I have been enjoying everyone's interpretations of these paintings and have commented where I can. It has been hard to keep up!!

This was probably my second favourite of the five artworks after the acrobat. I decided not to worry about the colours in the painting but to go with the era, the place and the theme. So I am trying to be mid 20th Century South Mediterranean with a full skirt and a sort of peasant top (actually a tunic but tucked in). I added a vintage belt and some pearly beads (to echo the beads in the painting), and my practical sandals.

I wanted to emphasise "womanliness" so the skirt and top together are not conventionally flattering to my mind. If you look closely the head in the painting has a very manly section...ahem. I thought about a tighter top with more cleavage but decided this pattern and colour was appropriate.The skirt is silky which to me is a dreamy texture.

I used to wear this tunic a lot, and still pull it out to wear with tights around the house, over a swimsuit, or with shorts. The skirt is a thrift find that I have worn twice, and will keep, but I think it is more a style I wore about 6-8 years ago. The belt was also thrifted and I do love it but rarely wear it. The beads were a gift and get dragged out for the odd look and have been great for costume parties. The sandals are so comfortable - I am reluctant to part with them but again remind me of my style when I had small children.

I did not wear this (I had a meeting and wore a tailored dress, heels and a jacket) so it was really me playing dress ups.

ETA to add the close up (sorry I don't think this is a great pic). The pic outside is very washed out due to the harsh sunlight at 1pm.

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