Pre-pubescent women below 100 lbs. showing off dresses in the thousands. Ads for Armani, Versace, Missoni, Chanel and any other brand you couldn’t possibly afford (and possibly couldn’t even find for sale in your neck of the woods). Crazy outfits of sheer blouses without camisoles, plaids with polka dots, turquoise…
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Today I am conducting training for my supervisors and PMs. have to look competant and legitimate. Black ribbed crew neck sweater from Chico’s. Gray cuffed trousers, part of a Tahari suit from Nordstrom. Black pearl necklace from my sister, looped twice around the neck. Black Enzo boots. Hair is stright…
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Dinner in the city for my mom’s birthday. Restaurant says Men’s Attire: Jacket Required. This is a popular place for politicians and proposals, we as a family felt we should dress the part. Red silk surplice front shell from Ann Taylor Loft. Found it in their sale rack last January…
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This morning I woke up shivering. I turned on the radio to hear it should be 70 degrees by this afternoon. It’s also casual Friday. Black silk/cashmere scoop shell from banana Republic. Red shetland crew neck cardigan from a thrift store. Gap jeans in their retired Lowrise Bootcut fit in…
View PostAh, the fitting room. A dreaded location for many women. The room is often too small, sometimes smells funny, the mirrors are so unflattering (it’s not you!), there are pushy salespeople lurking when you want to be left alone and not a soul in sight when you need a different…
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