tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post5048092529312157622..comments2024-03-27T17:31:58.315-07:00Comments on Home Living: Dressing Grown-UpLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-16487566081839530762014-05-13T21:20:11.652-07:002014-05-13T21:20:11.652-07:00Candyce,
Any style from any era can be feminine o...Candyce,<br /><br />Any style from any era can be feminine of you choose the longer length, sleeves, modest bodice and neckline and pretty colors. Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-65161803757841372822014-05-13T17:18:59.151-07:002014-05-13T17:18:59.151-07:00I noticed your fashion suggestions are Victorian. ...I noticed your fashion suggestions are Victorian. What of those women (and men!) who dislike that particular look? Have you any suggestions for them?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556052741173582145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-40660980327492493052014-05-04T10:56:45.734-07:002014-05-04T10:56:45.734-07:00The King's Daughters patterns are easy to make...The King's Daughters patterns are easy to make, are printed on heavy paper and have lovely styles for ladies and girls.<br />http://www.modestsewingpatterns.com/ladies.html<br /><br />I trace my size on non-woven pattern material so I don't have to cut up the pattern. <br /><br />I typically wear a jumper (can't have anything snug around my middle) and their jumper pattern is so easy Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03188423562911807686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-13005293318306432942014-05-04T10:52:19.902-07:002014-05-04T10:52:19.902-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03188423562911807686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-4603636918563350872014-05-02T16:32:19.225-07:002014-05-02T16:32:19.225-07:00We have all seen those awful photos where women ar...We have all seen those awful photos where women are caught in pictures shopping in the most awful things..pyjamas and less. Always dress as if you might be photographed ..and especially look in the mirror to see what the back of you looks like, after you dress. Its a shame to your nation and your religion to dress without thought of what other people are going to see.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-69827706552465800362014-05-02T11:51:24.058-07:002014-05-02T11:51:24.058-07:00To the lady from a graphics design company who sen...To the lady from a graphics design company who sent a long comment : would you please email me at Ladylydiaspeaks@comcast.net? I have a question(s) about a few things and would like to ask you about them before publishing your comment. Thank you.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-5516407036328080302014-05-01T15:03:34.066-07:002014-05-01T15:03:34.066-07:00Dear Lady Lydia, I think this was very well writte...Dear Lady Lydia, I think this was very well written and I am so glad the inspiration for a dressing lady like being powerful. Even grace with the jeans, but using a longer feminine top to cover the back end.<br />I am looking forward to ordering this fall from this very sweet company for some fabric! I lovedloved the photo of your sweet Lady friend.<br />She really looks like a true lady!<br />I living from glory to gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123718369605106023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-13397042396584463562014-05-01T14:09:27.143-07:002014-05-01T14:09:27.143-07:00Am really enjoying your posts on fashion and etiqu...Am really enjoying your posts on fashion and etiquette. The photo of your youthful friend is inspiring and the paintings are just gorgeous.<br /><br />I went to a small Jo Ann's fabric store in Roseburg yesterday to find Rayon Challis. This fabric is so cool in the summer, is not see through but soft, and drapes well for soft summer dresses and skirts. <br />However the store only had two anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214621646003640118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-79046437166003868832014-04-30T18:29:38.363-07:002014-04-30T18:29:38.363-07:00Another wonderful post. I do so love the feminine...Another wonderful post. I do so love the feminine look. It just enhances the great distinctions between men and women as God would have us to embrace. I think we should relish in the fact that God wants us to be enjoying our role.<br />Thank you for your encouraging articles.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848545002953404200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-3273135037246948622014-04-30T13:23:59.139-07:002014-04-30T13:23:59.139-07:00Not just the jeans.bit the unbecoming hairstyles t...Not just the jeans.bit the unbecoming hairstyles that hairdressers are giving these women. Surely if they had a little more length to the hair and a bow clip. They would look more feminine.mamd if they feel they just cant wear a long skirt, they could wear a long blouse to cover the bottem part of the pantsLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-58425425548840443292014-04-30T13:17:47.039-07:002014-04-30T13:17:47.039-07:00I love this! I haven't worn jeans in years. Yo...I love this! I haven't worn jeans in years. You are right that from the back they look like a man. It really detracts from a beautiful atmosphere to have women dress shabbily.lauraelizabeth4@outlook.