tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post3786399248438866462..comments2023-12-23T20:39:16.612+01:00Comments on A Femme d'Un Certain Age: Five (More) Easy Pieces: Part IIITish Jetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08865177127050648489noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-53811699969838921462011-02-06T16:42:58.664+01:002011-02-06T16:42:58.664+01:00Another wonderful post - love the amethyst materia...Another wonderful post - love the amethyst material...it is a color that seems to flatter everyone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618921461540105577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-87911478785859952612011-02-04T23:33:13.340+01:002011-02-04T23:33:13.340+01:00I'm reading your blog backtracking.... I didn&...I'm reading your blog backtracking.... I didn't want to miss a thing..... Loving it! Maryanne Love the idea about the two pant lengths.....I always go with my vintage black Armani jacket just a little nipped in at the waist.......Maryanne xoBeadboard UpCountryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021853986081835613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-55674359259817538182011-02-04T06:18:24.296+01:002011-02-04T06:18:24.296+01:00Dear Tish, you are at your best when you blog thes...Dear Tish, you are at your best when you blog these suggestions for us. I love it and am busy culling my wardrobe. Several people alluded to living in areas where they have to adapt to more casual items. I live near a city with almost zero fashion sense and find I will need many pieces you suggest. Then I will find my way to denim, twills, casual items. In my life, they will all go together. Definitely recommend shopping online. xoxo, C.<br />PS: love "waistcoat" for vest.knitpurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14166524571162914783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-86096912292560809142011-02-04T02:27:33.012+01:002011-02-04T02:27:33.012+01:00After 4 years, I embarked on a weight loss program...After 4 years, I embarked on a weight loss program and am reaping the rewards. Instead of fitting into my four-year old clothes from days of skinny-yore, I am looking to build a good wardrobe - I am following and loving. My life is more laid back but I think I can adapt. I am glad that when I gained weight - I kept the cashmere!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-43606242051496810572011-02-03T19:15:50.020+01:002011-02-03T19:15:50.020+01:00hi tish,
i love this. i think the most important...hi tish,<br /><br />i love this. i think the most important point you make is that our wardrobe fit our lifestyle. my lifestyle is very active/outdoorsy so i'm drawn to easy cotton classics that can take a beating. that being said i don't like dressing in clothes that look like i just stepped out of the sports store. i try hard to be stylish in my outdoor adventures. i love your choices as they are all elegant and so classy. i'd love to see you in them. do you ever post pics of yourself in them?<br /><br />xo<br />janetthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-76565461569499667302011-02-03T17:51:12.703+01:002011-02-03T17:51:12.703+01:00I love the amethyst, but I love purple. I agree--m...I love the amethyst, but I love purple. I agree--many useful wearings of a splendid color!Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13870956796448149807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-1624883660756178232011-02-03T16:57:12.218+01:002011-02-03T16:57:12.218+01:00J'adore #11 - with that glorious plunging neck...<i>J'adore</i> #11 - with that glorious plunging neckline (and the audacity it takes to pull it off). I find that this look can work on women of many statures (thank goodness), including <i>moi</i>. <br /><br />It's a classic.BigLittleWolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-49693251758937903532011-02-03T16:54:14.967+01:002011-02-03T16:54:14.967+01:00Great post. I well tailored black suit is an abso...Great post. I well tailored black suit is an absolute must, just for the versatility. <br />My easy pieces include a black pencil skirt, a button down shirt and long black cardigan. In fact that is what I will wear everyday this week, changing my shirts for variety. It is my uniform. Change to a slinky black top and heels and voila, I'm ready for dinner.<br />Totally easy.Belle de Villehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045827018848979761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-7375966861398641972011-02-03T15:37:48.323+01:002011-02-03T15:37:48.323+01:00The Marc Jacobs suit is wonderful.
The hat, Oh Go...The Marc Jacobs suit is wonderful. <br />The hat, Oh God that hat well lets just say I'm in love. Swoon<br /><br />Best,<br />EliseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-74870160151586831772011-02-03T14:53:47.596+01:002011-02-03T14:53:47.596+01:00Tish, I'm really enjoying these posts!
