tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post7376987701867761306..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Visible Classic, My Waymaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85821223137494039942012-03-31T14:51:13.472-07:002012-03-31T14:51:13.472-07:00I really want a better look at those oxfords!I really want a better look at those oxfords!Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-77949804954301316522012-03-30T08:19:20.547-07:002012-03-30T08:19:20.547-07:00I'd given up running at some point in my early...I'd given up running at some point in my early to mid 40s after an injury, but got back to it early 50s. Betty Jean McHugh is still running marathons in her 80s, having only begun running in her 50s. But really, it's whatever keeps us moving and feels good for our bodies, right? If it feels good . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-84912237301931746582012-03-30T08:17:36.019-07:002012-03-30T08:17:36.019-07:00Alison, when I was in the years you're in now,...Alison, when I was in the years you're in now, I didn't manage the running/workouts I do now, although I did quite a bit of walking, as you do. Ages and stages. . . Hope you have a very grown-up and restful seaside holiday.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-43565118613022035622012-03-28T20:10:55.172-07:002012-03-28T20:10:55.172-07:00Well I was just thinking the other day that I was ...Well I was just thinking the other day that I was now "too old" at 47 for running and that I needed to "slow down" and start doing light exercise. Then you came along and shamed me with your 8K. I am rethinking my new plan. Maybe I WILL run some more years. Maybe I WILL do a turkey trot or something. Vigorous workouts really did used to make me feel young and vibrant. Thanks for the needed kick in the arse.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12604178317264411565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-1403148249280409522012-03-28T02:25:06.008-07:002012-03-28T02:25:06.008-07:00Mater, I am so envious of your energy, I pray I ge...Mater, I am so envious of your energy, I pray I get some back someday.<br />The first outfit is so wonderfully preppy that skirt length really suits you. <br />I love the second too, I know what you mean that some things just feel so good when you walk, the way they swish, I have a parachute silk skirt that almost makes me want to skip...Almost!<br />Yes, we are going to be by the sea, a stone’s throw, plus bizarrely no children, it could be supremely boring or supremely restful and grown up. We shall see!indigo16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16982477144454205765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-39804151691863162902012-03-27T07:05:19.209-07:002012-03-27T07:05:19.209-07:00Thanks, K! I'm glad as well, and I'm surpr...Thanks, K! I'm glad as well, and I'm surprised I even thought about it.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-48348222419781429942012-03-27T07:04:46.006-07:002012-03-27T07:04:46.006-07:00Really, it's the bare legs that kill me. The l...Really, it's the bare legs that kill me. The lighter fabrics I can put a sweater over, but once we get enough heat for legs to be bared, I'll have to pack away those black opaque Wolfords and share these fish-belly-white legs. . . .Oh dear!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-31902813383017551242012-03-27T07:02:54.025-07:002012-03-27T07:02:54.025-07:00I was surprised and impressed, myself. We didn'...I was surprised and impressed, myself. We didn't stay for the awards, but it turns out I could e-mail them and I'd get a MEDAL sent to me! Tempted . . . <br />My sister, though, came 1st in her class. . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85973463665438005662012-03-27T07:01:38.998-07:002012-03-27T07:01:38.998-07:00Thanks, Debbie!Thanks, Debbie!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-7560738823704661852012-03-27T07:01:26.991-07:002012-03-27T07:01:26.991-07:00Thanks! You've spotted the play I like in both...Thanks! You've spotted the play I like in both outfits.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-32114661743551593772012-03-27T07:00:49.375-07:002012-03-27T07:00:49.375-07:00Yes, takes a teacher to spot that -- they are teac...Yes, takes a teacher to spot that -- they are teaching clothes, indeed, swish and all! In fact, I enjoy feeling a bit playfully bluestocking in the top outfit.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-86822279219166024072012-03-27T06:59:53.593-07:002012-03-27T06:59:53.593-07:00I guess there's a small element of iconoclasm ...I guess there's a small element of iconoclasm in both looks, but they don't feel daring anymore to me. Some of your pieces seem much bolder.