Visible Monday - Fall plaid colors & a bit more advice from 1963

It's Visible Monday #14 and I am joining Patti @ Not Dead Yet Style again this week. I really wanted to be a part of Tammy@Silverstyle's Trending through the decades - Polka dots group, but I discovered that Wichita is not a polka dot type of town.  Today I am featuring a fall plaid jacket that I love. It didn't photograph well since it is a very small lined plaid (you would think I would've learned my lesson from the stripe shirt fiasco) but I do love it so much!

My photographer said something that really tickled me. I couldn't stop laughing.
Jacket: Mossimo - Target
Top: Chico;s
Jeggings JMS (my favorite inexpensive jeans)
Shoes: Pencey Leopard Booties

I was laughing so hard that Harry decided he needed to check what was going on.

Necklace:
Chico's

In 1963, many women did not work outside the home. I know my Mother had a job just keeping up with the house. She took care of pretty much everything around the house including yard care and always had dinner on the table for us every day. The McCall's Sewing Book had this to say about the "Wardrobe Needs" of the Homemaker.

"A homemaker often makes the mistake of thinking she does not have to look her best when doing her daily chores. Actually, ill-fitting clothes lower her morale and make her less able to cope with every day trials. That doesn't mean she has to dress up, but it does mean she should look neat and trim. If you look well and feel comfortable in slacks or shorts, wear them when working in the home. But be sure you look well in them and that they fit properly. A simple shirtwaist dress or wrap-around with flared or pleated skirt will present a much more attractive appearance and be just as comfortable as pants.  For evenings at home a simple dress is always in good taste. But dress up a bit if you wish. It adds a touch of gaiety and elegance to a family gathering."

Whoa! Have times changed! For those of you old enough to remember the "Leave it to Beaver" show, June Cleaver was the epitome of the above quotation; always immaculate in a pretty dress and pearls. Our society has certainly become much more casual in the way we dress, at least in my part of the world.  I don't think that wearing a dress will automatically make you less able to cope with every day trials as suggested above. Unless of course, you are rich enough to afford help for the household chores like cleaning floors and toilets, in which case I guess a dress would work well. Do you wear nice clothing to clean your house?

Tuesday - Missoni for Target release day

I was really excited having seen all the pictures of the Missoni for Target items. I went to the store early today to see the new items. What a disappointment. They did not even have the merchandise on the floor; I had to ask for it. The lady brought it right out, which was nice of her. They had very few items and only one XL in each item.  The sweaters were very thin and one had a pull in it and they were $49.99. One of the black and white dresses was pretty, but again all small sizes. The shoes were not comfortable. I was highly disappointed. The only thing I bought was an infinity scarf. It is pretty, but it was $24.99, which compared to other scarves Target has, was a bit pricey.



Jacket: Coldwater Creek
Top: Nygard - Dillards (it has tiny flowers layered on the bodice)
Jeggings: JMS Walmart
Scarf: Maurices
Shoes: Vince Camuto - Dillards



With the scarf down rather than wrapped

I tried to go to the Target site to grab a picture of the scarf, but evidently the site has been overwhelmed with activity and it wasn't up.  Maybe I am too picky about what I purchase and there may be a lot of others who love it. Did anyone else visit Target today for Missoni? What did you think?

Thursday already?

We are having trouble with our internet connection again. Cox says it is something in the wiring and the soonest they can get here is Saturday between 5-7pm. We have had issues since we moved here 5 years ago. A few days ago, they told me it was the modem--hum, funny they couldn't tell it was the wiring until I got a new modem. Then they wanted to sell me digital phone service. Are they nuts? Why would I want yet another problem? Enough on this rant--but I may not have service for long.

Back when I was working, my Mother, who was retired, would tell me that the time passed so quickly for her. I always said that time at work was like time in a black hole. SLOOOOW. Now that I am retired, I find she is right, it does race past seemingly at the speed of light. Here it is Thursday already.

Today was a yoga class day for me. I love yoga -- not necessarily while I am doing it because it is hard -- it makes me feel really good. I think that the longer I take it the more I will benefit from it. I also went to lunch with my best friend from work and wore this outfit.



Jacket: Dillards
Tank: Target
Jeggings: JMS Walmart (I got 3 pair, so I am really not wearing the same ones every day!)
Snadals: Think! Julia



The colors on my jacket and the top look faded. They aren't faded at all, I'm not sure why it didn't photograph well. The next photo shows the colors more accurately.  Whenever I wear this jacket, I always feel very feminine.


Watch: Michele
Bracelet: Imperial Gold QVC
Watch worn as a bracelet: Vintage WG Diamond Gruen
Beacelet: Diamonique Tennis Bracelet QVC
Bracelet: Imperial Gold QVC
Ring: Inherited 

 The ring I am wearing was my Grandmother's. My Grandfather built and sold dog houses to earn the money to buy her the ring for their 50th wedding anniversary. When she passed away, my Mother gave me this ring. I dearly love it. The vintage Gruen watch belonged to a lifelong family friend. She was always so perfectly dressed with jewelry, a lovely dress, a small pocketbook and precisely coiffed hair. I don't think I ever saw her in a pair of slacks. Whenever I wear the watch, I think of her.
 

Three penants that I wear together on my round omega necklace.

Do you have something that you love because of the memory it evokes?

Turquoise and Purple two of my favorite year round colors

Please excuse my wet hair today. I had a limited window of time to have my DH take the photos.

I know some of you say that you never find anything at Chico's. My problem is that I find too much. The three quarter sleeve denim jacket is a new Chico's purchase that will be great to wear with sleeveless dresses so that I can cover my arms. 



Bracelets from L to R Picture 1 Dillards, Art fair, Michele Watch, Etsy,
Picture 2: Gift, Art Fair, Silpada, Art Fair
Necklace: Chico's (I have worn this necklace a lot. It is a summer favorite.)



Jacket: Chico's
Belt: Chico's (It ended up off center.)
Dress: Target Mossimo
Shoes: Think Black Patent

Harry has decided that he likes to be in the photos.


I have been thinking about Pam's Foundational 5 post at Over50Feeling40 and I think I have the first 3 of my foundational 5.

1. Versatility: I should be able to wear it with more than one outfit
2. Maintenance: It should not have to be ironed or dry cleaned. I do not want to iron every day like I did when I was working.
3. Really, Really Love it: It should be something I really love, not something pretty that is just a bargain. ( I am really guilty of buying things that seem to be bargains, but are really not since I might only wear it once.)

I am still thinking about my other 2 and I will post them as soon as I decide.

I have a wedding to attend tomorrow at our local botanical garden. I think I may wear this dress and jacket to the wedding instead of the dress and shrug that I had planned to wear shown on this post. It is a casual wedding and this is a comfortable colorful dress.  I am hoping I might be able to take some photos of the gardens.