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Playing dress-up after 55

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Category: Feminine dresses

Pink for spring — the “new” color is probably already in your closet

So yesterday I wore mostly a cotton bathrobe and watched Season 1 of “Ingobernable” (Spanish language crime show) on Netflix and compared my problems and options with… Read more “Pink for spring — the “new” color is probably already in your closet”

March 29, 2017March 29, 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

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

Cabazon Outlet shopping: picked up miniskirts from Balanciaga and Alice Olivia, and two dresses from Alice and Olivia – lightening up for warmer days

Thirty-forty years ago I was terrified to wear short dresses or miniskirts for fear I would have to deflect some unwanted attention. But now that I am… Read more “Cabazon Outlet shopping: picked up miniskirts from Balanciaga and Alice Olivia, and two dresses from Alice and Olivia – lightening up for warmer days”

March 15, 2017March 15, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Indian Wells Tennis Gardens, BNP Paribas: hats and cotton

Hot and dry desert heat calls for big hat and cotton. Tennis highlights will start with watching Juan Martin del Porto practice and then move to Stadium… Read more “Indian Wells Tennis Gardens, BNP Paribas: hats and cotton”

March 11, 2017March 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

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

Wear your favorite clothes first: I wear Etro because I can wear anything I have in my closet if I give myself permission

Our weather here in Pasadena has warmed up so out hoes long sleeves and in comes a chiffon silk ruffled Etro maxidress that I pair with a… Read more “Wear your favorite clothes first: I wear Etro because I can wear anything I have in my closet if I give myself permission”

March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Alberta Ferretti: another reason to love Italian fashion

This afternoon, with my son as my chaperone (I told him I was only there to try on the clothes), I tried on beautiful clothes by Alberta… Read more “Alberta Ferretti: another reason to love Italian fashion”

March 4, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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