Dress Of The Day with Angela

  Angela Lansbury in red Jacques Vert suit with red Anthony Sicari top. Dress of the day 566. Photo by Sharot family. The Jacques Vert Suit The red jacket has three fabric covered buttons. Two false pockets are on the front of the jacket. The Anthony Sicari top Made in the USA.   Red Sandals Red sandals by Freestep, size 4. The ankle strap and the front are hook and loop adjustable fastening. Adjustable sandals are ideal if your feet change size, or you want to wear with and without socks on different occasions.

 I found this lovely item by looking for a 'long red skirt' on Ebay, then trying '4 piece skirt suit. and looking for red. The Jacques Vert company makes clothes which suit me. The colours are vibrant.  Fabric Negatives Let's look at this suit. Let's start with the negative and end on a positive note.  The fabrics is not cotton or natural and not soft.  Positives People who go for suits, and jackets with sharp edge collars, are generally more concerned with how they look than how they feel. (I think of Cher, who I heard had ribs removed to accentuate a slim body and waist. Her attitude was no pain no gain.) A synthetic fabric might feel a little rough, if you run your fingertips over it, but it is crease-free, so it travels well, looks good on arrival, needs no time ironing.  The fabric repels stains. It comes up clean when washed.  The styling is great. The Scarf I love the pattern. I love how it co-ordinates. Why bother spending a day trying to match up a...