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Playing dress-up after 55

Playing dress-up after 55

Elegance, simplicity, authenticity

Category: Affordable fashion

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

Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Celebrating with a green dress by Kaos (Made in Italy)

Warm temperatures in Pasadena today dictate a light sundress and for St. Patrick’s Day I chose these green dress by Kaos (made in Italy) which I purchased… Read more “Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Celebrating with a green dress by Kaos (Made in Italy)”

March 17, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Little black dress, stilettos: Just because

This little black dress by Roberto Cavalli is super soft, super comfortable and makes me fantastic. I added glamour and more comfort with Wolford tights and decided… Read more “Little black dress, stilettos: Just because”

March 9, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Topping off a highwaisted full lace miniskirt 

I bought this Joie full lace miniskirt on sale. Love it. But what is the appropriate top for a short waisted woman like me who has a… Read more “Topping off a highwaisted full lace miniskirt “

March 3, 2017March 4, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Marella: feminine, affordable, Made in Italy 

I purchased three dresses from Marella in the summer of 2015 in Rome. My favorite is the black dress which also has pockets. I love affordable Italian… Read more “Marella: feminine, affordable, Made in Italy “

February 22, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Eileen Fisher Mohair cardigan for elegant comfort

We have a fantastic Eileen Fisher boutique in Old Pasadena that I’ve shopped in for years — from a size extra large to extra small — and… Read more “Eileen Fisher Mohair cardigan for elegant comfort”

January 18, 2017February 25, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Shopping your brand, your size online, on sale: or why I would rather buy designer clothes with discretionary income than spend money on overpriced U2 concert tickets

So tickets to the U2 concert on May 20 at the Rose Bowl went on sale at 10 o’clock this morning. This is a special treat for… Read more “Shopping your brand, your size online, on sale: or why I would rather buy designer clothes with discretionary income than spend money on overpriced U2 concert tickets”

January 17, 2017February 25, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Casual chic for walking at The Huntington Gardens and Library

For walking at The Huntington Gardens, I chose the very comfortable bronze M. Gemi “sneakers” and stuck with the Aspesi tunic I wore earlier in the morning… Read more “Casual chic for walking at The Huntington Gardens and Library”

January 8, 2017February 23, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Eileen Fisher: Fingerless cashmere gloves?

I have no idea what these cashmere fingerless gloves are called but I love them. Eileen Fisher sent me a long overdue rewards card last week so… Read more “Eileen Fisher: Fingerless cashmere gloves?”

January 5, 2017February 23, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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