When it comes to French dressing, you’re an expert.

You take yours on the side, with plenty of iceberg lettuce.

To class up your definition, take a lesson from IRO, the Parisian clothing line that’s now available in Dallas. A standard for femmes overseas, the collection combines a chic city aesthetic with vintage-inspired prints.

Head to the beach in a blue tunic with a green and white paisley border or a similar flowing gray tank. A peasant blouse with black embroidery is hippie garb for the new millennium. For something more casual, slip into a ribbed tube top with delicate red flowers along the edge.

Soon, the time when you dismissed French dressing as a mere condiment will be long past.

Your salad days, if you will.

Available at Kacky & Carl, 2722 Routh Street, Uptown (214-295-4486 or kackyandcarl.com). To see styles, go to iro.fr.