Tank top on top of jacket - makes a new outfit. Dress 781 by Angela Lansbury.

 





Update - Wear Tank Top On Top

I went to hang up the tank top. Not having another hanger handy, I put it on top of the jacket. Although the jacket pocket adds bulk under the tank top, that is a way of getting a second wearing if the jacket has a stain on the front, to create a second look for a second day, cheering the wearer and onlookers.

This is what is hidden underneath. Yesterday's look. When the jacket was done up, you lost the tank tops edged neckline and braided sleeves.
I have a symmetrical outfit. 

Neater. And more attention to a speaker's face, rather than their body, chest and waist.
The effect you prefer might depend on whether you are walking about at a cocktail party or buffet, or sitting at dinner, or speaking, seated, at a committee

The Tank Top

Tank tops are usually plain, sleeveless, no bust darts, round necks, wide shoulder strap part of the front. 
The matching tank top is completely hidden when you do up the collar of the jacket. 
For an alternative, wee the next post. meeting or AGM with paperwork on a desk in front of you.

The Short- sleeved Jacket

I liked the one pocket, although I would have liked two even more. 
I liked the contrasting yellowy lime colour.
I loved the contrasting wavy green stripe of the fabric on the collar and the two chest patches. Although I wished the two chest patches had been the same size. I like symmetry. My body is already slightly different each side.  

The Label

The label is some fancy Italic font and hard to decipher. Helene (I had wondered whether it should be Helena!) Designer SPORTSWEAR.

The Slit Skirt

The long skirt is ankle length on me. I am around 5 ft 3 in heels, 5 ft without shoes. The skirt has a zip. When the label is centre back, the slit is in the modern position, not the back nor the side, but off centre at the front, up to the left knee. The skirt is lined.

The Fabric

The fabric is 55% acetate, 45% rayon. 
Rayon is known as artificial silk, however, this mixture is not soft like silk.

The Label

The label is some fancy Italic font and hard to decipher. Helene (I had wondered whether it should be Helena!) Designer SPORTSWEAR.


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