As part of an ongoing effort to demonstrate that I occasionally wear Business Attire (as opposed to Business Casual), I bring you another suit. Are you wondering where I wear this suit? I’ve worn it for depositions and client meetings. I’ve also worn it to court to handle a hearing. But I offer … Read more
Lasers have brought extraordinary advances to the inhabitants of our little planet. Lasers have given us: But the most extraordinary application of laser technology, in the context of this blog, is laser-printing, which in turn has given us this: Don’t be afraid. Come a little closer to see. A blouse like this needs some … Read more
Bonjour, mes amis! It’s le weekend, as they say in France, and we are heading into my favorite time of year: fall. It’s still a little warm in Washington, but cool enough for long sleeves, if one is so inclined. The bandana-print is so naive that it has some chic all on its own. … Read more
A few weeks back I posted some pictures of a Marni jacket that I had belted in an attempt to manage unanticipated volume. A number of you suggested that the jacket might look better with skinny pants and a couple of you said “boots.” I’ve never had a pair of short boots like this … Read more
My unbounded enthusiasm for stripes is no secret. I found this top a few months ago; the designer showed it with a matching skirt, but that seemed like a little too much stripe to me. The top is fabricated from an incredibly heavy viscose/nylon/elastane blend, which is a little perplexing because it was sold … Read more
Despite wide variations in the way Business Casual is interpreted across the city, I think we can all agree that strapless tops are verboten . . . . unless you wear something over them or under them. If you wear a jacket over your strapless top, it’s no longer a strapless top, is it? … Read more
September 1st seems like a dividing line each year between summer and fall — even though, technically, Labor Day can fall anytime in the first week of September and the autumnal equinox is not until September 23rd. September 1st says back to school for me and that means summer dressing is done. But in … Read more
For the last day of August, I offer: a sundress and bright sandals. The first time my best friend saw me wearing this dress she said, “You look just like Doris Day!” If you have been following this blog for a few months, you may realize (when you think about it), that I wear … Read more
Last Friday I had a hearing, which means I had to wear a suit and was unable to avail myself of the rights, privileges and benefits attached to Casual Friday. This suit is Hugo Boss but was purchased on Rue La La. It’s made of fine wool gabardine and beautifully cut. It’s traditional — … Read more
Occasionally you buy something and realize that it’s perfect, a paragon of fit and utility, and you wish you had it in every color. This is a wish that the Directrice can grant. Well, not me personally, but I can set you on the path: If you find yourself a good seamstress, your paragon … Read more