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Beautiful Givenchy Blazer, Women’s Size 18/20
In Affordable Elegance, Christmas Clothes, elegant dressing, Elegant Woman, Ladies Givenchy Blazer on 11/12/2011 at 2:21 pmElegant Woman’s Tweed Suit 10/12
In Classic Elegant Dressing, Elegant Clothing, elegant dressing, Elegant Ladies Tweed Suit, Elegant Skirt Suit, Elegant Winter Dressing, Elegant Woman, Size 10, Size 12, Tweed Skirt Suit on 19/09/2011 at 5:09 am
Remember Rational Standard Dress-Sizes?
In 1940s patterns, 1947 Dress, Elegant 1960s, elegant cocktail dress, Elegant Dress, elegant dressing, Elegant Dressing Site, Elegant Drinks Party, Elegant Fashion, Elegant Figure, elegant survival, Elegant Survival Blog, Elegant Survival Copyright 2006 by M-J de Mesterton, Elegant Woman, Elegantly Dressed Woman on 01/08/2011 at 5:49 am
Remember normal-sized clothing for women, before the American fashion industry started distorting sizing in order to flatter the anorexia cult? Standard sizing no longer exists–a dress with a 36-inch bust is now labelled as anything between size 4 and size 14, depending upon whom the maker is targeting. And today’s size 12 is now sometimes distorted by being labelled “plus” for the purpose of charging more for it. Some of the styles offered by New York City’s Bergdorf Goodman in 1948 started at size 12, and went up to size 20. Originally, “plus sizes” were anything above size twenty. In 1948, this black silk dress was offered at Bergdorf Goodman in sizes 10–16. If a woman wanted something smaller, she had to shop in the children’s section.
©M-J de Mesterton 2011
Elegant Irish Tweed Skirt Suit
In Austin Reed Ladies Suit, elegant dressing, Elegant Tweed Skirt, Elegant Tweed Suit, Elegant Woman, Herringbone Tweed, Irish Tweed Skirt Suit, Ladies' Skirt Suit on 23/07/2011 at 6:59 am
Elegant English Skirt Suit with Velvet Collar
In Dress Elegantly, elegant dressing, Elegant Suit, Elegant Woman, Made in England, Skirt Suit, Velvet Collar on 21/07/2011 at 3:35 pm
Be elegantly dressed this autumn in a skirt suit with velvet collar, made in England by Daks. Available through our sterling friend Peter in Herefordshire. Please read the measurements carefully.
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Elegant Ruffled Blouse
In Caring for Shirts, Elegant Affordable Clothing, elegant blouse, Elegant Ladies Suit, Elegant Ruffled Blouse, Elegant Woman, Ruffle, ruffled blouse, Shirt, T.M. Lewin ladies shirts on 12/07/2011 at 6:22 am
Elegant Blouse
In Affordable Women's Clothing, Classic Elegant Dressing, Elegant English Shirt, Elegant Ladies' Blouse, Elegant Woman on 12/07/2011 at 6:17 am
Indigo, My New Favourite Shoes, by Clarks
In Best Women's Shoes, Clarks, Diamond, Elegant Comfortable Shoes, Elegant Ladies' Shoes, Elegant Shoes, Elegant Woman, Indigo, Shoes that Don't Hurt Your Feet, Stylish Women on 08/07/2011 at 6:37 pmThe first time I bought Clarks shoes was in the dreadfully hot summer of 1988 in Athens, when my Italian pumps with leather soles did not protect me from the burning-hot pavement, and I stopped to buy some of their thicker-soled shoes at a shop. Clarks designs have evolved, and the company now makes some of the most elegant and comfortable women’s shoes in the world. I particularly like their Indigo and Diamond lines.~~©M-J de Mesterton
Here is an excerpt about Indigo shoes, from Clarks:
“Great brands, like great individuals, have their own distinct personality. Indigo® design elements bring distinction and freshness to their collection without sacrificing comfort. Indigo supplies women with exactly what they are looking for – the perfect blend of comfort and style.
Indigo is fashionable. Never trendy. Classic. Never boring. Fusing unique design with premium materials to bring distinctive style to every wardrobe, the Indigo collection is witty and surprising, artsy and stylish. For women who take sincere delight in mixing and matching clothes and accessories to achieve a look that’s unique and expressive, Indigo is a fresh new expression of comfort.
Indigo’s designers take their inspiration from diverse sources including the streets of Paris, New York, London and Milan. For women who take sincere delight in mixing and matching clothes and accessories to achieve a look that’s unique and expressive, Indigo is a fresh new expression of comfort.”
