Checking out the new arrivals at Madewell

I’ve told this story before, but I’ll tell it again: the first time I had a hot flash, I was in a Madewell store, and I thought to myself, If you are old enough to have hot flashes, Kim, you are too old to shop at Madewell. I no longer feel that way, though: this brand does skew young a lot of the time, but there’s plenty here for the rest of us to appreciate, like this cool satin dolman-sleeve button-down (it comes in several good colors), which you might want to pair with these matching pull-on pants.

Another good crescent bag—it comes on several iterations, but I think this woven leather looks so luxe.

A ribbed crewneck long-sleeved tee that would be great peeking out from under a sweater.

This cotton-merino blend sweater just looks so easy.

A fantastic leather skirt at a pretty decent price for a leather skirt.

I know a lot of you deplore denim skirts—something about the shape, and them never sitting right no you. But maybe I could interest you in this pretty circle skirt?

A pretty perfect peacoat, with delightfully exaggerated lapels. I like the slightly longer length too.

How perfect is this denim chore jacket? I can’t find one thing wrong with it.

This cashmere-wool blend rugby sweater is so sporty-chic.

And finally, a pretty tie-neck top that one could dress way up or down.