https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:51:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369528 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:43:55 +0000 nancylee 369528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the links, Suz! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369520 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:26:42 +0000 Suz 369520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is true...EVERYBODY wears hats at this party, men and women, fair and not fair alike. The sun can get quite intense and it is at mid-day. So the hat was almost a required accessory, even without the bump! </p> <p>The swelling is going down and now the scrape is more obvious. But it will heal! Thanks, all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369511 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 11:38:53 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 369511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That skirt is beautiful and the simple white top and delicate pearls work well with it. I hope your head is better. I thought the hat looked cute and since you are quite fair skinned wouldn't look out of place at an outdoor party. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369506 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 11:27:44 +0000 sarah 369506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So lovely! How perfect for a garden party. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369345 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:38:26 +0000 Suz 369345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought mine in Stratford, Ontario, but the company that distributes them is based in Oakville, Ontario. Or WAS. I just googled them and the site wouldn't load: <a href="http://www.tamaraus.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.tamaraus.com</a> Maybe someone else will have better luck? </p> <p>BUT...I think these might be available from other distributors as well. I found something similar here: <a href="http://www.milliana.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.milliana.com/</a></p> <p>And here: <a href="http://www.ecoquette.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ecoquette.com/</a></p> <p>And here's a UK site: <a href="http://www.namaste-uk.com/section.php/1337/1" rel="nofollow">http://www.namaste-uk.com/section.php/1337/1</a></p> <p>There are videos about how to style them in different ways. Not sure whether they are all manufactured in India; it's not clear from what they say. </p> <p>I just checked the details at Ecocoquette. Theirs seem a bit different from mine; first, mine have (I think) 3 silk layers (but I will check to confirm) and second, mine were a lot less expensive! I paid $39 each for mine. So perhaps they are not the same thing.</p> <p>UPDATE: I checked and mine are only 2 layers. Probably the same. It just feels like more layers because you actually wrap the thing around yourself numerous times. </p> <p>This sort of "bohemian" look isn't usually "me" but it is fun to experiment and it seemed to me that you could go in lots of directions with them because the prints and print mixtures were so different on different ones. Also, to be honest, it made me feel a bit braver about possibly trying pattern mixing on my own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369335 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:21:49 +0000 nancylee 369335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, could you share with us where to buy those lovely Guru skirts? I'm sure a lot of us might be interested in them, and it's for a good cause. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369331 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:17:02 +0000 san 369331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so pretty.</p> <p>Your outfit for the garden party is just perfect and festive. The hat looks very good on you and it does tie in with the tote. The red shoes and the gorgeous skirt make a perfect garden party outfit.</p> <p>I am very interested to see more on those skirts. Maybe I can find something online about them. I think you made a great investment there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369321 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:04:50 +0000 taylor 369321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty .... lovely pattern and length for the skirt:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369320 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:02:58 +0000 Sveta 369320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely skirt, Suz. I am waiting for your attempts to wear it different ways because you will post the pictures, right?:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369307 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:39:38 +0000 Queen Mum 369307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you look lovely Suz! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369306 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:37:43 +0000 Suz 369306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for the compliments, all! </p> <p>O(rnela) I think this is a brilliant use for old saris; I have to confess I didn't make up the skirt myself. It is made by one of those Indian cottage labour projects; the women got the idea to do this themselves and got a small amount of funding to set up and off they went with it. I actually have TWO of these skirts. And they are totally reversible, so that's actually like having FOUR of them! </p> <p>I wasn't sure I'd ever wear them, but I figured buying was supporting a good cause. And they are irresistible on a hot day. The fabric feels so light and cool. And it's weird...even though they are silky/shiny, they don't feel super duper "dressed up." More "arty", as you said. On the other hand, I COULD imagine wearing one for an evening out. </p> <p>Angie, I think you are right about the volume. It is mostly at the bottom, so it doesn't bunch around the hips, but there is lots of extra fabric down below that swirls when you walk. </p> <p>I look HORRIBLE in a straight skirt that length. I remember a few 80s disasters. </p> <p>I am really curious about trying to get this to work as a top or tunic or halter dress. It came with instructions for how to loop the sash to do this. But I haven't experimented. I will have to try, because I think it could be fun to play with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369301 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:33:35 +0000 CocoLion 369301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The midi skirt is beautiful on beautiful you! You look like an actress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369296 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:24:18 +0000 Ornella 369296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firstly, may I just say there's an air of grace and elegance around you that really makes an impact on me every time I see you. You are a beautiful woman. I can't wait to see your style blossom here. </p> <p>As for the outfit, I think it's fantastic, vert artsy and appropriate. What a clever way to recycle a sari - something I should consider given that the chances of wearing mine (yes - I do have one) are miniscule. I'm not even sure I still remember how to put it on properly in its original form, so this is potentially one awesome way to actually make use of it.</p> <p>I love the delicate string of pearls - I think pearls suit you so well, btw. Hats too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369290 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:16:26 +0000 Angie 369290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very, very pretty! It's the volume in this skirt that does it for me. It it were straight or slightly flared - it would look frumpy. But thanks to the flow and flounce, it looks fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369284 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:05:54 +0000 Debora 369284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and I have to add...very impressed with your daughter's vocabulary! She must take after her writer mom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369282 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:03:05 +0000 Anonymous 369282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely, wafty one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369280 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:01:50 +0000 Debora 369280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning and you are so pretty! You look lovely in hats. Perfect garden party outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369275 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:56:26 +0000 nicoleb 369275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect for a garden party!! You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369260 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:26:35 +0000 kellygirl 369260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet! You look darling. What a fun print! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369249 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:17:07 +0000 Cilleena 369249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely! Just perfect for a garden party! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369242 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:12:05 +0000 nancylee 369242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful and fresh, despite the bump! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369234 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:04:33 +0000 Mo 369234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely for a garden party! sorry about the bump </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-garden-party%e2%80%94flowing-midi-pattern-mixing-bug-spray-bump-on-the#post-369229 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:58:07 +0000 Suz 369229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The occasion: The annual "Bergman Brunch" garden party hosted by my husband's colleague. The setting: Their beautiful (but buggy) garden. The guests: Mostly academics and some professionals. The Theme: "Wear something white." </p> <p>I am low on whites this year. So here is what I wore instead: </p> <p>Off white shell: Discount store<br /> Flowing wrap skirt: Guru, made from recycled saris.<br /> Shoes: Those red wedge sandals I asked about last week. Still haven't tried the inserts but it is so humid today my feet stayed put in them.<br /> Hat: SPF<br /> Pearls<br /> Macrame tote for bug spray, sunscreen, sunglasses. </p> <p>I also wore a big bump on my head; lost my balance and smashed it last night while trying to organize our recycling. I didn't think the hat was the right style/texture for the outfit but it was the only summer one I could find at short notice (I do have a couple of others but I seem to have stored them too well...) and it did have the advantage of hiding the bump. It looked a little less incongruous in the sunlight. And I hoped the macrame bag sort of worked with it. </p> <p>See how many floaty layers the skirt has? You can wear it as a halter dress, too, or a tunic, or a top, although I haven't quite figured out how to do that yet. My daughter said to me, as we left the house, "Mum, your dress is wafting." Nice word, no?</p> <p>Edited to add close ups of hat...friend took at the brunch and sent to me. </p>