It’s contest time again, and this time around it’s Oak‘s minimalistic style that’s up for grabs.
These are pieces that are effective without being ostentatious, and so wonderful to build upon with or without layering (trust me!), Oak’s house collection is going to be your next basic go to brand.
demiCouture favorites include the Baja funnel neck maxi poncho ($112), Mesh Pieced leggings ($112), asymmetrical Black Broom skirt ($162) and the indigo drop crotch skinny jeans ($158). There are tons of pieces in the mens and womens collections that are worth a look; be sure to check everything out.
To enter: pick your two items and put them in a comment. One entry per person (don’t be a jerk and try to squeeze two in, because both your entries will be deleted!).
You should follow @demiCouture on Twitter and fan on Facebook because it’s the right thing to do, but nobody is forcing you to get clicky.
Contest open worldwide. Contest closes April 29, 2011. Bits and bites: winner’s choices must be a top and a bottom; no outerwear or dresses by request of Oak and must be part of their house collection. Both items must be $200 or under.

I’m loving the black Funnel Neck Poncho (in the stretch french terry, comfy!), but as it is out of stock… and spring is coming up, then I’d pick the Baja Funnel Neck Poncho. And I love the Indigo Mid Skinny Jean.
04.20.11 @ 2:52 pmLove the Indigo mid skinny jean & Blue Marle Torque Tee!
04.20.11 @ 3:03 pmI like the Baja funnel neck maxi poncho(xs) and the drop crotch skinny jeans!
04.20.11 @ 3:04 pmThe Black Broom skirt is so gorgeous, even if it’s a little witchy. I also like the white cropped asymmetric hem tee… I think I have a thing for asymmetry.
04.20.11 @ 3:06 pmI really love the Black half-tank with asymmetric hem and the black combo leggings! So cool! I love Oak’s stuff, it’s always so chic
04.20.11 @ 3:14 pmBaja funnael way rad with mesh leggings. Tall people need only apply for that one. Nice picking lady.
04.20.11 @ 3:15 pmI absolutely LOVE the asymmetrical Black Broom skirt and faded black deep cowl tee. They are BOTH on my HAVE TO HAVE list!
04.20.11 @ 3:23 pmI’m dying for the black combo leggings, but they’re (sadly!) out of stock. In that case, the black cowl maxi skirt looks pretty rad. For a top, I’d go with the grey linen square collar cardigan- it is begging to be worn on lazy weekends!
04.20.11 @ 3:24 pmcorpus bone stick jeans
khaki or black moto jacket!
but not together. that would be vile.
04.20.11 @ 3:24 pmif you watch the show House…
doesn’t the half tank with asymmetric hem look like something 13 would wear?
my pick:
baja funnel neck poncho
black cowl maxi skirt
baja funnel neck maxi poncho, and the mesh pieced legging. You can never have too many ponchos.
04.20.11 @ 3:36 pmThis is hard! But my picks are the “Black Cowl Maxi skirt” and the “Dove Grey cropped linen sweater”.
04.20.11 @ 3:56 pmI absolutely LOVE the baja funnel neck poncho and the mesh pieced legging. They can go with everything in my wardrobe!
04.20.11 @ 3:59 pmI’m currently coveting the Dove Gray Square Collar Linen Sweater and the Indigo Mid Skinny Jean (desperate for new jeans right now).
04.20.11 @ 4:06 pmfrikin’-eh! How does one choose!
DOVE GREY CROPPED LINEN SWEATER
BLACK HIGH SKINNY JEANS
Ok i’ve changed my combo like 15 times, so I’m just gonna pick those………..
04.20.11 @ 4:06 pmMy two favorite items from the Oak collection is the:
OAK BLACK L/SDEEP COWL TUNIC and the OAK BLACK LABEL
BLACK COMBO LEGGINGS.
/Luv from Sweden!
04.20.11 @ 4:14 pmI’m really in love with the Black Cowl Maxi Skirt. Just the way it’s strategically sewn together to create that beautiful drapery in the front and on the back, and allowing the side area to show a bit of skin – it’s perfection! Definitely perfect for a summer day at the beach or at night.
