tati is a filmmaker, so when she gets dressed during the week it's not that different from what she wears on the weekend. but, there are a few things that she doesn't bring to the production office...

wfs: nice roof, tati! so the recorder is running...guess we should cut to the chase.

tati: in journalist mode now?

wfs: yup! what piece of clothing defines comfort for you?

tati: so, the baggier the better. so for me that equates to putting on [my boyfriend] brantley's shirts or one of my oldest sweaters.

tati barrantes roof : waiting for saturday

wfs: do you dress up on the weekdays?

tati: well to be honest, i just took a new job and now i'm kind of figuring out what works there. i don’t know...it’s been two weeks of, oh god everything is too casual, i need a new wardrobe.

wfs: what's missing?

tati: i need more cover-ups. I feel like I’m figuring out the balance of what’s me and what’s a little more conservative.

wfs: so how do people dress in your office?

tati: really casual actually...jeans, tees. i don't know. i mean i would never wear this shirt and these shorts to work, they're definitely too casual.

wfs: does brantley still wear that shirt?

tati: he says he does but he doesn't.

wfs: describe your dream weekend away, and what you would pack for it.

tati: well assuming i'm here in new york, i'd go upstate, near a lake, and stay in a cozy cabin. getting back into nature and experiencing a life outside of my east village neighborhood, has become more and more important to me. i'd pack my levi's, a bunch of cozy sweaters, some loose t-shirts and tanks, a button-up, my nikes and a bathing suit if it's still warm. what else? a few books i haven't had a chance to read i guess, all the new yorkers i still haven't read, some nice pens and paper, headphones and a few bottles of wine. perfection.