Welcome to some of the most beautiful and least-worn patterns in my wardrobe. MANY of these items were gifts or inheritances that I can't bear to give up because I find them absolutely gorgeous, but they're also out of my style comfort zone. I'd love any thoughts you have on actually wearing them.
#1 is one of those silk wrap skirt/dress things that was given to me as a gift. I love it. I've never worn it in public. I should add that this is fully-reversible, so either the green or the orange could go on outside. It just doesn't have the pretty layering with the green side out.
#2 is a silk tunic blouse that I asked for forum input on before buying because the fabric was cut upside down. It was sold as a bird print, but my husband and son have an ongoing debate as to whether it's bananas or croissants. I just think it looks abstract, and I like it. This is one I do wear.
That's it for actual garments. The rest of these are all scarves.
#3 - My mom's aunt (my great-aunt) was the mother superior in a convent. She traveled to Rome when my mom was young and brought this silk square scarf back for her. I remember wearing it in my hair as a teenager, and it's been mine since I left for college, though I rarely wear it. I love that it's not just vintage-look...it's actual vintage, and easily the oldest piece in my wardrobe.
#4 - Another silk square souvenir. My father-in-law bought me this on a trip to China. It's beautiful, but the colors are very bright for me. I'd love to find a way to wear it anyway.
#5 - An inexpensive oblong scarf with the Deathly Hallows from Harry Potter. Bought on a recent trip, and already worn a couple of times.
#6 - Another inexpensive oblong scarf with an abstract pattern.
#7 - A woven pattern from Disneyland, bought on a trip with unexpectedly cold evenings. I like how subtle the Disney reference is, but I rarely wear it.
#8 - My mother's silk Book of Kells scarf,. She wore scarves regularly and, when she passed away, my brother and I gave most of them away to her female friends. This is the only one I kept for myself.It feels very delicate and I don't wear it, but I'd love to.
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