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Sending you love. It's been a horrible week.

And seconding that Doen dress. It's my favorite as well. I have way too many versions!

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Just the best.

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Thanks for writing this, Hillary, and acknowledging the huuuge elephant in the room. I guess we keep Kamala and carry on a la, but it’s hard and sad.

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Sure is. Sure is.

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This is just the shopping therapy after this craptastic week. Thank you Hillary for being with us and speaking out.

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💙💙💙💙💙💙

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It has been a difficult week. My husband keeps telling me to not let someone spoil my life and I know he is right but I have to grieve first before I can move on.

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Appreciate you and others for using your platforms to denounce hate and everything else he stands for 💙💙💙💙

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Thanks Hilary! Agreed. So crushed for so many reasons. I know the sun will come up tomorrow but for the moment leaning into the sadness, taking a break from the news and taking gentle care of myself with fun, mindless reads 💙💙💙

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Rest. Process. Rebuild.

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Thank you Hillary! Your fabulous newsletter is just the salve I needed today!

Love your steadfastness in style above all else but not necessarily only fashion!! Appreciate your perspective on all the brilliant things you write about; YOU ARE REAL AND WE ARE SO LUCKY YOU TAKE TIME FOR US! Sending you so much love and peace right now! 🥰

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This made my heart so happy.

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Am I finally going to get the Shon pant? The barrel cut has not been cute on me so far but I just can't believe you'd steer me wrong. Anybody else loving these?

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The only reason I feel confident is you KNOW I am not team pants or jeans or barrel leg and I LOVE mine in part because they're so soft but also they just look GOOD. It's weird. I find it confusing too.

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Do it 📣 my friend wrote a review of them for me and officially made me revisit them (though I also like the Citizen’s of Humanity Marcelle as an alternative). https://open.substack.com/pub/onestarreviews/p/nili-lotan-shon?r=28yea&utm_medium=ios

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This review 👆🏻 finally convinced me after a year of considering them and now I wear them 1-4 times a week.

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Love them!

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OK came here to follow up and say these pants are so comfortable and amazing. I wish Nili would make them in a straight/wide leg. They did end up a little too barrel for me so I'm returning. Also I think I'm about the same size as Hillary and the 4 was plenty relaxed for me so in case you didn't clock she's wearing the 6 oversized just note that - you can size down.

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are there other doen-like dresses by other brands? just curious what's out there.

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Yes tons! Just search "smocked dress"'at your favorite retailer. La Ligne does great ones. Hill House feels preppier to me but also does. Shopbop usually has a ton too.

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following - I have been over the smocked thing because it feels too Nap Dress circa Covid but I think this post just sold me (or maybe it's that it kinda feels like 2016 again?)

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Ahahahahahahahahaa leaning into comfort right now.

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Came for the everything. Stayed for the photo captions. "Weird gesticulations, model’s own." And the solace. Right here with you. XO.

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ahahahha I'm glad you caught that. I always put in a joke for myself and love it when other people are amused by it.

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Needed! 😚

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Hillary, thanks for speaking out on IG also this week. I'm not even American & I'm devastated so can only imagine what it's like for all of you. You have much support around the world. I've set my boundaries for now & refuse to read or watch anything about the election & what may come. It's too heartbreaking. It's a good time for some diversions, whatever they may be.

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Yes, devastating week for many people. So it was a joy to see your newsletter in my inbox this morning, and your adorable girl put a huge smile on my face!

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💙💙💙💙💙

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Thank you Hillary! What size would you think I take in the Doen dress if I’m usually a 6?

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I'm normally a 6 and have both M and S! Both work, but I like my Ms best.

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Silk Laundry also makes excellent silk pants in gorgeous colors! Sending you a hug Hillary 💙

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Thank you so much for this and the silk pants rec! Checking them out now.

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Thank you for this welcome distraction from this HORRIBLE week!

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It’s unfortunate that so many of the styles you presented don’t come in anything larger than a 12. There are a lot of us who wear a 14 or larger with lots of $ to spend.

And thank you for acknowledging what happened this past week. My heart breaks for those who will suffer the most.

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Agreed I didn't present the most varied selection; wasn't thinking clearly.

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It’s not your fault. Many designers just don’t like fat chicks. 😜

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