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Year: 2017

The Directrice Stumbles Into Something Big

December 28, 2017December 28, 2017 by the directrice

  Long-time readers may remember that I once was afraid to wear necklaces. I am pleased to say that I have conquered that anxiety.   You may be thinking, “That’s all well and good for you, Directrice — a person who takes jewelry off the backs of her wedding guests — but what are the … Read moreThe Directrice Stumbles Into Something Big

Categories Finishing 4 Comments

The Best of the Year: Is This Is Really It?

December 26, 2017December 26, 2017 by the directrice

  It’s time to take a look back and see how far we’ve come this year. What have we worn? What have we learned?   And finalmente, my legacy. The most useful posts of the year are The Key Set, Parts I-IV.  

Categories Miscellany 7 Comments

Back in the Pink

December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 by the directrice

  Several months ago, a pink floral blouse caught my eye. I came up with an even better outfit layered upon this blouse/sweater/denim combination. I wore it with my tweedy jacket, an interesting belt, a bigger scarf, and little black wedges. Very smart, I thought — but I was too lazy to put it on … Read moreBack in the Pink

Categories Dressing 8 Comments

‘Tis the Season?

December 26, 2017December 17, 2017 by the directrice

  The title of this post may color the way you see what I am about to show you. Try to imagine this outfit in November or February. The most important lesson here, however, is at the bottom of the frame. What shoes do you wear when you’ve combined red, green, and ivory? And a … Read more‘Tis the Season?

Categories Appreciating, Dressing 16 Comments

A Vaguely Equestrian Look

December 13, 2017December 14, 2017 by the directrice

  Flashing back, again, to the middle Aughts. Jacket and skirt: Eileen Fisher; Top: Marissa Webb from The Outnet and still available; Boots: Fratelli Rossetti; Bag: Coach

Categories Dressing, Refreshing, Restyling and Remaking 13 Comments

Shogun

December 11, 2017December 11, 2017 by the directrice

  Have you ever been fascinated by something because it was foreign, perplexing, and a little unknowable? The Photographer says that he finds this jacket a little scary, but I’ve told him that he needs to walk toward his fear, not away. This false visual memory, however, prompted me to look up James Clavell’s Shogun … Read moreShogun

Categories Appreciating 16 Comments

A Sweater of Substance (Two of Four)

December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 by the directrice

  Today, we return to our series, Sweaters of Substance. I found a few more sweaters for your consideration . . . although I do agree with Erika’s observation (last week) that a cardigan is more substantial than a pullover. But these are charming!  

Categories Dressing 19 Comments

Jump Back

December 4, 2017December 4, 2017 by the directrice

  Keeping my promise/threat to show you my old clothes — because this blog is conceptual, not commercial — today I am taking you back to 2006.   * When I arrive in a hotel room,+ I check the room very carefully for . . . my murderer . . . who I am always … Read moreJump Back

Categories Dressing 14 Comments

Stuffed Directrice

November 30, 2017November 30, 2017 by the directrice

  One last transitional fall look, even though we are a couple of weeks past the actual transition from summer to fall . . . and arguably are moving from fall to winter. My initial thought was to wear this jacket with a striped tee shirt underneath. But then I thought that the jacket, with … Read moreStuffed Directrice

Categories Dressing 9 Comments

A Sweater of Substance (One of Four)

November 27, 2017November 27, 2017 by the directrice

  In a Business Casual environment, a substantial sweater, A Sweater of Substance, can stand in for a jacket when worn with a crisp blouse and smart trousers. Indeed, some might say that the sweater better captures the essence of BC and has the added benefit of easily fitting into a weekend wardrobe with khakis … Read moreA Sweater of Substance (One of Four)

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