Think of this blog as a well-crafted novel. . . or one of those disaster films from the 70s. All the story-lines were laid out in the first year; this year each one will be tied up, leading us to some sort of meaningful, satisfying conclusion. And then if people really like it, several … Read more
I did warn you a few weeks back that the second year of The Directrice would involve ingenious re-cuts of things you’ve seen before. Dress: Marni; Belt: JCrew; Shoes: Cole Haan Catalina Wedge from Zappos; Brooch: Vintage; Bag: Furla Metropolis (seems to be sold out in black)
I’ve been looking for the perfect pair of cropped jeans: dark rinse, slight flare at the hem; mid-calf length. This may be an impossible quest for someone of my height. Thinking that I could solve my problem by throwing money at it, I ordered a couple of pairs of Point Sur jeans from JCrew … Read more
Hello, Dear Ones! I’m back after a three-week break. For the next few weeks, I’ll only be posting twice weekly — Mondays and Thursdays. That’s right, I’m rationing The Directrice. Dress: Isabel Marant Etoile Warrick Jersey Midi Dress (on sale at Matches; buy at least one size up from your regular size; … Read more
I am not entirely certain what guiding principles a reader of this blog will have extracted after reading the first 180 posts. One concept that has been repeated numerous times relates to layering: that outfits are more interesting and more sophisticated when a few pieces are combined — layered — to create a silhouette, to … Read more
Denim and khaki! Fabrics created for manual labor and outdoor activities that have been appropriated by white collar workers who are tired of dressing up for their soft office jobs. That seems . . . wrong, doesn’t it? Top: Marques’Almeida; Pants: Banana Republic Straight-Fit Chino; Bag: Marc by Marc Jacob Natasha Cross-body; … Read more
In the final days of March, I scramble through my closet picking out things that didn’t get enough wear in the preceding months and try to wear them one last time before packing them away for the summer. You may remember this jacket from last winter? I wore it with a … Read more
Green is my favorite color and I like almost every shade. Sweater: Margaret O’Leary; Jacket: Marc by Marc Jacobs; T-shirt: JCrew; Jeans: JCrew; Scarf: Tory Burch Bag: Car Shoe; Shoes: French Sole New York; Watch: Shinola Birdy
After the firestorm over last week’s dress-over-pants ensemble, I almost hesitate to show you these pictures, but hear me out. For those of you scratching your heads, wondering why I’d ever bother altering a dress to make it into a top, let me explain. I am a textile enthusiast with access to an … Read more
Soon it will be time to put away my beloved boots, but during the shoulder weeks between winter and true spring, they are still appropriate when worn with lighter colors.