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14863583206288923023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-15738669307992173932014-04-30T09:02:25.019-07:002014-04-30T09:02:25.019-07:00Mommy Glory, I was wanting to use mccalls because...Mommy Glory, I was wanting to use mccalls because they are on sale for $1.50 this week, so I will add another mccalls skirt pattern that takes less fabric, and add your suggestion too.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-63563315269236561542014-04-30T08:58:12.934-07:002014-04-30T08:58:12.934-07:00Leslie,
"Feminine, fitted, floral and fine....Leslie, <br /><br />"Feminine, fitted, floral and fine." What a wonderful guideline! Blousey and poured at the waist is not slenderizing. Poufs look good on sleeves though.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-32812492053010930162014-04-30T08:47:08.017-07:002014-04-30T08:47:08.017-07:00I put the pattern there mainly for the shape becau...I put the pattern there mainly for the shape because it had victorian lines, but will add the pattern you suggested. Thanks<br />Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-1057025675318423252014-04-30T08:36:39.049-07:002014-04-30T08:36:39.049-07:00Dear Lady Lydia,
I enjoy all of your posts about c...Dear Lady Lydia,<br />I enjoy all of your posts about clothing and patterns - they're really inspiring! However, the McCall's skirt pattern calls for nearly 8 yards (!) of fabric for the longer length. If that would be too expensive for some of your readers, may I suggest Simplicity 1560 which has a gored, a-line skirt (but no hip yoke) that requires much less yardage while still being Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-17251131306174718522014-04-30T08:24:40.705-07:002014-04-30T08:24:40.705-07:00Dear Lady Lydia,
I enjoy all of your posts about c...Dear Lady Lydia,<br />I enjoy all of your posts about clothing and patterns - they're really inspiring! But the McCall's skirt pattern calls for nearly 8 yards (!) of fabric for the longer length. If that is too expensive for some of your readers, there is Simplicity 1560 which is similar (but no hip yoke) and requires much less yardage for the longer skirt length while still be roomy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-18122915084454646732014-04-30T07:15:42.931-07:002014-04-30T07:15:42.931-07:00What a lovely post! I just love all of those beaut...What a lovely post! I just love all of those beautiful skirts. And that painting is simply beautiful. Thank you for making me smile this morning. Your blog is so lovely, a pleasant way to start the day. <br />Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058968207650986608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-86631696398794189522014-04-30T06:01:08.822-07:002014-04-30T06:01:08.822-07:00What a wonderful post! I recently found your blog...What a wonderful post! I recently found your blog while searching for a victorian ruffled blouse. I have enjoyed reading old posts and I am a new follower. Your suggestions were spot on, especially the one about skirt length. It really does make a difference. Southern Ladyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13704170013311323117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-45430551053369687482014-04-30T05:31:20.749-07:002014-04-30T05:31:20.749-07:00Thank you for posting these ideas and inspiration ...Thank you for posting these ideas and inspiration for "Dressing Grown-Up". I do make some clothes but count myself as a beginner in dressmaking and have a lot to learn. There are no fabric shops close by so I have to buy online which makes things expensive. I do like knitting feminine boleros and lacy shawls and often find good bargains of pretty wools. We have some good charity shops Housewife59https://www.blogger.com/profile/12485051347795187632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-91938761049978483182014-04-30T04:20:20.567-07:002014-04-30T04:20:20.567-07:00Thankyou Lady Lydia.
BlessingsThankyou Lady Lydia. <br /><br />BlessingsMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652394321048906070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-90962253824815178412014-04-30T00:59:12.596-07:002014-04-30T00:59:12.596-07:00I just adore those long skirts pictured. And thos...I just adore those long skirts pictured. And those fabric choices are so beautiful, it would be difficult for me to choose just one!Sola Scripturahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01114177755134063286noreply@blogger.com