Show Us Your Purchases!

[ZombieGirl]

In the US, at least where I'm from, we used to call the skirts with suspenders (pinafores?) jumpers.

 

[swinggal]

lol I think we would say 'jumper' or sweater for both long and short sleeved , or the word 'pullover' or 'jersey' is also used in the UK, (slightly old fashioned words, jersey always brings to mind chunkier,knitted, woolly sweaters, like the traditional ones made on the islands of Jersey, Guernsey or Arran, but my old school jumpers were always described as 'pullovers'). A cardigan is a cardigan or 'cardi'! This isn't a definitive answer by any means. We could probably start a new thread on this UK versus US clothing terminology!

We say 'jumper' here in Australia too. Can mean either a woolen or fleecy top with long arms. Funny as in the US a jumper is overalls or a dress with the the braces and bib, like overalls.

 

[Land-O-LakesGal]

lol I think we would say 'jumper' or sweater for both long and short sleeved , or the word 'pullover' or 'jersey' is also used in the UK, (slightly old fashioned words, jersey always brings to mind chunkier,knitted, woolly sweaters, like the traditional ones made on the islands of Jersey, Guernsey or Arran, but my old school jumpers were always described as 'pullovers'). A cardigan is a cardigan or 'cardi'! This isn't a definitive answer by any means. We could probably start a new thread on this UK versus US clothing terminology!

We should start that thread, I worked with a teacher from Australia and the kids had quite the laugh when she told them to take out their rubbers ( condom here in the US vs Eraser).
I also thought the term Guillotine was a fun way to say paper cutter as well.
Neither is clothing related well is the condom clothing

 

[Foofoogal]

In the US, at least where I'm from, we used to call the skirts with suspenders (pinafores?) jumpers.
__________________
yes, definitely what I think of when I hear jumper. I have one. May list it to show. A black corduroy with pockets.

 

[ZombieGirl]

Holey moley ZombieGirl! Those shoes! I love them.

Agreed - beautiful shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks girls!

 

[HelloJodi]

No one knew I was wearing Crocs except my feet!

Love them! I stopped at a Croc outlet a few weeks ago and picked up some heels for $9.99! I get so many complements on them and people are downright SHOCKED when I tell them they are Crocs. They are secret Crocs. Only thing that stinks is that I'm a solid 6 1/2, and they only do whole sizes. So I buy them small and try and stretch them.

 

[ZombieGirl]

Love them! I stopped at a Croc outlet a few weeks ago and picked up some heels for $9.99! I get so many complements on them and people are downright SHOCKED when I tell them they are Crocs. They are secret Crocs. Only thing that stinks is that I'm a solid 6 1/2, and they only do whole sizes. So I buy them small and try and stretch them.

I'm pretty sure I'll get some heels too... there are a couple styles I have my eye on.

 

[Mojito]

My new Boué Soeurs capelet, the first creation I've owned by them....

And the matching muff that came with it, showing the lace and ribbonwork for which this couture house was famous.

 

[Miss Golightly]

They are so beautiful Mojito - the detailing on the muff is extraordinary.

I got this skirt, sweater and scarf on Etsy:

 

[Trumpetina]

They are so beautiful Mojito - the detailing on the muff is extraordinary.

I got this skirt, sweater and scarf on Etsy:

That's an adorable outfit. That orange will look so cute on you!

 

[crazydaisy]

mojito, that capelet and muff are breathtaking

 

[Nomanolo]

Snakeskin clutch (L)

Fifties skirt

And although it's not from the 30s-50s....this easy going seventies dress

 

[Rosie_Beau]

Nomanolo you look stunning in that skirt. I feel I need one like it!

 

[Nomanolo]

Nomanolo you look stunning in that skirt. I feel I need one like it!

Thanks! Gotta love the fact that this is my work (L)

 

[Miss Golightly]

That's an adorable outfit. That orange will look so cute on you!

Thank you Trumpetina! I'm trying to get a few nice pieces together for our trip to France in October - not sure what the weather will be like - hoping it's cool enough to wear the sweaters I got! I also got this black felt skirt from Etsy - love the scalloped hem and twinkly roses!

 

[Miss sofia]

That's plain dreamy that is! You have lovely taste. Love the other skirt too, indeed well done all the other ladies on their excellent purchases! x

 

[Miss Golightly]

That's plain dreamy that is! You have lovely taste. Love the other skirt too, indeed well done all the other ladies on their excellent purchases! x

Many thanks Miss Sofia!

 

[Nomanolo]

These fashion folders/magazines from 1947 and 1923 (!) For only a few euro's in this cute little store

 

[Miss sofia]

Great find, how cute is the little girl and the flower cart! x

 

[Black Dahlia]

Fifties skirt

Love the skirt and your pumps!
X
BD