Anthony Sicari, Blue three-piece suit, Post 585 - a critical look at the photo by a bystander

 

Taken in the Queens Head pub in Pinner, N W London, England, UK. Photo by Angela Lansbury. Copyright.

Anthony Sicari 3 piece
This blue 3 piece Anthony Sicari outfit suit consists of a long ankle-length skirt, and jacket, with a scarf. I see a lot of Anthony Sicari outfits on Ebay. I buy when I see three pieces, ideally at a reasonable price.

The jacket has 7 large round buttons, metalic blue and gilt. Seven buttonholes. 

Long Sleeves

Warning About Buttonholes
All the buttonholes are slightly loose and fraying. You don't notice when the jacket is done up. But they might need sewing later.

The washing instructions are: hand wash. Lay flat to dry. Do not iron. Do not bleach. 
That's easy. 

And inexpensive. Just hand wash. No need to spend money on dry cleaning, nor electricity for ironing. No need to spend time ironing nor going to the dry cleaners.

Wearing Style
The skirt is unlined. Therefore, I wore it with a long black half slip. The skirt feels light.

Fabric
 The fabric of the skirt is a mixture.  The same fabric is used on the cuffs and vertically down both sides of the centre of the jacket.
The fabric of the blue jacket is a heavier, warmer and looks to me as if it is machine knitted.

Pockets
It has two pockets, each side, diagonal. The are inside and invisible. They are light so might do for a paper hankie. (Americans say Kleenex tissue.) But I would want to add a zip for travelling and using the pockets for anything more valuable, not heavy money or even credit cards, just a comb and lipstick, Even those I would not want to lose. Nor create a diversion and appearing clumsy by having items rolling out on the floor.

Scarf
The scarf adds the touch of class. Co-ordination. Care. The extra item for the buyer. The extra thought from the designer. Something to swing loose and casual or romantic. Or tie tight in a smart knot.. A scar, a belt. A headband. 


Useful Websites
 My other posts in this blog featuring Anthony Sicari outfits include posts 84, 124, 250, 560, 566, 585.791.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicaricon


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