When it comes to dressing, you’re what newscasters like to call conservative.
Sure, you’ll show a bit o’ cleavage — if it’s peeking out of a plain black tank top. Edgier designs? Not your strong suit.
But you’ll have a hard time resisting the siren call of Claudine. The new West Village boutique is the latest addition to the (hopefully growing) mini empire that debuted last year with Albertine. The tempting men’s and women’s clothing and accessories are daring (in an unintimidating way) yet classic (in a very you way). Standouts include Alessi Bennett capelets, Christina Hattler embellished vintage ties, Show Pony dresses, and In God We Trust multi-chain necklaces. We know you’ve never heard of these people. Time to spread your wings.
It won’t be hard: The space is decorated with comforting household items, like a typewriter and découpage plates, mounted on the whitewashed walls. There’s even a vanity mirror and table near the dressing rooms.
Which should help keep things in the comfort zone. As you air-kiss it good-bye.
Claudine, 19 Christopher Street, between Greenwich Avenue and Waverly Place
(212-414-4234).