September Dreaming . . .
The quaint retail convention that delivers fall clothing during the hottest, steamiest time of the year brings out the most distinctive human capacity: planning for the future.
So if you’re calculating how to shop now to make your Fall wardrobe distinctive and functional, consider these fabulous items:
Bailey 44 zips over Donna Deganan
Bailey’s cotton stretch shirt works solo or over a tank, making it a late summer jacket option if you pair it with cropped trousers or a pencil skirt. You’re in luck if you own Donna Degnan’s espresso skirt from Spring ’10: the colors combine beautifully and justify purchasing Butter’s newly-arrived dark chocolate suede shoes.
Donna’s camel-striped charcoal trousers supply a clean, lean, three-season wardrobe essential thanks to being wrinkle-proof and pocket-free. They also hide their elastic waist, a personal favorite for accomodating change of the weighty variety.
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These two items make packing for a September New York getaway a non-event. Magaschoni silk cargos and Donna’s jersey top keep you comfortable on the train but get appreciative nods from the fashion cognoscenti when you stretch your legs on a Highline stroll. Add a strappy heel and stop in at the Gansevoort for a cocktail.
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Drozdzik wool and silk jacket suits Yansi jeans
For a look as exclusive as it is easy, try Drozdzik’s asymmetrical jacket over Yansi’s boot-cut jean. This jacket, with its beautiful collar, typifies any piece from Drozdzik’s small seasonal collections: it’s crafted from extraordinary fabric and features wearable details. A few of you own her summer skirt in a subtly shimmering silver print and know exactly Drozdzik’s standout artisanal design.
Yansi’s denim jean arrived first, but look for several other Yansi styles throughout Fall 2010. The next style for DC denizens will be a classic trouser in Italian stretch wool with blue and camel pinstripes. Look for the same boot-cut jean style in black velvet this November. Yansi pants have a well-deserved following because they flatter sizes 0 – 16 consistently.
If September Dreaming inspires a little August browsing, come on in!
Betsy
