tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post5432927776873572823..comments2023-12-23T20:39:16.612+01:00Comments on A Femme d'Un Certain Age: Fabulous Fall Fashion Freebies (Well, Almost. . .)Tish Jetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08865177127050648489noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-51977976277852715612009-08-27T19:47:37.882+02:002009-08-27T19:47:37.882+02:00Dear Shelley,
You know those black trousers (or t...Dear Shelley,<br /><br />You know those black trousers (or those several pairs of black trousers) hanging in your closet? Take all of the tips from this post and change the pants for the skirt. Voila. You're good to go. <br /><br />Add shoulder pads to your V-neck sweater and if you would consider wearing a belt you can sling it around the general waist area and let it hang as it may -- the cord would be perfect for that purpose. If you can't deal with it, forget it. <br /><br />Get a great hair-cut, be meticulous with a little bit of makeup and pile on lots of baubles and beads or just your new creoles. . .<br /><br />Loved your comments. Thank you so much.tishjett@yahoo.comhttp://afemmeduncertainage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-92182382231765776732009-08-27T19:31:34.751+02:002009-08-27T19:31:34.751+02:00Thanks! I have a few bookmarked, including a YSL ...Thanks! I have a few bookmarked, including a YSL pair at a good discount from Bluefly.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-52615478083752524872009-08-27T19:02:48.280+02:002009-08-27T19:02:48.280+02:00Just had to add -- Shelley, loved your thoughts. ...Just had to add -- Shelley, loved your thoughts. You sort of defined me too with a few pluses and minuses here and there.<br /><br />Just join us all in ONE of Tish's mantras, which she posted above, "As you know chic before comfort." And I thought I gave that up almost 2 decades ago!knitpurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14166524571162914783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-57751043975570824102009-08-27T16:04:36.262+02:002009-08-27T16:04:36.262+02:00Yes, Stephanie, please do keep saying whatever cro...Yes, Stephanie, please do keep saying whatever crosses your mind. I love it too.tishjett@yahoo.comhttp://afemmeduncertainage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-67816835839223849942009-08-27T16:03:41.424+02:002009-08-27T16:03:41.424+02:00Dear D.P.,
I recommend black patent leather mocca...Dear D.P.,<br /><br />I recommend black patent leather moccasins for day and black ballerinas for the evening if your feet are tired and/or you don't feel like packing heels.<br /><br />You could of course wear ballerinas during the day, but for lots and lots of walking they won't give you the same support.<br /><br />Black patent loafers are a great investment. They're a great investment, they go with everything, work all year 'round and add that little pizzazz that plain leather lacks.tishjett@yahoo.comhttp://afemmeduncertainage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-56541732774438704352009-08-27T15:59:31.794+02:002009-08-27T15:59:31.794+02:00Thank you Lorrie, this theme will be continuing on...Thank you Lorrie, this theme will be continuing on and off. Once we all have several -- that means three or more -- decades under our new double-wrap belts, most of us have the basics covered.<br /><br />From that point on all a wardrobe needs is upkeep and tweaking for the new seasons.tishjett@yahoo.comhttp://afemmeduncertainage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-18693964562292681882009-08-27T15:04:47.353+02:002009-08-27T15:04:47.353+02:00Erina,
I'm glad you visit anyway. Bystander o...Erina,<br /><br />I'm glad you visit anyway. Bystander or not fashion is fun. I don't think one has to participate in a game in order to enjoy it.tishjett@yahoo.comhttp://afemmeduncertainage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-6588221155111824362009-08-27T10:54:30.049+02:002009-08-27T10:54:30.049+02:00Well, being of German rather than French stock, I ...Well, being of German rather than French stock, I have tree trunk legs and no chin and so wear skirts rarely and would only wear a turtleneck if I wanted to be a turtle. That said, I do have a black chenille skirt from Agnes B in Paris (I'm tempted to type that last bit over again, I love the sound of it so. This was a real splurge for someone who usually shops in thrift stores.) and a black cashmere/angora v-neck cardigan from same. <br /><br />I do find that black tights, black flats and black skirt make skirt wearing almost tolerable for me. I'm sure you'll say I should wear heels but I cannot walk very far in heels so save them for days when I have the car.<br /><br />Is there any place in your lookbook for longer skirts and knee-high boots? These have always been what made me love fall and winter.<br /><br />I might also mention that my waistline disappeared with The Change, but now that I've discovered your website and been reminded that the French think women improve with age, I'm determined to live up to that: I had my first glass of lemon water yesterday morning.<br /><br />PS The fashion sketches are wonderful. My Mom could draw well and entertained me as a child for hours as we designed clothing together.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10239488936038510294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-17635527110242660992009-08-27T03:10:52.227+02:002009-08-27T03:10:52.227+02:00Can I just say how much I adore your comment secti...Can I just say how much I adore your comment section? It's like a lively French Salon full of discussion. You have a way of getting people talking!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09289348366926684135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-31741062873450039272009-08-27T02:53:11.804+02:002009-08-27T02:53:11.804+02:00Dabble on...
