Review: Bitten by SJP

Arguably, one of the best things to happen in a long time for fashion-forward, but financially-strapped, young women is the recent influx of affordable, and still cute, clothing lines.  One of my favorites is Sarah Jessica Parker’s line, Bitten.  Sarah Jessica may be Hollywood royalty, but she definitely realizes that the average girl doesn’t have the money or availability to haute couture that she does – everything in the line is $20 or under!

When it first arrived, critics denounced Bitten as too plain and unexciting.  What they were really saying is that Carrie, Sarah Jessica’s Sex and the City alter-ego, wouldn’t have worn it.  After looking at the collection myself, and buying a lot of pieces, I have a different opinion.  Much of the line is made up of basics: khaki-type pants (in a variety of colors), jeans, sweaters, t-shirts, button-down shirts, etc.  But, all of those things, while they may be “plain” or “unexciting,” are the building blocks of a wardrobe.  Also, it’s not as if the line is without flair – there is a fairly wide range of jewelry offered, as well as great shoes.  Any girl with a sense of style can easily show it off.  My favorite piece is an adorable short black double-breasted swing jacket -- I literally wear it almost every day this time of year.

Anyone looking to add some basic, all-American pieces to her wardrobe, without breaking the bank, should absolutely check out Bitten.