Thanks all - again, it was a surprise hit for me too . The dress, I mean. The striped fabric was used in a few different styles in the spring line, and pretty much sold out on the first bookings. It's what attracted me to trying it on (it doesn't look like much on a hanger, or in the solid colours offered) I tried a blazer on with it, and it gives it an entirely different, more conventionally covered and polished look. A little tricky under the arms, but fine for an hour here and there.
The fabric is also my new favourite thing to wear - no creasing, cool to the touch, breathable and drapey. Plus - natural , sustainable plant fibres , and designed in Canada
Karen - the shoes are from Brown's - under their house label Wishbone Collection . I have great luck with that line - and a big part of my shoe and boot collection is Wishbone (sporty, athletic looks).