Ecru, natural, eggshell, oat, cream—whatever you wanna call it, these are all shades that work wayyyyy better than the mundane white. In pant form, they’re not see-through, and up top, there’s more texture that comes through.
Whether it’s flecked hemp fibers or the way the sun hits them, they give your fit a little more visual interest, especially when worn with navy, olive, or khaki.
We’ve since flown the Pantone nest that says this color belongs on the shelf after Labor Day and have gone full-tilt on wearing it year-round.
Dirt, mustard stains, and whatever else you collect throughout the day are inevitable, but that’s part of the beauty.
Here’s a roundup of the natural-ecru-eggshell-colored garms out there, from U.S.-made heavyweight hoodies and pants to Japanese denim and archival cargo shorts.
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As always, if you’re looking for trendy shit on the cheap, this isn’t the best place to look. You need the right stuff, not more stuff.
A lot of these recommendations tend to be medium to higher price point (though not always). If you’re looking for quality, affordable options, I always recommend thrifting what you can (like eBay, vinted, etc), or looking at options like Uniqlo.
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