February 7, 2014 Many people ask me about what to do with their interview suit after they've interviewed... so I'm going to show a week of work attire that uses your suit as separates. Just as the daily crossword puzzles become more difficult during the week, these outfits become progressive more casual... Two notes: (1) I'm working with a palette of navy, grey, beige, pink and white. (2) I'm going to show the same shoes repeatedly, just to emphasize the utility of a few pair of good shoes, rather than my usual unique shoes for each outfit. Monday is our dressiest option - use your suit jacket over a contrasting dress, or use your skirt as a base for a tweed jacket and silk ... View the Post
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From Dream to Suitcase
January 31, 2014 We'll be in Paris soon, and I'm already daydreaming about what we'll do while we're there... First off, I'm trying really hard to look upon the whole flying process as positively as possible. I can sit for 8 hours without a whole lot of trouble - I've done it at work for decades, so being on an airplane isn't that big an adjustment. I can hold hands with Belovedest, relax, and listen to music or some of my favorite apps on my phone. I've recently downloaded Insight Timer, which has dozens of guided meditations that are grand for relaxing... and then I can switch to one of the many apps that is just one long soundtrack of thunderstorms. A bottle of water, some skin serum, and I'm good ... View the Post
Start With Art: The Breakfast Room by Childe Hassam
January 30, 2014 My life - wardrobe-wise - is now an interesting contrast between being in gym clothes, or leisure clothes, for much of my time, and then every now and then I have to look like I belong in a business meeting or a dinner party... Apparently I'm not at all alone, because many people have asked me about how to have a coherent wardrobe strategy when you dress for such a wide variety of activities. So I chose one of the very beautiful paintings suggested to me, and went to work. This painting is an innovative combination of accent colors, some interesting asymmetry, and a wide range of grey through beige and taupe neutrals. First up - the gym! Being able to use grey as a neutral is ... View the Post
Shopping with a Painting, or What I Bought, January 2014
January 20, 2014 For quite a while, I've described my personal style as LaValise de la Garçonne, aka The Tomboy's Suitcase. I try to remind myself that I really don't need clothing much beyond what I would pack for my next trip, and that as much as I'd like to be a classy, elegant, lady-like creature, I'm much more likely to be the person who climbs up the ladder and fixes the broken gizmo than I am to be the prim princess with the clipboard supervising the process...I've just recent stumbled upon the perfect painting to express my colors and overall feeling that I want to accomplish in my wardrobe: Two Sisters with a Cello, by Marie Laurencin. I can't actually SHOW you the painting, because I can't afford to buy rights ... View the Post
From Desk to Dinner Party: Pastel Silk, Some Earrings, and a Nice Bag
December 28, 2013 Pastel silk tunics can go undercover during the work day, but look gorgeous after work. Some dressy earrings, a small bag, and some dressier shoes, and you're all set!
love, Janice ... View the Post
From Desk to Dinner Party: Take off a Cardigan, and Add Some Bracelets!
December 27, 2013
I don't see a lot of bracelets in the world, and I think that's too bad. Bracelets elevate any outfit to something much dressier, and they're particularly effective at the dinner table. Make sure that you're choose bracelets that aren't too bangy or clinky or clanky - you want to be beautiful, but not to the point of distraction!For all of these outfits, I've shown a very simple 3/4 sleeve ("bracelet" sleeve) top, in a color matching the pants, and for day I've topped them with a cardigan that makes sort of a statement, and some simple loafers. Then after work, in addition to pulling on your bracelets, I'm suggesting some shiny shoes - always flat and comfortable though! A change of ... View the Post
Chic Sightings: Grey Coats, with Brown Leather Accessories
December 26, 2013 Another one of those unexpected, but really eye-catching, uses of accessories to breathe life into dark outerwear, on dark days.
love, Janice ... View the Post
Chic Sightings: Camel Coats, with Grey
December 23, 2013 Men have worn camel and grey together since... forever? but I don't see women wearing camel very often, and very seldom with grey. It stands out in the oceans of black that I see this time of year, and looked very chic on the cold streets of Chicago!
love,
Janice ... View the Post
From Desk to Dinner Party: Incorporating Metallics in a Neutral Wardrobe
December 21, 2013
Some people just don't feel comfortable wearing bright colors, or colors that extend much beyond their chosen neutrals, and they've been despairing that there was no way for them to be sufficiently dressy for after-work activities. My suggestion - don't underestimate the effect that a metallic colored or finished top can bring to your everyday clothes!These, again, are three of the "suit-like" looks that I used a few days ago. (I am NOT doing this because I'm lazy - I'm trying to show the inherent versatility in neutral basics. Some people think I'm taking the easy way out...)
Starting with the cardigan or jacket, and the pants, a neutral pair of comfortable work shoes are all you need for ... View the Post
From Desk to Dinner Party: Incorporating a Gem Tone into Neutrals
December 20, 2013 Many of you ask me about incorporating a brightly color blouse or shirt into their neutral wardrobe, particularly for evening events. So I'm using the same basic "suit" type garments that we've seen before, and bringing in bright red, emerald green, and ruby... Note that, while it's tempting to echo the color of the accent in shoes or another accessory, it's not strictly necessary. So long as your accessories are festive, your look will be coherent and beautiful. More tomorrow!
love, Janice ... View the Post
From Desk to Dinner Party: More Silk Blouses
December 18, 2013
When combing through your wardrobe for something to use as the "key" piece in a day-to-night transition, remember that most of the focus will be on your face, especially if you're sitting at a dinner table. Look for the key ideas of shine, sparkle, shimmer, any kind of texture-y interest, and don't forget that sleeveless often conveys a sense of occasion...Velvet pants are among my favorite garments - I wear them all fall and winter, for regular days as well as festive moments. This mix of brown and black is a great opportunity to wear smoky quartz jewelry...
A beautiful lace blouse is comfortably businesslike under a knit blazer, but can stand alone with feminine dash after business ... View the Post
Neutral Accessories: Scarves, Part 1
December 11, 2013
As much as I love to use a scarf as an accent to an outfit, once the weather starts to get cold, I find that I often turn to my black, black and white, or grey scarves. A little bit of texture, a subtle print, or a pattern can lend a lot of interest to a monochromatic outfit.Tomorrow, I'll show you scarves from the other 8 neutral colors - I'm now including rust and teal as neutrals!
love, Janice ... View the Post
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