tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post3675496229893782809..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: 110 Staples to Add to Your WardrobeDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-11025079040846621512010-09-10T09:40:44.500-04:002010-09-10T09:40:44.500-04:00maggie: They were exemplars of that classic luxury...maggie: They were exemplars of that classic luxury. I am amused to see what was called dowdy a year or two ago is now a "must". Oh dear, do you think they will glom on to my beloved duffle coat next?Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-8171066561870833922010-09-09T19:51:49.594-04:002010-09-09T19:51:49.594-04:00Welcome back Duchesse! I trust that activities dur...Welcome back Duchesse! I trust that activities during your hiatus left you rested and refreshed.<br />As to the camel polo coats, I always feel bad when a true "classic" runs into trendy. Somehow for me it spoils the cache that these items always exude. I once saw a great photo of the Kennedy siblings (on the lawn at HyannisPort of course, tossing around a football) wearing the required rugby shirts, corduroy trousers and ivy league scarfs. But what I loved most was the fabulous camelhair polo coat on one of the girls. Big pockets, wide lapels, mother of pearl buttons...the full monty. They were a rakish lot, but certainly had style. The shot was taken in the early 50's, long before these simple items became a trend that walked down every runway. Whether it flatters you or not, I find camel and the right shade of grey to be luxe looks that never truly go out of style.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395228631699632403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-8150438698840000002010-09-09T10:11:20.250-04:002010-09-09T10:11:20.250-04:00Belle: Single breasted is enough!
Alienne: Grey is...Belle: Single breasted is enough!<br />Alienne: Grey is everywhere here but I always look for a rich grey, toward charcoal, as some grays are so sad.<br />Rubi: Calvin K, have been doing very good work recently, lucky you!<br />Tiffany: Real camelhair fabric is incredibly durable and so luxurious.<br />Imogen: Think it's intended as a selection but years ago I took 110 to heart.<br />lagatta; I've seen camel glow on those with peach undertoned skin, and some camels are far yellower than others; some camels actually have a pink undertone, close to flesh.<br />Yeah, short skirts! Not for me either and just try to find longer in NYC boutiques.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-71589561543151726602010-09-09T07:32:25.306-04:002010-09-09T07:32:25.306-04:00Camel hair is a beautiful fabric, but I confess I ...Camel hair is a beautiful fabric, but I confess I don't like its natural colour with my complexion. Whom exactly does it suit? I love black woollen coats too, though my favourite in recent memory remains my charcoal-grey loden coat -alas the moths got to it. <br /><br />I'm also fond of red coats - whether a true but rather deep red or a more maroon or burgundy. <br /><br />Yes, that is far too much in the way of staples. Why are all the skirts so short? Their readers aren't all 20-somethings, and NYC isn't exactly tropical.lagatta à montréalhttp://www.lemab.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-28241555548210665752010-09-09T01:31:16.335-04:002010-09-09T01:31:16.335-04:00Do we need 110 staples? Seems a lot of clothes!
...Do we need 110 staples? Seems a lot of clothes!<br /><br />Camel works for some, but a coat in a neutral that works for you can be a piece that is kept for years.Imogen Lamport, AICI CIPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16796095692232856223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-337000442976752402010-09-08T22:20:37.779-04:002010-09-08T22:20:37.779-04:00I love camel and have been getting plenty of wear ...I love camel and have been getting plenty of wear out of a new(ish) camelhair jacket ... I did enjoy looking at some of those NY mag pieces.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536212906241844509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-32271383107207028882010-09-08T16:57:48.888-04:002010-09-08T16:57:48.888-04:00The purple melton's from Calvin Klein -- it...The purple melton's from Calvin Klein -- it's what a friend of mine calls "pet me" fabric. Very scrummy.Rubiatontahttp://rubiatonta.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-55517604884068252532010-09-08T15:27:11.115-04:002010-09-08T15:27:11.115-04:00I can't wear camel either though my teenagers ...I can't wear camel either though my teenagers have been steering (forcing) me towards grey and navy rather than my usual black/white/red. I have however only bought small items to supplement what I have rather than major ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-5888003629834700742010-09-08T14:48:27.090-04:002010-09-08T14:48:27.090-04:00I'm thrilled to see camel back in style. But,...I'm thrilled to see camel back in style. But, anything double breasted is not going to make it into my closet. I find that anyone with less than a supermodels figure, looks paunchy in double breasted blazers and coats.Belle de Villehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045827018848979761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-19924818032358935602010-09-08T14:39:25.031-04:002010-09-08T14:39:25.031-04:00We should both do it:). I am sure we have differen...We should both do it:). I am sure we have different but entertwined reactions...LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-42617894766488917792010-09-08T14:30:24.892-04:002010-09-08T14:30:24.892-04:00Rubi: Where did you find purple melton?
