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 more
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
It seems just a few days ago (four days ago) that I was harshing upon myself for posting uncomplicated ideas over the months of summer. Dress upon dress. And before heading home, a quick double self-portrait. Jacket: Benetton; Silk tank: Helmut Lang Pieced Scarf-Print Silk Camisole Top; White blouse: Jack Wills from ASOS; … Read more
In honor of The Directrice’s 200+ posts, and of our country’s Independence Day, The Photographer offers some of his favorite shoots with a little information about the technical side of creating the images. Captions written by The Directrice! I didn’t know anything about photography when my wife started The Directrice. I thought of myself … Read more
You may be thinking that I wear a lot of dresses during the summer months. C’est vrai! You are not imagining it. On the one hand, I feel a little guilty about showing so many dresses, because there’s little scope for imagination (in the words of Anne Shirley) in how to wear a … Read more
The Photographer suggested this weekend that we go downtown to take pictures. He thought I should do this to prove to readers that I really live in Washington D.C. Dress: Aquascutum from YOOX; Blouse: Jack Wills from ASOS; Shoes: Cole Haan Catalina Wedges from Zappos; Bag: Furla Metropolis; Watch: Michele Serein 16; Sunglasses: Illesteva … Read more
To cross the Rubicon is to take a bold, intentional step from which there is no turning back. Mother, Desh: Look away! You won’t be able to unsee what follows. Everyone else, settle in and feast your eyes. This dress is, unquestionably, the most advanced thing I’ve ever put on. It … Read more
I’ve never hidden my affection for stripes, as well as stripes on stripes. Here is my summer version of Jermyn Street: pin-striped tropical weight wool with crisp cotton striped shirting. Top: JCrew Bow Shoulder Top available in a different fabric; Pants: JCrew; Shoes: Tory Burch; Bag: Coach Poppy Tote
What’s the easiest summer outfit? And here are some charming denim skirts, also on sale. Have a fantastic weekend! Blouse: Marc by Marc Jacobs; Skirt: Eileen Fisher; Shoes: Giuliana Sandals from Sundance; Bag: Coach Poppy Tote; Bracelet; Dina Mackney
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