinched waist option makes it look so flattering and the rolled high neck is so chic and unique. You can leave the neck fully up but to be honest, it bothers me when it is standing straight up so I typically fold my down once. It’s also the perfect length for leggings as it just covers the butt. I took my regular size and find that it runs true to size with a nice roomy fit.

Varley Slim Pant 25

Varley joggers are my absolute favorite because the cut is slim but still comfortable. They come in a variety of lengths and either have a cuff or no cuff at the bottom. This pair is the shorter version so if you are my height (5’4″) or under they will come just above your ankle. If you are taller than me, they will be a cropped style jogger.

Varley Mila Half-Zip Knit

Varley Mila Half-Zip Knit

Sadly I don’t think this was a permanent item in the collection but it is absolutely fantastic for spring/summer! It’s still available in some sizes and I hope they bring it back next year. I love the wide collar and oversized fit though you need to layer something underneath because the arm holes are very wide. I wore it with comfy shorts all the time but also loved how it looked styled with wide leg jeans.

Varley Ells Jacket

Varley Ells Jacket

This is a full zipper version of the best selling Vine pullover. Where the Vine pullover only zips down halfway, the Ells jacket zips fully down and can be worn as a jacket or pullover. They even show it styled with both zippers unzipped at the bottom and top, but I typically wear it zipped all the way down. I love the heavier weight of it and the big collar is my favorite feature of the entire piece. For me this is more of a casual piece and I typically wear it with joggers or leggings. It’s a roomy fit but I took my regular size.

Varley Vine Pullover

Varley Vine Pullover

The best selling and uber chic Vine pullover was what made me fall in love with Varley in the first place!! I LOVE the super big collar, the half zip detail and the comfy oversized fit. There are now so many colors available and I plan on getting a few more because I wear this pullover ALL YEAR LONG! I prefer it styled with leggings or joggers but have seen people wearing it with trousers or jeans and love that as well. If there is one Varley item to get, it has to be this pullover.

Varley Mentone Half-Zip Pullover and Slim Cuff Pant 27.5

Varley Mentone Half-Zip Knit Pullover

The newest addition to my Varley collection is this knit half-zip pullover. It has the same large collar that I love about the Vine pullover but in a heavier knit material. It’s a bit shorter in length as well compared to many of the other pullovers, so if you are wanting it to be a bit longer, then I would size up. I took my regular size and it hits my joggers at the perfect place. This is definitely a piece that I can see dressed up a bit more with jeans or trousers because of the knit material and love all the colors it now comes in!

Varley Slim Cuff Pant 27.5

While I want my athleisure clothes to be comfy, I don’t want them to be too oversized which can look messy on me sometimes. These slim fit joggers are the perfect balance between flattering and comfortable. They aren’t too tight and feel nice and roomy, but the overall silhouette is slimmer throughout the hips and legs which makes them look so much more chic than traditional joggers. I also love the tapered ankle which tapers for a few inches making them look different from a regular pair of sweatpants that just have an elastic around the ankle. They are also made out of Varley’s doublesoft fabric which is my favorite fabric that they make. This is the longer length so they come right down past my ankle (I’m 5’4″).

Varley Hawley Half-Zip Sweat and Slim Cuff Pant 25

Varley Hawley Half-Zip Sweat

Another classic Varley piece in the DoubleSoft fabric that they are known for. The collar is a tad less exaggerated as it is with the Vine pullover and the fit is less oversized. For me this style is a tad harder to dress up since it’s so simple so I tend to wear it dressed down with joggers or leggings.

Varley Slim Cuff Pant 25

This style is the exact same as the slim cuff pant 27.5 but a little bit shorter. I like the longer pair in the fall/winter and the shorter pair for the summer where I am ok with a bit more of my ankle showing.

Summer is right around the corner and that means sandal season! I prefer styles that are comfortable, versatile and neutral. I thought I would round up my most worn styles in today’s post. These include old favorites that I have had for years and a few new additions that I know will be staples in my closet. There is a good mix of casual styles, everyday styles and dressy styles though many of these sandals can be worn to a variety of different occasions.

Neutral Summer Sandals

Raye Julie Sandals

These sell out almost every summer but I am so glad they bring them back again each year. I love the low block heel which makes them easy to walk in and the woven fabric adds a bit to texture to whatever outfit I am wearing. They do run a tad bit narrow in the toes but I took my regular size in these.