hostess: ...Rubi: Where did you find purple melton?<br /><br />hostess: I'm the black wool type, too.<br /><br />Frugal: So true and so 'you' to point that cost factor. (Absolute worst is a white coat.) Re your non-pact, hope you'll keep going to Goodwill b/c you have amazing stories.<br /><br />Mardel: I can imagine from your photos, you would look half dead. <br /><br />mater: Imagine you could only wear a cool camel w/out yellow in it. (Wait...is that taupe?)<br /><br />Francie: Finally a commenter who can wear camel! And welcome!<br /><br />LPC: Capes, oh god... shall I post on them or will you?Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-32268180173305318102010-09-08T14:12:30.970-04:002010-09-08T14:12:30.970-04:00I haven't worn camel in donkey's ages but ...I haven't worn camel in donkey's ages but I seem to remember it worked OK. My mother had/has a thing for capes. I won't be wearing those:).LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-73870852602509438992010-09-08T13:41:42.324-04:002010-09-08T13:41:42.324-04:00Dear Duchesse,
Just a note to thank you for your ...Dear Duchesse,<br /><br />Just a note to thank you for your wonderful blog. I discovered it a few weeks ago and have been enjoying your writing very much. You have such an appealing, thoughtful perspective. <br /><br />And to say that I love the camel boy-coat, which reminds me of my winter coat in early elementary school. In those days we wore crinolines and their fulness did not go well with the lines of the boy-coats but my sisters and I wore them together anyway! <br /><br />Franciewilliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025284630732323591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-70637952527502937952010-09-08T12:39:29.826-04:002010-09-08T12:39:29.826-04:00Like your other commenters, camel doesn't real...Like your other commenters, camel doesn't really work for me. I've got a charcoal cashmere (100%, really, got it at BR -- their "Heritage" line -- on sale two or three winters ago) "boy coat" that I love wearing for a "smart" look, and won't be swapping it out for camel . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-72011554656809576262010-09-08T11:56:33.866-04:002010-09-08T11:56:33.866-04:00I love camel on others but not on me. In a camel ...I love camel on others but not on me. In a camel coat mixed with the grays of winter I look like the slush on the side of the highways; not a look I am going for. But I understand about buying personal neutrals even as I think that justifying a purchase because it will "last forever" is buying into a myth. <br /><br />The slideshow was cool though, and made me think and reassess a bit.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-89367529711073071152010-09-08T11:49:53.295-04:002010-09-08T11:49:53.295-04:00Oops--second part of my comment was in response to...Oops--second part of my comment was in response to YOUR comment about basics. I think people either have or will buy nice basics--at all price points.Frugal Scholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696815672500452503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-54709285569425786092010-09-08T11:47:06.806-04:002010-09-08T11:47:06.806-04:00I love camel, but it needs a lot of dry cleaning, ...I love camel, but it needs a lot of dry cleaning, especially if you live in a city. I think a lot of people realize--the horror, the horror--that they have too much stuff. I'm going to see how long I can go without buying something new. It's not a "no-buy-pact" or anything--just a recognition.Frugal Scholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696815672500452503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-16107278321218957912010-09-08T11:28:26.121-04:002010-09-08T11:28:26.121-04:00I love how Camel looks on others but it completely...I love how Camel looks on others but it completely washes me out...I bought a black wool last season minimal detail from Olsen, a European line...and I love it.<br />I hope to get many years of wear out of it...I too am looking to the future when I purchase new garments.<br />It could be that I am of that certain age...and padding my RRSP's!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-50001573707295989382010-09-08T10:33:06.754-04:002010-09-08T10:33:06.754-04:00I'm not loving the camel for myself, either. I...I'm not loving the camel for myself, either. I know I'm going to be much happier in my lovely purple melton coat -- and since I got it at the very end of winter, it still has that "new coat aura"! (The down coat I wore all last winter, however, may have its days numbered. Don't know if I could even look at it!)Rubiatontahttp://rubiatonta.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com