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What’s New At Eileen Fisher This Summer (And What’s Worth It)

For this Eileen Fisher summer 2026 try-on, I got to the store twice and loved almost everything. Nearly everything new ended up on my body, a few pieces ended up in my bag, and all of it is here so you can see how it looks on a woman who’s 5’4″ and over 50. You can see my other try-ons here.

woman in eileen fisher dressing room trying on plissé sleeveless top and pants in blue
SLEEVELESS TOP – S / WIDE LEG PANT – XS

This woven plissé set is sold as separates and comes in Cornflower, a deeper blue, and a striking berry shade. The plissé pants are pull-on, with a slimmer fit through the hips before easing into a wide, fluid leg. The sleeveless top has a classic collar, fits neatly through the shoulders, and then releases into a looser shape with a curved hem.

I love how polished the two pieces look together without feeling fussy. The woven crinkle texture means no ironing, and it’s far less likely to show wrinkles, which is exactly the kind of fabric I appreciate when the weather heats up and summer is in full swing.

More Woven Plissé Summer Pieces

woman over 50 wearing walnut colored linen sweater and pants from eileen fisher summer 2026 collection
CARDIGAN – S / LINEN TANK – S / LINEN PANTS – XS / PLATFORM SANDALS

These organic linen full-length trousers are a nice medium weight, so they drape nicely and hold their shape. They have a fly-front closure, side pockets, and an elasticized waistband in the back for comfort. I’m wearing the walnut, and they come in tomato or black.

I paired them with this linen jersey tank top, which I’ve been collecting in various colors for years. It’s fitted through the shoulders and flares gently at the hem, so you can tuck or not tuck. It’s a machine-washable, dryable, great layering piece that’s cool in the hottest weather.

I topped the look with this organic linen deláve V-neck long cardigan in the same walnut. It has a single button closure, but I like these cardigans worn open and flowing.

tomato red linen top and pants from eileen fisher summer 2026 collection
ORGANIC LINEN SHELL – S / LINEN PANTS – XS

Here are the same linen pants in tomato red. It may have been the store lighting, but they didn’t appear overly warm or cool based. I paired them with this organic linen shell. It’s a simple shape with side slits that looks perfect untucked. I wanted to try it on with this coordinating half-circle skirt, but they were out of it in any size close to mine.

The Many Colors Of Eileen Fisher Linen For Summer

woman over 50 wearing blue cotton poplin wide leg pants and white jacket from eileen fisher
COTTON PANTS – XS / LINEN TANK – S / CROP JACKET – S

These stretch organic cotton poplin wide-leg pants are similar to the version I bought last year and wore the daylights out of. They’re slim through the hip with two side pockets and a comfy, wide elastic waistband. The poplin is mid-weight with added stretch, which makes all the difference in a pair of pants. They come in 4 fabulous summer colors.

I tucked in the linen tank and topped the look with this organic cotton jacquard round-neck jacket. The slightly cropped length makes it a great proportion for the wider pants this summer. The fabric has vertical rows of texture that resemble a rib pattern, though the surface is flat. I also like the white buttons. They’re useful without drawing attention away from the jacket’s clean shape.

crushed silk green dress on women in eileen fisher dressing room
DRESS – PM

This crushed silk round neck dress is fabulous for so many occasions. It has a slight A-line shape, which gives it nice movement when you walk. The fabric is perfect for travel and so easy to care for… machine wash cold, twist to crinkle, and dry twisted, like our broomstick skirts back in the day. I chose this field color, and it also comes in black or teal. You could dress this up for an event, or throw on sandals and enjoy it for everyday.

blue and white plaid cotton pucker check pants with linen cardigan and linen tank on jennifer connolly froom a well styled life
LINEN CARDIGAN – S / LINEN TANK – S / WIDE-LEG PANTS – XS

This organic linen/cotton V-neck cardigan is as light as a feather, with a mother-of-pearl single-button closure and an all-over rib texture. The set-in sleeves make it fitted through the shoulders, which is so nice after years and years of dropped shoulders. This comes in 3 shades to coordinate with their other pieces in this collection.

These organic cotton pucker check wide-leg pants are as comfy as can be. As with most Eileen Fisher garments, they’re available in petite, but I prefer a longer leg on me. The pants come in 4 shades and have several coordinating tops, so you can wear them as a coordinating set, but I like these on their own. The puckery fabric means no wrinkles, and the airy cut means they’ll be very cool on hot days.

How are you thinking about summer dressing this year? Are sets appealing to you, or do you prefer to keep things more mix and match? I always love hearing how you approach it, so leave a comment below.

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44 Comments

  1. Ellen Blond says:

    You look great in all the EF clothes. Your hair looks beautiful.
    Ellen

  2. Eileen Fisher is perfect for you. You look amazing in everything. It’s a great thing when you can find a designer who’s clothing is perfect for your shape and style .

    1. I agree, I love her styles.

  3. Deborah B says:

    Hi Jennifer! I thought you looked amazing in the tomato red outfit, but I totally get why some people, myself included, feel uncomfortable in stronger colors. Now that I’m over 70, (but still a green eyed blonde) neutrals and softer colors have become my friend. I depend on accessories to liven up what could be a pretty boring palette.
    Once again, thank you so much for your inspiring blogs.

  4. Anne Marie says:

    life can be very busy so the linen sets are very useful.Thank you

  5. Elizabeth B says:

    I love Eileen Fisher clothes so thanks so much for highlighting this brand. I have many EF pieces in my wardrobe, including sometimes the same item in various colors, as I find them so comfortable to wear. I think you look great in everything you showed. However, my favorite is the walnut linen pants and long cardigan which I think looks stunning on you.

    1. I loved that outfit too.