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Playing dress-up after 55

Elegance, simplicity, authenticity

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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

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

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

Flats, pumps and stilettos:change your heel, increase the versatility of a dress

With a flat pump, I can putter around the office: A small heel allows for dress up — lunch, afternoon, early evening: And nothing says glamor or… Read more “Flats, pumps and stilettos:change your heel, increase the versatility of a dress”

March 8, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Etro lace hem offers discreet elegance — what I love about Italian design

I feel calmer and more grown up in this beautiful short sleeve Etro tiered paisley and lace dress. Made in Italy. Divine.

March 8, 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

This outfit is no longer me — so what do I do about it? We all ask that question after we’ve spent money and stuck it in our closet 

I had to be responsible today and go to the hardware store for supplies so I decided to wear some casual clothes I have not worn in… Read more “This outfit is no longer me — so what do I do about it? We all ask that question after we’ve spent money and stuck it in our closet “

February 9, 2017February 10, 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

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