Autumn clothes – Playing dress-up after 55

Cashmere and alpaca: searching for warmth on chilly days

Silk camisole and cashmere tights are the foundation to seal in body heat. A cream-colored baby cashmere sweater is very warm. Then add a cashmere and silk… Read more “Cashmere and alpaca: searching for warmth on chilly days”

Do vests fit into your wardrobe?

For more than eight season, this cardigan sweater has provided easy comfort and functional pockets. In Amelia, Umbria, we’re in the season of sunshine and cold winds.… Read more “Sweater dresses: love this cashmere cardigan with pockets”

Red belt, blue sweater, and a plaid skirt add color to autumn clothing: What do you do to add color to your autumn outfits? Do you layer?

Catholic girls sometimes grow up with school uniforms and then find ways to continue the simplicity of functional clothing. I own two pairs of my favorite boots… Read more “If I designed a uniform … I’d start with boots”

We have four seasons here in Umbria. After wearing next to nothing during the heatwave that is our summer, we’re back to covering up, in layers. But… Read more “What to wear in Autumn in the heart of Italy”