I was looking for a password the other day and came across a ‘mantra’ from the before times – ‘would I wear it in Italy’? I planned on using that mantra each time I made a clothing purchase. I love how Italian women put themselves together (our Italian friends pictured above).
My observations of what I have seen on Italian women of a ‘certain age’:
- Ankle pants (never knit), occasionally jeans
- Nice tee shirts, polo shirts, or other tops
- Lots of monochromatic looks
- Cardigans around their shoulders in case it gets chilly
- Quilted jackets, not puffy coats
- Scarves
- A great handbag
- Sport shoes, such as Hogans
- Signature (not statement) jewelry – pearls, bracelets
- Fashionable sunglasses
Note – I haven’t been to Italy in the winter for years, so I can’t comment on winter fashion.
Well, times have changed since the pandemic! My new clothing mantra is probably something like, ‘would this still be comfortable after several hours of tv and a nap and can I order it?’
In addition to watching tv, my clothes now need to work for:
- Getting the mail
- Putting the dog out
- A walk around the neighborhood
- A quick trip to the grocery store
- Drive through coffee and dining
- Zooming with friends
The bar couldn’t be lower…
Tina Fey
Since we received our second dose of COVID 19 vaccine, I am probably going to have to up my game and add one more criterion – would this work for a trip inside Starbucks?
I’ll be back on Friday,
Allene
Allene, I love reading your blog, always! This one is particularly dear to my heart since our travels together in Italy, oh so long ago! Love all your comments/thoughts and the necklace in this photo! xo
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