-Carole
Note to Deja Pseu, can we al...Dabble on...<br />-Carole<br /><br />Note to Deja Pseu, can we all be jealous that you will soon be off to Paris?knitpurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14166524571162914783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-36159260521404413712009-08-26T23:52:53.360+02:002009-08-26T23:52:53.360+02:00*anxiously awaiting Paris footwear answer to quest...*anxiously awaiting Paris footwear answer to question posed by Deja Pseu* <br /><br />I love these illustrations. I'm intrigued by chanel'ing up a skirt and top that way. A delicate cord may be just the thing. I bet you could do a lot with it. Love it!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09289348366926684135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-53308187317221980062009-08-26T23:06:22.841+02:002009-08-26T23:06:22.841+02:00tishjett - can you give some suggestions for footw...tishjett - can you give some suggestions for footwear to go with that skirt and tights that would be appropriate for the kind of walking we'll be doing in Paris? I'm starting my pre-Paris packing obsession. ;-)Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-69743746138153692632009-08-26T19:50:51.986+02:002009-08-26T19:50:51.986+02:00Wonderful ideas - especially for those of us on a ...Wonderful ideas - especially for those of us on a strict budget this year.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-17984599237384878772009-08-26T16:34:04.576+02:002009-08-26T16:34:04.576+02:00Yes, indeed, dear Marsi,
There is much, much more...Yes, indeed, dear Marsi,<br /><br />There is much, much more to come.<br /><br />I am now turning to our other mode of communication. . .tishjett@yahoo.comhttp://afemmeduncertainage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-52614062545992258032009-08-26T16:33:02.527+02:002009-08-26T16:33:02.527+02:00LOVE Edith's illustrations!! They are so char...LOVE Edith's illustrations!! They are so charming. Great ideas for Fall too. I'm not a fashion person, just an interested bystander, but posts like this one make it all seem more do-able.erinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-75199863390413254122009-08-26T16:19:34.309+02:002009-08-26T16:19:34.309+02:00I'll never get over the Wolford shop closing i...I'll never get over the Wolford shop closing its doors in my city two years ago and me missing out on the final sales. I make do with tights from Target, which are plenty indestructible themselves. Wolfords must be made out of Kevlar to have such a reputation.<br /><br />I'm glad you're talking about fall a bit, Tish. I actually WAS wondering what your fall thoughts were the other night when I was looking through the September issue of American Vogue right before bed. Didn't think you'd say anything till la rentree, so this was a treat. I know there's more to come.Marsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18263482303983558563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-54085615936707887782009-08-26T16:06:56.601+02:002009-08-26T16:06:56.601+02:00D.P,
Go for it, you MUST have your perfect black...D.P, <br /><br />Go for it, you MUST have your perfect black skirt and you MUST bring it to Paris, then you can find all sorts of nifty additions when you arrive.<br /><br />(Bring your tights to Paris. Even if its sweltering in October you can be sure Frenchwomen will be wearing them. As you know chic before comfort.)tishjett@yahoo.comhttp://afemmeduncertainage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-59525739150827609932009-08-26T15:06:33.972+02:002009-08-26T15:06:33.972+02:00Lovely ideas here! I'm eyeing a black pencil ...Lovely ideas here! I'm eyeing a black pencil skirt from BR, maybe to bring to Paris, and am looking for anything with a flounced hem. Unfortunately it will be too warm for tights until December here, but a girl can dream.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.com