tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post7710891897665313146..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: against the elementsmaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-17718250116621901892007-12-30T06:49:00.000-08:002007-12-30T06:49:00.000-08:00That coat is divine, and you look so radiant!That coat is divine, and you look so radiant!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631687084204022574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-67398111245573820752007-12-27T07:30:00.000-08:002007-12-27T07:30:00.000-08:00Thanks Toby, I'm just loving it! I'm not convinced...Thanks Toby, I'm just loving it! I'm not convinced, though, that the back zipper is a good example of form following function, but unzipped, it does release a small pleat giving extra room should one require it at that strategic spot! (or just be wearing bulky clothes, I suppose).materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85031427386179210182007-12-26T13:30:00.000-08:002007-12-26T13:30:00.000-08:00I missed this on The Thoughtful dresser - that is ...I missed this on The Thoughtful dresser - that is one awsome coat..the perfect melding of fashion, fantasy and utility(I'm still trying to figure out the zipper on the back...). I have to admit that I have never heard of this company before. They obviously have a "thing" for this "buttons all the way up the sleeve" feature, but it does give it a certain Victorian charm - like those pictures of the winter leggings that the children used to wear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-54917925497788313102007-12-25T13:13:00.000-08:002007-12-25T13:13:00.000-08:00Thanks Dana -- I think of it as having a bustle as...Thanks Dana -- I think of it as having a bustle as well, but you're right, the overall styling is rather Victorian.<BR/>And Meg, I'll take "cute" and not think it's too weird.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-89387314962097411792007-12-23T22:04:00.000-08:002007-12-23T22:04:00.000-08:00Is it weird to say that you are *cute* mum?you are...Is it weird to say that you are *cute* mum?<BR/>you are, and that is a fantastic coatgirlcookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291227884266644967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-2648369278223163782007-12-23T14:02:00.000-08:002007-12-23T14:02:00.000-08:00You look adorable! The coat seems almost Victorian...You look adorable! The coat seems almost Victorian dress-like, with a bustle, button sleeves, and a full skirt.danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902311224633734779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85680962410673611222007-12-23T07:11:00.000-08:002007-12-23T07:11:00.000-08:00Thanks, Deja -- I'm just loving it!And thanks Leon...Thanks, Deja -- I'm just loving it!<BR/>And thanks Leona, as well -- in fact, mom did comment on the coat after Bronwen pointed it out. I'm probably the one who was remiss in that I could have told her that her early advice has finally paid off!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-78430010574153611252007-12-22T19:49:00.000-08:002007-12-22T19:49:00.000-08:00Wow, that's a fabulous coat!!! Love the shape and...Wow, that's a fabulous coat!!! Love the shape and the detailing.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-45887323052064455632007-12-22T14:12:00.000-08:002007-12-22T14:12:00.000-08:00You look gorgeous Frances. What a beautiful coat. ...You look gorgeous Frances. What a beautiful coat. Only you could wear it with such flair. It looks even better against the backdrop of your front yard. I'm sure Mom noticed even if she didn't say anything. <BR/><BR/>LeonaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com