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Playing dress-up after 55

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Prada sneakers: lightweight, comfortable, pretty shoes easy to wear at the gym and with street clothes

Bought these Prada sneakers at the Neiman Marcus sale last week. Love the comfort, fit and beauty. And the price – that was sweet.

June 18, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Dressing up a comfortable conservative knit dress with satin sparkling flats

This St John knit dress bought awhile ago on sale at the outlet in Cabazon has sat too much in my closet. However, pairing the knit dress… Read more “Dressing up a comfortable conservative knit dress with satin sparkling flats”

April 8, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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”

April 2, 2018April 2, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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”

March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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”

February 28, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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”

February 26, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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.

December 13, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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.

November 22, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Simplicity — red blouse, black skirt (a little bit more fun with Dolce and Gabbana and Balenciaga): more finds from the outlet shopping

The outlet stores at Cabazon provided me with a silk blouse from Dolce and Gabbana, a little black skirt by Balenciaga, and a leather and suede jacket… Read more “Simplicity — red blouse, black skirt (a little bit more fun with Dolce and Gabbana and Balenciaga): more finds from the outlet shopping”

November 20, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Etro’s Pink Floral Brocade Single-Breasted Coat on sale at a discount: yes please

As Scott Peck wrote in “A Road Less Travelled”: “Life is difficult.” A friend’s beautiful young niece died from cancer this week. And all of us know… Read more “Etro’s Pink Floral Brocade Single-Breasted Coat on sale at a discount: yes please”

November 17, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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