Inge--never shut up! Heavens, what would I do without you?
I love the Jones New York jacket--and the pants in different colours along with the fine knit vest has the wheels spinning.
Thank you Lucy!
Gryffin--I'll look up Sveta's NAS cardigan. What's a blardigan? (Or was that a typo?)
E--yes, I wanted to show my Mom, but she absolutely loves "costumes" and I was afraid what she might just take upon herself to sew up for me! A lot of it reminds me of Japanese clothing, of raggedy ann, and of what the downtrodden poor wear in movies set throughout the Victorian era. Interesting stuff, for sure--and what interesting origins for the whole wonderful assymetrical look that is now mainstream. I can see where harem pants came from, too.
Aida--I am glad you came to the party too! Washing instructions always welcome.
NB: My Mom referred to the printed tunic as "that snakeskin" today--and she didn't mean it as a good thing, lol! Guess I won't wear it to her house for supper.