Now ...Tish, I'm really enjoying these posts! <br /><br />Now I'm thinking I need a waistcoat...Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-51132472637997205172011-02-03T14:49:29.348+01:002011-02-03T14:49:29.348+01:00Love (and own) most of these. Obviously I like the...Love (and own) most of these. Obviously I like the way you think. My only issue is where does one find an amethyst moire waistcoat? I suppose you could have one made. And of course tailoring is key to everything!quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-22781680391324025292011-02-03T13:54:10.531+01:002011-02-03T13:54:10.531+01:00I have 3 pant suits cream,taupe,& midnight blu...I have 3 pant suits cream,taupe,& midnight blue.<br />Have always understood that with a long body,short legs (sounds ghastly) cuffed pants are a no,no?? What is your take on this? <br />Thanks for the informative blogs. IdaJudith https://www.blogger.com/profile/03634258386057489997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-51965079253076321362011-02-03T13:23:54.720+01:002011-02-03T13:23:54.720+01:00I SO concur with your 20 piece wardrobe. Honestly...I SO concur with your 20 piece wardrobe. Honestly, I have navigated the past few months with even fewer! Sadly, extra pounds I've gained are the reason...but I'm working to rectify that and in the meantime am taking concrete steps to eliminate several pieces from my "once and future" wardrobe. <br /><br />I have many classic pieces that correspond nicely to those you have been showing us in the past few posts!<br /><br />You'll look fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration.<br /><br />"Comforting and confidence-building"...I like that description.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-46815739827489213282011-02-03T13:01:23.111+01:002011-02-03T13:01:23.111+01:00I used to spend a great deal of money on my clothe...I used to spend a great deal of money on my clothes and it was well worth it. You're right, the investment pays off. My grandmother worked for Bullocks Wilshire back in the 30's. She worked with the designer Irene, dressing many of the Hollywood elite. She always told me to buy "classics" and keep them. Her idea of a classic? Blazer, skirts, boucle knits, cashmere, camel hair coat. It was the Fifties. My biggest problem is I now live in a resort area in the mountains and it's hard to find anything up here or bother to dress up much anyway. My jewelry has been put away, for the most part, for years. I miss thinking about what to wear and accessorizing.California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-346264386674845062011-02-03T12:54:15.458+01:002011-02-03T12:54:15.458+01:00This is all so helpful. Thanks for all the wardro...This is all so helpful. Thanks for all the wardrobe help. In the long run we'll all save money and stress by following your guide line. PS, I found a perfect Theory blazer at Neiman Marcus the other day. Was $395. and I got it for $138. Exactly what I was looking for.spiral stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14426524680316455772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-51620805583593438022011-02-03T12:51:55.486+01:002011-02-03T12:51:55.486+01:00This was the best of all the posts. I agree one h...This was the best of all the posts. I agree one hundred percent. The tailoring of the jacket and the best cashmere have worked well for me, especially when traveling. For a 2 week trip to Europe my roller suitcase weighs between 22 to 24 pounds, I take the best I own...it has served me well.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-76616551232599832842011-02-03T12:40:22.165+01:002011-02-03T12:40:22.165+01:00Dear Tish, I'm reorganising my wardrobe and ha...Dear Tish, I'm reorganising my wardrobe and have just found two black gabardine pant suits and two white shirts. I love the amethyst waistcoat! xxChristina @ Fashion's Most Wantedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583201549332262341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-19961738510633885672011-02-03T12:22:19.788+01:002011-02-03T12:22:19.788+01:00Right. Here's my question - a dead serious on...Right. Here's my question - a dead serious one: how much is 'the best you can afford'? Is it a percentage of your clothing allowance (so how do you set yourself a clothing allowance?); is it all the money you have in savings? Is it what is left in the checking account at the end of the month? How do French women budget for clothes? I'm all for upgrading, as my rare experiences with good quality do give evidence that it usually pays off. But I need numbers - preferably percentages. Your series so far has been brilliant - no disagreements here.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10239488936038510294noreply@blogger.com