Wear to party

by Heather Bouzan, 11-30-2007

When we were six, we loved draping ourselves in discarded bridesmaid dresses and prancing around in oversized high heels. Now, local designer Jess Meyer of Myre Designs sparks our nostalgia with her new Myre Studio Parties. Groups of five to 20 can book Meyer's studio space (Macallen Building, #LW203, 141 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, 617.464.4404) for two hours of wine, cheese, and age-appropriate dressing up. Meyer, who attends each event herself, opens her extensive library of vintage and end-of-bolt fabrics to partygoers; they match their favorites to muslin silhouettes and are measured to fit. The custom pieces, priced 20 percent below retail for attendees, arrive a few weeks later. To get the ball rolling, the event's hostess receives a complimentary piece valued at up to $250. For more information, or to book a Studio Party, contact Alexandra at 617.464.4404 or alexandra@myredesigns.com.