Beloveds, it is the first Monday in May- which means it’s the Met Gala. If you are SUPER online or super active in certain places you may be wary of supporting what may seem like a display of wealth. The Met Gala raises funds for museums and preservation – under attack right now. And the theme this year? A nod to the history we should honor. And if nothing else, a great tailor job is something to be in awe of- as you know I think a great tailor is a great investment! You can read more about the Met Gala and theme: here, here, and here. I love a great tailor and a great suit! You can look at some of my suit looks here, here, and here. As for me, this First Monday in May- am I wearing the Zac Posen for Gap? Yes. Yes, I am!
From suiting to draping to everything in between, a lot of what I love about clothes- a lot of what makes us look amazing in clothes in tailoring. And tailoring involves a lot- beloveds there are tomes, and forums, and spaces devoted to tailoring. My best and most general definition of tailoring is an attention to detail. It’s the nip, the pleat, the fold that makes an item not only fit to perfection- but take on a shape and life of its own. And while I LOVE a good suit (and my ladies, let me say there is nothing chicer than a woman in a great suit!), tailoring also applies to dresses.
(Cats and cool kittens, this is where I could wax poetic about Zac Posen- I have always been in awe of his command of draping and details but at risk of running on and on you can read about Zac here and his position at Gap here. And shop this dress and more of the collection I love (disclosure below) here.
The details I love in this polka dot dress? Besides the dots- and the pockets- the corset details in the waist. The pleats are so precise, the shaping so chic. I love the collar (and there are so many ways to style this- open, closed, off the shoulder, a bit popped like here). The skirt is just full enough, and while the poplin holds its shape- there is still movement. It’s a perfect day dress, and yet it feels special. Tailored to me. Detailed. Perfectly tailored for May.
What are your thoughts and definitions and wants in tailoring? (This is also a space to chat Met!) And what do you love to wear tailored? I would love to hear everything about it! Again- relinking this exact dress- it is selling out but I can’t recommend it enough! XO RA
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