Shogun

  Have you ever been fascinated by something because it was foreign, perplexing, and a little unknowable? The Photographer says that he finds this jacket a little scary, but I’ve told him that he needs to walk toward his fear, not away. This false visual memory, however, prompted me to look up James Clavell’s Shogun … Read more

A Sweater of Substance (Two of Four)

  Today, we return to our series, Sweaters of Substance. I found a few more sweaters for your consideration . . . although I do agree with Erika’s observation (last week) that a cardigan is more substantial than a pullover. But these are charming!  

Jump Back

  Keeping my promise/threat to show you my old clothes — because this blog is conceptual, not commercial — today I am taking you back to 2006.   * When I arrive in a hotel room,+ I check the room very carefully for . . . my murderer . . . who I am always … Read more

Stuffed Directrice

  One last transitional fall look, even though we are a couple of weeks past the actual transition from summer to fall . . . and arguably are moving from fall to winter. My initial thought was to wear this jacket with a striped tee shirt underneath. But then I thought that the jacket, with … Read more

A Sweater of Substance (One of Four)

  In a Business Casual environment, a substantial sweater, A Sweater of Substance, can stand in for a jacket when worn with a crisp blouse and smart trousers. Indeed, some might say that the sweater better captures the essence of BC and has the added benefit of easily fitting into a weekend wardrobe with khakis … Read more

Pretty Blouse Plays a Supporting Role

  I know that most of you will be too busy on Thursday to visit this blog, so I am posting a day early as a special holiday treat.   To all of you, I wish a restful, contemplative Thanksgiving day of abundance and sharing. And some mirth. Maybe after your guests leave, you can … Read more

A Little Something Special

  I turned 48 earlier this month and bought myself a little present — a little something special — to celebrate. We need to take walk around this. Unfortunately, you can’t move; you’re just stuck there, looking at this screen. You sit tight and I’ll turn.   Vest: Marissa Webb Lynette Vest*; Shirt: Talbots; Pants: … Read more

The Directrice Normals Up

  After reading the comments on the Key Set, I felt compelled to advise, perhaps assure, all of you that I often look extremely conventional.   O.K. I sometimes like extremely conventional.   O.K. I occasionally look extremely conventional. Dress: Brooks Brothers; Belt: Emporio Armani; Shoes: Tory Burch; Bag: Coach; Watch: Michele CSX   * … Read more

Robe and Slippers

  One of the many nice things about having female colleagues is that once your numbers reach a magic population, clothing exchanges are likely to happen.