Washington, D.C. - August 12, 2008

Olden Daze

Holly Stalder Clothing

In the world of English lit, it doesn’t get much more pathetic than old Miss Havisham, that heap of broken dreams in a tattered wedding dress.

But in the fashionable world of designer Holly Stalder, that old loon could very well be pure inspiration.

Stalder blends antique accents into new styles for her line of girly mod tops and dresses. She plays on time’s impact, incorporating aged French lace, tulle, and anything else she finds, giving the contemporary pieces a retro cool.

Waltz into autumn with a layered babydoll of brown paisley chiffon or amp up a tulip dress with antique silver ribbons. Each piece is unique and can be tailored for different tastes.

She’ll even customize a wedding gown.

Which should help you keep up those great expectations.

Available online at hollystalder.etsy.com. For custom pieces, e-mail hollystalder@gmail.com. To see styles, go to hollystalder.com.