The two-piece set that has you dressed, polished and comfortable in ten seconds.
On the satin-finish top and cargo trousers with a soft tie waist, sleeves that cover and a relaxed fit — the outfit you pull on for the whole day and still look put-together in.
I am 59 years old, and somewhere along the way getting dressed stopped being a pleasure. The comfortable things in my closet were shapeless and dull; the pretty things pinched, clung, or showed more arm than I wanted to show. So most mornings I settled for “fine.”
I didn't realise how much that wore on me until a friend from my book club turned up to lunch looking relaxed and elegant at the same time. When I asked where her dress was from, she smiled and told me to read the Wrenley family's letter before I bought anything.
The Wrenley Family runs a small boutique, family-owned since 1996. Their letter walks through the handful of things they refused to compromise on. I am going to let their words carry it, because they say it better than I could.
1One smooth line, head to toe
The matching top and trousers, in the same soft gold, flow into one long, continuous line. From the front or from behind, it looks considered and coordinated — and it takes no more thought than pulling on your favourite loungewear.
2Sleeves that cover the arms
The relaxed top has dropped shoulders and sleeves that come down to the elbow, so the upper arms stay covered. It drapes softly rather than clinging, and still feels light and easy on a warm day.
3A waist that stays comfortable
The trousers sit on an elasticated waistband with a drawstring tie at the front. Loosen it after a long lunch, pull it in when you want a little more shape — it stays comfortable whether you're sitting, standing or on the move.
4Made for moving about in
Coffee in hand, out to the garden, back to the kitchen — the loose cut lets you move freely without tugging or readjusting. The roomy cargo pocket on the thigh keeps your phone, glasses or keys close, and the gathered hems keep the trousers neat at the ankle.
5A soft sheen that dresses up or down
The smooth satin finish catches the light with a soft sheen, so the Nova looks polished with heels and relaxed with flats. And when you want a change, the top works with your jeans and the trousers with a blouse you already own.
6It fits the body you have
The Nova comes in five colours — gold, blue, black, gray and white — and in sizes XS all the way to 3XL. With a drawstring waist and a relaxed cut, it is made to fit the woman — not to make the woman fit the outfit.
The Nova, against the outfits you've been buying
| Typical casual outfit | The Nova Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Mismatched pieces, thrown together | One coordinated line, head to toe |
| Arms | Bare, or a cardigan on top | Elbow-length sleeves that cover |
| Waist | Buttons and zips that dig in | Elasticated drawstring tie waist |
| Pockets | None, or too small to use | A roomy cargo pocket |
| Finish | Plain cotton loungewear | A soft satin sheen that looks dressed up |
- Mismatched pieces, thrown together
- Bare, or a cardigan on top
- Buttons and zips that dig in
- None, or too small to use
- Plain cotton loungewear
- One coordinated line, head to toe
- Elbow-length sleeves that cover
- Elasticated drawstring tie waist
- A roomy cargo pocket
- A soft satin sheen that looks dressed up
Why it's half price right now
The Nova set is normally priced at $199.90. Right now the Wrenley Family is offering it at $99.95 — half the regular price — while sizes and colours last.
Every order is packed by hand at their boutique, wrapped in tissue paper and sent with a little card from the family, just as they have done since 1996.
The Nova Set
- A smooth satin finish with a soft sheen
- Elbow-length sleeves that cover the upper arms
- An elasticated drawstring waist and a roomy cargo pocket
- Top and trousers — wear together or apart
- 5 colours · sizes XS–3XL · Free shipping · 30-day money-back guarantee
The Nova Set · $99.95 while sizes last
I do not usually write things like this. But I spent too many years settling for clothes that were merely fine — and this one outfit quietly gave me back the pleasure of getting dressed. If that sounds like you, I hope you find your size before it's gone.
— Julie Henderson
Shop the Nova — $99.95 →The Wrenley Family · Family-owned since 1996 · Free shipping · 30-day money-back guarantee.