Sibling Rivalry

Special event dressing is always difficult. #1 Fan needed some assistance finding something appropriate for her oldest granchild's wedding, a casual, not formal affair. When she was in the city last week we went to Macy's Herald Square and I took her to the third floor, which didn't disappoint: not too young and not too boring. Here's a black top we liked, and some cute lace:

l. ?? I forget, and r. both by Alfani, exclusive at Macy's. Mom loved the fit of their black pants.

But not quite good enough, because Mom has ulterior motives. To make her grandson proud? Um, no. Keep her husband happy? Ha, no silly! Mom wanted "something that's really going to knock R's socks off." Who is R? Her older sister! Yes sibling rivalry lives well into its 70's. And, ladies, it looks like we will be dressing for other woman FOREVER.

The pressure was on. R is a professional clown, storyteller and former tone-deaf lounge singer. I think you can imagine how very stylish she is. But Mom and I scored with Tahari and Oscar by Oscar de la Renta. Bonus is both were on sale (top for $36.75 and pants $24.75). Here's the results:

I learned mom looks good in this color, and I discovered the origin of my abnormally long arms. Don't worry, the daughter with the bow-tying gene will assist on the day of the big event.


Oh, I'm so taking lots of pictures at this wedding.









Macy's Herald Square, 151 W. 34th btwn Broadway & 7th