The next piece would be the Black Box Dress, again because the drapery in the back is just amazing. Also I love how baggy yet flattery the dress is, perfect for pairing with some super tall black wedges or with some sandals for a day at the beach!
“I’m really in love with the Black Cowl Maxi Skirt. Just the way it’s strategically sewn together to create that beautiful drapery in the front and on the back, and allowing the side area to show a bit of skin – it’s perfection! Definitely perfect for a summer day at the beach or at night.
The next piece would be the Black Box Dress, again because the drapery in the back is just amazing. Also I love how baggy yet flattery the dress is, perfect for pairing with some super tall black wedges or with some sandals for a day at the beach!”
Oops, I didn’t read that it had to be a top and bottom and no dresses lol. So I’ll change my last item to the White Muslce Torque Tank because I love it’s adrogeny and how it looks very boxy from the front, but on the sides, it reveals skin, but modestly.
04.20.11 @ 4:24 pmoh my! what a great opportunity!
i’m going for something i don’t usually like:
“OBESITY AND SPEED – CROPPED SWEATSHIRT W/ STUDS” i love this!
and “BOTKIER – BLACK AVA CROSSBODY BAG” so gorgeous!
good luck to us all!
04.20.11 @ 4:35 pm1 – black leather tote!
2 – slouch jump suit!
Bleh! Black Combo Leggings are out of stock, so…
Black Panel Tunic
Black Combo Stretch Denim Leggings
the faded black deep cowl tee is so amazing.
also those black trashed skinny jeans. love them.
04.20.11 @ 5:25 pmohhh mannn! SO good.
Black Step through dress and the black cropped asymmetrical hem t PLEAAASE
04.20.11 @ 5:52 pmhttp://www.oaknyc.com/black-square-collar-denim-jacket-20486.html BLACK SQUARE COLLAR DENIM JACKET + http://www.oaknyc.com/black-broom-skirt.html BLACK BROOM SKIRT
04.20.11 @ 6:39 pmGreat contest! I like these two items:
The first sweater and the black combo stretch denim leggings.
I’m IN LOVE with the Black Cowl Maxi Skirt & the Army Moto Jacket. <333
04.20.11 @ 7:31 pmI hadn’t heard of Oak before and so thankful to you for introducing me!
I am loving the Black Combo Leggings and Dove Grey Square Collar Linen Sweater especially.
leggings and poncho!!!!!!
04.20.11 @ 7:36 pmUniting the Dove Grey Cropped Linen Sweater and the Black Cowl Maxi Skirt would be sartorial magic. Make me the mannequin?
04.20.11 @ 7:56 pmLoving the Dove Grey square collar linen sweater and black combo stretch denim leggings!
04.20.11 @ 8:19 pmI love the black high skinny jeans
and the black l/sdeep cowl tunic! Definitely what i would totally wear!!~~<3
I’ll take the oak baja funnel neck poncho and the black square collar denim jacket, thank you very much!
Desiree Desmarais
04.20.11 @ 9:18 pmdove grey cropped linen sweater
overdyed black mid skinny jeans!!
The cut of this stuff is so insanely beautiful.
I’m going with the Black Cowl Maxi Skirt and Faded Black Deep Cowl Tee.
Cheers!
04.20.11 @ 10:18 pmI love the Mesh Pieced leggings & the black l/s deep cowl back tunic.
04.20.11 @ 11:14 pmBLACK BROOM SKIRT and the DOVE GREY SQUARE COLLAR LINEN SWEATER for me!
04.21.11 @ 3:11 amI love the poncho and the mesh leggings.
(now following blog on Facebook)
I love the indigo mid skinny jean and the blue marle torque tee
04.21.11 @ 4:52 amI’d choose the
off white thermal drop crotch sweatpant ($83) and the
black long sleeve terry wrap ($112)
if i had to pick just two i’d go for the BAJA FUNNEL NECK PONCHO along with the BLACK BROOM SKIRT
04.21.11 @ 9:20 amDefinitely going for the Baja funnel neck maxi poncho and the Mesh Pieced leggings! Have been dying for both!
