In this week's magazine...7 Days Of Dresses : The Friday Dress
I for one am thrilled about the “new length” for dresses and skirts. I’ve always had a nostalgic yearning for the 1970’s when Yves Saint Laurent was designing his- flowing to –the- shin-gauzy-dresses -with- belts. I’ve been wearing this length for the last year with a great modern dress by ALC, Andrea Lieberman's wonderful collection. Her line can be purchased at http://http//www.net-a-porter.com/




Another reason I’m skipping to my closet for a longer dress is I won’t be competing with my fourteen year old. When having an adolescent daughter, I think we have to put a little more thought into what we are wearing. I certainly don’t want to look like I’m trying to hold on to my youth by wearing the things she wears. I want to look fashionable and keep my creative dressing mojo, but still somehow look like I’m her mother. This is actually quite a challenge but I think theses dresses can help that dilemma

For the bohemian girls and mamas out there Terri Musatti is designing and tie - dyeing vintage slips and tops into haunting, sultry patterns in deep indigo and mulberry hues. They evoke Native American symbols and autumn colors. I just purchased a little camisole that can be worn under sweaters or blazers for a taste of the hippy girl. Terri’s line is called Come to Mama and can be found at Fred Segal Santa Monica in the lingerie department. Also on Come To Mama at face-book.

 
I’m wearing her tank here under an Isabel Marant jacket with a vintage handbag.