Tess Dress

   Is anyone as excited as I am for the return of Mad Men (March 25 - 17 days away - but who's counting)?!  I am thrilled that the show is back, 60's fashions and all.  Banana Republic produced a (somewhat disappointing) Mad Men-inspired line last spring, and I've spotted 60's trends inspired by icons like Jackie Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn all over the place (at least, I credit Audrey with all the cropped pants I've seen recently, whether she deserves it or not).  To date, my favorite homage to Mad Men and 1960's style is from Theresa Kopecky of Tess Dress.  

So Joan Harris!

How cute!

   I love that while Tess Dress' style is classic and retro, it is not weak.  Designer Theresa Kopecky was in the Air Force, and stresses strong women through her clothes.  Kopecky describes the "Tess woman" in an interview as: "She’s a grown-up. She’s a professional. She may or may not be a mother; it’s up to her. She’s a pioneer; a modern-day equivalent of the WASPs, Rosie the Riveter, and the pioneer woman on the wild frontier. She’s the go-to woman in the office; strong, but always a lady. She always cares for her family." All this in bright, happy colors at a fair price (dresses start at $160, and are all handmade in Austin).  Add to all this, a no vanity sizing promise, and I'm sold!  I can't wait to see what comes from Tess Dress next.

All images from the Tess Dress website.