According to Freud, most of our thoughts (“I have nothing to wear”), feelings (“I’m frustrated because I have nothing to wear”), and desires (“I want something fabulous to wear”) are trapped in the unconscious mind.

Which explains why getting dressed can feel like an act of repression.

Liberate your style at House of Hengst, local designer Susan Hengst’s alluring atelier in the Mission. Decked out with rotating artists’ creations, the studio-cum-store centers on the talents of a former vintage buyer who learned how to sew from her grandma. Nowadays, Hengst’s streamlined collection offers a modern interpretation of classic femininity met with a healthy dose of fantasy.

For spring, access your inner Salvador Dali in a fitted, red-and-black striped, three-quarter-sleeve blouse with a pair of sateen knickers. (Note: Donning a curly mustache as an accessory might reveal just a little too much personality.) Schiaparelli-inspired pieces like shirred cotton shorts suits and edgy, one-of-a-kind jumpers make the ultimate fashion statement. Meanwhile, swimsuits that double as sexy evening tops satisfy both the ego and the id.

Siggy would be proud.

House of Hengst, 924 Valencia Street, between 20th and 21st Streets (415-642-0841 or houseofhengst.com).