Wardrobe – Page 3 – Playing dress-up after 55

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”

Tom Ford’s silk black blouse — with long sleeves, zippers at the wrist, mesh on the shoulder and sleeves and a perfect torso drape — is the… Read more “Tom Ford’s minimalist, exquisitely tailored blouse and skirt turned me back to black and an American designer “

Small sequins. Shimmering. Exploring the color black. Long sleeve. This dress pours over your body. Divine. Easy. Comfortable. Simple.

This little black dress by Roberto Cavalli is super soft, super comfortable and makes me fantastic. I added glamour and more comfort with Wolford tights and decided… Read more “Little black dress, stilettos: Just because”

I feel calmer and more grown up in this beautiful short sleeve Etro tiered paisley and lace dress. Made in Italy. Divine.

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”

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”

I bought this Joie full lace miniskirt on sale. Love it. But what is the appropriate top for a short waisted woman like me who has a… Read more “Topping off a highwaisted full lace miniskirt “

I pull a Saint James dress over ballet leotards and tights for street ready chic: And I wear a Saint James top with Lululemon pants to glam up… Read more “Saint James: Nautical stripes and Microfiber offer fresh clean look “Made in France” as only the French can do”

My closet includes handbags and shoes I have fallen in love with for more than 30 years. I have shopped Ferragamo at Nordstroms, Neiman Marcus, and Ferragamo… Read more “Vintage Ferragamo: matching handbags and shoes “