topic Re: Wool Plaid Ruana in Fashion

Wool Plaid Ruana

lolakimono — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 11:42:04 GMT

On sale at Brooks Brothers (50% off original)-

This ultra-soft ruana is crafted in England from pure wool. Its plaid pattern and fringed hem create a wonderfully warm layer with an air of timeless style.

24" x 55"; 3" fringe; dry-clean; made in England.

@SoX

Re: Wool Plaid Ruana

Desertdi — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 11:58:08 GMT

@lolakimono You're probably way too young to remember "car robes" or "automobile blankets". My ma left me a bunch of them that I could use as a ruana...........IF I DIDN'T LIVE in THE DESERT (!!!) di

Re: Wool Plaid Ruana

ILTH — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 12:53:18 GMT

I've stated before that I don't wear plaid. But I think this is a lovely ruana.

It reminds me of all the plaids, especially kilts, that were around in the 60s. Anyone remember the kilts where you had to buy the huge pin to keep it closed?

Re: Wool Plaid Ruana

okaywitheasypay — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:07:00 GMT

@ILTH I do. When in grade school I had a bold red plaid one ,or at least designed to look like a kilt . It was sewn shut ,but had the huge pin. I remember they were very popular.

Re: Wool Plaid Ruana

ILTH — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:14:55 GMT

@okaywitheasypay

Mine were all real wrap kilts. I remember 2 fasten buttons at the waist, each many inches apart (about the length of the front of the waist). That distance dictated the amount of flap/wrap.

Re: Wool Plaid Ruana

Greeneyedlady21 — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:16:19 GMT

@lolakimono Pretty, I love the navy and red

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binkie — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:33:22 GMT

Tkis is beautiful.It reminds me of fall,pumpkins,New England,walking through crisp fall leaves,apple cider and ghost stories.

Re: Wool Plaid Ruana

tipsy — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 15:33:59 GMT

I just bought 3 of this type wrap at Sam's Club. They are called "Cozy Blanket Wrap" made by Woolrich but for $13.98 each not wool of course! They are really soft & comfy...I got a tone-on-tone brick color for me, & for my daughters, a soft dusty lavender plaid & the other a brighter blue plaid. They look just like this ruana!

Re: Wool Plaid Ruana

Still Stylish Lady — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 15:43:06 GMT

Funny to remember the plaid skirt/kilt with the big safety pin. I love wool wraps in colder weather. This is me poolside when it was around 40º outside last winter.

Re: Wool Plaid Ruana

ALRATIBA — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 16:46:47 GMT

@ILTH wrote:
I've stated before that I don't wear plaid. But I think this is a lovely ruana.

It reminds me of all the plaids, especially kilts, that were around in the 60s. Anyone remember the kilts where you had to buy the huge pin to keep it closed?

@ILTH

Yeah! I have a box of them here. I use them on the woven scarves I wear over my coat.

For my hand knits - I use shawl pins. I have this one in "gold."

Re: Wool Plaid Ruana

ILTH — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 17:03:33 GMT

@ALRATIBA wrote:
@ILTH wrote:
I've stated before that I don't wear plaid. But I think this is a lovely ruana.

It reminds me of all the plaids, especially kilts, that were around in the 60s. Anyone remember the kilts where you had to buy the huge pin to keep it closed?

@ILTH

Yeah! I have a box of them here. I use them on the woven scarves I wear over my coat.

For my hand knits - I use shawl pins. I have this one in "gold."

@ALRATIBA

For some odd reason, I loved those pins when I was a kid. I think it was because of the size. Huge or tiny versions of things fascinate me.

Dinosaurs and miniature horses 😃

Re: Wool Plaid Ruana

PamfromCT — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 17:40:30 GMT

I suggest checking out the GaelSong catalog if you are looking for a ruana. They have some lovely Irish and Scottish items, as well as many other unusual accessories. I believe they are having a sale online now on certain items. I love this catalog’s offerings.

Re: Wool Plaid Ruana

ALRATIBA — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 18:19:22 GMT

@ILTH

Have you seen them decorated? Really cute on denim jackets.

Re: Wool Plaid Ruana

ALRATIBA — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 18:34:11 GMT

For any of you who know how to knit ... there's a really easy Ruana pattern in the book:

Folk Shawls: 25 Knitting Patterns and Tales from Around the World. Book has been around for quite a while ... if interested you can find used copies at Alibris dot com for just a few dollars.

Re: Wool Plaid Ruana

judy0330 — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 20:48:35 GMT

@lolakimono Thanks so much for posting this! I just ordered it and apparently got the last one because it now says Sold Out. I just hope their inventory is correct and I really get it.