Dress Of The Day with Angela

 I went on Facebook to ask my friends and acquaintances about silk, different types of silk. Raw Silk One person reminded me that raw silk is thick and uneven. She said it feels soft. The first time I bought a raw silk garment not realising the type of fabric. I was disappointed. It was not soft and smooth like sand-washed silk. Thick and lumpy. not so elegant. Its appearance appeals to those who like natural, earthy colours and fabrics. I prefer shiny, luxurious looking. It doesn't have that soothing effect of soft, smooth silk. However, raw silk has some advantages. It is warm. Good as an undergarment in winter. I found I was wearing my raw silk short sleeved vest by Patra a lot.  I kept my smoothe silk for best, for evenings, for special occasions. Not to wear it out, snag it.  The nasty cheaper looking silk was for everyday wear. I wore it constrantly. I got good value from it. Useful Websites https://www.hiendaccents.com/blogs/pillow-talk/natural-silk-vs-artificial-s...

Angela in blue silk caftan with large flowers. Photo by Trevor Sharot. I thought, 'What shall I wear today?' I am trying to wear a new outfit every day. Why? For variety. I can afford to spend five dollars or pounds a week on something new, even if it is a pair of socks, or two or three pairs. I can often find something discarded at the dump. I can turn trousers(americans say pants) into a skirt. A new outfit. A use for something never worn. I can turn a child's dress into a collar or longer dickey. I can convert a pillow case into a top. I can turn a lined jacket inside out from the patterned outside to the plain inside. Why not buy or make more? I have run out of storage space. Better to find a new combination. But when I am called for breakfast, I need to dress in a hurry. Not messabout matching up tops and skirts. A pull-on tunic, dress or caftan is quicker.  Let's go back to one of my older dresses. This caftan is handy. I like it. I like the faric. I l...

Angela in blue flowered soft silk caftan. Photo by Trevor Sharot. Accessories.  Multi- coloured umbrella. Magenta orhid flower in pot on balcony. Please bookmark and share links to your favourite posts.