04.21.11 @ 9:20 amzomg faded black deep cowl tee and that black broom skirt. SPRINGWEAR – HELLO
04.21.11 @ 9:24 amSo hard to choose! I looove the slouch short jumpsuit! Does that count (and as a bottom)? It’s not a dress or outerwear! Of course, I’d hardly be upset if I had to go with the mesh pieced leggings instead. For the top, I’ve really had my eye on the caviar cropped linen sweater.
(And I am now following on twitter – not because it’s the right thing to do, but because the site seems awesome.) <3
04.21.11 @ 10:20 am-Mesh Pieced Legging (L-not sure about inseam, I’m pretty lengthy)
-Baja funnel neck poncho (O/S)
Thank you so much, this is a great thing you’re doing! OAK reaches out to people everywhere. Browsing your website on my lunchbreaks makes me feel like I’m not in St. Louis for a minute…Cheers!
04.21.11 @ 10:46 amneed the Baja funnel neck maxi poncho like, NOW. the hood is perfect for keeping my crazy locks at bay and it would show just the right amount of tummy. Also dying for the mesh pieced leggings that elongate the legs and are just sheer enough so that you can’t tell how pasty my legs actually are after 6 months of winter. Welcome back, Spring!
04.21.11 @ 11:03 amAll right, here goes:
I would choose the Black linen square collar cardigan: http://www.oaknyc.com/oak-linen-cardigan-girls.html and the Black combo stretch denim legging: http://www.oaknyc.com/black-combo-stretch-denim-legging.html .
They have awesome foundation pieces for any wardrobe!
04.21.11 @ 11:42 amMy look : Top – baja funnel neck maxi poncho
Bottom – black cowl maxi skirt
#swag
04.21.11 @ 11:46 am——————————————————————————————————
BLACK COMBO LEGGINGS + WHITE HALF TANK WITH ASYMMETRIC HEM
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Tunic dress and black combo leggings!
04.21.11 @ 2:03 pmI’m obsessed with the moto jacket (staple piece). To mix things up for me personally, I would wear with the cowl maxi skirt and the cropped linen sweater. Super chic!
04.21.11 @ 2:15 pmCaviar Square Collar Linen Sweater and Black Drop Skinny Jean! Amazing!
04.21.11 @ 2:37 pm1. OAK BLACK LABEL
BLACK COMBO LEGGINGS
$178.00
(Love, love, in love!)
2. OAK
BLACK LONG SLEEVE TERRY WRAP
$112.00
Oh MY! I am in love with Indigo mid skinny jean. It makes me want to cry! I love the way they look around the calves.
I quite enjoy that khahi Torque tee. SO simple yet so pretty!
Loving the BLACK LONG SLEEVE TERRY WRAP and the BLACK COMBO STRETCH DENIM LEGGING would be the perfect compliment! xx
04.21.11 @ 4:16 pmSure thing. I’d have to say the Black Panel Tunic and the Navy Drawstring Drop Crotch Sweatpant. Awesome. Thanks for the opp.
04.21.11 @ 9:24 pmI’ve been an Oak fan for years, but not a fan of duty taxes, so I would LOVE the Black Drop Skinny Jean and Black Funnel Neck Poncho. Please and Thankyou!
xoxoxox
b.
I would like to win the black broom skirt and black half tank w/ asymmetric hem
04.22.11 @ 9:31 amIm all shaky.. the pieces look so amazingly simple, really comfy and well made. I can already feel the fabric of the BLACK COWL MAXI SKIRT on my legs, when I am riding my bike a chilly summer morning and covering my neck from the sea breeze with the BAJA FUNNEL NECK PONCHO… Man.
04.22.11 @ 1:53 pmThe baja funnel neck maxi poncho and the black linen square collar cardigan is amazing
04.22.11 @ 1:58 pmSuper hard to choose just two! Love the High Waist Bell Bottom Jean and the Sachi Buckle Wedge!
04.22.11 @ 1:59 pmI like the black combo leggings and the black deep cowl tunic.
04.22.11 @ 2:08 pmLove the black mid skinny jean and the baja funnel neck poncho!
04.22.11 @ 2:11 pmi’d want Mesh Pieced leggings and the asymmetrical Black Broom skirt because i luv going parties and wear me very glam
Black funnel neck poncho and the black combo leggings.. absolutely love them!
