Italy has a beautiful affordable brand, Intimissimi, https://it.intimissimi.com/home.jsp, where I buy viscose pajama pants and silk lace camisoles and slips. My Friday morning “work” — when I… Read more “Then Friday arrived: wet, cold, foggy — and this writer succumbed to the easy elegance of Intimissimi”
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Monday Motivation: wearing what you want
One of my happy places is ballet class. This Monday I am trying a new class at a studio in Terni at Hamarita and I have arrived… Read more “Monday Motivation: wearing what you want”
Business attire: Anne Fontaine blouse, St John Knit tweed suit, Wolford tights and Chanel pumps — comfortable, pretty and professional with a bit of fun
Gratitude. Cheerfulness. Happiness. Key elements to problem solving and productivity. Dress up with a beautiful light Anne Fontaine blouse with lace border along the sleeves (also a… Read more “Business attire: Anne Fontaine blouse, St John Knit tweed suit, Wolford tights and Chanel pumps — comfortable, pretty and professional with a bit of fun”
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”
Playing dress-up: setting up an outfit
Go into your closet and start with something you love that is appropriate for the event or your mood. Here, I start with black suede pants from… Read more “Playing dress-up: setting up an outfit”
Playing dress-up: getting in character for life
I once dressed up as my grandmother to surprise my dad — I was maybe four years old. Clothes — beautiful, well-designed, comfortable dreamy dresses and coats… Read more “Playing dress-up: getting in character for life”
How an Older Woman Dresses for Pilates: Majestic Filatures tshirt, Lululemon leggings, Manolo flats, white cashmere coat
Commanding respect — that’s how I see age. Get older, get wiser. Be confident. Chose the best material, great design. Majestic Filature tshirts — soft material, quality… Read more “How an Older Woman Dresses for Pilates: Majestic Filatures tshirt, Lululemon leggings, Manolo flats, white cashmere coat”
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”
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 