Grown-up Sexy: Nneka Clothing

I once received a text message in the middle of the night about a Nat Nast shirt, "Never has an article of clothing given me so much game, or made me feel so cool. Thank you." Nothing like a shopkeeper's work well done.

The power of a Nat Nast shirt never fails to amaze me. They've carried men through the anxiety of a 50th birthday. They've induced wives to bribe their husbands with sex ("Try it on; it'll improve your sex life...").  There is something about these shirts that evoke emotion and stir up imagination.  Good clothes will do that.

When designer Penelope Adibe sent me the link to the new Nneka collection, I took a peek and thought, "I am no longer cool enough to wear her clothes." I mean, just look at the model. But I kept thinking about the sliced neck dress. I found myself clicking on her website every few days. Finally, I went and tried it on. Did I look like the model? The answer to that would be a flat out, "No."  But I did look amazing (if I do say so myself). Sexy...in a grown-up way. I remembered the text about the Nat Nast shirt. Cooler?  Check.  More game?  Check.  Added bonus:  no complicated bra needed. 

Nneka is coming to By Hand!  On Friday June 4th from 4pm-8pm, By Hand is having a special after hours event featuring local designers Nneka Clothing and Bright Light Designs Jewelry.  Join us for nibbles and treats.  Celebrate fashion, friendship, and looking and feeling your best. 

Added bonus:  10% off all menswear during our after hours event!  Get a jump on Father's Day.  Pick up something to give the ego a little boost.  Check out the Nat Nast collection.  All men's clothing will be 10% off Friday June 4th from 4pm-8pm.