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The Law of Unintended Consequences

July 7, 2016July 7, 2016 by the directrice

  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

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A Wonderful, Awful Idea

June 15, 2016June 15, 2016 by the directrice

  Whenever I get an idea — and I get lots of ideas every day — I hear Boris Karloff’s voice saying, “Then he got an idea. An awful idea. The Grinch got a wonderful, awful idea.” And now I must share my strongly held views about the slip dress.   I am totally enamored … Read more

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Tying Up a Loose End

May 5, 2016 by the directrice

  Think of this blog as a well-crafted novel. . . or one of those disaster films from the 70s. All the story-lines were laid out in the first year; this year each one will be tied up, leading us to some sort of meaningful, satisfying conclusion. And then if people really like it, several … Read more

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Use What You Have

May 2, 2016 by the directrice

  I did warn you a few weeks back that the second year of The Directrice would involve ingenious re-cuts of things you’ve seen before.     Dress: Marni; Belt: JCrew; Shoes: Cole Haan Catalina Wedge from Zappos; Brooch: Vintage; Bag: Furla Metropolis (seems to be sold out in black)

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I’m Back, Re-invented

April 25, 2016 by the directrice

  Hello, Dear Ones! I’m back after a three-week break.   For the next few weeks, I’ll only be posting twice weekly — Mondays and Thursdays. That’s right, I’m rationing The Directrice.   Dress: Isabel Marant Etoile Warrick Jersey Midi Dress (on sale at Matches; buy at least one size up from your regular size; … Read more

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A Work in Progress

March 23, 2016March 23, 2016 by the directrice

  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

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A Slightly Madcap Dress

October 17, 2016March 2, 2016 by the directrice

  We’ve discussed the virtues of dresses before. The ease of wearing a dress (efficiency, comfort) has caused me to allocate a substantial percentage of my wardrobe budget to dresses.   I write that as though I actually have a clothing budget that is diligently planned and then executed. Non, non. It is more accurate … Read more

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Casual Friday: A Professor and A Pirate

February 26, 2016February 26, 2016 by the directrice

  When I decide on a goal, I can pursue it very single-mindedly . . . well past the edge of reason and good sense. Remember Operation YeLLoWbAG? As you can see above, all of the lacing is done on the model. I, however, just wanted to use the lacing to cinch the blouse above … Read more

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The Go-Anywhere Bustier

April 29, 2024February 12, 2016 by the directrice

  Last fall, I showed you — in all seriousness — how to wear a bustier to work as part of a Business Casual outfit. I also promised to show you how I have worn it on Casual Friday and on the weekends. Let it never be said that The Directrice doesn’t honor her promises, … Read more

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The Crop Top Goes to Work

April 29, 2024February 1, 2016 by the directrice

  Last summer I posited that a crop top could be worn to work professionally — i.e., to a workplace like a P.L.L.C. or similar association by a woman who is dressing to meet with colleagues or clients — when paired with a skirt and blouse or jersey.   Bear in mind, I did not … Read more

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