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This outfit is so simple that you might be wondering why I’ve even bothered. I’ll give you four reasons. White blouse: JCrew; Floral Camisole: Theory; Jeans: JCrew; Shoes: Cole Haan ZeroGrand Wing Tip Oxford in Marble Ivory Court Shoes; Bag: Tom Tote from Les Toiles du Soleil; Watch: Michele CSX with white alligator band
Continuing our discussion of Dark Colors Light Fabrics, I’ll take this opportunity to re-affirm that blue and black are an effective color combination, and an alternative to all black. Did you wear wrap skirts in the 70s and 80s? Then you will remember that they were nothing but trouble. Always flying open. This one … Read more
This post is the first of an incisive, multi-part series, Beating the Heat, which I have written at the suggestion of a friend. Have a fantastic weekend! Blouse: Emporio Armani from YOOX; Jeans: Jeans: JCrew Matchstick Japanese Selvedge; Sandals: Tory Burch; Bag: Coach Poppy Tote; Jacket Stuffed in Bag That You Do Not Actually … Read more
You’re right! We’re at the National Gallery of Art on the Mall, using Henry Moore’s Knife Edge Mirror Two Piece as a backdrop. The Directrice: She Walks! One final thought: If you ever need to buy a dress that is unquestionably correct for a variety of work and other adult (lower case “a”) purposes, … Read more
A few weeks ago, I showed you a beautiful 3.1 Phillip Lim dress and suggested that it might be suitable for office wear in the summer if it were worn over a slip dress. I didn’t just stop after throwing the suggestion out there. I went on to make fun of slip dresses. This … Read more
It seems just a few days ago (four days ago) that I was harshing upon myself for posting uncomplicated ideas over the months of summer. Dress upon dress. And before heading home, a quick double self-portrait. Jacket: Benetton; Silk tank: Helmut Lang Pieced Scarf-Print Silk Camisole Top; White blouse: Jack Wills from ASOS; … Read more
In honor of The Directrice’s 200+ posts, and of our country’s Independence Day, The Photographer offers some of his favorite shoots with a little information about the technical side of creating the images. Captions written by The Directrice! I didn’t know anything about photography when my wife started The Directrice. I thought of myself … Read more
You may be thinking that I wear a lot of dresses during the summer months. C’est vrai! You are not imagining it. On the one hand, I feel a little guilty about showing so many dresses, because there’s little scope for imagination (in the words of Anne Shirley) in how to wear a … Read more
The Photographer suggested this weekend that we go downtown to take pictures. He thought I should do this to prove to readers that I really live in Washington D.C. Dress: Aquascutum from YOOX; Blouse: Jack Wills from ASOS; Shoes: Cole Haan Catalina Wedges from Zappos; Bag: Furla Metropolis; Watch: Michele Serein 16; Sunglasses: Illesteva … Read more
To cross the Rubicon is to take a bold, intentional step from which there is no turning back. Mother, Desh: Look away! You won’t be able to unsee what follows. Everyone else, settle in and feast your eyes. This dress is, unquestionably, the most advanced thing I’ve ever put on. It … Read more