My Signature M.M. Pieces—and How to Identify Your Own

If I had to pick one type of item that has completely transformed my wardrobe in recent years, it would, without a doubt, be suit pants. You could say I’m in my tailored trousers era, but I’m confident that I’ll be wearing work pants beyond the office for years—no, decades—to come. I’m particularly partial to pants of the pleated variety (more on that soon), but my first love was the Horton pant. I first discovered their chameleon-like versatility back in the fall of 2022 and have since bought them in multiple colors (camel, black, and navy), because I reach for them so often. I adore the way their high rise provides a holds-you-in feeling that’s almost legging-adjacent, while their elegantly flared silhouette gives me the long legs I wish I had. You’ll find me wearing these with anything from a structured blazer and mules to a T-shirt and sneakers.

A note on alterations: Most of our trousers include extra hem allowance—to accommodate a wide range of heights—so at 5’6”, I had mine hemmed a couple of inches. When it comes to trousers, I’ve learned to just assume I’m going to have to alter them in one way or another, and when I don’t, I consider it a pleasant surprise. Tailoring is a small price to pay for pants that fit perfectly! Plus, when an item is machine-washable, I end up saving far more money on dry cleaning than I spend on alterations.

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I cannot overstate how excited I was when I found out we’d be making the Bia pants in a second color. Initially released last fall, these double-pleated beauties have sold out several times over and are finally here in date—a gorgeous shade of brown the M.M. team has been drooling over ever since we saw the fabric swatch. I just ordered my pair last week (along with a few other favorites from our pre-fall collection), so I don’t have them quite yet, but here they are in our macaroon color. I love pleated pants’ ability to be dapper and effortless all at once, and I most often wear mine with T-shirts, crewneck sweaters, fitted knits, and oversized blazers. As with the Hortons, I had mine hemmed two inches.

In my opinion, a roomy blazer, like the O’Hara, ought to be on everyone’s list of most-worn items. Why? Because slightly oversized, subtly menswear-inspired styles fit over nearly any type of top (or dress) and add instant structure to your look. Plus, clean lines and impeccable tailoring look phenomenal on any body type. You can find a boyfriend blazer practically anywhere these days—whether you’re shopping at Zara or The Row—but I’ve never encountered one that’s simultaneously as high-quality, affordable, and non-constricting in the shoulders as our O’Hara blazer. The knit version pictured here is extra stretchy, but all versions are entirely movement-friendly.

Another menswear-inspired piece I frequently incorporate into my outfits is the crisp, classic Mila button-down. Whether I’m styling it as an overshirt or wearing it all the way buttoned-up, it makes me feel like the chicest, most aspirational version of myself—like I’m one step closer to retiring early to spend my days pruning basil and auditing art history classes (the dream).  Although I’m drawn to minimalist, neutrally colored pieces, I prefer the Mila’s delicate stripes to a solid white version, as it looks a little less corporate and more visually interesting. Another important nuance here is that I roll up the sleeves most of the time. 9 times out of 10, an uncuffed button-down just feels a little too stuffy for my personal style.

Call me Diane Keaton, because I love myself a turtleneck. I’ve gushed about my Arbus sweaters for years, and I view my Axams as more dressed-up alternatives to my Paige tanks (one of which I’m wearing as I write this). Soft, stretchy, lightweight, and layerable, our ribbed pima cotton feels like a second skin. Combined with the Axam’s high-necked silhouette, it feels like you’re secretly wearing pajamas while looking outwardly elegant. I own the Axam in four of our pima cotton colors, and as of this spring, I have it in our kaleidoscope-printed jersey, too. I think its refined pattern and sleek texture make it equally as cozy and decidedly more fashion-forward. As with the cotton version, I like to balance out its fitted silhouette with a more relaxed bottom.

As a fairly casual dresser and someone who feels most comfortable in pants, I would be remiss if I didn’t pick a jean as one of my signature items. Over the years, I’ve kissed a lot of frogs (tried on copious amounts of ill-fitting denim), so you can trust me when I say I have high standards when it comes to what makes a good jean. One of the best I’ve ever tried is our Milo jean, which has an ideal mix of stretch and structure—thanks to our Better Than Denim fabric—and features a flattering wide-leg, hip-skimming silhouette. Not being true denim, they’re on the polished end of the jean spectrum, so you can easily dress them up. Here, I’m wearing my Milos with a luxe jacket, a silk camisole (similar: Lisey), and a pair of sharp ankle boots.

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