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Prissy Wilson's fashion sense is broad, but it points back to a singular inspiration. By Amanda Bedgood •Photos by Robin May

November 2012

When Prissy Wilson says frankly "I always was Prissy," you wonder if she means prissy or Prissy. The woman born Priscilla does, indeed, embody all that is feminine. Tall with blonde hair and blue eyes, it's hard not to see something akin to a Barbie. But Prissy is clothed in a kind of warm elegance that has far more depth than a doll.

On the day we met up with the Lafayette style maven she wore an outfit she found in New York City that's signature Prissy: voluminous sleeves and luxe fabric. A wink of unmistakable edge by way of python leggings. Regal shoes found at Shoe La La. And, of course, some sparkle from kiki by way of a Dian Malouf ring. Pieces, always, with personality. Pieces that are Prissy. And sometimes a bit prissy, too.

IND Monthly: Who or what are your style inspirations?
Prissy Wilson: Many of today's fashion sources inspire me. Magazines, people watching, window shopping and all of the boutiques I look to in Lafayette. Most of all, thinking about the prim, proper, and beautiful little woman my mother was, I definitely can't help but credit her for inspiring me to be as feminine, pulled together and tasteful as she was. Sometimes, I think the edge of my mark to accomplish her look and appeal is a little amiss, but now that she is gone from me physically, it's amazing how much I think of her as I am getting dressed and made up for my days.


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