…………………….DILL has turned out to be a KEY COLOR for Spring/Summer 2019 in the Linea Story Book………It all started with a LACE JACKET, A349651, a LACE PANT, A349652/Reg. and A349997 for Petite, a DILL FAUX DE CHINE TANK A349650, and a GAUZE CREPE TUNIC, A349646………If you thought the story ended there…..SURPRISE……it continues with two more wonderful MIX & MATCH items in DILL. The SHIRT /JACKET, A351412, and the PANT, A356460 for the reg. and A351462 for the petite………..You can see above all of the stories of how to mix and match DILL with just a few pieces . The fabric is brand new to Linea. It is 100% Polyester, but you will think it’s 100% Rayon, because that is exactly how it feels. When I’m researching fabrics, and visiting different fabric companies, they show me hundreds of qualities. I feel them and tug at them to see if there’s stretch, but I rarely ask the fabric content. It doesn’t matter to me. I either like it or I don’t. When I felt this fabric I LOVED it. It just feels like summer to me…….light, drapy and flowy. It moves with ease, no clinging with this fabric. It has a slight CASUAL texture that’s hard to describe….almost like ripples. You’ll understand when you get it home….I call fabric like this beach fabrics, because I always see easy pants you may walk along the beach in…………..The SHIRT/JACKET has a small discreet shirt collar and stand. It has a narrow front placket with small dyed to match buttons. There are side slits. The shoulder has an extended band of fabric that gives a drop shoulder effect, however it has a normal set in sleeve. You can see this detail up close in the top photo in the center column. The straight sleeve has a roll up tab and button. Don’t expect this fabric to roll up sharply like a cotton sleeve. It drapes up more than folds up…….What is truly wonderful about these pieces is their LIGHT WEIGHT drape and softness…..YES, the jacket has POCKETS too. They are set in BAND pockets with the pocket bag sewn through so there is no flopping about inside…..The length of the jacket for the XXS is approx. 29 inches………The pant is so comfortable you won’t want to take them off. They are pull on with an elastic waist. The leg is wide-ish and has that wonderful languid drape that moves so gracefully. I think you can tell in the photos just how soft everything is. What you can’t tell is how weightless these pieces are. The pant is lined. I knew they were going to line the OFF WHITE pant [pictured above], but I didn’t know the DILL was going to be lined too. It didn’t need to be. I can tell you the first thing Jac would have done was ask me to cut the lining out. Lining or no lining….these are great pants in a great new fabric…………………ALL of my FERN, and OLIVE jewelry works with DILL…………..Above, I have the new FERN SWIRL NECKLACE & EARRING SET plus the new PINEAPPLE PENDANT. Also, pictured above is the OLIVE CARNIVAL NECKLACE, J354006 and the DILL VENETIAN necklaces and earring set, J390581 …….For those of you who love to layer……it ALL WORKS………
………………….enjoy………………….much Love………………………..Louis
Louis,
I am most appreciative of your assistance and your blog. I could order quickly prior to your showtime. I ordered the new dill pants and shirt with matching tank, off white pants and shirt, and the new lotus print shirt with the hot pink trim. Thank you.
Hi again Louis
What tank are you showing with the white outfit? I already purchased the dill tank. I may purchase both the dill and off white outfits for a trip I will be taking next month? These outfits are perfect for packing, accessorizing etc.
Sorry to bother you again. Thank you.
Joanne they are all packed up, and I’m not sure if I used the ivory, same as the DILL, which I strongly think it is or the tank that went under the white crinkle georgette safari shirt?
Hi Louis
Is that a new tank you are featuring with the dill outfit. I want to buy the entire outfit in dill including tank. I always purchase prior to show time.
Thank you
Joanne C
No Joanne. it’s the tank I have been showing with the Dill lace jacket and pant. A349650 is the style number. It’s still avail in all sizes but certain sizes are getting low in inventory!
That should have said purchased.
I just pitched the top and the green swirl necklace. I’m so weak. I’ll also be telling my sister to get the pants.
Rats! I was afraid of that. I don’t have that top in green, it’s now added to my list. I only thought if it because my sister had on that top yesterday and it was in my mind when I saw this post.
OH….I thought you owned the top and that’s why you were asking…..well….maybe you should tell your sister they work together.
Dear Louis,
Will the dill pants work with the green lace inset top? Instead of calling you Mr top rated, around here you are Mr. budget buster. 😀
Debbie….they work perfectly!!! sorry I hadn’t thought of that…..I’ll have to add a new chapter to my story of DILL. See that’s what I mean by you all must PLAY. You will discover things I never thought of.
Hi, Louis. Do I see a little slubbing in the fabric? It looks to me like a cross between Moss Crepe and Feather Jersey! Any other colors besides Dill and White? Loving the White.
Sheila
Dear Shelia….no slubbing….completely smooth and silky. If you click on the close ups of the Dill details you can see the subtle texture that I call waves or ripples. It’s a VERY subtle texture. Just the two colors.