Blog post motivation

April

Yesterday's post about optimal wardrobe size did motivate me to make a couple purchases. I ordered this dress and this skirt from BR.

Dress in the cream color.

Last week, my Coolibar order arrived: 2 pairs fingerless sun gloves, a new sunhat, 2 more of my favorite white cotton knit tunics.

Summer wardrobe is coming along! It's my least favorite season to dress for, so fingers crossed that these items will be awesome.

6 months ago

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Jules

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Oh wow I love that dress! Skirt is also cute.

6 months ago

Angie

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As the author of said blog post, it’s satisfying that you’re motivated

Fun skirt and dress! Hope they work out. My fingers are crossed!

And let’s see the tunics and hat that were a hit too. Wooohoo!

6 months ago

NancyW

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The dress is lovely. It is possible that I need it in blue. The skirt shaping with the panels is so great. Regarding your Coolibar wardrobe, can you recommend any of their leggings for summer walks on the heat?

6 months ago

cat2

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Great picks! I am trying to up my husband’s sun protection game; I am not familiar with the brands in that area and just bought an REI hoodie for him to try. Would you mind making some suggestions? He fishes, hikes and rides a gravel bike.

6 months ago

Suz

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Fingers crossed that those items work! I love the dress -- ethereal!

6 months ago

Runcarla

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I can see you in that pale blue dress…

6 months ago

April

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Yes, my fingers crossed too Suz!
Coolibar: WAY easier to wear than sunscreen. My large hats have the chin slider strap for wind, and I buy a men's version to fit my large head.

I'm trying to post a photo of the gray gloves, which I'm wearing today.

I am a huge fan of their Deep Water Swim Tights as summer leggings. Lightweight and cool, even in Black, even in summer heat.

6 months ago

RobinF

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Beautiful dress! Do you have it in mind for a special occasion? I like the skirt too.

6 months ago

Jaime

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Nice pieces - the dress is really beautiful I hope it works for you. I admire your dedication to sun protection. I should get those gloves. What I really want is something for driving - sunhats aren't really the right thing and I hate feeling the sun beating in on my face through the windows.

6 months ago

April

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No, the big floppy hats do not work behind the wheel, nor do they do any favors for curly hair. I just let it go because there's nothing easier to create instant shade. If the hat is large enough I can pin my hair back beneath it to minimize hat head.

Here are the gray gloves. White are identical. I love that they added gripper strips this year, which is great for driving and for crutching. Washable and much lighter for summer than my usual leathers.

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6 months ago

Angie

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Cute gloves!

Like your orange chair too

6 months ago

ChristelJ

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The dress and skirt look beautiful. Let us know how they work out.

Also, thank you for inspiring me to get some fingerless gloves similar to yours. I didn't know they existed and they are already my best friends while driving in the sun.

6 months ago

April

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Yay, CIJ!

I will say one thing about the BR denim skirt. The top buttonhole is so small I cannot get the button in it, nor out of it - no way, no how. Somewhere I have a seam ripper, which may be the only way. The white dress is certainly lovely and I left it at the house where I actually have a full-length mirror. Will try it on tomorrow.

6 months ago

April

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I love the white dress! Not sure it's big enough in the waist, since I took their advice and sized down. When will I learn?

6 months ago

Sal

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Gorgeous pieces here!

I hope you can get the dress fit sorted. It is a lovely shape.

6 months ago

April

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Well, I sized up and now will just hope the length doesn't become untenable. They had a petite but the CS rep said it would not only be shorter but tighter. Boo.

6 months ago

Angie

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The dress looks hemmable though, so if the bigger size works better - that's an option

6 months ago

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