the whirl

the whirl

10. 'Puttin-on-the-Ritz

j'adore metallic yarn

Cathy Carron's avatar
Cathy Carron
Mar 22, 2026
∙ Paid

going to the chapel

The phrase, ‘puttin on the Ritz’ was popularized by Irving Berlin’s 1929 song about the Ritz Hotel. It was 1920s slang meaning to dress up in incredibly fashionable and high-style clothing and displaying yourself in a luxurious manner. And that’s what we’ll be doing this weekend when my daughter Lydia marries her lovely-Michael at the…

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2026 Cathy Carron · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture