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Category Archives: PersonalStyle
The quest for perfect basics: Tops and blouses edition
In my last post, I shared the imperfections of my wardrobe. I mentioned how difficult it can be to find wardrobe “workhorses” — those practical, versatile items that will serve us day in and day out. Many of my readers … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, PersonalStyle
Tagged basics, blouses, fashion, knit tops, personal style, style, tee shirts, tees, tops, wardrobe planning, wardrobe workhorses
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Folk fest, old lady shorts, and a two-stepping Brazilian
Outdoor music, especially the free kind, is one of summer’s great pleasures. I didn’t think it could get much better than last weekend, when I got to hear the Roy Sludge Trio performing “Too Drunk to Truck” and “I Got … Continue reading
Visible Monday: Outfitting for Oregon
Every now and then, I am reminded that clothes serve a practical purpose. Like the rooftops over our heads, they protect us from the elements. Last week, Mr. Frump and I took a special trip to Oregon for our 20th … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Over40, PersonalStyle
Tagged activewear, consignment-shopping, jeans, Mom jeans, Oregon coast, over 40, Pacific Northwest, personal style, shoes, style, travel, travel wardrobe, Visible-Monday
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Once in a lifetime
I recently attended my 25th college reunion. The journey involved a seemingly endless car trip, during which the rocky ridges of Massachusetts gave way to the green meadows of New York and, finally, the wide, open fields of Ohio. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Over40, PersonalStyle
Tagged 1980s, college, college reunions, fashion, midlife, over 40, reunions, style
31 Comments
An apple and a banana walk into a bar…
This month’s style-related obsession? Demystifying body types. I thought I had figured this out long ago, but learning is cyclical and recursive, right? Why should I care? Well, there is a very sensible idea out there that, if you know … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Over40, PersonalStyle
Tagged belting, body proportions, body shapes, body type, dressing your body type, fashion, figure flattery, H body type, over 40, rectangle body type, style
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Visible Monday: One dress, seven outfits
I’m not sure when or why I stopped wearing dresses, but it probably had something to do with my belief that they’re less versatile than separates. While people are much more likely to notice repeat wearings of the same dress, … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, OutfitPosts, Over40, PersonalStyle
Tagged dresses, fashion, over 40, Visible-Monday
34 Comments
Fantasy vs. reality: The closet edition
In the fantasy, I stroll into my perfectly organized closet to assemble my perfectly coordinated outfit. My clothes are color-coordinated and organized by type. Outfits assemble themselves effortlessly. After a quick glance in my beautifully lit, 3-way mirror, I smile … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, PersonalStyle
Tagged closets, fashion, organization, personal style, Project Runway, storage
32 Comments
Dressing in the dark (and other joys of fall)
We are entering the time, my friends, when leaving the house with one black shoe and one navy blue shoe is a very real danger. While I’ve never done this myself, I’ve seen it happen. Lack of natural light in … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Humor, PersonalStyle
Tagged animal prints, boots, fall, fashion, jackets, simple pleasures, tights
30 Comments
Friend Friday: A Sense of Place
In another life, I think I might have been an anthropologist. When I think about fashion, I enjoy considering all the sociological and cultural factors involved. So I was intrigued when Katy over at Modly Chic invited style bloggers to … Continue reading
The Sensational Seven: Order, Creativity, and Personal Style
One of life’s many little dilemmas is how to reconcile our need for order with our desire for creativity. On the one hand, we seek continuity. Predictability. Cohesive, logical patterns that we can depend on, with no unpleasant surprises. On the … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, PersonalStyle
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