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Playing dress-up after 55

Playing dress-up after 55

Elegance, simplicity, authenticity

Category: Women and body image

Wear what you want

I use Lululemon tights for yoga, Pilates, training at the gym (aka torture), sometimes ballet, usually modern dance, and for tennis in the winter. Today, after tennis,… Read more “Wear what you want”

January 20, 2017March 3, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Eileen Fisher Mohair cardigan for elegant comfort

We have a fantastic Eileen Fisher boutique in Old Pasadena that I’ve shopped in for years — from a size extra large to extra small — and… Read more “Eileen Fisher Mohair cardigan for elegant comfort”

January 18, 2017February 25, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Shopping your brand, your size online, on sale: or why I would rather buy designer clothes with discretionary income than spend money on overpriced U2 concert tickets

So tickets to the U2 concert on May 20 at the Rose Bowl went on sale at 10 o’clock this morning. This is a special treat for… Read more “Shopping your brand, your size online, on sale: or why I would rather buy designer clothes with discretionary income than spend money on overpriced U2 concert tickets”

January 17, 2017February 25, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

James Perse t-shirt Dress — too comfortable to take off

This black t-shirt dress by James Perse holds it’s shape, breathes throughout the day, and is so soft and comfortable that I’ve decided it can double as… Read more “James Perse t-shirt Dress — too comfortable to take off”

January 17, 2017February 25, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Hermès twill scarves: collecting beauty helps me grow old gracefully

I purchased my first Hermès twill scarf in Paris when I turned 40 years old. Fifteen years ago, I could purchase a scarf for about $175-$200 in… Read more “Hermès twill scarves: collecting beauty helps me grow old gracefully”

January 14, 2017February 25, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Out of the closet: fashion, women and bonding

I have made a lot of good friends and acquaintances with women over the years because I liked their fashion style — and they mine. My 18-year-old… Read more “Out of the closet: fashion, women and bonding”

January 13, 2017February 25, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Dolce & Gabbana: the allure of design and construction 

I found a gorgeous dress at the 75% off section of the Dolce & Gabbana outlet store at the Desert Hills Premium Outlet in Cabazon. The dress… Read more “Dolce & Gabbana: the allure of design and construction “

January 12, 2017February 24, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Lululemon: love the high waisted “fast and free tights”

Every woman looks better in Lululemon — and it’s all about the tights and Lululemon keeps a wide variety of tights in length, material and compression. These… Read more “Lululemon: love the high waisted “fast and free tights””

January 11, 2017February 23, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Busy day: running around with Lululemon, Eileen Fisher, Joie, and Ferragamo 

January 11, 2017February 23, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

This black sweater and quilted vest from Salvatore Ferragamo suits LA weather

Vashti (“V”) Bryant at Salvatore Ferragamo in Beverly Hills patiently helped me try on beautiful coats and jackets until I settled on this sleeveless quilted and sweater… Read more “This black sweater and quilted vest from Salvatore Ferragamo suits LA weather”

January 8, 2017February 23, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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