All-American undie brand Jockey has been upping their fashion quotient with moves like a recent collab with celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe. At their Fall 2013 press preview, Jockey continues that trend with reimagined basics for every woman and every occasion. Budget Babe contributor Vanessa Williams Stevenson of Leather and Lollipops reports. —BB
by Vanessa Williams Stevenson
Yesterday afternoon Jockey hosted their Fall 2013 Seasonal Preview event at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. The designers breathed new life into the collection by introducing a modern twist on the classics in a variety of colors, designs, materials and cuts. The presentation made it apparent that Jockey really thought about each piece and really wanted to give women with different body shapes great undergarment choices for all situations. The options are endless whether you're going to work, a formal event, working out or just relaxing at home.
Jockey really addressed practical everyday issues that we experience with undergarments and made it clear that they really wanted to give women the opportunity to pick and choose based on their specific needs. There is shape wear that has a much more subtle approach to pulling everything together, work out pants that come in different lengths so you can pick and choose based on your height, different cuts of underwear you can choose based on your shape and crisp stretchy tanks that are formal enough to wear under a suit jacket and casual enough to wear with jeans.
I was intrigued by all of the selections and I really appreciated the fact that Jockey is trying to get better and better and address issues brought to them by their customers. I loved the boyshorts and hipsters and the great colors and prints. Some of the collection is available for purchase now and the remainder of the items will be released throughout the coming months. I would definitely recommend checking out Jockey's offerings because there is truly something for everyone. —VWS
I would love to find this skirt for a reasonable price. I love the hem…it takes the harshness away from a leather mini. Any ideas where I might find it? —Karen
I think you perfectly described the hard-meets-soft appeal of Kim's Givenchy fish-tail ruffle leather skirt, which retailed for $1,383 at mytheresa.com. Here are some look for less alternatives: