Up until this point, my blog posts have consisted of me using various designers to illustrate some of my observations or advice on fashion.  Now I’m going to do something a little different.  Today is going to be “Kick Ass and Take Names Tuesday” where I focus solely on a designer who I love, who I think season after season is getting it totally right.

So Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, you are one of the best!!!!  I think I got my first Preen printed column dress on sale off of Net-a-Porter (http://www.net-a-porter.com) a little over three years ago (in fact, I was on vacation in Tahiti over Memorial Day weekend and I had to search desperately for an Internet connection at the resort so I could access the sale).  I’ve been hooked ever since.  The prints are amazing, and every cut is so flattering … from the jersey dresses that have just the right amount of shape … to the more romantic, flowing dresses that have fantastic details and don’t swallow you up … to everything in between.

Here, I’m wearing Preen’s Aurora silk-chiffon dress that I recently got off of Net-A-Porter.  I think the cobalt blue print is gorgeous, and the asymmetric, draped hemline makes it a little more interesting than your typical wrap dress.  I also think the neckline is great because you can either button it and have a keyhole opening or, as I did, leave it open and have a banded collar feel.

And to top it all off, I think Preen is great for work.  The dresses are classy and elegant, but have a little bit of edge.  I’m always looking for alternatives to suits or button-down shirts and skirts, and Preen hits it out of the park.  So virtual high five to you guys!  I’m so glad I discovered you.