Wrap it around your waist, slip on comfortable quality nylons (now marketed as “tights” because “nylons” became synonymous with uncomfortable) for polish, quality shoes and purse —… Read more “Wrap dress, nylons, pumps, tailored coat and a good leather handbag — classic, timeless, easy”
Category: Fashion over 50
“What should I wear in Europe?” “No shorts, no athletic sneakers in the cities” — and yes, no yoga pants!
Friends ask me what to wear in Europe, especially about comfortable shoes. Very simply: no shorts, no sneakers OR you’ll stand out as a tourist and could… Read more ““What should I wear in Europe?” “No shorts, no athletic sneakers in the cities” — and yes, no yoga pants!”
Tailored white cashmere coat — throw it over Majestic Filatures t-shirt, Lululemon leggings wear with either flats or boots for a bit of glam
My fashion icons? The little girl who thinks a sequin princess costume is couture and the overly dressed up old lady in evening gown and gloves drinking… Read more “Tailored white cashmere coat — throw it over Majestic Filatures t-shirt, Lululemon leggings wear with either flats or boots for a bit of glam”
Take a simple black dress and add an interesting pair of Wolford tights — and stilettos for playing dress-up
Add just a bit of surprise with a pair of Wolford tights to a black dress and stilettos:
Bloch Warm Up Bootie Shoe (from The Red Shoes in South Pasadena) keep feet as warm as slippers
Alice from The Red Shoes Dance Store in South Pasadena sold me these Bloch Warm Up Booties that are just as comfortable and as warm as slippers… Read more “Bloch Warm Up Bootie Shoe (from The Red Shoes in South Pasadena) keep feet as warm as slippers”
Escada Leather Dress: Easy to wear and interesting
Escada produces quality leather dresses that can be worn simply with boots — like a shift dress, modestly and with ease.
St John Knit Couture: conservative but fun and friendly — easy to wear
This blue fringed St John Knit coat from the Couture collection goes with jeans, skirts, and by itself over ballet clothes. The fabric is gorgeous and sparkly.… Read more “St John Knit Couture: conservative but fun and friendly — easy to wear”
Happy Thanksgiving: A Day of family and gratitude — and dressing for style and comfort
Gratitide can overcome fear, anxiety, worry — and be the basis for joy and contentment. Thanksgiving for us involves driving and food. So here I grabbed Saint… Read more “Happy Thanksgiving: A Day of family and gratitude — and dressing for style and comfort”
Scarf it: substitute a belt for a colorful silk
James Perse acquamarine shirt. Joie denim miniskirt. Anne Fontaine tights. Prada black flats. Tie everything together with a fliral scarf — this one is by Hermes.
Playing dress-up after 55 