You can copy Ina Garten's signature denim button-down look for as little as $29
When it comes to cooking garb, Garten has a somewhat surprising opinion. "I don't like wearing an apron while I'm working," she tells HuffPost, "so I find a denim shirt or a corduroy shirt and I buy 25 of them." As she explains in a Food Network article, "It's like a uniform, I don't have to worry about it." Hey, it makes getting dressed in the morning a whole lot easier!
But she doesn't buy just any denim shirt. In a recent appearance on Julia Louis-Dreyfus' podcast, Wiser Than Me, she says, "I got a shirt from Talbots that I just loved. And I asked if they could make it for me in different fabrics. And they said, sure."
Now, not all of us can just reach out to a clothing brand requesting custom designs, but the Talbots Denim Short Shirt is a dead-ringer for the top Ina wears.
She goes on to say, "I have them in corduroy for the winter. And I have them in denim [and] chambray for the summer. And I know I can put it on and feel comfortable and feel like it looks put together."
Indeed, this denim shirt would look fab paired with close to anything — you could wear it with black or tan trousers for a more elevated look, or layer it over a long dress with some fall boots. And for a weekend of errands, swap the sweats for this top worn with some leggings and cute sneakers (Garten loves Allbirds).
Because this shirt is the brand's shorter style, it won't feel too long, but it's not so short that it can't be tucked in. The medium-wash makes it look more elevated than a super-light shade, and it's made of 100% cotton rather than a synthetic blend. We also love that it comes in a wide range of sizes, including misses, petite, plus and plus petite options.
In case an Ina Garten endorsement alone isn't enough to sell you, here's what reviewers think of this versatile top.
"So many denim shirts are meant to be worn out and open, almost as a light jacket," wrote a fan. "This shirt is perfect for tucking into high-waisted pants or skirts or for laying under a sweater. I just love the weight and feel of it."
"This shirt will go with many outfits, taking me from late summer into fall," shared another. "[The] fit is terrific for me, and because I am short-waisted, the new length is flattering."
"Love the flattering shorter length (finally!)," agreed a third. "The denim fabric is a nice weight and color."
"For me, the fit is perfect, not boxy, flattering," said a generally pleased shopper. "It can be worn by itself or over a tank or tee." That said, they added, "The sleeves are a bit long, especially because the cuffs are deep. I usually fold them up anyway. The fabric is very soft."
"Cute, but runs large," noted a final shopper. "Kind of big in the shoulders, sleeves were long and with seemingly extra fabric in the back so that the overall look was kind of big and sloppy. I did like the shorter length..." (FYI, this reviewer tried the shirt on in-store, but there are more sizes available online.)
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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I thought the filling tasted lovely, especially with the punch of dark rum. But I still prefer my dad's delicious no-bake chocolate cake, which has a similar flavor but a far better texture thanks to the use of Nilla wafers. Taking the seventh spot is Garten's apple spice cake. This apple spice cake was among the many recipes that Garten developed while working at her Barefoot Contessa store. "We used to have all kinds of cakes like this out on the bakery counter, and you could come buy a whole cake, but you could also buy a piece," Garten said in an early episode of her "Barefoot Contessa" show. "It's not fancy," she added. "Just really delicious and earthy, and you always want to come back for more." Garten's apple spice cake features Granny Smith apples, rum, raisins, and pecans. To make Garten's apple spice cake, you'll need: 1 ½ pounds of Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and ¼-inch diced 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour 1 cup of chopped pecans 1 cup of golden raisins 1 cup of granulated sugar 1 cup of dark-brown sugar, lightly packed ½ cup of dark rum (Garten recommends Mount Gay) ¾ cup of vegetable oil 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons of grated orange zest (2 oranges) 2 teaspoons of baking powder ½ teaspoon of kosher salt 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon of ground ginger ⅛ teaspoon of ground cloves Vanilla ice cream for serving Caramel sauce for serving Garten's apple spice cake is a lovely fall dessert. Garten's apple spice cake is full of delicious fall flavors. The rum-soaked raisins reminded me of caramel, infusing some sweetness with the tart Granny Smith apples. 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