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Category: St John Knits

Thursdays: your week out of balance? Wear St. John Knits – classic, easy, forgiving

A St John Knit piece — whether a dress, top, or topper coat — is forgiving and flattering whether a woman is a size 4 or 12.… Read more “Thursdays: your week out of balance? Wear St. John Knits – classic, easy, forgiving”

December 13, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Tuesdays are for Chanel

Chanel coatdress paired with a St John Knit wool coat. So what if it’s cold outside?

December 11, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Monday working: love Tom Ford silk blouse and wool skirt — add Wolford tights and play with shoes and coat — because a little fun stirs the creativity

I’m working on the fifth draft of my novel. Today I’m playing The “was” Game — searching for the passive word “was” and editing the sentence to… Read more “Monday working: love Tom Ford silk blouse and wool skirt — add Wolford tights and play with shoes and coat — because a little fun stirs the creativity”

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Traveling clothes: comfort and wearability in late Autumn – what’s an easy outfit to pack?

Majestic Filatures camisole and tank tshirt (soft, comforting); black v-neck lightweight cashmere sweater; black jeans; Ugg boots; warm coat; and a good leatherhandbag. And a warm pashmina!!

October 27, 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

St John Knit Couture: conservative but fun and friendly — easy to wear

This blue fringed St John Knit coat from the Couture collection goes with jeans, skirts, and by itself over ballet clothes. The fabric is gorgeous and sparkly.… Read more “St John Knit Couture: conservative but fun and friendly — easy to wear”

December 7, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

St. John Knits: elegant, easy and flattering 

I purchased both this dress and topper coat at a discount from St. John Knits‘ boutique in Beverly Hills. Comfortable, elegant and easy to store (just fold).… Read more “St. John Knits: elegant, easy and flattering “

February 19, 2017February 19, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

All in a Sunday of clothes: with a little bit of planning, dressing up can be quick and easy

This Sunday has me going from early morning Mass to ballet class in downtown LA, across the street to the LA Opera for a matinee performance of… Read more “All in a Sunday of clothes: with a little bit of planning, dressing up can be quick and easy”

February 12, 2017February 12, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55
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