04.22.11 @ 4:54 pmI’ve had my eye on the Black Funnel Neck Poncho and Grey Linen Square Cardigan for awhile now.
04.22.11 @ 5:27 pmLOVE the black linen square cardigan and the black broom skirt
04.22.11 @ 5:28 pmLove the Black maxi skirt and the NYC T shirt! So awesome. What a killer collection!
04.22.11 @ 5:56 pmI love Oak’s minimal style. If I had to pick two pieces, they would definitely be the black mid-moto skinny jean and the dove grey square collar linen sweater. They go perfect together.
04.22.11 @ 8:49 pmmedium indigo drop skinny jean
dove grey cropped linen sweater
I love the “MESH PIECED LEGGING” and the “BLACK MILITARY PONCHO.”
04.23.11 @ 3:29 amMesh Pieced Leggings & the Black broom skirt
<3 perfect for a walk on chelsea piers
WANT want WANT
MESH PIECED LEGGINGS AND NEW YORK CITY TEE
Black Combo Leggings and Black Cropped Asymetrical Hem Tee
04.23.11 @ 5:40 pmI am really loving those black combo leggings and New Yoak City T-shirt!
04.23.11 @ 9:26 pmBlack cropped asymmetric tee and the black trashed mid skinny jean.
04.23.11 @ 10:23 pmLove the overdyed black mid skinny jeans and the dove grey cropped linen sweater.
04.24.11 @ 12:18 pmthank you for this nice contest i like the stuff of oak
for me my two fav pieces at this time are the
http://www.oaknyc.com/women/back-in-stock/oak-longsleeve-wrap-girls.html
http://www.oaknyc.com/black-leather-fringe-clutch-pre-order.html
I love love love the funnel neck poncho and the Alexander Wang black paneled sweatpant – they look very comfy – with some great sandals – your set!!
04.24.11 @ 2:24 pmAhhh! I want everything!! Thank you OAK!! I haven’t taken your earrings out for more then a year ’cause I just love them and I wear your boots with almost anything!!
I’d like: charcoal muscle torque tee-large
black mid straight jean-size 33, Please!!
Muah!
04.24.11 @ 6:47 pmblack broom skirt and dove grey cropped linen sweater.
04.24.11 @ 9:50 pmThe oak stripe box tee and black leather fringe clutch are my absolute favoutites!xxx
04.25.11 @ 8:00 amI love love love the Mesh Pieced Legging and Black Cropped Kimono !
04.25.11 @ 8:08 amGrey torque tee
Overdyed black mid skinny jeans
simple.
Finally don’t have to break the bank to shop at OAK!
Loving the Black Combo Leggings & the Striped Box Tee.
men’s dove grey square collar linen sweater and the khaki moto jacket are both rad. i don’t even usually rock khaki!
04.25.11 @ 9:50 amSO hard to choose just 2 I like so many peices!!
the Baja Funnel Neck MAxi Poncho and Mesh Pieced Leggings are unreal though…
04.25.11 @ 9:50 amThe asymmetrical Black Broom skirt and Box Tee!
04.25.11 @ 10:04 amloving the men’s wrap pant with the black funnel neck poncho
04.25.11 @ 1:16 pmI will take the CAVIAR SQUARE COLLAR LINEN SWEATER and the Baja Funnel Neck Maxi Poncho please! They both look amazing!
04.25.11 @ 1:18 pmI’m loving “BLACK BROOM SKIRT” and “OAK
MEDIUM DENIM TOTE” <3
My picks are the Black High Skinny Jeans & the Black Stripe Box Tee.
Just perfect.
04.25.11 @ 1:30 pmcaviar square collar linen sweater and black broom skirt!
04.25.11 @ 2:16 pmMy choices are:
BAJA FUNNEL NECK MAXI PONCHO
INDIGO DROP SKINNY JEAN
Thanks for the opportunity!
