Appreciating

Fans of Weirdy Green, gather ’round. Remember this charming, but slightly challenging jacket from long ago? It’s still with me!

The next six weeks aren’t going to be easy, Directorate. But I’ve looked into it and no reputable doctor will put you into a medically induced coma just to escape election-related stress.  So I am going to offer the next best thing: more frequent Directrice posts for the next few weeks. OK? We’ll get through … Read more

The Directrice attended two fancy professional dinners this summer. One of the dinners was for a professional organization that skews male, older, and conventional.  The other was a fundraising gala for a progressive non-profit.  What to wear, what to wear. I have a few party dresses in my closet for just such occasions, some of … Read more

The headline may be misleading. This post is really about two things: blue and white stripes (the essence of summer) and key summer basics (wide legged trousers and bias cut skirts in linen bien sur). Tank: Sacai from The RealReal (check periodically; there are always great Sacai finds on The RealReal); Pants: Anthropologie Colette Cropped … Read more

In addition to bringing white Doc Martens and bustiers to the office, did you know that Your Directrice injected tie-dye into the firm environment in the early oughts? C’est vrai! Dress: Ulla Johnson from The RealReal (there are several in various sizes available right now); Belt: Maison Margiela 11 from YOOX; Sandals: Donald J. Pliner … Read more

I love a statement blouse. Changing subjects, briefly, these oxfords are amazing. They weigh nothing, but have so much presence, and are delightfully comfortable. Blouse: Palmer//Harding from The RealReal (one just like mine and look at this beauty); Shoes: Cole Haan Original Grand Platform Oxford

Holiday shopping often goes off the rails for me. It all starts very rationally with a plan and a list in November and then typically in mid-December (approximately 10 days before Christmas) something snaps and I start wildly buying gifts for myself along with “back-up gifts” (alternate sizes, selections) for others. And then when everything … Read more

Last week, I was looking for something cozy that would take me to work and an after-work concert at the Kennedy Center — with a walk in-between. I found this great boiled jacket in my very own closet. Last seen by you in 2017. Let me interrupt this post to tell you that when we … Read more

Directorate, do you remember previous discussions of The Third Piece? Not to be confused with The Third Man — which is a masterpiece and which you should make time to see over the holidays if you have not already seen it. I digress. The Third Piece is the thing (generally a garment) you add to … Read more