Every
girl loves to dress up or dress down a simple tee or tank, but every
basic isn’t created equal. A Fine Line is a collection of modern high
quality basics designed and manufactured in Los Angeles.
The
quality and attention detail makes this luxury loungewear worth every
penny. We talked to designer and founder Alisia Leibel on how to style
her tees, how to shop for basics, and why her designs are worth more
than the $5 or $6 you can pick up at the mall.
We
love your philosophy of being dressed up or down in quality loungewear,
when it comes to trends like sweat pants and heels, or pajamas on the
red carpet, when does it cross the line into too casual
Only
if it’s Black Tie, definitely wear a dress. All other moments are free
game to dress how you feel, and I love to feel comfortable. But, things
can get too casual if you don't put a little effort into personalizing
and adding some flair to your outfit: like adding red lips, layering
in jewelry, or adding a stiletto.
How can we dress up a Levi V Neck Tee for a night out with the girls?
The
Levi is the best tee! Pairing the Levi V neck tee with a great pair of
jeans, heels (Charlotte Olympia strongly suggested) a sick leather
jacket, bangles and rings is always a go to of mine. It’s a really easy
way to feel sexy but still look casual.
Why are your basics better than the $5 or $6 tees we see everywhere?
Lol.
Because we hand make them here in Los Angeles! And our quality and
fabrics are super soft, so you never want to take them off.
What should girls look for when shopping for a go-to basic tee?
Look
for A Fine Line (lol) OR a neckline that works for your body type is
the first rule. I love higher necks, crew and muscle tanks. I also think
girls should look for a tee that can be easily worn a few ways; that
can be easily worn in the daytime to running around and then can also be
repurposed, tucked in with a mini skirt and added accessories for
nighttime. It’s so important for a tee be multi functional.
What can we expect from your next collection?
For
A Fine Line's Fall 2013 collection you can expect some amazing leopard
print pieces, an updated bomber jacket for those chilly fall nights,
quirky graphics playing on our AFL Academy theme, and of course the
beloved basics.