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Beating the Heat with Black Silk

August 17, 2015December 20, 2015 by the directrice

  A lot of people avoid black in the summer. Scientifically speaking, it is true that black absorbs light, but whether that absorption turns into heat depends on the fabric and the cut of your clothes. Personally, I think of black as an ally in the summer because it hides perspiration better than any color. … Read more

Categories Dressing, Strategizing9 Comments

The Last Gasp of the Woman in White

August 14, 2015August 14, 2015 by the directrice

  In searching for white dresses for you, I found a new white dress for myself and therefore decided to do one last Woman in White post as summer winds down. For those of you who are leery of white dresses, I hear your concerns: sunscreen, coffee, tiny jam and ketchup handprints. This dress comes … Read more

Categories Appreciating, Dressing, Finishing8 Comments

The Virtues of Converse All-Stars

August 12, 2015August 11, 2015 by the directrice

  When I go on vacation, I try to avoid overpacking. Shoes, for many people, are where the wheels come off — figuratively, if not literally. So my rule is: WEAR a pair of stylish sneakers, PACK two pairs of proper shoes (a pair of black flats and either my leopard Mary-Janes or black penny … Read more

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If It’s Monday, This Must Be Casual Friday

August 10, 2015August 10, 2015 by the directrice

  As everyone scrambles for that last bit of summer fun, days of the week become a little arbitrary. Therefore, I feel that I am acting not unreasonably in presenting today the outfit I wore last Friday. My true motivation is to share something new while it’s still fresh and available. Come a little closer … Read more

Categories Dressing4 Comments

Summer Casual

August 7, 2015August 6, 2015 by the directrice

  Washington D.C. is hot during the summer and the heat does things to people, if you know what I mean.[1]     If you can imagine, some people become very crabby when they are being photographed outside in the heat . . . and therefore are well-advised to retreat indoors. Far better to lose … Read more

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In YOOX We Trust

August 5, 2015August 6, 2015 by the directrice

  I promised a hagiographic post about YOOX a couple of months ago, and here it is. Over the last few years, I have purchased a significant, and growing, percentage of my clothes from YOOX. What is this YOOX that has inspired such loyalty and affection? In the words of YOOX itself, “Shopping on yoox.com … Read more

Categories Appreciating, Strategizing12 Comments

To the Jewelry Box

July 31, 2015July 31, 2015 by the directrice

  What are the essentials of a jewelry box? And how should one acquire them? If I were following general conventions of expository writing, I would walk you through the essentials, then explain the acquisition, and then boil all of that information down to a prescriptive summation. But rather than allow a whole bunch of … Read more

Categories Finishing, Strategizing9 Comments

Boss Tweed (summer ed.)

July 29, 2015July 30, 2015 by the directrice

  When deciding whether to buy something new, I always think about utility: How often I am likely to wear this? Utility is often connected to versatility: a jacket that goes with more things, will be worn more. And a jacket that can be worn through more than one season is bound to get more … Read more

Categories Dressing, Strategizing2 Comments

The Science of Being Well-Dressed

July 27, 2015July 27, 2015 by the directrice

  Being well-dressed does not require innate genius. It is true that there are people who seem instinctively to know how to put things together or wear their clothes with originality. But there are two ways to get to a well-dressed state: indulging innate ability OR employing a combination of critical thinking, discipline and a … Read more

Categories Strategizing3 Comments

The Return of the Woman in White

July 24, 2015July 23, 2015 by the directrice

  Several weeks ago, I declared white dresses to be the essence of summer. No one expressly contradicted me (your silence, as always, was taken as tacit agreement), so here I am, back with another white dress. Perhaps you’re thinking, “Directrice, have you lost your mind? You can’t wear that strappy dress to work!” If … Read more

Categories Dressing, Finishing6 Comments
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Dressing

  • Casual Friday: Professorial Tweed
  • The Lighter Side of Dark
  • We Begin Anew
  • The Holiday Weekend
  • Warm as Toast

More Dressing

  • Be Prepared!10 months ago
  • The Directrice Re-Presents: An Arresting White Blouse1 year ago
  • And Now We Canonize Short-Sleeved Jackets1 year ago
  • Something Old, Something New2 years ago
  • We Are High and Dry2 weeks ago

Appreciating

  • A Mixed Bouquet
  • Lament: Skinnies
  • The Directrice Re-Presents: An Arresting White Blouse
  • Pink Loves Cranberry
  • A Sweater of Substance (Three of Four)

Planning

  • Alterations Needed
  • The Small but Smart Wardrobe
  • Taking Care of Your Shoes
  • Durability
  • The Set-Off
  • The Virtues of Camel-colored Sandals
  • The Standby

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