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Long-sleeved long nightdress from Shein, dress of the night, post 426

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  Angela Lansbury waring long red night dress. I chose this night dress when looking for one which had long sleeves and was in red. After several hours of searching over several days, I found this and other pretty, well-cut, lace edged Victorian style night dresses. I kept looking. Suppliers included Damart. However, the cost was around the 30-50 pound price.  I rejected those on price. I rejected others which were short, or backless. Totally flimsy  is ot suitabe for me. At home I might rush to the door to answer it for a delivery before dressing. On holiday, I might also be answering the bedroom door. Or get called out of the room by a fire alarm. I kept looking. I found this reasonably-priced item with the bonus of little stars made into a white pattern, from Shein. No lace. No styling such as bust darts and shaped neckline and lace edging. However, several essentials.  1 Eyecatching, heart-warming warm colour - red.  2 And heart patterns. 3 Warm for winter -...

Pineapple Pattern Pyjamas, (outfit 441), converted into a trouser suit by adding what?

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  Pineapple Pyjamas by Damart. Selfie photo by Angela Lansbury. Almost invisible are the five pretty, pearly buttons, in an unusual flower shape with six scalloped petals. Each button has two holes for sewing. One pocket. Pattern, yellow pineapples, green leaves, green background dots on white background. Green edging on collar, placket and pocket (not on sleeves). The label has soft edges. The washing label says 100 % cotton, keep away from fire, wash similar colours together, Large.. hand wash at 40 degrees, do not tumble dry, iron on two dots temperature,  The Pineapple Pattern I love the pineapple pattern.  It makes a change from flowers. I am tired of flower pattern pyjamas.  Cartoons and brand names and pictures of toys and bears look like I am a 5 year old, or in my second childhood. Or a teenager. Or a college student. I want something sophisticated, oriental, a summery pattern because of the short-sleeves, meaning the outfit is to wear on holiday, in summer,...