August 17, 2007

Full Court Press

Madeleine Press Clothing

They say clothes make the man (or in this case, the woman).

But Madeleine Press is all about the woman making the clothes.

The British designer creates exquisitely tailored pieces and pays attention to every last detail (a single jacket can entail 35 separate patterns), so garments fit the body perfectly. Feminine silhouettes made of high-quality fabrics in neutral tones focus the attention on you rather than on the clothing itself.

The sultry-yet-wearable layered silk shift puts an unpredictable spin on the little black dress. Cover up gracefully with the meticulously cut, cropped swing jacket in a luxurious black wool/cashmere blend. Or pair the well-constructed, softly pleated skirt with the sheer and sequined camisole or the silky, drawstring neckline top.

Everything is feminine and pretty in a way that’ll announce you’re no longer a little girl.

And definitely all woman.

Available at Terra, 1706 Connecticut Avenue NW, between R and S Streets (202-232-8581 or shopterradc.com). To see styles, go to mpress.com.