This is one of my favorite outfits — a v-neck black t-shirt and suede skirt by Saint Laurent worn with Wolford tights and short red boots by… Read more “True value: clothes that can be worn again and again, almost everywhere”
Category: Nylons
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”
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: 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”
Wrap dress, nylons, pumps, tailored coat and a good leather handbag — classic, timeless, easy
Wrap it around your waist, slip on comfortable quality nylons (now marketed as “tights” because “nylons” became synonymous with uncomfortable) for polish, quality shoes and purse —… Read more “Wrap dress, nylons, pumps, tailored coat and a good leather handbag — classic, timeless, easy”
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”
Wolford Tights: Monday seemed predictable so I had to shock myself
My life is super calm and I am working hard so Monday comes about and to jumpstart my energy I decided to shock myself with these Wolford… Read more “Wolford Tights: Monday seemed predictable so I had to shock myself”
Balenciaga: tailored black dress is both chic and comfortable
Balenciaga Paris has an outlet store in Cabazon (Palm Springs adjacent) where I have purchased a suede minidress, two black skirts, and now this tailored black sleeveless… Read more “Balenciaga: tailored black dress is both chic and comfortable”
W-o-l-f-o-r-d: “I love your tights” “Do you know Wolford?”
Wolford tights. Stockings. Nylons. Www.wolford.com. Buy them only on sale. Go to or call the boutique in Beverly Hills or go online. This morning a fashionable barista… Read more “W-o-l-f-o-r-d: “I love your tights” “Do you know Wolford?””
Playing dress-up after 55 