Dallas - September 05, 2006

Turn It Up

Linda Loudermilk Clothing

If your nickname’s ever been four-eyes, metal mouth, or beanpole, you understand humiliation.

So imagine what it was like for designer-slash-easy target Linda Loudermilk — no doubt a bully’s dream come true.

Luckily, her talent with a sketch pad and dress form proves who’s the real boss. Her collection, sourced from sustainable fabrics like sasawashi and bamboo, includes intricate jackets, drapey dresses, and sharp-as-a-tack pants.

Start with the Eruption dress, which features an asymmetric, pleated front. Add layers like a ruffled waistcoat and a lava-colored turtleneck. For parties, there’s the black Plateaus dress, a slim V-neck with beading. Best of all are her classic knits: Pleats in an oval shape on a skirt and balloon-sleeve sweaters look like updated Chanel.

You’ll be sure to stand out.

Not that you ever blended in with the crowd.

Available at Stanley Korshak, 500 Crescent Court, suite 100, Uptown (214-871-3600). To see styles, go to lindaloudermilk.com.