Tracy Reese’s clothes are often steeped in optimism—bright prints, unpretentious attitude. This season, she centered around one design idea: the cape. It’s more formal than she usually goes for, but she brought them back down to earth in floral and sunset prints, and on the backs of tops instead of gowns. That’s the big message for the resort 2024 collection. Somewhat related to the capes are the flowing off-the-shoulder tops and tiers, easy breezy.
The strongest pieces in the collection have a bit more structure. The evening pieces with Watteau backs, for instance, come in both the mauve floral and the dusky ombre prints. The full-length dress feels fittingly dramatic. Similarly, the high-neck midi dress with bishop sleeves and an accentuated waist looks intentional and elevated.
