MyCity4Her’s Fashion Recommendations for Preakness 2013
If you’re looking to make a “statement” and going to be in the corporate tent or International Pavilion we recommend you go see Ray at Ruth Shaw. Ruth Shaw is pretty much Baltimore’s premier serious designer shopping destination carrying brands such as Blumarine, Helmut Lang, Maxmara, Philip Lim (seen on many a red carpet this year), Piazza Sempione, and Sonia Rykiel – exactly the type of power and investment dressing you need to make the killer impression so be sure to check them out first. When asked for his suggested owner & Baltimore Style scion Ray Mitchener likes dresses by Alexander Wang.
“We love Alexander Wang! He has these chic dresses with mess insets to be a little provocative, but still very lady like and Lida Baday. For the younger crowd…Rag and Bone sexy , flirty dresses.”
Alexander Wang‘s Spring/Summer collection is a great bet for the successful woman who wants to be noticed with class, and obviously well suited with someone who has a great figure.
While you’re in Ruth Shaw, be sure and check out their neat new section of Giftables where you’ll find perfect ideas for this summer’s hostess gift giving occasions and more. Ruth Shaw is carrying exquisite giftables from the likes of , Agraria , Atelier Cologne , Etro Home and John Derian
To find out more about Ruth Shaw, why not stay in touch on Facebook? Like their page by clicking here.
If Ruth Shaw is not quite in your price point…we suggest you check out FRESH. Hard working Mom and woman business owner Heidi Slacum also has some great 
suggestions. Recently while in the store we say fabulous maxi dresses in popping and a propos colors like royal blue, and canary yellow. Heidi also carries more demure, practical outfits ranging from a fitted black “Jackie O” style dress to separates that can be mixed and matched to allow for flexibility and multiple uses and wears something any professional woman can appreciate. Sizes run from small (0-6) to more standard (6-12) in certain items.
Over the summer FRESH Boutique will be relocating to a beautiful, much larger space in the Woodholme area, conveniently just off of the Beltway to accommodate Heidi’s growing clientele and subsequent need for more square footage. To find out more about Fresh boutique click here. We might add that FRESH is a great place to shop for Prom, weddings, Bar & Bat Mitvah’s as well as finding just the right flirty dress for summer vacation.
Stay in touch with FRESH on their Facebook page and find out about upcoming events, news about the move, new store arrivals and more by clicking here.
We also love Wear It’s At where owner Stephanie Cohen Torrible (last year’s 2012 Spirited Woman in Business) has everything you could possibly want and because it’s upscale consignment you can wear Chanel on a Nine West budget. Our CCO & Founder loves Wear It’s At because it allows you to Reduce, Re-use & Repurpose – the perfect solution for someone who needs a lot of outfits for many occasions and doesn’t know what to do with them after one wearing…Find out more about Wear It’s At by clicking here, or “Like” them on Facebook as well.
To learn more about the Spirited Woman Awards & Stephanie Torrible, click here.
NEED a Hat?
There’s still time…
We have it on good authority that the go-to destinations for hats are in this order:
Hat’s in the Belfry – Located in Fells Point and right next to Cupcake, where owner Lisa Schatz specializes in fun, flirty cocktail dresses and on-trend closet additions that are perfect for the younger professional with a great figure.
Macy’s in Towson Town Center is rumored to have GREAT suggestions in a range of price points.
Last but not least we suggest your Mother or your Grandmother’s closet, vintage hats are always charming and beat just sticking any old straw floppy on your head. Get creative with your hat and the style tip to keep in mind is “Over the Top Dress – Low key Hat”, “Over the top Hat – Low key Dress always making sure to choose a complimentary color”
However you enjoy this year’s festivities bring sunscreen and stay hydrated. We suggest water proof makeup and choosing a purse that is easy to carry if you’ve got your hands full with a drink and a betting roster. Feel free to post your comments or suggestions to the above information in the space provided below and have a great Preakness!
To get the skinny and what to know about Preakness – view our comprehensive Guide to Preakness 2013 by clicking here.