If you see me at school, 8 times out of 10 I will be wearing this jacket. I like wearing it as top with no shirt underneath because I'm incredibly lazy (I like to think of it as effortless chic). I wore it 5 days in a row last week and would have continued wearing it if I hadn't gotten broccoli cheddar soup on it. It's luxe, casual, edgy, versatile, and most importantly, comfortable! Think of it as a grown-up sweatshirt. Great to wear when traveling too...although I had a minor fiasco when TSA told me to take off my jacket and I had to explain there was nothing underneath.
Versatile, edgy, minimalist chic
Oooooh yea asymmetry
The black version is always sold out
Wharf color is only $78 (60% off) here
Helmut Lang sizing is very inconsistent. Their tops have very slim, tight sleeves. I own everything in between a XS, S, and M in their pieces.
I'm working on an ultimate sizing guide for various brands that I hope will make shopping easier for all. For reference, I am 5'3, 120 pounds, dress size 2, pant size 26. When something is sized in XS, S, M, L, it gets a little tricky for me. I normally look at reviews, as well as what size the model is wearing to determine if I should order a XS or S.
Here is my rule when it comes to Helmut Lang: if it's a loose flowy top such as the 'Render', I take an XS and there's still a good amount of room. It's safe to size down. If it's a top or dress that is fitted (especially if it has fitted sleeves) such as the 'Nexa' or the 'Sonar Wool Dress' I take the S. This is the size I took in the 'Villous'. When I purchased the 'Kinetic', I wanted that loose drapey T-shirt look, so I sized up to a M.
If you have a store that carries Helmut Lang near you, you should definitely try on their pieces to determine what kind of fit you want. If you are ordering online, I am pretty confident that you shouldn't have a problem if you follow my advice above. I love love love Helmut Lang and their pieces are absolutely classic.
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