The GRAND FINALE of the OCT. sneak peeks is the SEQUIN top and skirt ensemble. The SEQUIN TOP is……. A238537……. and the SEQUIN SKIRT is …..A238538….. I used the exact same fabric that I used last fall for the SEQUIN DRESS, A229711……It came in Black and Purple………. The fabric is not covered in sequins. The tiny sequins are sewn on with a very fine BOUCLE YARN….adding an extra texture and dimension. They are also SPACED giving a TWINKLE effect when caught by the light…….these are NOT GARISH sequins…… I, who usually prefer BLACK SEQUINS…..have fallen in love with the LAPIS and the RUBY sequins to follow……The colors are deep, saturated JEWEL colors and are very CHIC and SOPHISTICATED…..worn with the matching TOPPER, A238159, it is a pure DESIGNER LOOK………totally WOW!……A heads up…. DSW has a matching Dorsay suede pump in the Lapis….unbelievable!!…..I even got some for the show………….The SEQUIN top, A238537…… has an extended shoulder cap sleeve, and a V-NECK line. The top is lined in the tricot knit. This fabric has stretch, but is not overly stretchy!….So be careful of the measurements. If you are in between sizes….size up…..if you have bust measurement issues or hip measurement issues….size up. It does have a defined waist…so for all of my lovely APPLES….[there so good this time of year]…..look at the MEASUREMENTS! I would say this top fits more like a B&M garment. In My opinion it is not vanity sized. That is my opinion from what I see from my xs sample….. It fits my form perfectly……As I said……I really don’t like to give fit advice because everyone likes things to fit differently….so….look at the garment measurements carefully!………………..The SEQUIN SKIRT, A238538…….is also lined in the tricot knit. The very narrow single button waist band is also made from the tricot knit…..so there is a nice comfort stretch. It has a back zip …………………..Together they make a fantastic TWO PIECE DRESS…….but……..they are wonderful separate pieces that can extend your wardrobe in multiple ways. Wear the top with the LAPIS GABARDINE PANT or BLACK or GREY or NAVY or IVORY or WHITE…….Worn with the LAPIS TWEED SUIT, it adds a whole new dimension to the suit……..mix it with your BLACK & IVORY HOUNDS TOOTH CHECK pieces from last year or just pair it with an ivory jacket and black pants or skirt, and you are ready for any special occasion no matter what time of year!…..Wear the skirt with any of the LAPIS or IVORY WK SWEATERS and the TOPPER or the TWEED JACKET, [LAPIS or BLACK]…..A solid BLACK or IVORY JACKET over the sweater and SEQUIN SKIRT would look outrageous!!………Of course all of the jewelry above is LINEA…..The EARRING, J284037……the CROSS, J284039…..the LONG NECKLACE, J284036……combined make one SENSATIONAL STATEMENT!…………………………………………..HAPPY HOLIDAYS………………………………enjoy…………………………….much Love…………………………………………Louis
I hope Louis is O.K. He hasn’t posted in awhile.
Dear MacKenzie…..all is well…..Jac and I did have an “adventure”, but all is well. I will post about it this weekend.
Louis, thank you very much for your reply and your update. I was really worried about you since it had been so long since you had posted. I know healing from such a trauma is difficult and sometimes takes a long time. I hope your knees feel better soon and that Jac is soon able to enjoy nights of deep sleep again.
Louis, what is the length on this skirt? Sequins so tastefully/beautifully done!
Unreal. Truly a must-have for Linea collector. You know I’m going to wear mine with fisherman’s sweaters and Hunter boots, (in addition to all dress up in heels and faux fur), but that’s just me!
Would the extra care as to measurements apply to the skirt as it does the top?
(BTW, I inherited a Norell sequin dress from an aunt. High neckline the front, cut low in the back, sleeveless, columnar. It is, of course, too small. Wow did women have tiny waists back then.)
Fine wear it with your fisherman sweater and boots….that sweater must really get a work out!! The skirt in your normal size should be fine….you certainly don’t want it big….it should hug the curves!! TOO bad a bout the Norell dress…..you should donate it to a good museum that has a well done collection like the Met’s Costume Institute.
Thanks for sizing info and that is a good idea about donating it.
What a wonderful story. You should write a memoir.