San Francisco - September 29, 2006

Do the Math

Le Garçon Fall Collection

You never thought you’d regret snoozing your way through high school algebra.

Yet recently, your attempt to create an equation for expending the least amount of energy on getting dressed while still looking like a respectable member of society has you wracking your brains.

The solution? Le Garçon’s line of supple, cotton pieces plus a brush through your hair (yes, dear, the bed head look is just plain old skank) equals a dressed-down, extremely presentable you. The simple, understated shirts, shorts, and dresses come in muted colors like denim blue, sand, slate, and grass green. Breezy tops factor in details like drop waists, shirred necklines, blouson sleeves, and kimono styling to jazz up your coziest jeans.

Layer a pair of soft henleys on cool, foggy days or replace the grungy sweatshirt with a plunging V-neck and short sleeves. A loose-fitting brown tank dress doubles as a tunic, while the comfy, ankle-length blue number with a thigh-revealing slit reminds you that napping is always an option.

Because after all that math, you may well need a rest.

Available at Bettina, 3654 Sacramento Street, at Spruce Street (415-563-8002). To see styles, go to le-garcon.com.