Montréal, May at the Market
Let's pack out shopping bags and head to the market for fiddleheads and early stawberries, some plants for the deck, perhaps a sweet scoop of ice cream.
Of course we're distracted by people-watching. I notice that most women are out of pants; dresses especially rule the sunny day.
A cherry print can't help but say "1940s", especially when piped in red:
Planting season at last! Her sleeveless dress nudges black and white toward spring:
This is a dress-length abstract-print tunic over footless black tights, but the kicker is her black lace and net bolero. Women here wear this look at any age, and here's to them!
She radiates pleasure; maybe it's the day or the macarons she is considering. Either way, I admire her Mexican blouse and her red frames:
Jean jackets, in colours that reference the season: White with turquoise scarf and tee:
Coral, over a beige to brown palette:
Young women—especially those with beautiful legs—choose sheer little skirts that float with the breeze, but anyone can borrow the freshness of blue-and-white:
I caught you looking at men! And a few did catch my eye. I'm partial to pink:
A happy printed skirt would be fun to wear. She is also about to have her hand kissed, what more could you ask for? That ice cream? Sure!
Of course we're distracted by people-watching. I notice that most women are out of pants; dresses especially rule the sunny day.
A cherry print can't help but say "1940s", especially when piped in red:
Planting season at last! Her sleeveless dress nudges black and white toward spring:
This is a dress-length abstract-print tunic over footless black tights, but the kicker is her black lace and net bolero. Women here wear this look at any age, and here's to them!
She radiates pleasure; maybe it's the day or the macarons she is considering. Either way, I admire her Mexican blouse and her red frames:
Jean jackets, in colours that reference the season: White with turquoise scarf and tee:
Coral, over a beige to brown palette:
Young women—especially those with beautiful legs—choose sheer little skirts that float with the breeze, but anyone can borrow the freshness of blue-and-white:
I caught you looking at men! And a few did catch my eye. I'm partial to pink:
A happy printed skirt would be fun to wear. She is also about to have her hand kissed, what more could you ask for? That ice cream? Sure!
Comments
Janice: Women here have something, I've always thought so, long before I moved here.
materfamilias: Hurry up and visit, and we'll go together ;)
unefemme: You've spotted it, there's an exuberance, almost a giddiness after such a harsh winter.
Mme: Though I know not a single one of the women I photographed I would guess they are just the usual busy woman, no models or anyone in the fashion business.
Mardel: I am pretty relaxed about taking photos at the market, which is public space. Sometimes I see someone at an event but then resist taking candid photo.
Anon@12:56: I have had requests to feature a diverse group and want to do so myself; thanks.
LPC: You occasionally see very studied ensembles here, more often in the chi-chi shopping districts, clubs, high end restos- places I rarely visit.