Thursday, September 25, 2008

My Main Squeeze

Nicola de Main Printed Mini Dress, $176.70 (available as ASOS)

I am always on the lookout for the holy grail of dresses - versatile, flattering, interesting, innovative, wearable...I could go on and on - and have just found my favorite of the season (although let's admit, fashion love affairs can be fleeting). This Nicola de Main dress has it all - great pattern, fit and fabric and price. To quote Ms. Rachel Zoe - "I die."

I would wear it right now in the couple weeks left of summer weather with a pair of metallic sandals and then add a long cardigan, black tights and pale hued ballets or flat leather boot a little later in the fall. The possibilities are endless - tights and a peep toe, a turtleneck underneath, sky-high heels, a large cocktail ring... Therein lies the brilliance of the perfect dress.