Liz has alerted me to this waistcoat in the Joules catalogue. I confess that I was not aware that my village had a specific garment. Personally I feel it costs about ten times as much as I would want to pay – and I don’t think I have seen any of these being worn round the village. And I am not sure it is my style [love the red wellies, tho]
“Muxloe Women's Gilet
Steeped in country charm and as ridiculously charming as it is practical, this women's tweed waistcoat will be a delightful addition to your wardrobe. Nothing says classic British country style better and with a floral print lining it's sure to satisfy your need for tweed. Semi fitted for a feminine edge. Reduced from £99.95 to £49.95”
It comes in a sensible navy, or a brown described as ‘Hardy Tweed’ and the lining is a fabulous floral print. I am endeavouring to live up to their idea of a Woman Of Kirby Muxloe -
- ridiculously charming
- practical
- delightful
- classic British style
- with a feminine edge
Oh yes, that sums me up perfectly, don’t you think?
[well, the “ridiculous and practical” bit is definitely true]
I would though, add "Delightful"!
ReplyDeleteI like the waistcoat but, it's definately a 'Hunting ,shooting, Fishing' style noneless.
Perhaps in another life? (Financially).
Sandie xx
What a fun discovery! I love random pieces of information like this, especially about my local area.
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I do rather like it! The hype is so funny, though, and just shows how little writers thinks about the meaning, rather than the 'feel' of their waffle. I wouldn't wear it unless I found it in a charity shop, but that's mainly because my body is warm but my arms get cold, making me a cardy lady, not a waistcoat woman. (Or gilet girl, sans doubt...)
ReplyDeleteHa! Rather like the Joules catalogue myself. Although at those prices,only in a browsing capacity you understand
ReplyDeleteYes,you for sure...especially the red boots!
ReplyDeleteJane x
Actually I quite like it ,but as you say not at that price,and very rarely wear jeans these days and certainly don't wear johdpurs,I think I would look like Max Wall in the ones they wear now ,But yes the description is good ,hee hee ..love Jan xx
ReplyDeleteAnother vote for "delightful"! Oh, I love those wellies. "Wellies" is such a better word than "rubber boots."
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Hi Angela , I can never email you . It always says your email set up is in default
ReplyDeleteThe sewing machine man ! my machines always go to Steve who worked at Supreme before it closed . He has been to my home this morning to pick up the Bernina . I'm having a knee lift fitted.
Thank you re, your S/m person
Hi Cotton Reel - that's an amazing coincidence- the s/m person I was about to recommend was Steve!!
DeleteI like it and even have a pattern for one nearly like it, but I'm not it's really my style. (I would have to wait until next fall to wear it anyway-we're already having summer weather here!)
ReplyDeleteNice gilet and red wellies but shame about the headscarf - she looks a right twerp in that !!
ReplyDeleteI have a tweedy waistcoat that I bought twenty years ago- now where is it?
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