“I’m not very good at wearing aprons,” admits the vegetarian chef, recipe developer and author Srishti Jain. “I just wear an oversized t-shirt that I don’t mind getting dirty.” She’s a lifelong cook, but started baking as a pandemic hobby, which quickly evolved into a new chapter in her career. These days, Srishti is doing bakery pop-ups in Brooklyn, making pavlova for 100, and designing unique cakes. Here, she shares her drag shoes and the most worn skirt in her wardrobe…
Skirt: Tyler McGillivary. T-shirt: still here. Earrings: Laura Lombardi and faris. Bag: similar. Shoes: used, similar.
“Over the years, I’ve incorporated more colors and prints into what was a mostly black wardrobe. Prints can be so fun; I love the swans in this Tyler McGillivary skirt.”
“I’m a big naughty person: yesterday I left the house at noon and didn’t return until almost midnight. I went to the gym and the library, then I ate stew with friends and then I went bowling. So, I need a spacious bag. I have a Bean Tote embroidered with ‘Clam’s Mom’ (Clam is my cat), as well as this knitted bag that I bought on the street on the Costa Brava because all the women who were there were carrying one.”
Above: dish, similar. Pants: dish. Bag: Paloma Lana.
“I’m an author and a chef, but I also work in tech and the office is in Soho. At least once a day, I stop someone walking by and say, ‘I love your bag,’ or ‘Where did you get that coat?’ Even if it’s a vintage piece that I won’t be able to locate, I feel inspired to combine my own pieces in a new way.”
Dress: Ilana Kohn“I bought before they closed their brand last fall. I will cherish it forever.” Pants: dish. Shoes: Puma.
“I’m a big fan of tailoring. I’m 5’1, so I started by hemming my pants. Then I tried more adjustments, like putting the straps on a ribbed tank top to make it fit better. Small adjustments don’t cost much, but they make a big difference.”
“What I’m looking for is to add something pointed, whether it’s the hoop earrings I use them all the time or these puma sneakers. fashion writer Mandy Lee You described my shoe philosophy perfectly when you talked about loving a ‘strange shoe,’ and I’m looking for one that’s comfortable. When I wear loafers, I will add these amazing heel protectors to be able to walk everywhere.”
Skirt: Meow. Shirt: mango. Shoes: Camper. Earrings: Laura Lombardi and faris.
“This is my most worn skirt. It reminds me of Carrie Bradshaw’s Newspaper Dress.”
Star ring: two three.
“I recently turned 30 and am trying to take better care of my clothes. I definitely learned the hard way that certain sweaters can’t go in the dryer. I just received a lint remover tool and fabric shaver. “I am very excited.”
Upper: vintage, several available on eBay. Shoes: hoka. Bag: le febour.
“This is what I wear when I bake: an oversized T-shirt, a hat, and comfortable shoes. For a long time I was a classic clog person. I wore Gardenheir clogsand I still love them, but now I wear my SUPER comfortable ones Hoka Ora Cousins even more.”
“I ‘borrowed’ this shirt from a friend. I wear it to work, sleep, and everything in between. T-shirts are the first thing I steal from my loved ones, because I want the most worn ones possible, and that’s the best way to find them! I’ve always raided my dad’s closet, and now when I come home, he leaves a bunch of his old t-shirts for me to go through. Nothing better.”
Thank you so much, Srishti!
PS: Many more weeks of outfits, including a dietician who loves her garden and a bookstore who spends her days on her feet.
(Photos by Yumi Matsuo for the Cup of Jo.)
