March 28, 2008

Dressed and Ready

AllDressedUp Clothing

Somewhere in a musty corner of every woman’s history sits a girl done up in a frilly party dress with full-on makeup and sparkly big-girl heels.

And though getting gussied up like a Disney princess might have lost its novelty around puberty, you can get AllDressedUp without sacrificing a bit of style.

The Singapore-based line has arrived stateside with bright jewel tones; easy, open style; and wearable fabrics like linen, cotton voile, and jersey.

This season is inspired by the clothing of nomadic tribes along the Silk Road. Yaks and tunics aside, the theme emerges in cool draping, gathered skirts, and vivid textures. The colors echo the culture and vibrant landscapes of the spice-trading route.

Think of it as the next chapter in your fashion history.

And a very good reason to turn the page.

Available at Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase (301-657-9000); online at net-a-porter.com. To see styles, go to alldressedup.com.