Raye Jaden Sandals

This is my most recent addition to my summer shoe line-up and my third pair of clear sandals. I wear my clear sandals more than any other shoe in my closet because they lengthen the leg, look great on the feet and go with any outfit! If there is one sandal to buy this summer, make it a pair of clear ones. I liked the woven heel on this one which makes them a bit more unique but the heel height is still low and easy to walk in.

Saint Laurent Tribute Nu Pieds Slide Sandals

These are the sandals I have had the longest and are still one of my favorites. They were a major splurge but honestly I have gotten so much wear out of them over the years that I definitely feel they were worth it. They have held their shape really well and look great on the feet. I can dress them up or down and they are much more comfortable than I imagined they would be.

Tony Bianco Caprice Heels

Another pair of sandals that were a recent purchase and one that I have been trying to get my hands on for nearly a year. LOL They are always sold out and when they come back in stock, they sell out almost immediately. The simplicity of them is what makes them so popular. I have worn them with jeans and with dresses and they look great with both looks. If you want a great wedding guest sandal to wear over and over, get these in whatever neutral color you think you would wear the most. They look amazing dressed up and won’t compete with your dress.

Freedom Moses Slides (my print is no longer available but they have a ton of similar ones)

These sandals have been THROUGH it over the years. LOL They are waterproof and super comfortable so I wear them to the pool, beach, park, running errands – basically I throw them on all summer long. And the price point is under $60 which makes them even better! There are a ton of fun prints but I obviously went with something neutral. I also like how sturdy they are and they have a chunkier sole which I feel more comfortable with when I’m walking around. Sometimes when I wear regular flip flops, I feel like my feet are too close to the ground. LOL A bit weird maybe but after living in NYC for 15 years, I am traumatized from the few times I wore flip flops around the city and my feet were too close to all the yuck. Ha!

Schutz Victorie Slide Sandals

Another pair of clear sandals because I can’t get enough. I have had these for years and they are still what I reach for when I don’t know what sandals to wear. Clear goes with everything and the low block heel makes them super comfortable to wear all day. The clear straps aren’t that tight either and do stretch out a tiny bit over time. I was worried my feet would show sweat through the clear straps but they actually don’t.

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Schutz Ariella Sandals

This was the first pair of clear sandals that started it off for me. They look absolutely amazing on the foot, elongate my legs and go with any and all outfits I put with them. The heel is quite high so this is more of a special occasion shoe for me. However, even at this height, they are much more comfortable than many of my other high heel strappy sandals. If you want a higher heel for special occasions/weddings/etc, these are the ones to get!

Jeffrey Campbell Fluxx Sandals

Another pair of sandals that I have had for yearssss and constantly go back to every summer. If I’m being honest, they actually look a tad better on my foot than the Tony Bianco strappy sandals. I think it is the criss cross detail that looks really flattering on the foot and elongates my legs. A great style to dress up or down and they come in a bunch of fun colors too!

Tkees Foundations Matte Sandals

I included a pair of basic flip flops to this roundup but don’t wear these as much as my Freedom Moses sandals. If you want a very simple sandal to dress up or down, these are definitely a great option. The simplicity of them looks beautiful with dresses while also being appropriate for cut off denim shorts and a tank. They are much more delicate looking on the foot which I love and come in a bunch of neutral skin tone colors to choose from.

Target Ankle Strap Sandals

I wanted a very simple black strappy flat sandal for summer and these are perfect. They also have a cushiony memory foam insole which makes them super comfortable to wear all day.

J.Crew Factory Double-Strap Buckle Sandals

If you are planning any summer travels, these double-strap sandals are a great option to bring. They are casual enough to wear with shorts and a tee or dress up a bit with a sundress and straw tote.

Target Two Band Slide Sandals

These are under $15 and feel like you are walking on clouds. They are insanely comfortable and great to throw on for the beach/pool or just to run errands. I have been wearing them non-stop.

Target White Slide Sandals

You can definitely dress these white sandals up or down which is exactly what I was looking for. They feel quite sturdy for the price point and are incredibly comfortable.

Open Edit Kitten Heel Sandals

Kitten heel flip flops are trending right now but to be honest, I didn’t want to spend a ton on the trend. These were $50 and give a nice elevated look to basic flip flops. I like wearing them with flowy linen pants or a maxi skirt.