Create a relaxed look. Dress of the night, pink delight. Dress number 205.

 

Dress of the night, pink delight. Dress number 205. 

The White Dress

The rescued dress is white cotton with thin white muslin lining.  the embroidery is pink, green and orange shy satin stitching, pink net for the large flowers and pink sequins with tiny seed pearls in the middle. The dress has no maker's label nor sizing. It is to fit either for somebody much slimmer, and smaller, possibly a child. The zip does not do up at the back, but the waist tie holds it in place and the gap is hidden by the cape blazer, and leaves me cool.

White Cape Blazer

The white cape blazer has the label White Bird. The fabric is light, unlined. The size is large and it is a long way from meeting in the middle. I thought of adding white ribbons at breast or waist height to fasten it but I wore it a lot and it didn't slip off.

The flat shoes are deep dusky pink and purple. The brand is Brevitt. Touch and close.



The pink cup was a free gift when you bought two or four cartons of drink, before Covid-19 when the promotions stopped.

The Pink Towel

The pink towel has white loops and white buttons which I sewed on so I could wear it as a wrap down to the swimming pool or in the bathroom, leaving my hands free. I copied the loops and button fastening idea from a a couple of towelling wraps I had bought.


Pink Paper Parasol

The pink paper parasol was ordered online. it looked lovely in daylight against a white wall. I added to complete the pink pattern in the picture. Afterwards, I looked at it and thought, that's daft, a pink sunshade at night. However, at night, if lights are shining in your eyes, such as candles, or the flashlight for a photo, a sunshade comes in handy.


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About the Author

Angela Lansbury teacher of English (advanced and English as a Second Language or English as a Foreign Language, French and other languages, aspiring polyglot.

Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, author and speaker. Member of many toastmasters  speaker training clubs and speaking contest judge.

Angela Lansbury, the author of 20 books including Wedding Speeches & Toasts, and Quick Quotations, has lived in the USA, Spain and Singapore. 
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