04.25.11 @ 3:20 pmoak indigo mid skinny jean
oak black military poncho
1. black trashed mid-skinny jean
2. charcoal muscle torque tee
x
1)BLACK HALF TANK WITH ASYMMETRIC HEM
2)BLACK COMBO LEGGINGS
Maxi poncho
Mesh pieced leggings
Mesh Pieced Legging
Black Broom Skirt
FRIIS & COMPANY VIA STRAP BUCKLE WEDGE ($184)
CAVIAR CROPPED LINEN SWEATER ($158.)
love love love (need need need)
04.26.11 @ 7:00 amI would love the CAVIAR SQUARE COLLAR LINEN SWEATER and the BAJA FUNNEL NECK MAXI PONCHO!
04.26.11 @ 2:39 pmToo good. Fell in love with OAK when I randomly stepped into their store in Brooklyn last year.
Caviar square collar linen sweater & black broom skirt – you should be mine!
04.26.11 @ 5:08 pmOTTO CUT OUT SHOE
DROP CHINO PANT
I lived in a small town for most of my life where fashion was no where, and it was hard to express myself threw my love for fashion. Now I’ve moved to the city and am ecstatic to be able to find amazing garments like the clothing in the Oak line.
04.26.11 @ 7:09 pmI would love the black maxi poncho and the baja funnel neck maxi poncho! They look fantastic! I would love to own these!
04.27.11 @ 9:43 amI would love the oak wrap pant and the black maxi poncho
04.27.11 @ 9:46 amI would LOVE to own:
1. Indigo Rinse High Rise Skinny Jean
2. Light Grey Box Tee
oooh let’s see….black combo stretch denim legging and white torque tee, please
the black long sleeve terry wrap & wrap pant. please.
04.27.11 @ 1:05 pmDrop Chino Pant ( http://www.oaknyc.com/men/new-items/oak-black-drop-chino-pant.html ) and Black Funnel Neck Poncho ( http://www.oaknyc.com/men/oak-collection/show-all/black-hooded-poncho.html )
The drop chino is cool yet effortlessly chic. It’s hard to find such a style of drop pant that allows you to look tailored but with a edge to it. The execution is top notch and would easily become a staple in my wardrobe.
The black hooded poncho is quite versatile. It can be styled with the assymetrical toggle closures closed, aswell as worn open. The oversized hood is dreamy and the overall shape gives me a comme des garcons feel.
I would absolutly love to win either of these pieces. Making the decision to 2 pieces has proven beyond difficult.
04.27.11 @ 2:19 pmFavs are
– OAK, Black Long Sleeve Terry Wrap
– OAK, Mesh Pieced Legging
Black label combo leggings &
long sleeve terry wrap.
love and obsession are one in the same. http://www.oaknyc.com/oak-mid-moto-jean.html?enlarged
http://www.oaknyc.com/oak-linen-cardigan-girls.html?enlarged
oak channels rick owens and odyn vovk in such the best way. ah, so good.
Drooling.
Wow some amazing items on Oak.
I’d love the Oak Mesh Pieced Legging or the MM6 Maison Martin Margiela Leggings.
For the top, it was a tough choice, but I’m loving the T by Alexander Wang Black Batting Shawl Cardigan. Have been dreaming about owning something by Alexander Wang for ages ♥
04.27.11 @ 11:38 pmI certainly love the mesh leggings and the black torque tee.~
04.27.11 @ 11:44 pmblack broom skirt & black sleeveless union suit
04.28.11 @ 9:11 amarmy military poncho
baja funnel neck maxi poncho
Winner winner chicken dinner! My two items are the oak black half tank with asymetric hem and the oak drop chino pant. Thanks guys!
04.28.11 @ 11:00 amDropped crotch chino and army military poncho. I <3 OAK and Demi Couture
xxS
– OAK, Baja Funnel Maxi Neck
– OAK, Mesh Pieced Legging
So much nice stuff. My pics are the ATALANTA wedges and the Alexander Wang ROSE GOLD FOIL PULLOVER!
Good luck all!
WORD!
My two favorites are the Black Broom Skirt and the Black Deep Cowl Tee!!
04.28.11 @ 8:05 pmWOWZA! Army Military Poncho and the basic white drop shoulder tee are just right.
04.28.11 @ 9:28 pmLove the black cowl maxi skirt and the black military poncho. Wicked collection.
04.28.11 @ 11:10 pmThe black broom skirt and the black half tank… need them in my life.
04.28.11 @ 11:37 pm







