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Category: Feminine dresses

Dressing up a Hugo Boss Navy blue wool dress and coat with Valentino pink suede over-the-knee boots adds some fun and energy to a conservative look

Matched two-year-old Hugo Boss Navy wool dress and coat with pink suede over-the-knee boots to create energy, fun, and bonding. Yesterday I wore my pink suede over-the-knee… Read more “Dressing up a Hugo Boss Navy blue wool dress and coat with Valentino pink suede over-the-knee boots adds some fun and energy to a conservative look”

November 1, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Alberta Ferretti online sale: found this little cotton stretch dress — with deep pockets and color!

Alberta Ferretti Online Store had this cotton stretch dress with deep pockets and lots of color and design. I paired it with over the knee boots by… Read more “Alberta Ferretti online sale: found this little cotton stretch dress — with deep pockets and color!”

October 10, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Pink: pink boots, pink slip and pink pashmina mixed with leather and lace

Mommy with a finance degree who writes about art crime. “What do you do?” I hated that question when my kids were small. I was once in… Read more “Pink: pink boots, pink slip and pink pashmina mixed with leather and lace”

October 4, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Alberta Ferretti virgin wool and knitted long sleeve dress: Italian design and fabrication is elegant and lightweight

I’m in love with Alberta Ferretti — the materials are pretty and elegant, the materials light and luxurious. Here this long sleeve black dress trimmed in gold… Read more “Alberta Ferretti virgin wool and knitted long sleeve dress: Italian design and fabrication is elegant and lightweight”

October 2, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Etro Maxidress: self-sufficient hem makes this a glamorous day dress

The hem on this Etro maxidress requires no hand to hold it up so it is easy to wear during the day. This sleeveless maxidress can be… Read more “Etro Maxidress: self-sufficient hem makes this a glamorous day dress”

September 26, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Vannina Vesperini Paris silk babydoll slips

Silk. Lace. The silk lacy babydoll slips by Vannina Vesperini Paris wear nicely under suits, dresscoats and feel so femmine, elegant and pretty — well, life just… Read more “Vannina Vesperini Paris silk babydoll slips”

September 15, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Obsessed with Saint Laurent’s Trapeze Mini Skirt in Black Patent Leather

Daring. Bold. Fun. Pretty. French. Perfectly fits. Deep front pockets. Black patent leather miniskirt — and the size — 38French (4-6 US) — is a great celebration… Read more “Obsessed with Saint Laurent’s Trapeze Mini Skirt in Black Patent Leather”

September 4, 2017April 22, 2024 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Ermanno Scervino’s Sleeveless tube dress — lace inserts stole my heart

Fausto Frezza captured the joy of this simple sleeveless tube dress by Florence designer Ermanno Scervino. The lace inserts around the neckline and the body of the… Read more “Ermanno Scervino’s Sleeveless tube dress — lace inserts stole my heart”

August 29, 2017August 29, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Chiara Boni’s white dress: we all need to dare ourselves

Photographer Fausto Frezza generously worked with me on his terrace in Amelia (with the assistance of two fabulous women friends) to show the ease and grace of… Read more “Chiara Boni’s white dress: we all need to dare ourselves”

August 28, 2017August 28, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Chiara Boni long sleeve dress: bringing back Italy to California

After working out at the gym this morning, I slipped into this simple Chiara Boni dress. My gals at coffee, what I call the Repetto Club because… Read more “Chiara Boni long sleeve dress: bringing back Italy to California”

August 22, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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