Friends Chat Thread: Wardrobe, Fun, and Whatever

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Cafecreme thank you for the fabulous photos! I so enjoyed them. Glad you enjoyed your time in Paris.

Nicole I’m not home at the moment. I cab check my jacket. I am a 40 chanel and Dior. I think my McQueen is a 42 and the fit is snug. I’ll post for sure later but when in doubt size up.

That sounds right. French 40 is about an Italian 44 (McQueen uses Italian sizing).
 
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@weN84 - I’m not sure which Bolide size that was - 27 sounds right based on the size of my J28. I think I will find the mini too small for me.

@Joannadyne - sorry about your sick family member. That can be so stressful for all involved. What colour: almost any cool shade of purple. Anemone, Iris, RP.

@BBC and @papertiger - I’m not seeing the GP - maybe if I tried the leather? The canvas made me feel like I was going to the farmers market. Nice fantasy but not my IRL. I saw a young woman carrying the most darling one in navy the other day and it really worked on her.

I found my pics from last year in (very) casual summer clothes - P22 in noir, DS36 in Crevette/Craie. I skipped the Craie as it’s too light for my use.
 

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Thanks everyone for your warm reception to my Paris photos! It was a long and exhausting day but well forth it. Today I spent most of the day walking around London through parks since it was mostly nice weather. Got caught in the rain though, but I didn’t mind. Just about to leave for dinner at a very scene-y restaurant. I found the forest green sweater dress I mentioned a long time ago. Sorry for the poor lighting! IMG_8041.jpg

Also Genie I agree with the others (I’ve only had a chance to skim everything) and think the GP is probably the best of these options! Not that my new GP that my SA has waiting for me is making me biased at all...
 
Cafecreme thank you for the fabulous photos! I so enjoyed them. Glad you enjoyed your time in Paris.

Nicole I’m not home at the moment. I cab check my jacket. I am a 40 chanel and Dior. I think my McQueen is a 42 and the fit is snug. I’ll post for sure later but when in doubt size up.

McQueen and Gucci are made in the same factories since 2002 and fit exactly the same way (TTS) I'm a 42 across the board (UK 10, US6). Dolce a Gabanna (and Versace) I wear the same size in jackets but the silhouette is often slightly more waisted and the upper-arms more fitted (more a problem when I used to do lots of martial arts).

That sounds right. French 40 is about an Italian 44 (McQueen uses Italian sizing).

Thank you both very much.
I am 36 on average in Chanel (34 sometimes in jackets). I have one Dolce and Gabbana leather jacket and it is a 40 and fits perfectly (but slightly tight in the shoulders if I gain 5#). Gucci is a little small in 38 and a little big in 40, but I usually go for 40 for a jacket.
I was wondering if I could do 38 for Alexander McQueen for a leather jacket or if 40 is the best bet.
 
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Thank you both very much.
I am 36 on average in Chanel (34 sometimes in jackets). I have one Dolce and Gabbana leather jacket and it is a 40 and fits perfectly (but slightly tight in the shoulders if I gain 5#). Gucci is a little small in 38 and a little big in 40, but I usually go for 40 for a jacket.
I was wondering if I could do 38 for Alexander McQueen for a leather jacket or if 40 is the best bet.

If the jacket is supposed to be very fitted go with 38 but if it's a jacket to wear over layers go for the 40. A looser fit is 'in' atm but in some jackets (like zip-up racer) it can look a bit frumpy
 
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Ok yes my McQueen is a 44. It’s very fitted especially at the waist which is what I like about it.

Genie One more vote for a garden party. The picotin looks good on you too though.

Look who is on the otk boot bandwagon now?
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Thank you. It all came to nothing because I went to order and it was sold out :/
Maybe it’s for the best because I have tiny shoulders and a tree trunk torso so I probably couldn’t zip it.
I love that special edition bolide. Wow.
 
It’s no longer raining this morning. We need the water in the west coast. At least we got two days of rain.

Now let’s go out for a stroll and check out Anthropology. Their Spring release is here. I used to love their clothes when I had a tiny waist(that’s before the two little ones were born.).

Here is a quick shot of my what I carry today.

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Your bag is beautiful- what a lovely saturated colour to welcome Spring. It’s dreary and snowy where I am.
 
I'm keeping an eye on all-day-walking footwear - how are your sneakers working out? :)

They’re great so far! Mostly had to wear the SW boots in London due to cold weather, but the sneakers are really going to be put to the test in Portugal this weekend. Here are some more, gratuitous photos from London, including my Instagram story commentary/geotags. Would also like to note I had the bet goat cheese I’ve EVER had at Neal’s Dairy. Just phenomenal. It is now my life’s mission to figure out how to get this cheese in the US.

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I'm keeping an eye on all-day-walking footwear - how are your sneakers working out? :)

Génie, I recently picked up some Ecco slip-on shoes during this long voyage, and I ultimately can replace my sneakers with them. They are very comfortable—supportive footbed with bouncy sole. They are my main shoe for Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan if that means anything about all-day, whatever happens wear.
 
@papertiger - today is the day! Looking forward to your Women's Day outfit!

@cafecreme15 - so lovely!

My DUT outfit - Missoni wool dress, Maxi twilly belt, Prada sea island cotton cardigan. Easy, breezy, dressy.

And on an off topic note: Do any of you ladies have knowledge/experience with HRT for menopause? Please PM me - I have a few questions.
 

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