One strong trend happening now is a patterned pant. Here you see a striped pair and clients invariably think that a pattern or a stripe, and even worse a horizontal stripe, won’t look right.

Think again. A pattern, or a stripe, done right, can help. And with a little stretch, perfect.

These were worn casually with a solid sweater and loafers, and then again with the same black sweater I’ve worn over and over, a mid-heel, and that white leather dress worn as a coat.

If you have a patterned pant, wear it. The pattern can actually disguise what you might consider your leg imperfections. The eye will move around any tender spots. 🙂

If you would like help with a patterned pant, your timing is good: Spring Summer 2014 Trunk Show now on. Lots of patterned pants to show you, and I can even meet you online, virtual wardrobing is the best. Message me for more information, 716-445-3033.

Have a great night, and every day dress.

xoxo

 

As adults, a little spring break is a good thing. Every day dress has been Atlantic to Pacific, with Buffalo NY between, in the last eleven days, blog posting left behind. Naples FL and Pebble Beach CA.

A spring break to Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic sixteen years ago will forever be etched in the mind and affirms that all is okay. The women were beautiful and comfortable with their bodies. They seemed to be with men of their same age, or decades older, or of the same experience, and in no way inclined to chase youth, or days gone by. Modern, yes, afraid to age, no.

Women, love your bodies. Eat good food, move as much as you can, and every day dress, ten pounds or not. Spring break, Atlantic to Pacific. 

both photos | iPhone

black and white, easy to travel | Atlantic to Pacific

We’re coming up on two years here at every day dress, thank you for stopping by, reading regularly, liking or not liking. Used to be a long distance runner, miles and time have worn out the feet so writing here has provided many of the same soulful benefits, thank you.

If one thought were to come from this blog of mine, it would be to live each day with intent. Whatever your passion, whatever your choice, make an effort, make a difference.

To lighten things up, here’s some fashion notes from photos taken last weekend in Naples FL while thinking things through: black v neck sweater, you’ve seen it before, love the length, long under a short jacket. Jacket was worn on the plane with blue jeans, gray tee and fancy sneakers, here you see it dressed up with white denim and nude suede heels. Carried only one bag for four days, the camel vintage Hermès. Used to pack way too much stuff, it’s so much easier when you take less.

Every day dress thinking things through. Thank you, 90,000 site views. Not bad for a kitchen table cottage industry.

clothing | Worth New York

bag | Heritage Auctions

shoes | Aquazurra

 

 

We all kind of know there’s nothing out there that’s easier than a dress, and when its white leather and not super-fitted, probably a home run.

Have been in the market for a leather dress for some time now. Didn’t want to do black, or dark, or fitted, especially headed towards fifty. Couldn’t do a color, way too color shy, so when this style hit, pulled the trigger.

An investment, for sure. Doubles up as a coat, over jeans and a sweater. Wore this exact look to fourth daughter’s catholic school auction. Felt modern, stylish: a little conservative all buttoned up, a little sexy as it’s a little short in length, but most of all felt great because of the shape, fit, color, and cut. A white dress in leather had the feeling of not trying too hard.

As time moves forward, and that’s a good thing, our clothing choices invoke a mood, tell a story, create a feeling.

Every day dress, a white dress in leather.

White Leather Dress Coat | Worth New York

Not a romantic weekend, but satisfyingly productive. Carine Roitfeld advises a woman should go through and edit her closet every five years. With husband out-of-town and only the youngest daughter at home, did just that over the course of two days and two nights.

Took everything out and with a bucket washed the whole thing down. Organized by item and color. Yes, there is a sea of black. Put the colored things together as they make me nervous, they might have to go but for now they stay.

To create a feeling of calm and order, have all your hangers match. Does wonders no matter what size closet you have to work with. These here are the same make and brand I use for trunk shows and I simply buy them by the box full and they’re delivered straight to the door. Sure beats TJ’s.

When you collect clothes over a decade or so it can seem overwhelming to get the lot in order. Two days and two nights, along with two bottles of wine, and this DIY project is done and over for a while.

Every day dress does a bit of spring cleaning in the closet. Like a workout, feels so good once you get started.

clear hangers | Firefly Store Solutions