Chicago - August 22, 2008

Reese’s Pieces

Chloe & Reese for Fall

Want to know an anagram for retro styled?

Restyled rot.

Try again with a dress by Chloe & Reese, a just-launched collection out of New York. C & R’s fall line brings back the party dress in full swing, covering all the bases: nipped waists, gathering and pleating, 100 percent silk lining, uncovered buttons.

The frocks are almost universally flattering. The navy minidress with nautical buttons is conservative with the perfect hint of flirt, a pink wool number poofs prettily at the waist, and the black satin cocktail dress will make you feel like Holly Golightly — the perfect take on backward-glancing style.

Without actually being backward.

Available at Samantha Chicago, 64 East Walton Street, between Michigan Avenue and Rush Street (312-951-5383 or samanthachicago.com).