Dress of the Day 174: In the Pink (caftan) with pink flowers.
Pink shoes. Pink lipstick. YSL. (Yves Saint Laurent.) Rouge Pur, number 49. For the perfect picture, you can buy flowers to match your best dress, or find a favourite dress to match the flowers. The flowers were Maria pink roses, with light pink geraniums, giant pink lilies, and tall pink snapdragons. Dress 168 is the same style, with the same border. Both bought or made in India, according to the label. Dress 168 is a thick and stiff fabric, altogether classier. This one if flimsy and frays easily, but light to wear, very comfortable. The label says Purple Skies. What could you copy about this design in a home made dress? Pink Colours Pinks vary from pale to intense fuschia. What suits you may depend on your skin colour. If you are Caucasian, a sun tan means you might suit a darker pink. Or your eye colour. Pink cotton suits the beach. Shiny pink satin is good for the evening. Saree Borders The caftan fabric has a picture frame border on three sides, the hem and up b...