Loungewear for Now & Later

Enter PROSE, a collection from Vestige Story , of highly comfortable yet uniquely elevated lounge sets in a stunning array of sophisticated tones and shapes. PROSE is an ideal answer to couch level comfort now, with real world readiness for later.

Carefully designed by Alieen Lee and thoughtfully crafted in Canada, PROSE is a truly versatile answer to quality comfort while offering both accessible price points and sizing. I’ve had the pleasure of trying out the collection over the last couple of months and I’m so pleased to present my thoughts for you today!

Read on for:

A bit more about the PROSE Collection from Vestige Story
My notes on each piece (PLUS an updated inseam option!)
How I’m styling them with the rest of my closet

Ready to get comfy without sacrificing style? Let’s go!

The PROSE Collection accompanies Vestige Story’s core line and offers a more accessible price point for sustainably made, high quality, functional basics, that feel really good on.

Here are the essential details to note:

PROSE CONSISTS OF 6 STYLES

EDITOR PANT – Elastic waist, FULL inseam length , split hem on outside for added interest. Recommended for folks 5’8 and above.
ZERO WASTE FABRIC TIE – Cut from fabric scraps and designed to be worn as a belt or headband!
DIALOGUE SWEATSHIRT – Crew neckline, long balloon sleeves, wrap-style ties
EDIT PANT – Elastic waist, cropped inseam length, split hem on outside for added interest
STUDY POLO – Collared, polo-style neckline, short sleeves with gathered seam at shoulder for a voluminous shape
DISCOURSE SKIRT – Minimal, inner elastic waist, mid-low calf length with a black slit

SIZING: I’m wearing a Small in both the sweatshirt and polo and a Medium in both the pants and skirt. I could have sized down in all styles but went for a relaxed fit. For reference I’m 5’7″ and my measurements are about 27 in waist, 38 in hip.

AVAILABLE SIZES: XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3 XL | 4XL

COLOUR WAYS: There are so many stunning colours in this collection. I was immediately drawn to the Hunter Green as I hadn’t seen it elsewhere but if green’s not for you, there are lots of lovely alternatives.

HUNTER GREEN (shown throughout this post)
BLUSH (a warm and elegant cream tone)
TERRA (a rich clay)
PORCELAIN (a fresh ivory)
BLACK (for the fundamentalists)
LIMITED EDITION KINDRED SWEATSHIRT (In three contrasting colour combos, this piece is so brilliant and special!)

DESIGNED & MADE IN: Vancouver B.C., Canada

EASY TO CARE FOR: Wash with like colours inside out. Do not bleach. Dry flat. Iron low. I have washed and air dried this set (not the polo or skirt) once already and it comes out like new. I didn’t need to iron.

PLANT-BASED FABRIC: 6% botanic Tencel, 28% organic cotton, 6% spandex French Terry. This material is really beautiful and unlike any terry cotton I’ve ever felt. It has a very soft hand feel with lots of stretch and wrinkle resistance.

I also really appreciate that the fabric doesn’t attract much lint or pet hair (compared to other sweatshirts in my closet). I usually have to lint roll all my clothes before shooting if I’ve worn them a bunch but with a good shake up, these are photo-ready.

Now onto the pieces, first up
THE DIALOGUE SWEATSHIRT

This style is such an inventive take on the typical sweatshirt. With classic elements like a crew neckline, dropped shoulder and elastic cuffs it feels casual, yet, the exaggerated balloon sleeves and tie waist brings some drama and excitement to the piece.

The ties offer lots of versatility too. Here are four different ways I’ve worn them:

The soft and voluminous sleeves add lots of depth and movement to the shirt as well. With the wide and comfortable elastic cuff you can wear them wherever is most comfortable on the arm or adjust for different silhouettes. Here are three ways I’ve worn them:

NOW FOR THE
EDIT PANTS (shown) OR EDITOR PANT (longer inseam)

The Edit Pants are a contemporary take on sweatpants. I love the straight shape of the leg and the surprise detail of the side slit hem. Inseam pockets are functional but low profile and the fabric wrapped and seamed waist band is very comfortable with no threat of inner elastic twisted, which I loath. Here’s a closer look at those detais:

Could the length be a little longer for me? Yes, I’d love an extra couple of inches, especially in these winter temps. That said, I’ve worn them with a pair of leggings underneath at the cottage and it’s all good! For reference, I’m 5’7 so they’ll fit longer on folks under that height.

For reference I’m 5’7, wearing the Edit Pant and I think the longer inseam would be my preference, however, I haven’t tried them out.

I’m wearing a medium in the Edit Pant, which is quite relaxed on me (I wear a 27 in denim). If you want a slightly slimmer fit in the seat and leg than what you see here, take your normal size according to the size chart.

Next on the docket
THE STUDY POLO

The Study Polo is a new style in the PROSE collection and it’s another really wearable and intriguing piece. I’ve never seen anything quite like it and if you’d have described a collared shirt with short puff sleeves to me, this is not at all what I would have expected.

This top is full of interest and it’s the perfect length to wear:

& ONWARD TO THE
THE DISCOURSE SKIRT

I’m not usually much of a pencil skirt wearing person, but this one is so comfy that I’m making an exception. It has an inner elastic waist which keeps the line at the waist really clean (you can see the better in my styled photos in the next section).

I also love how straight it falls from the hip, right down to a sharp bottom hemline. For a material that so soft and easy to move in this was a delightful surprise. It has a generous cut through the hip for curvier bodies but also drapes beautifully where there may be more room.

A centre back seam and modest slit keep your legs free to move as needed!