One of the most amusing things to me these days is watching my husband as he tries to be a fashion advisor for me! He himms, humms and haahhhas at me as he decides how to best answer my latest request for his input. Amazingly though, he does answer me! And usually he has very perceptive answers too. It isn't always what I want to hear, but what the heck, I asked, right?
I have had the beginnings of a felted coat hanging on my dress form in the hall for weeks now. Slowly I have added a fur collar, inherited from my Auntie in Montana, and sleeves since it was still sleeveless. I hung two different fabrics off of the sides to see which he may prefer. He gave me a most definitive answer on those choices! Now I would like to hear from all of you... What do you think? Yes to the fur collar or no? Light green suede sleeves or light brown sleeves...or shall I work on re-purposing this dark brown leather suede poncho a friend gave me? Or something else all together??? Let's see if hubby got it right, shall we? Tell me what you think.
Yes on fur collar and light brown sleeve. To me using the green?grey? sleeve or the dark poncho would add too many colors and make my eyes spin. The light brown seems more coherent with the coat. Also I think the poncho is lovely and would hate to see it cut up.....although you might convince me if you put that wonderful embroidery on something else spectacular. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it!
ReplyDeleteHi Janet, I agree with Carrol K. if you want to do a coat/jacket. However, without seeing a 'photo-human-model' wearing the poncho, I might consider that fur collar simply on the poncho (if it doesn't cover the lovely embroidery). Ponchos are never really out of style? Not on the subject, but I sure missed you this weekend. I hope we cross paths sooner than later. Hugs, L
ReplyDeleteThank you both for the feedback. I don't think I could cut up the poncho either. However, it does have some damage on the other side so not very usable as it is...needs converting somehow. My coat will probably get the light brown/gold sleeves. That's what my husband pick too! That and the fur collar...now I need to research regulations of selling real fur items...even vintage like this piece. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteLynn, So sorry to not have made it to the get together. And we never made it south to you when we were in NV...hopefully soon!
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