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Playing dress-up after 55

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Category: Maxidress

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

Returned to the sale at Chiara Boni in Rome — added light blue backless dress and a long black maxi (just because)

Dress up, show up, work hard. So for fun, we returned to the sale at Chiara Boni and indulged in a few more dresses … perché no?… Read more “Returned to the sale at Chiara Boni in Rome — added light blue backless dress and a long black maxi (just because)”

August 14, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Maxi sheer and lacy black dress: simple and feminine

I bought this black lace maxi dress which has a shorter black slip underneath on a whim. I love the slit. And the slip. Hard for me… Read more “Maxi sheer and lacy black dress: simple and feminine”

July 23, 2017July 23, 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

Etro and Valentino: Covered up plunging neckline of Etro maxidress with a Valentino leather jacket so I could be glamorous doing business — made things more interesting for me!

I dress up because it is one of the things that makes me happy. And today, I found a way to wear my Etro maxidress while I… Read more “Etro and Valentino: Covered up plunging neckline of Etro maxidress with a Valentino leather jacket so I could be glamorous doing business — made things more interesting for me!”

February 24, 2017February 24, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

My latest love: Etro

Dolce and Gabbana showed me the way to red. Alice and Olivia showed me to embellishments (beading. Embroidery). Etro, the line I once dreamed of in Paris,… Read more “My latest love: Etro”

February 19, 2017February 19, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Etro maxi-dress: The hem flounces up as you walk!

I found a package on my patio as I was leaving the house for ballet class and stuck my new Etro maxidress into my bag. So my… Read more “Etro maxi-dress: The hem flounces up as you walk!”

February 12, 2017February 13, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55
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