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Playing dress-up after 55

Playing dress-up after 55

Elegance, simplicity, authenticity

Category: Balenciaga

Traveling clothes: comfort and wearability in late Autumn – what’s an easy outfit to pack?

Majestic Filatures camisole and tank tshirt (soft, comforting); black v-neck lightweight cashmere sweater; black jeans; Ugg boots; warm coat; and a good leatherhandbag. And a warm pashmina!!

October 27, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Designers, consumers, women: the dialogue, the budget, the message

Admittedly, I have a great wardrobe. In my 50s, I have had the health and the budget to shop for clothes as desired. Today’s outfit has some… Read more “Designers, consumers, women: the dialogue, the budget, the message”

March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Simplicity — red blouse, black skirt (a little bit more fun with Dolce and Gabbana and Balenciaga): more finds from the outlet shopping

The outlet stores at Cabazon provided me with a silk blouse from Dolce and Gabbana, a little black skirt by Balenciaga, and a leather and suede jacket… Read more “Simplicity — red blouse, black skirt (a little bit more fun with Dolce and Gabbana and Balenciaga): more finds from the outlet shopping”

November 20, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Patience: building your skill set, building your wardrobe

This morning started with a tank t-shirt by Majestic Filatures (comfortable, soft and holds shape) and Lululemon’s align pants (soft and easy) — then pulled over my… Read more “Patience: building your skill set, building your wardrobe”

November 13, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Going for comfort (also shopping outlet stores and seasonal sales): buy quality

Fall in love with comfort and quality. Pink suede over-the-knee boots found last May/June at the Neiman Marcus sale (my favorite for shoes!). Blue suede Balenciaga dress… Read more “Going for comfort (also shopping outlet stores and seasonal sales): buy quality”

November 10, 2017November 10, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Oversized silk scarves — colors pull together outfits and the scarf tied around the back can cover shoulders for a more professional office look

Silk scarves. Beautiful silk scarves provide color that can pull together a brown tank top, black skirt and rose pumps. Wrapped around the shoulder and tied behind… Read more “Oversized silk scarves — colors pull together outfits and the scarf tied around the back can cover shoulders for a more professional office look”

November 8, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Balenciaga: tailored black dress is both chic and comfortable

Balenciaga Paris has an outlet store in Cabazon (Palm Springs adjacent) where I have purchased a suede minidress, two black skirts, and now this tailored black sleeveless… Read more “Balenciaga: tailored black dress is both chic and comfortable”

June 1, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Business attire and what is work: Balenciaga miniskirt and lots of bling add to experience and age

Business attire for me, a 55 year old woman: the clothes (Balenciaga tailored wool miniskirt, Anne Fontaine white blouse, Hugo Boss pink leather belt, Wolford tights, Manolo… Read more “Business attire and what is work: Balenciaga miniskirt and lots of bling add to experience and age”

April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55
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