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-26216308184552125962012-03-27T06:58:22.702-07:002012-03-27T06:58:22.702-07:00Thanks for noticing the age of the pieces, Patrici...Thanks for noticing the age of the pieces, Patricia, as that's exactly what pleases me about these outfits: they're a confirmation of some consistency in my style/taste. . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-55305621231119438672012-03-27T06:57:21.589-07:002012-03-27T06:57:21.589-07:00Isn't that a good pun?! Some clever marketers ...Isn't that a good pun?! Some clever marketers in that organization!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-76798558477879057232012-03-27T06:56:49.692-07:002012-03-27T06:56:49.692-07:00Lesley, the weekend was gloriously promising, but ...Lesley, the weekend was gloriously promising, but it's not very spring-like this week, is it?!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-7742055880854852002012-03-27T06:56:11.075-07:002012-03-27T06:56:11.075-07:00Thanks, Sue. For about $50, the 2nd skirt has prov...Thanks, Sue. For about $50, the 2nd skirt has proved to be very versatile indeed -- I thought of it when pondering your recent post on investment dressing.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-67280591158737054062012-03-27T06:10:18.390-07:002012-03-27T06:10:18.390-07:00Great time, great outfits! You always have the bes...Great time, great outfits! You always have the best shoes! So glad you didn't bin the skirt.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-37067191000665093832012-03-26T23:09:52.061-07:002012-03-26T23:09:52.061-07:00Both combinations are winners - and I'd call b...Both combinations are winners - and I'd call both of them classic too.<br />I'm not ready to pack up the winter things just yet. This is the most difficult time of year - not yet time for the bare legs and lighter fabrics of summer, but too nice to hang onto the bulky sweaters and scarves.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-4822524959368790232012-03-26T18:48:46.605-07:002012-03-26T18:48:46.605-07:00You came in 3rd? I'm so impressed. That's ...You came in 3rd? I'm so impressed. That's damn visible. And the brogues and skirt inspire me to keep looking - it's such a fun combination.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-60962351430240352252012-03-26T18:31:39.552-07:002012-03-26T18:31:39.552-07:00What an accomplishment! Congratulations to you.What an accomplishment! Congratulations to you.Debbi@SheAccessorizesWellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02888489368256761571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-42583883853233149972012-03-26T18:21:03.671-07:002012-03-26T18:21:03.671-07:00Brogues and box pleats, dreamy! Although technical...Brogues and box pleats, dreamy! Although technically the diaphanous skirt would be considered as more dreamy - and I love that swish potential grounded with the boots.<br /><br />You are a running fiend! Congratulations. Well done!!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-7975080219226832922012-03-26T16:37:41.026-07:002012-03-26T16:37:41.026-07:00Am I very impressed with your time in this race!
...Am I very impressed with your time in this race!<br /><br />Both of these are classic teaching combos. I have a skirt similar to the second and I think its swishiness sometimes affects the way I walk when I wear it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-68591799991777929742012-03-26T15:55:23.297-07:002012-03-26T15:55:23.297-07:00Congratulations on the run!
I like both of thes...Congratulations on the run! <br /><br />I like both of these looks and think you are far more daring than I. Classic and daring.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-20772809494056172412012-03-26T11:56:17.346-07:002012-03-26T11:56:17.346-07:00Hi Mater, nice classic looks - I especially love t...Hi Mater, nice classic looks - I especially love the brogues and the flirty skirt. Your rundown shows that you shopped well in the first place, as these are not new pieces but they still look fresh. Well done on your run too! P.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-83362222821035684852012-03-26T11:30:13.079-07:002012-03-26T11:30:13.079-07:00Congrats on your running accomplishment (and I ado...Congrats on your running accomplishment (and I adore the "finger" pun!). You've made some wonderful classic looks here, Frances - and a funky shoe always adds personality IMHO.<br /><br />Your link did not actually appear over at VM - shall I try it for you, or do you want to give it another go?Patti @ NotDeadYet Stylehttp://notdeadyetstyle.com/noreply@blogger.com