Dress Of The Day with Angela

  I love the colours of this Indian skirt. I bought it for one pound in St Luke's shop in Hatch End. I've seen other St Luke's shops in Stanmore and Pinner. Their website lists several more locations in London and elsewhere. The Plus - Colour and Length The skirt is made in India, and 100 per cent cotton. A very thick cotton.  Washing Obligation and Options Many people wash everything they buy, new or old, to protect themselves from germs. Whatever you buy might be handled by many people. The donor. The person applying a price ticket. Customers rummaging. The shop assistant wrapping it for you. If I tie it around my neck, it is against my skin. So, to be cuatious, I should wash it before wearing, even before handling it.  I could just hrow everything in a wash.  I could follow the washing instructions on the label. Or my common sense about cotton and items which are not colourfast. Put it in the machine and make sure not to wash it with anything white or pale coloure...

  Daisy Eldrige label, wholesaler. Photo by Trevor Sharot. Blue Top Daisy Eldridge top. Blue. Scoop neck. Batwing sleeve. Very soft and stretchy. From St Lukes shop. Not smart enough to wear out, but very comfy when working from home. Burgundy Skirt Stretchy burgundy skirt, Kim & Co. Color cranberry, made in Canada. 96 % polyester, 4% elastane. Amazing that only 4% gives so much stretch. Six vertical panels and a deep waistband of doubled fabric. Useful Websites https://www.stlukes-hospice.org/shops/ Phase Eight size 12 . 90 % viscose. Lining. Except for see-through sleeves. Size medium. Please share links to your favourite posts.