I know, I know, I said I wasn’t going to deal with Preen anymore because their collections are too freaking schizo for me to contend with. One minute they’re showing gorgeously constructed , artfully layered cocktail dresses and the next they’re sending mechanic’s jumpsuits and plaid sherpa-lined parkas with no pants down the runways. It’s just too much for my delicate constitution… I have a hard enough time dealing with my own mood swings, thankyouverymuch. HOWEVER, this resort collect from the dynamic British duo was surprisingly devoid of their standard fuggery and pleasantly on the plus side of cute.

The majority of the collection was done in delightful shades of plum and aubergine, with the occasional bit of lilac and pale pink, and if there’s one thing that the Preen kids can and do get right in each collection, it’s a healthy dose of sequins. They have a real knack for creating that kind of molten metallic look with their sparkles, the kind that gives me a big ole fashion girlboner. Layered with artfully slashed chiffon, vaguely menswear-inspired tailoring, and hints of low-cut lace, they make for an unabashedly sensual and decidedly feminine feeling that looks like it would be light and cool for humid city nights. I especially enjoy the bare, nude-toned strappy sandals with the dress, creating a long line of the leg and offsetting the languid organic shape of the dress with a spindly, structural accessory.

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SOURCE: Means of First Resort: Preen R10