Sidewalk Style: Church Glam
By
Rachel Cothran
 We spotted 26-year-old Shanice after church in an unusual designer creation.
Shanice Wills, 26
Makeup artist, MAC
Who makes this dress? “It’s Issey Miyake. It’s two pieces. I got it a long time ago at a boutique in Friendship Heights. I can’t remember the name of [the boutique] and I don’t think it’s there anymore.”
Describe your style: “Eclectic, trendy, and chic. I love vintage and I love to buy from boutiques.”
Signature style: “I always wear heels. I hate flats. I feel unattractive in them.”
Favorite brand of jeans: D&G.
Rachel Says: Conceptual styles like this have real perspective. Since he first began designing in the 1980s, Japanese designer Issey Miyake has been known for technology-driven fabrics and designs, and in the ‘90s, for his innovative garment pleating technique, which Shanice is wearing. Check out the floaty, feminine pieces available on the designer’s “Pleats Please” site. 
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Comments
It’s not for everyone but it worked on her! It takes a bold person to wear that outfit and I think she pulled it off.
Posted by: Cecelia, Aug 09, 2008 09:43:53 AM
It’s more of a nighttime dress than for church but she looks cute and feminine. It is better than jeans and t-shirts that a lot of people wear to church these days. It’s not my style but she made an true effort to look nice and it paid off!
Posted by: Shelley, Aug 05, 2008 08:54:09 AM
I love it! The color is beautiful on her, the fit is flawless, her accessories are minimal, and it’s unique without being obnoxious! More women should follow her style!
Posted by: Corey C., Aug 05, 2008 08:49:29 AM
This dress is just wrong. I almost feel like if it were just a top, paired with some great black trousers, it could almost work, but the whole thing together is way too overwhelming.
Posted by: Amy K., Aug 05, 2008 07:35:37 AM
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