Tag Archives: pinstripes

Florals and Pinstripes and a Flapper-style Hat

Posted on December 12, 2019 by carmen

Pinstripes always make me think of men’s suits. I made my brother a green pinstripe suit in the 1960s especially for performing with his band. It’s a pattern that looks elegant on men and women alike. A touch of pattern-mixing, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Thirfting | Tagged fashion with compassion, flapper-style hat, florals, How Fashion Saved the Birds, Jean of all Trades, my brother Johnny, pinstripes, save the birds, thrifted booties, thrifted fashion | 18 Comments

Pinstripe Palazzo PJs and Elisa Cavaletti Shirt

Posted on June 2, 2019 by carmen

We went shopping in the little tourist town of St. Jacobs. No one would guess these pinstripe palazzos are actually pajama pants. I’ve never worn them as pajamas even though they are 100% cotton and 100% comfortable. I bought them … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Elisa Cavaletti, Jacob clothing, necklace, non-leather sandals, pajama pants, pinstripes, slow fashion, St. Jacobs, then and now | 24 Comments

Gray Pinstripes and Pink Wild Roses

Posted on January 6, 2016 by carmen

This outfit mixes masculine and feminine. Blouse: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren Skirt: thrifted Coat: RW & Co Booties: thrifted Pinstripes always remind me of men’s suits ever since I was a little girl. My brother chose a pinstriped fabric … Continue reading →