Every season has a fabric, and for summer, this fabric is terry cloth. Jo bought cute terry barrel-leg sweatpants from Old Navy, and this purchase sparked nostalgia for the 1970s when terry-cloth rompers and sporty terry tracksuits were all the rage. This purchase prompted a deep dive into other terry items, which are currently trending, and many are on sale, so don’t delay! And now for our FabList of terry-cloth must-haves.
Me & Em:
FabList favorite Me & Em calls terry ‘toweling’ and they have a section dedicated to this. The Tiered Short Dress in a bright papaya color can go from errands to pool, the Palazzo Pants (now 30% off) are tres chic, and the Toweling Short-Sleeve Shirt + Sweatpant Co-ord (also 30% off) offers two cute terry pieces that can be worn separately or together.
Kule:
Kule (known for its striped shirts) also has its terry collection called ‘Terry Time’. The oversized terry sweatshirt is available in 6 summer colors, the terry polo shirt has a chic white collar, and this terry dress has serious summer vibes.
White & Warren:
White & Warren, well known for its knitwear, has also entered the ‘terrytory’ with a terry short and sweatshirt combo, knit from a textured terry blend.
James Perse:
We rave about James Perse t-shirts, and now we are raving about their terry cloth collection. The Vintage French Terry Relaxed Sweatshirt (available in 12 colors) is perfect with the Vintage French Terry Cutoff Sweatpant. This is the perfect summer hangout outfit. The Cotton Terry Placket Short Sleeve shirt is an elevated tee with a button front, side slits, clean hems, pleat at center back yoke and collared neckline. And how about a Vintage French Terry Zip Up Hoodie to cozy up in?
Of course, J.Crew would play the terry game! The men’s terry polo shirts in a soft, luxe-feeling fabric add vintage charm with a johnny collar (it’s a polo with a one-button placket). Wear it with chinos for everyday or swim trunks when you’re lounging poolside. And the women’s Heritage Sweatshirt and Sweatshorts scream summer. The sweatshirt is also available in a short-sleeved version. And if you’re looking for a retro-inspired terry tracksuit, this side-striped terry jacket and shorts evoke John McEnroe vibes and would be perfect for the tennis and pickleball courts.
An added bonus: terry cloth sandals! These french terry sandals from Eres sure look fab!
