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Feb 25, 2013 3:00 PM EST

Local Legends: The D.C. Shirt Guru Who Masters 9-to-5 Chic

By Colleen Kelly, Photographed by Maria Carey

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What inspired you to start designing?
“When I was working on the Hill, I always needed proper button-down shirts but could never find one that fit properly. I was always pinning my shirts closed from the inside to keep them from gaping open! I wanted something beautiful, feminine, and tailored — I became obsessed with the idea of the perfect shirt, and decided to do something about it. I came up with a prototype, took it to NYC, and had a small run manufactured. I sent [the shirts] to my family and friends to test out, and got a really positive response."

The Shirt blouse, rag & bone pants, Zara heels.

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