the directrice 
Denim and khaki! Fabrics created for manual labor and outdoor activities that have been appropriated by white collar workers who are tired of dressing up for their soft office jobs. That seems . . . wrong, doesn’t it? Top: Marques’Almeida; Pants: Banana Republic Straight-Fit Chino; Bag: Marc by Marc Jacob Natasha Cross-body; … Read more
In the final days of March, I scramble through my closet picking out things that didn’t get enough wear in the preceding months and try to wear them one last time before packing them away for the summer. You may remember this jacket from last winter? I wore it with a … Read more
Green is my favorite color and I like almost every shade. Sweater: Margaret O’Leary; Jacket: Marc by Marc Jacobs; T-shirt: JCrew; Jeans: JCrew; Scarf: Tory Burch Bag: Car Shoe; Shoes: French Sole New York; Watch: Shinola Birdy
After the firestorm over last week’s dress-over-pants ensemble, I almost hesitate to show you these pictures, but hear me out. For those of you scratching your heads, wondering why I’d ever bother altering a dress to make it into a top, let me explain. I am a textile enthusiast with access to an … Read more
Soon it will be time to put away my beloved boots, but during the shoulder weeks between winter and true spring, they are still appropriate when worn with lighter colors.
With spring just around the corner, I did a little scouting for you . . . to find a few cotton jackets and blouses while they are still in stock. And then I threw in a couple of scarves and a bag. Here’s what I found: Don’t stand back and try to take … Read more
It’s been a little while since I’ve shown dress-over-pants. Have you noticed that fashion editors have been aggressively promoting this look since pre-Fall 2015?
In part of its Continuing Education series on seasonal transitions, The Directrice presents more ideas about dressing for early spring.
Some Fridays, I need something softer and less demanding than a smart jacket. On those days, a forgiving sweater and a couple of floaty blouses are just the ticket. Come closer and see the details! Have a fantastic weekend!
I complain every spring and fall about the difficulties of transitioning to a new season when the weather isn’t quite there yet. Jacket: Anthropologie; Sweater: JCrew; Blouse: Elie Tahari; Pants: JCrew: Boots: 8; Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel