<a href="http://www.edgar-degas.org">Degas</a> knew a thing or two about dancers -- the long lines, the effortless grace -- and <a href="http://www.tocca.com">Tocca</a> taps into that same muse for spring. <a href="http://guestofaguest.com/new-york/guest-list/interview-emma-fletcher-the-creative-force-behind-tocca">Creative director Emma Fletcher</a> dreamed up a wardrobe fit for a ballerina 
 In the mix: easy, featherweight pleated dresses (floaty and graceful), breezy jackets (pleats under the arm add to the flow) and sparkly leotards (for a little flash under sheer gathered gowns). 
 And then there are the … ummm…well, bloomers -- maybe that’s what got us thinking Degas. That look in particular is retro, puffy and only for the brave of heart. (And lean of bum.) &nbsp;

Degas knew a thing or two about dancers -- the long lines, the effortless grace -- and Tocca taps into that same muse for spring. Creative director Emma Fletcher dreamed up a wardrobe fit for a ballerina In the mix: easy, featherweight pleated dresses (floaty and graceful), breezy jackets (pleats under the arm add to the flow) and sparkly leotards (for a little flash under sheer gathered gowns). And then there are the … ummm…well, bloomers -- maybe that’s what got us thinking Degas. That look in particular is retro, puffy and only for the brave of heart. (And lean of bum.)

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