Have you started to think about all the academic literature that will be generated in future years discussing the sociology and psychology of the pandemic? I have. I picture it like an old-fashioned card catalog. “Pandemic, societal changes. Pandemic, societal impact. Pandemic, societal regression.”
Do you remember when you were little, the fun of a dress-up box? A big piece of the fun is wearing as many things as you can at one time. For those looking to spend (invest) an hour on this blog, I recommend 2019. I think it was my best year.
I feel compelled to disclose at the outset that this is a surprisingly long post filled with old clothes. Better you hear it from me now than discover it for yourself after three minutes of scrolling. Quickly, here are the old clothes. There are, however, small lessons to be imparted. … Read moreIt’s The Little Things Again
Many years ago, I had a pair of comfortable black pants — from Ann Taylor, I think — that I discovered were indestructible. Made of entirely synthetic fibers, the pants could not be stained, shrunken, faded, or stretched out. A colleague and I dubbed them “the plastic pants” and delighted in all the ways … Read moreA Most Unnatural Pair of Pants
Perhaps if we try to think about dressing for work at home in a more positive mindset, we’ll feel better about it. Pan-dressing: The Power and the Glory! I feel better already. You can see in these photos that the back of the jacket is a little longer than the front. I … Read moreThe Best Jacket
In preparation for a new president and administration, I’ve been reviewing the Obama years with nostalgia. Sadly, there doesn’t seem to be a definitive art-book on Mrs. Obama’s style — but I have contented myself with a large volume of Pete Souza’s photographs and Michael Smith’s book on decorating the White House. Sweater: … Read moreLight Metal
I told you that I have been wearing real pants with a set waistband . . . and that’s true. That’s what I’m going to show you. But I haven’t been wearing worky pants — i.e., wool trousers. Is that ok? Here is what I wore for work on December 23rd, my last day … Read moreYou’re Never Fully Dressed Without An Ascot
Reflecting on the last eight months, I have to admit that as much as I have been missing normal life, I may be particularly well-disposed for months of remote work. I’m an introvert, I live with two fluffy lap cats, and I have a large collection of strange, statement necklaces and brooches perfect for … Read moreA Topographic Brooch
Hello, hello! I’ve been missing you terribly, but somehow unable to open my laptop and start typing. The combined forces of election anxiety and pandemic despair annexed the small part of my brain reserved for creative efforts and my heart didn’t have the power to compensate. I realize that one could fairly say, … Read moreZoom Hero
This post shows two core lessons of The Directrice in practice. No fears! A little Oxyclean removed all of the evidence. Moving the cat was the right call. But I don’t have limitless space, so I only deal in crushable hats. This one is partially satisfying my fixation. Dress: Love Binetti; Hat: … Read moreThe Woman in White Is Not Done