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Year: 2018

The Wearing of the Purple

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018 by the directrice

  When I tried on all of my fall/winter clothes in November, I decided that an old corduroy jacket would no longer be living with us. The decision made me a little sad because I had worn the jacket on my first date with The Photographer . . . in 2009. I am a little … Read moreThe Wearing of the Purple

Categories Dressing, Finishing 8 Comments

The Best of the Year (2018)

December 25, 2018December 26, 2018 by the directrice

  Is it the end of the year already? So soon?   Let’s take a quick back at the year through a few different filters.   Looking back over the year, I am pleased to note that I don’t look the same in every post. I think that there are a few distinctive concepts that … Read moreThe Best of the Year (2018)

Categories Miscellany 14 Comments

Rip Cord

December 23, 2018December 24, 2018 by the directrice

  Merry Christmas! I assume that readership will be down over the next few days and have indexed my effort accordingly.   Jacket, pants, sweater, t-shirt: all JCrew, all wicked old (I am in New Hampshire for Christmas); Belt: Heron Preston; Shoes: 8 from YOOX   * The buckle on this belt is really heavy. … Read moreRip Cord

Categories Dressing, Finishing 5 Comments

Calico Space Force

December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 by the directrice

  Calico Space Force. Is your brain scrambling to make sense of that? Are you wondering what it could possibly be?   You can see my striped shirt in another context in this post.   Have a fantastic weekend!   Vest: Carven; Shirt: Thomas Mason for JCrew; Jeans; JCrew; Bag: Coach; Shoes: Coach

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The Virtues of Menswear Shirting

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018 by the directrice

  Having one or two blouses made from traditional menswear shirting fabrics in your closet is a good idea.   Sweater: Theory; Shirt: Thomas Mason for JCrew; Jeans: JCrew; Shoes: Coach; Bag: Coach   * I feel like I have floated this idea in the past, but cannot find the promise in a quick search … Read moreThe Virtues of Menswear Shirting

Categories Appreciating, Dressing 8 Comments

Another Big Pocket

December 11, 2018December 12, 2018 by the directrice

  How well do you know me?   Quick! Answer the following question: What are The Directrice’s favorite things? Have a fantastic weekend!   Bustier: Marques/Almeida; Shirt: Talbots; Pants: Banana Republic; Shoes: 3.1 Phillip Lim

Categories Appreciating, Dressing, Refreshing, Restyling and Remaking 10 Comments

Do As I Say and As I Do, Part II

December 9, 2018December 10, 2018 by the directrice

  I wear the clothes and outfits that you see on this blog in real life or, as they say on the Internet, IRL.   My real life. Perhaps a belt with this particular blouse?   Red dress: Jil Sander; Blue dress: Tory Burch; Shoes: Tory Burch

Categories Dressing, Refreshing, Restyling and Remaking 8 Comments

A Word Picture Actualized

December 6, 2018December 6, 2018 by the directrice

  Why is this? Two reasons. First, flowers are intrinsically appealing. Second, wearing a floral with a floral has an off-hand, bordering on insouciant, feel about it. It doesn’t seem like it should be intentional and therefore seems unintentional. Even though it is very contrived, as proven by this protracted analysis.   You may want … Read moreA Word Picture Actualized

Categories Dressing 6 Comments

It’s Getting Loud in Here

December 3, 2018December 2, 2018 by the directrice

  Continuing the Print Binge Confessional that started in early October, here is the last of the dresses that I foretold. Is it too much? I realize that the print is loud and I am showing it against a backdrop that includes colorful rugs and other patterns in the foyer but . . . I … Read moreIt’s Getting Loud in Here

Categories Appreciating, Dressing, Finishing 13 Comments

Mother Ginger

November 30, 2018November 29, 2018 by the directrice

  In the spring and summer, we call this blouse “The Big Tent” — but as we head into December, “Mother Ginger” seems more seasonally appropriate. Have a fantastic weekend!  

Categories Appreciating, Dressing 10 Comments
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