One guy brought his twin. Another asked if he looked fat in his jeans.

These days, bad dates are a dime a dozen.

Here’s a date that fits your fancy: 8.15 August Fifteenth, a clothing line that challenges uncomfortable, ill-fitting wear with a structured, organic feel. Designers Kazushi Ota and Rieko Horii’s carefully constructed garb is inspired by work, farmer, and military wear and finished with a feminine touch.

A patchwork wool skirt pairs perfectly with a crisp, white button-up. Hit the streets in the amazing leather field boots with a ’40s-inspired pleated skirt, striped cardigan, and fitted blazer.

Plan a rendezvous with the figure-flattering coats for the colder months.

Unlike your last few dates, you’ll be all over them.


Available at P.45, 1643 North Damen Avenue, at Wabansia Avenue (773-862-4523); Kaveri, 1211 West Webster Avenue, between Magnolia and Racine Avenues (773-296-2141). To see styles, go to augustfifteenth.com.