TARTAN SHIRTDRESS

Southern
ST YLE
PEARLS OF WISDOM FOR LOOKING GOOD
THE SL INSTANT CLASSIC
TARTAN SHIRTDRESS
STYLING: BILL LAUGHLIN/MARK EDWARD INC.
from Ann Mashburn
Around here, our style editors refer to Kate
Middleton as an honorary Southerner.
After all, the always-polished duchess
looks chic in a wide-brimmed hat and
clearly loves herself some hot rollers. So
we just know the royal would reach for
this Southern-made dress in—what else?—
Royal Stewart Tartan, the official pattern
of her grandmother-in-law. Designed by
Atlanta’s Ann Mashburn, the timeless
piece features a crisp English poplin fabric
that checks out for both casual errands
and swanky affairs. Even better, the
knife-pleated skirt and sash-belted waist
combine to create a flattering silhouette—
particularly convenient during this cheese
straw-heavy time of year. Brilliant.
by CAROLINE McKENZIE ~ photograph by ROBBIE CAPONETTO
Royal Stewart
Tartan Shirtwaist
Dress, $275;
annmashburn.com
DECEMBER 2013
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