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It’s the Little Things

August 29, 2016August 28, 2016 by the directrice

  Today’s post shall be light on content. I am giving everyone time and space to process my profound teachings on vacation packing. Also, I didn’t draft any posts before leaving for vacation and am scrambling to do so now.

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The Virtues of Red Sandals

August 15, 2016August 14, 2016 by the directrice

  As the summer winds down, perhaps it is time for a post-mortem. To think about what went well this summer and what could be done better next year. If the answer to that third question was no (or non), let me take another run at this.   Now may be a good time to … Read moreThe Virtues of Red Sandals

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The Virtues of White Denim

July 28, 2016July 27, 2016 by the directrice

  The French revere white denim, and they wear it year-round. Top: JCrew Jackie Shell; Jeans: JCrew Matchstick Jean in White; Shoes: Sundance Ciao Sandals; Bracelet: Dina Mackney; Sunglasses: Illesteva; Bag: also JCrew

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A Work of Art

July 11, 2016July 10, 2016 by the directrice

  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 moreA Work of Art

Categories Appreciating, Dressing, Finishing18 Comments

A Zip and a Pop of Red

May 17, 2016May 17, 2016 by the directrice

  I bought a cotton jacket last winter (off-season) and shared a picture of it with you in December. N.B.: We are having a little trouble with our email function, which is why you haven’t been getting email notifications from The Directrice lately. We will fix it sooner or later. Jacket: Pianurastudio from YOOX (still … Read moreA Zip and a Pop of Red

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Sleeves: A Worthy Quest

May 16, 2016May 15, 2016 by the directrice

  Finding a dress with sleeves is easier said than done. Which means . . . when you find a dress with sleeves that looks good on you, you really should buy it because who knows when you’ll find another. Brooks Brothers is having a sale — ends today (May 16) — that includes several … Read moreSleeves: A Worthy Quest

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The Virtues of Ivory Cords

November 27, 2015October 26, 2017 by the directrice

  My clothes veer toward a dark palette for the winter months, but I don’t like to wear dark things everyday. There is a reason why bright colors are used to paint exteriors in the far northern climates like Greenland and Newfoundland.   But what do you wear a bright colored sweater with on a … Read moreThe Virtues of Ivory Cords

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The Virtues of Small Scarves

November 21, 2015December 9, 2015 by the directrice

  I have written previously about the many virtues of large scarves (in what I believe to be one of my funniest posts), but I am equally enthusiastic about small scarves measuring 18-24″ square.   We can all agree that a scarf — the right scarf — adds a certain chic to the day. Why … Read moreThe Virtues of Small Scarves

Categories Appreciating, Finishing8 Comments

The Virtues of Little Cardigans

October 28, 2015October 27, 2015 by the directrice

  A few years ago, I participated in a panel discussion on careers in litigation at my alma mater. One of the other panelists, reflecting on how awesomely his life had turned out, told the assembled students, “You have to be in the right place at the right time.” The despair of these soon-to-be graduates … Read moreThe Virtues of Little Cardigans

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The Virtues of Patent Leather

August 26, 2015August 26, 2015 by the directrice

  I am a huge fan of patent leather for both shoes and bags. Why this penchant? (1) Patent leather asserts itself at the edges of an outfit and thereby gives you definition — like a dark outline or a terminal punctuation mark: Outfit within! This outfit ends here! (2) Black patent leather has a … Read moreThe Virtues of Patent Leather

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  • A Second Look
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  • Little Pin, Little Scarf, Little Belt
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