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Playing dress-up after 55

Playing dress-up after 55

Elegance, simplicity, authenticity

Lululemon and the gym: all those mirrors, all those awkward moves

It’s safer to wear Lululemon in black to the gym. For the leggings, go with the align pants. We all look thinner in black Lululemon.

May 2, 2024 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Favorite spring outfit: colorful trench coat over tailored blouse, knitted skirt and black signature boots

My favorite black boots with a 1 1/2 inch heel are worn often and unapologetically. I like to wear pieces that work, again and again. This lavender… Read more “Favorite spring outfit: colorful trench coat over tailored blouse, knitted skirt and black signature boots”

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Lululemon Align Blue

After tennis I found myself in a chair, under the trees, wondering how long I could live in Lululemon Align Blue.

April 29, 2024 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Short rain boots and green jacket protect against a wet cold spring day – then add a bit of red

Shiny patent leather short boots (bought last year in Paris) pair with black tights A colorful v-neck sweater paired with a blue skit skirt sang out spring,… Read more “Short rain boots and green jacket protect against a wet cold spring day – then add a bit of red”

April 24, 2024 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Blue! The color for spring is blue

I’m trying to see how long I can go without slipping into comfy black. Boosted this knit dress and “topper” coat in blue with a colorful silk… Read more “Blue! The color for spring is blue”

April 23, 2024 by Playing_dressup_after_55

April Showers and chilly weather: punch up the color

We can’t return always to funeral black because here in Umbria, the heart of Italy, black is not the cool standby it is in the big cities.… Read more “April Showers and chilly weather: punch up the color”

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Spring 2024, Amelia, Umbria, Italy: Confessions

Without dropping brand names, a good casual style can tend to be found in French clothing. Saturday mornings beg for the ease of jeans but this pair… Read more “Spring 2024, Amelia, Umbria, Italy: Confessions”

April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Comfortable walking shoes paired with a dress

This loose pocketed colorful dress by Etro can be paired with Repetto black shoes, Geox gold flats, or Geox boots. The outfit is fashionable on top –… Read more “Comfortable walking shoes paired with a dress”

April 26, 2023 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Rain boots from Paris

These shiny patent leather boots by Clergerie make good shoes for rainy days and short walks across the piazza!

April 24, 2023 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Black, black, black

Black shirt, black skirt, black shoes and handbag. Basic uniform. This skirt is a synthetic and wearable year-round. Simple black skirt can be worn weekly!

September 8, 2022 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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