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Playing dress-up after 55

Elegance, simplicity, authenticity

Month: March 2017

More attic discoveries: apparently I have kept most of my clothes – from my adult life

So I admitted I still have my lucky white jeans and my Junior Prom dress, but now I found my green preppy pants from sorority days. Again,… Read more “More attic discoveries: apparently I have kept most of my clothes – from my adult life”

March 31, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Calvin Klein Jeans, Size 7, circa 1977: I have found my lucky “white” jeans

This weekend I am moving out of my house of 19 years so we’ve brought down everything from the attic. I opened up a bag and found… Read more “Calvin Klein Jeans, Size 7, circa 1977: I have found my lucky “white” jeans”

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Pink for spring — the “new” color is probably already in your closet

So yesterday I wore mostly a cotton bathrobe and watched Season 1 of “Ingobernable” (Spanish language crime show) on Netflix and compared my problems and options with… Read more “Pink for spring — the “new” color is probably already in your closet”

March 29, 2017March 29, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Menopause: time to take care of yourself

This morning I discovered a brilliant outfit: a Majestic Filatures t-shirt (by the way Saks Fifth Avenue has a few of these onsale online); Lululemon align tights… Read more “Menopause: time to take care of yourself”

March 25, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Scotch and Soda ruffled miniskirt for Spring: Glam up a simple skirt

If I were my 17-year-old daughter I would wear this simple ruffled miniskirt from Scotch and Soda with casual shoes and bare legs. But I am a… Read more “Scotch and Soda ruffled miniskirt for Spring: Glam up a simple skirt”

March 24, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Anne Fontaine adds feminine to jeans with floral pattern

I own pants — jeans and leather pants. I’m a girl who prefers dresses and skirts but yeah, I own lots of skinny jeans which I prefer… Read more “Anne Fontaine adds feminine to jeans with floral pattern”

March 23, 2017March 23, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Joie + Hugo Boss + Wolford + Prada + Hermès + Cartier = Business attire

One thought of business attire is to look successful, confident and — like a man? Yep, we graduated with degrees in finance in the 80s then bought… Read more “Joie + Hugo Boss + Wolford + Prada + Hermès + Cartier = Business attire”

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Joie pleated miniskirt: having fun with playing dressup

I bought a black pleated miniskirt of viscose and polyester lined from Joie. It’s a playful skirt with a scrunched waist. It’s part of my maybe rebellion… Read more “Joie pleated miniskirt: having fun with playing dressup”

March 21, 2017March 21, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Joie’s leopard miniskirt: creating energy with fashion

Having survived perimenopause in my 40s, I am so relieved to be in menopause where I feel more like my original self — a girl who likes… Read more “Joie’s leopard miniskirt: creating energy with fashion”

March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Prada block heels: love them

These nude Prada shoes give height (always a good thing, a gal can never be too tall and in these two-inch block heels I am about 5’9″).… Read more “Prada block heels: love them”

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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