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
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 more
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
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
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 more
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 more
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!
I sometimes find “casual” dress more confounding than “formal” — particularly when I am told to dress casually for an event that has some formal associations like a holiday dinner, a fundraiser, or anything involving a religious officiant. * That is a small fib.
I hope that you are enjoying a wonderful Thanksgiving Day — with stuffing, pumpkin pie, and your favorite holiday films! We here at Directrice Global Industries, Ltd. are dining with close friends and calling family outside D.C. We have also planned a movie double-bill that probably will not happen: Funny Face and Finding Dory. … Read more
I am such a fan of the sweater vest, the layered tank, the smock. Anything I can put a white blouse under! This top looks like it’s made of rags that might otherwise be destined for a car wash. (I don’t think this is the first time that I’ve made an observation like this … Read more