Dressing

Some of you may remember the boilersuit that I bought during the pandemic. It may be the best-fitting garment I’ve ever owned; it fit like a glove straight off the rack.  All the more remarkable because the fit involved many component parts and measurements: long sleeves, shoulder seam, waist, hips, rise, full length pant legs, … Read more

Welcome back, Directorate! Where have you been? This dress is constructed as a top attached to a skirt, which made one key alteration simple. It was too long in the waist for me. But that was an easy fix  . . . for a professional seamstress. A few final notes: Ten years into this blog, … Read more

Let the record reflect that The Photographer labeled this set of photos “Bonkers Sleeves.” The record shall so reflect. Let the record also reflect that The Photographer is not paid to provide impertinent commentary. The record shall so reflect, but shall also reflect that The Photographer is not paid at all. Come closer to inspect … Read more

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

Gather ’round, Directorate! This is a historic (an historic) post: No. 700.   There is a lot of dress here — a Ulla Johnson (an Ulla Johnson) hallmark — which is sort of wrangled with the belt. Turning back to the topline of this post (No. 700!), let me take this opportunity to thank you, … Read more

Sundresses are the easiest way to get through the summer. But if you aren’t a dress enthusiast, or if you want a little more variety than wearing a dress everyday, an interesting top and neutral pants are the simplest alternative.

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