Isaac Mizrahi, Meet Liz Claiborne

[Not Afraid]

There doesn't seem to be much cohesiveness in the Spring Collection. There are a lot of 50's Dior-inspired ensembles mixed in with 70's shirt dresses and boring Talbots "career wear". I appreciate the 50's stuff, but don't wear that silhouette much. The rest of it seems a bit dull.

[Chernabog]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

There doesn't seem to be much cohesiveness in the Spring Collection. There are a lot of 50's Dior-inspired ensembles mixed in with 70's shirt dresses and boring Talbots "career wear". I appreciate the 50's stuff, but don't wear that silhouette much. The rest of it seems a bit dull.

Wow, Not Afraid really is a gay man!

[3894]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

There doesn't seem to be much cohesiveness in the Spring Collection. There are a lot of 50's Dior-inspired ensembles mixed in with 70's shirt dresses and boring Talbots "career wear". I appreciate the 50's stuff, but don't wear that silhouette much. The rest of it seems a bit dull.

That's really an interesting point, Lisa. Do you think Isaac knows his audience? He's such a talent but Liz is for middle aged ladies, none of whom could or would (I hope) wear anything like the polka dot dress. The other looks could work, depending.

I described that polka dot dress to the hubbo. "Is it a clown costume?" he wanted to know. He was serious. My sister said "It's sort of weird - Liz Claiborne with a little style. He did very well for Target, he might do well for Liz. I haven't bought Liz in years, but it always did last a long time."

[Drince88]

Originally Posted by 3894

Liz is for middle aged ladies,

When I read this last night something struck me odd -and then I figured it out today. It was the first time I realized I am middle aged. Reminded me of the first time in the workplace when I realized I wasn't 'one of the kids' any more.

I didn't particularly care for this stuff - I like structure better. Flowy stuff that's big enough for my bottom half hangs horribly on my shoulders, and even though my middle is far from small, it's not as big as my bottom half, so if it doesn't have a semblance of 'shaping' it adds pounds (if the shoulders even fit.)

[Deebs]

Originally Posted by Drince88

When I read this last night something struck me odd -and then I figured it out today. It was the first time I realized I am middle aged.

Oh how I feel ya, sister. I had my realization of the same and it was, at best, unpleasant for me.

My clothes are an eclectic mess of a mix, but I do have some really tailored stuff which has held up well. I just don't wear it very often.

[3894]

Originally Posted by Drince88

When I read this last night something struck me odd -and then I figured it out today. It was the first time I realized I am middle aged.

I am old enough to:
- know what I want
- have the freedom to go after it
- rely on the experience of 51 years of living to make better choices.

Since having young body to do all this in isn't an option, I'll just continue aging to perfection.