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Playing dress-up after 55

Playing dress-up after 55

Elegance, simplicity, authenticity

Category: Aging

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

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

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

Manolo: the low heeled pumps reign

Women stop to ask about my Manolo scalloped low heeled suede pumps because the shoes are simple, classic and gorgeous. And functional. Today I WANTED denim Manolo… Read more “Manolo: the low heeled pumps reign”

March 16, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Honestly feeling a little silly about the selfies in clothes but I have my reasons

Hamming it up for the camera and posting on the internet isn’t very “dignified” but “fashion Blogger” is a “thing” and I need to be productive. And… Read more “Honestly feeling a little silly about the selfies in clothes but I have my reasons”

March 15, 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

Wear what you want

I use Lululemon tights for yoga, Pilates, training at the gym (aka torture), sometimes ballet, usually modern dance, and for tennis in the winter. Today, after tennis,… Read more “Wear what you want”

January 20, 2017March 3, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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