tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post624370069578188710..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Started my Packing with this Dressmaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-89783985937572253862015-08-12T08:03:01.879-07:002015-08-12T08:03:01.879-07:00I'm beginning to see that I should be wearing ...I'm beginning to see that I should be wearing this colour much more. Although as the grey grows in, who knows? ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-23448833541819248682015-08-12T08:02:19.716-07:002015-08-12T08:02:19.716-07:00Thanks, Melanie! I've been playing with the po...Thanks, Melanie! I've been playing with the possibilities in front of my mirror as I start planning what to bring, and so far, so good. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-48690115628234452602015-08-12T08:01:40.519-07:002015-08-12T08:01:40.519-07:00I think it will be, Mardel!I think it will be, Mardel!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-8008377701749888072015-08-10T09:15:24.832-07:002015-08-10T09:15:24.832-07:00Great dress to travel with. It looks very versatil...Great dress to travel with. It looks very versatile to me. The color seems like a great one for you!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16227817628544700904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-3605902249554697862015-08-09T10:36:33.154-07:002015-08-09T10:36:33.154-07:00Oh, this is a bold and wonderful choice as a stapl...Oh, this is a bold and wonderful choice as a staple. Shimmery gold - you are so right, great for daytime and great for evening. And the crinkle effect works to your advantage. I love that you chose this piece.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-49220414498034904572015-08-07T18:04:22.143-07:002015-08-07T18:04:22.143-07:00It looks like a fabulously versatile dress, and on...It looks like a fabulously versatile dress, and one that is fun to wear as well. Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-78265334527988349452015-08-07T17:46:56.192-07:002015-08-07T17:46:56.192-07:00Thanks Marianne! I'm so looking forward to the...Thanks Marianne! I'm so looking forward to the trip, especially seeing my daughter and granddaughter againmaterfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-81404486911155493492015-08-07T17:45:00.790-07:002015-08-07T17:45:00.790-07:00I'm getting excited now, thinking of what to b...I'm getting excited now, thinking of what to bring and what we'll do there, especially opera in Rome!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-11892604466154975442015-08-07T17:44:00.808-07:002015-08-07T17:44:00.808-07:00Good ideas, Mme. I'm determined to make it wor...Good ideas, Mme. I'm determined to make it work well into the fall.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-5022816370832862972015-08-07T17:43:23.867-07:002015-08-07T17:43:23.867-07:00I can't imagine why/how I used to wear silver ...I can't imagine why/how I used to wear silver when this is such a flattering colour for me now. Even Pater was struck by the effect.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-47309362966202931282015-08-07T17:42:21.738-07:002015-08-07T17:42:21.738-07:00I do think it will be flexible, dress up and down ...I do think it will be flexible, dress up and down with shoes, especially. And those are indeed pockets. Who could resist?!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-79021301414296713922015-08-07T17:41:15.856-07:002015-08-07T17:41:15.856-07:00You got it, pockets!You got it, pockets!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-35039566546280819432015-08-07T17:40:58.013-07:002015-08-07T17:40:58.013-07:00I think that's so true, Ceri, and especially o...I think that's so true, Ceri, and especially on a longer trip I get weary of my practical stuff...materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-6628163499287574142015-08-07T17:40:07.467-07:002015-08-07T17:40:07.467-07:00Shoes are what always trip me up (ha! And sorry!)....Shoes are what always trip me up (ha! And sorry!). And 7 weeks is a challenge but the weather should be easy to pack for....(whoops, might have just jinxed myself)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-23680576798083758552015-08-07T17:38:36.616-07:002015-08-07T17:38:36.616-07:00Thanks for saying so, Marsha! Is it the Short and ...Thanks for saying so, Marsha! Is it the Short and Sweet you like or just my efforts to re energize a bit?materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-83389379274834392322015-08-07T17:37:31.681-07:002015-08-07T17:37:31.681-07:00No, just the inspiration of wearing it with one. I...No, just the inspiration of wearing it with one. I really don't need more scarves (I'll skip the cute hat as well😉materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-74382742680651468052015-08-07T09:40:40.714-07:002015-08-07T09:40:40.714-07:00I think it is fabulous and you will love wearing i...I think it is fabulous and you will love wearing it! What a wonderful trip you have planned - enjoy xCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-89826214711427638812015-08-06T22:55:11.613-07:002015-08-06T22:55:11.613-07:00Oh,you started with packing,how exciting!I like th...Oh,you started with packing,how exciting!I like this shade of gold and cut of the dress,hope you'll have great time wearing it!<br />Opera in Rome....wonderful!<br />DottoressaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-73491280725074655882015-08-06T15:29:03.750-07:002015-08-06T15:29:03.750-07:00It will be autumn and you can layer a shawl or jac...It will be autumn and you can layer a shawl or jacket over that dress.The colour will suit you and this could be your dress up piece.Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-24525155842554494002015-08-06T15:00:55.683-07:002015-08-06T15:00:55.683-07:00Looks like a great dress...I think the colour will...Looks like a great dress...I think the colour will be very flattering with your hair and complexion.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-25260076964871418342015-08-06T14:26:13.070-07:002015-08-06T14:26:13.070-07:00Great dress. I can imagine it worn with nude brogu...Great dress. I can imagine it worn with nude brogues, Birkenstocks, and sparkling heels, all equally well. Also, are those pockets I see? How cool.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-45994656047618715842015-08-06T14:16:18.285-07:002015-08-06T14:16:18.285-07:00Perfect! Are those pockets I see?Perfect! Are those pockets I see?Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305981957174091874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85039952519295694362015-08-06T13:42:40.325-07:002015-08-06T13:42:40.325-07:00Love this dress and looking forward to seeing it e...Love this dress and looking forward to seeing it enjoying its travels. Great idea to have a wild card in amongst the more practical selection. The piece you love often gets more wear than the sensible garments. Cerinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-38149294103676424882015-08-06T12:21:33.397-07:002015-08-06T12:21:33.397-07:00What a fun choice to start with! I look forward to...What a fun choice to start with! I look forward to seeing the rest of your capsule.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-88009194411383367402015-08-06T11:43:13.073-07:002015-08-06T11:43:13.073-07:00I am greatly enjoying the tone of this series - an...I am greatly enjoying the tone of this series - and anticipating the results of your sorting!<br />Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14035642478179187618noreply@blogger.com