Join hosts senior style icon and former mental health professional Theodora Krochman and entrepreneur and documentarian Melissa Pierce on "Why Don't We Dress for Dinner Anymore?" as they examine fashion as a psychological and cultural phenomenon.
In Episode 9, Teddi shares her immersion in Chicago's vibrant fashion scene throughout February, beginning with model Maxi Black's cinematic fashion show "The Cinema" featuring vintage styling by Vintage Frills. The conversation explores the dramatic evolution of clothing sizes across decades, with Teddi noting how her vintage Size 14 jacket (purchased directly from the runway) fits her modern Size 4 frame perfectly. Teddi describes her glamorous ensemble for the event - a borrowed Leen Gundogdu (Kivanci) black velvet off-shoulder dress with crinoline, complemented with period-appropriate accessories reflecting her appreciation for the 1930s-50s fashion aesthetics.
The discussion continues with Teddi's attendance at the FGI Blue Jacket fundraiser for prostate cancer research, which was MC’d by AJ Johnson and featured collections from Chicago designers Dana Asady and Raj Patel of Karmic Couture. Teddi recounts her serendipitous find at the Galentine's Day shopping event at 900 North Michigan, where she discovered perfectly fitting statement pants at an Azeeza sample sale! The episode also covers her participation in a promotional video for the founder of Why Not Petites (and Season 1 guest), Britney Wittes's, upcoming fashion event during Chicago Art Week, directed by Abe and produced by Chau, plus Teddi's upcoming fashion calendar including visits to bridal designer Omaima Abbes (Omaima Couture), an Anine Bing opening styled by Rachel Penca, and the Curio Mixer event that both hosts will attend.
Between fashion discussions, Teddi and Melissa engage in their characteristic banter about social media presence, the challenges of facial recognition, and family dynamics, concluding with a positive health update from Teddi's oncologist and reflections on aging gracefully in the fashion world.
Follow Teddi, Melissa, and the show on Instagram: @teddilovesfashion, @the.melissa.fierce, @getdressedfordinner
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