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Sporting Goods
June 2009
By Melissa Colgan
Wispy dresses with pockets, racer-back tanks, and slouchy beach shorts—not to mention running pants, hoodies, and body suits—are all being touted by designers this season. While these styles are made for movement, we don’t exactly advocate wearing them while breaking a sweat. They have an air of utility, sure, but they’re far too pretty and delicate for the gym.
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Little White Dress
Sure, there’s something safe about the LBD, but warmer temps call for the pure innocence of achromatic white. The crisp tailoring of this cotton shift is timeless, but the exposed zipper running up the back adds a hint of trend. Exposed zipper dress by D&G, $525. Bumbershute, 5014 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-475-2684
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Slung Satchel
Enhance your off-duty style with a decidedly urban bag. Team it with slouchy shorts and a loose-fitting tank for a sporty-chic guise, or pair it with an all-white ensemble and black stacked heels to take the patent chrome leather from day to night. Gunmetal patent leather handbag by Kooba, $495. Pumpz & Co., 3335 Galleria, Edina, 952- 926-2252
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Slouchy Separates
Many designers, including up-and-comer Alexander Wang, revisited the ’80s and brought back plenty of cropped cuts and graphic prints. The loose fit of the shorts and tank is perfect for covering up on your way to the beach. Two-piece camisole, $150. Also from Bumbershute. Drop-rise, loose-fit short by Citizens of Humanity, $167. Bluebird Boutique, 3909 W. 50th St., Edina, 952-746-8675
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Slip of a thing
Summer usually sees us in flirty floral prints, but this year we’re opting for bold blocks of color in complementary shades. This thin, silk crimson dress is great on its own or when paired with an accessory in another color that’s equally robust. Seashell pocket dress by Loeffler Randall, $270. OPM Boutique, 3700 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-567-7399
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Brush Strokes
A relaxed cut and neutral base color make an otherwise trendy print wearable. Try on this sporty piece to run weekend errands with ease. Splash silk jersey tank dress by Tibi, $332. Stephanie’s, 758 Cleveland Ave. S., St. Paul, 651-690-3802; 5005 France Ave. S., Mpls., 612-929-2087
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Strappy Black
These black leather lace-ups take as much inspiration from fetish footwear as they do from stylish Puma shoes. The intricate lace-up and cutout details are ideal complements to the paper-thin dresses on this page. Gladiator lace-up sandal by Theory, $298. Also from Pumpz & Co.
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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