It all started with How to Dress Like a French Woman
Years ago, in 1988, I came across the book, How to Dress Like a Frenchwoman. Finally, I had a recipe on how to dress. I had been frustrated with my personal style for as long as I could remember. Maybe it was because I was the youngest girl, with three older sisters. I had a lifetime of hand me downs... not always, but often enough. Here I am, now in my mid-50's, realizing that a formula for my wardrobe has saved me thousands of dollars over the years. I stay true to my formula and when I get diverted, inevitably that item stays in my closet or I feel "frumpy" or "off" the day I wear the item. I've also given away and/or sold more clothes in my life than i have in my closet today. Some regrets, i.e., Chanel items that no longer fit (at the time), could fit today. I've even given away Chanel bags that I found on consignment. You may be shrieking, "What was she thinking!?" The truth is since I had a wardrobe of investment clothes, ...