I’m a firm believer that finance should never dictate fashion. Some of

the best, worst, and most memorable outfits I’ve ever worn were bought

by the bag at some thrift store for what a kid at Mickey D’s makes in

one hour. Others were used but tastefully chosen by those fashionably

forward kids at Atlas or Red Light. My greatest find ever was a black

A-line dress by ’60s mod manufacturer Bleeker Street. A feat of

tailored excellence with its perfect pleats, fitted empire waist, and

hem just above the knee, wearing it always made me feel like a chubby

Audrey Hepburn, simply sophisticated and tastefully timeless.

Tonight’s show, with its mod theme, “tastefully timeless” throwback

bands, and crowd of dedicated followers of fashion, makes me think of

that dress, and of perhaps getting on the treadmill so my post-baby

booty will one day wear it again. Sigh. With the Black Hollies, Big

Nasties, Autolite Strike. Comet Tavern, 922 E. Pike St., 323-9853. 8

p.m. MA’CHELL DUMA LAVASSAR

Sun., May 18, 8 p.m., 2008