A Letter From Patricia

I'm 64, and I finally found an outfit that feels like loungewear but looks like I made an effort.

A soft knit sweater and matching wide-leg pants with little gold buttons at the sides, made for days when you want comfort and still want to look put together.

At 64, I have stopped forcing myself into stiff waistbands and scratchy wool just to look presentable. But I still care how I look, especially when my sister and I go out for lunch.

For a long time I lived in leggings and old sweatshirts at home, and then spent twenty minutes digging through my closet every time someone rang the doorbell or invited me out.

I wanted something I could put on in the morning that was as comfortable as loungewear, but that I would not need to change out of when the day turned social.

The day it arrived, folded in tissue paper.

That is how I ended up with this knit set from Eliza & Maren. I chose the red, which felt a little bold for me, and it has quickly become my favorite thing to wear.

Here are five little things that make this set worth a closer look.

Little gold buttons that make it feel special

Four on each side, just enough sparkle.

On each side of the sweater, near the hem, there is a short row of small gold buttons. It is such a small detail, but it turns a simple knit into something that looks thought through. With a white collar peeking out at the neck, I feel quite smart in it.

It's amazing how a few little gold buttons can make such a simple outfit feel so elegant.

Lorraine Fisher, San Antonio, TX

A soft knit that stretches with you

The knit is soft and has a good amount of give, so it moves with me when I sit, bend or reach for the top shelf. Nothing pinches and nothing digs in, and I can wear it all day without thinking about it.

If something feels this soft and moves with me all day, that's exactly what I'm looking for.

Martha Jenkins, Greenville, SC

Wide-leg pants that skim, not cling

The pants are wide from the hip down, so they fall in a straight, easy line instead of hugging every curve. They are just as comfortable as my old sweatpants, but they look like proper trousers. And yes, they have pockets.

I love pants that fall beautifully without hugging every little curve. It makes all the difference.

Jeanette Russell, Knoxville, TN

A relaxed sweater you can layer

The sweater has a relaxed cut that sits loosely over the body and comes down past the waistband. I wear it on its own on quiet days, or with a collared shirt underneath, as in my photos, when I want to look a little more polished.

I love having a sweater that looks just as lovely on its own as it does layered over a blouse.

Darlene Hamilton, Indianapolis, IN

Dressed for the holidays, without the effort

Family lunch, and not one minute spent deciding what to wear.

This is the part I love most. When the family came over for our holiday lunch, I put on the set with a white shirt underneath and was ready in two minutes. I felt festive and comfortable at the same time, and I did not spend the afternoon tugging at a waistband.

Looking festive without giving up comfort is exactly what I want during the holidays.

Eileen Gallagher, San Francisco, CA

This set, against your usual comfy clothes

	Leggings and a sweatshirt	This set
The look	Fine at home, not for going out	Polished enough for lunch or a family visit
The fit	Clings, or feels shapeless	Relaxed sweater and wide-leg pants that skim
The comfort	Stiff trousers, tight waistbands	Soft knit with plenty of stretch
The details	Plain, nothing special	Little gold buttons on each side
Getting dressed	Mixing and matching every morning	One matching set, ready in minutes
The sizes	Often stops at XL	S up to 4XL

The price right now

I always enjoy finding something lovely on sale, and this one was a nice surprise.

Right now this set is $[PRICE], compared with $[COMPARE-AT PRICE]. That is a saving of $[SAVING] against the listed compare-at price.

And if you are buying for a sister or a friend too, the more you add, the more you save. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.

Also available in Khaki, Brown and Black.

The older I get, the more I appreciate clothes that make ordinary days a little easier. Something I can put on in the morning and still feel good in when the doorbell rings is worth more to me than anything trendy.

This set has become exactly that. Soft, easy, and smart enough that my sister asked where I bought it before we had even sat down for lunch.

If you are tired of choosing between comfortable and presentable, I think this one is well worth a closer look.

Patricia Miller · North Carolina

Available in 4 colors · Sizes S to 4XL

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