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Category Archives: 2020s
Dress Up Shoes and the Older Woman
What shoes should women wear to fancy dress up events? Looking at the images presented in most media, it would seem that sky high heels are the preferred option. That might be okay for the younger set, but by the … Continue reading
Mini Skirts and the Older Woman
The British designer Mary Quant is often given credit for inventing the mini skirt, that iconic clothing item of the 1960s. Where did her ideas come from? In her interesting book on women designers, Women of Fashion, historian Valerie Steele … Continue reading
Nomadland–The Movie
Has there ever been a film that I liked better than the book? I can’t think of one, and the film Nomadland didn’t change my mind. As friends remind me, books and films shouldn’t really be compared since they are … Continue reading
Deb Haaland and the Power of Jewelry
Many professional women wear pearls with their outfits. Deb Haaland, second term Congresswoman from New Mexico, wears Navajo pearls. These graduated silver beads are the signature piece in her large collection of Native American jewelry. When she was sworn in … Continue reading
Of Politics and Women’s Shoes
I was hoping that the end of the Melania fashion era might bring an end to sky high heels, but no such luck. While Kamala Harris wears Converse sneakers on her casual days, when dressed up she’s in heels. During … Continue reading
Kamala Harris, Plain and Fancy
By now you have probably heard about the dust up over Vogue’s February issue featuring Kamala Harris on the cover. According to Vogue, both photos, shot by African American photographer Tyler Mitchell, were approved for publication. The more casual look … Continue reading
Melania at the RNC Convention
Military-inspired fashion for women is not a new thing. But is it usually quite so literal? I’m wondering just what Melania Trump had in mind when she gave her convention speech in an outfit that looks like she got it … Continue reading
Finally Fashion Forward?
I used to think that I was the only woman in America who didn’t wear jeans, but maybe that is changing. The Washington Post recently featured an article on the decline of jeans sales during the pandemic. More and more … Continue reading
Covid Coiffure Complete
Well, it’s done. All the red in my hair is gone. Now it’s a color that I don’t recognize at all–a kind of steely gray with just a hint of brown. Those lighter shades you see are a lighter gray. … Continue reading