Vacation Wardrobe Update: Many thanks to Spanish and Mtn!
I ordered one of the Ted Baker silk blouses Spanish posted on my river cruise packing thread and it arrived today. It is perfectly fabulous, looks great with a black silk skirt and looks even better with black velvet pants. I did not realize when i ordered it that it closes in the back with silk ties to make a bow, which gives it a bit more style. The size is generous, I ordered a large (size 12) to accomodate my bust and will probably have it tailored— not a whole size, just a wee bit smaller. I really like it!
I also ordered a thin ribbed knit 3/4 sleeve cotton top in a deep cognac color from Banana Republic from a recommendation by Mtnrdredux. It arrived last night and fits perfectly and looks great with the rest of my blue and beige palette, especially with off white slacks.
Still waiting for two pairs of shoes, one from Rothy and one from Cole Haan, from other recommendations received here. Thank you so much again for the help!
Cute back of blouse. It’s crazy, I don’t really even like puffed sleeves but love this 🤔
Edited to say this is weird, i can see the first photo when it’s in edit mode but not when it is posted. I’ll take it down in a few days anyway so apologies. I thought the fit might be of interest, it is sort of cropped to the waist but hangs instead of fitting closely.
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9 months agolast modified: 9 months agoLove the blouse! I totally missed it in the other thread!
As to the photos: I can see the picture of you in your closet with no problem on my iPhone. but on my iPad, it is a blank with a little square in the middle. When I click on the square I get the picture but in an odd aspect ratio.
Are those the shoes you’ve been calling ”Mary Janes”? They are so much prettier than what I was envisioning! I thought you were wearing something like this
FWIW, I think the cut on your shoes is called d’Orsay.Kswl thanked bbstxKswl
9 months agoBbstx, you may be right— I have a few pairs of D’Orsay style shoes, including these black lace ones (this is a poshmark photo). The cut is the same but they don’t have a strap, which makes them difficult to keep on your feet unless they fit perfectly. (I wear very thin gel inserts in the heels of these to keep them on.) I thought a strap automatocally made any shoe mary jane, but mine in the photo are definitely more like these than the ones you pictured.
I do like a pretty, feminine shoe. Since I don’t wear heels higher than an inch at most, I have to really search for appropriate evening shoes.
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