My Outfits

What I Wore. Outfits for a casual lifestyle. Creating a versatile dress-up / dress-down, travel-friendly wardrobe. Style ideas for women over 50. Polished, comfortable looks.

you had me at “asymmetry”

It’s true…I’ve rarely met an asymmetrical hem I didn’t love. This is the Works Every Time sweater from Stella Carakasi, and the style is right…

outfit re-mix

I don’t know about you, but I often struggle with achieving a balance between novelty and simplicity. It’s always fun and stimulating to have something…

in season: the lightweight jacket

A lightweight jacket is an indispensable wardrobe item during warm seasons, but the right one can be hard to find. I’ve had a checklist that includes: not black,…

one from column A…

one from column A…

When you’re as short as I am, a Column of Color™ becomes your not-so-secret weapon. Here I’ve doubled down by adding a long ivory vest over…

color and my comfort level

Over the years, I’ve put together a wardrobe that’s comprised mainly of neutrals. It began as a practical move, but I’ve also realized that I…

a spring thing

a spring thing

Though the calendar says March 20 is the first day of Spring, my marker is the start of Daylight Savings time. I know a lot…

style: don’t overthink it…

I’m finding that when it comes to style, there’s a fine line between being creative and over-thinking. Lately I’ve been leaning back toward an “un-fussy”…

going for the bold

When I attended Garance Doré’s book signing back in December, I was inspired by her chic outfit of grey denim, a black top and pumps, and bold,…