Emma Copley Eisenbergwho wrote a best-selling novel inmate And we publish a newsletter bad feelinglives in Philly with her partner Art and their cats Tofu, Sesame, and Gabriel. Here, Emma talks soft gowns, vintage stores with a variety of sizes, and not being an “ironing girl”…
jacket: Katie Sturino x The Drop. pants: Katie Sturino x The Drop. Turtleneck: big bird press. Shoes: Vagabond ‘Courtney’ available second-hand.
“Ahead of last year’s book tour, inmateI have booked my next session Dacie GillespiePersonal stylist, including weight. From a young age, I was programmed to ask about clothes: ‘Does this suit flatter my body?’ This means minimizing. I always thought I couldn’t wear turtlenecks because I have big breasts. Dacy said, ‘Who cares? Do you like this turtleneck?’”
shirt: passionate. jeans: Madewell. belt: anthropology.
“As I became more comfortable with my body and felt more attractive, I began to pay more attention to my style. Watching how much my partner Art loves style has also inspired me. They will search far and wide to find clothes that fit just right, and will have a lot of fun putting their outfits together.”
dress: ray. Mule: Charlotte Stone; available second-hand.
“For my book tour, I saved up for a few fun, expensive pieces. I wanted to celebrate the effort and solitude of writing a book, and this dress was one of them. It’s so comfortable, like wearing a kaftan. And this is a hat I’m knitting for a friend. I like neon. “I started knitting, which my mom taught me, when I was 8 years old.”
hair clip: Clay and Jizz.
“There is a feeling that if you are fat, wearing brightly colored clothes will attract unwanted attention. And it’s true that I’ve heard reviews about this dress. But that’s because it’s a dress that brings joy to people. I love being a part of that experience. Even if it means I get a little more attention for what I’m wearing.”
pants: big bird press. shirt: ray. coat: asos. Shoes: “I bought these in Paris.” similar. conveyance: Paris Review Store.
“This December, my mom said, ‘Merry Christmas, here’s a tote bag from the Paris Review!’ I was a little confused until I realized that the image was the work of my grandfather, who was an artist. He passed away when I was eight, but my most outstanding memory was visiting him in Key West. I can still see him sitting in his little boat wearing his captain’s hat and drinking a really strong vodka martini.”
shirt: ray.
“I am not an ironing lady. but both ray and universal standard “Make clothes that you can pack and throw away right out of your suitcase.”
Top: Vintage, proud mary. Skirt: Vintage, witch bitch used goods. Shoes: Vagabond ‘Courtney’ available second-hand. Jacket: Old Navy; available second-hand.
“I grew up saving a lot. Then things changed and most vintage stores downsized. I was embarrassed. When I go shopping with my friends, I just look at accessories. We met by chance in New Haven. witch bitch used goodsSize included. Shopping there felt like a life-changing experience. They put a lot of effort into measuring each product and converting it to today’s sizes. my friend Emma Spector Also recommended proud mary “In LA”
“There is a saying like, ‘No great literature has been written by a man in pajamas.’ In the meantime, I am writing. kaftan and very fluffy robe. (I really like the gown, this special thing It’s amazing.) But if it’s a day in the world where I teach or work, I get dressed.”
Thank you very much, emma!
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(Photo credit: Gillian Guilette For the Cup of Jo.)
