January 8, 2007

Just Call Me Wilster

Wilster Clothing

Just because Southern belles can get away with wearing drapes doesn’t mean they should.

Especially now that there’s Wilster. The new collection of tops, skirts, and dresses is made from super-drapable soft cotton, Lycra, and cashmere, and the pieces have names like Alexa, Cleo, and Bennet — worthy of any cotillion lineup.

The vintage-inspired designs include trapeze tunics, pencil skirts, and halter dresses. Our favorites include the sophisticated Avril minidress, with a low cowl neck and wide sleeves, and the long-waisted Anita dress, which buttons up the front and has a modest scoop neck. Wear them alone or over a pair of the ultra-long leggings. The sumptuous fabrics and clever designs ensure you’ll always be the belle of the ball (or, you know, the supermarket).

As for those plans to turn granny’s window treatments into your spring look?

It’s curtains for them.

Available at Barneys New York, NorthPark Center, 8687 North Central Expressway (469-221-4700).