Red, white and black, 593 Dress of the day for on stage for a speaking contest. Why you need a jacket for a microphone


Angela Lansbury in red Be Jealous jacket, and folding brim baseball cap, and red flowers. Photo taken using Angela's Samsun, by friend Josie with Josie's riotous red flowers.


 593 Dress of the day for a speaking contest


Angela before the speech contest for Area S5. 



Angela speaking on stage. I forgot to take photos on stage before the contest. I was busy rehearsing the words of my speech and sorting out the props.



Angela on stage with Division S banner, Div S5 director, and fellow contestants, Angeline far right, and Ryan far left.



Div S speech contests.

Div S speech contests.


Angela Lansbury in red, white and black. On second thoughts, or looks, the dress has brown disc patterns on the left of the central column.

On stage I took off my gilet and jacket to look neater and slimmer in my dress. But when the sergeant at arms wanted a microphone test, somebody came to pin on a microphone. We needed a jacket for the pin-on microphone. 

Next time please warn the contestants!

Hat
New Year's Even paper hat saved from a New Year's Eve event.
It needs elastic to stop it falling off.

Black, Red and White Print dress
Second hand from Refash.

White Sleeves
White sleeves attached to a small size bodice. I cut the elastic around the top of the arms.

Red jacket
Be Jealous

Red sandals. 

Free-step. Size 4.

Navy Travel gilet

Useful Websites

Sandals

Lots of pretty sandals are on Amazon at all prices, with delivery prices and availability varying by country. 

Patra

https://patra.com/category/new-collection?material=Silk&page=2

Gilets with multiple pockets

https://www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/men-s-hiking-vest-gilet-fishing-vest-winter-outdoor-lightweight-breathable-wear-resistance-multi-pocket-vest-gilet-top-single-slider-camping-hiking_

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