topic Re: Puttin' on the Ritz... in Fashion

Puttin' on the Ritz...

MacDuFF — Sun, 22 May 2022 03:50:45 GMT

I have no idea why I saved these pics. It's not like I'm anticipating going anywhere this special haha. I was going to delete this file, but thought I'd share and hope you enjoy...

#1

#2 Beautiful (too bad about that snake though)

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

#8

#9

#10 I could see me wearing this

#11

#12

#13 Looove this

#14

#15

#16

#17

#18 That's me on the left (sans that thing she has on her head!)

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catwoman48 — Sun, 22 May 2022 04:31:30 GMT

OMG, the SHOES in photo #2! And the outfit. I remember when I could dress like that. 😿

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Mz iMac — Sun, 22 May 2022 05:05:49 GMT

#1, #2 the skirt & #3 the skirt

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Flatbush — Sun, 22 May 2022 08:51:15 GMT

I like # 6 and # 13. I actually like many of these clothes, but it doesn't mean that I could wear them nor would want to wear them. I definitely would not wear most of the high heel shoes, altho I love them and the way that they look.

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RNbynite — Sun, 22 May 2022 09:37:11 GMT

The only ones I don't like are #9 and #18 on the right. I agree that 🐍 in #2 is unfortunate. I loathe them.

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Vivian — Sun, 22 May 2022 11:54:00 GMT

When I look at these photos, I know that part of my life is over (husband and mother strokes, husband Alzheimer's, beagle cancer). HOWEVER, I am reminded that I still care about fashion and I still want to look nice. My daughter gave me hell yesterday for a package that came for me from talbots. They had a huge sale and I bought three casual pieces. She criticized me for spending money when I'll be paying a fortune for husband's care. In addition to the inappropriateness of the remark, I realized she doesn't get it. I refuse to stop caring about life and for me that includes a little money spent on looking and feeling good about myself.

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millieshops — Sun, 22 May 2022 12:56:44 GMT

@MacDuFF love seeking the outfits you save with us - what you wear and what you like.

As for why you have pictures of what you like although you don't expect to wear them ever, I get it. I still have a few pieces of my own winter clothes even though I've been fulltime in southern Florida through one "winter" with another months off -- no reason to think I'll actually get more than a night or two to need a winter sweater!

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Lisa Y — Sun, 22 May 2022 13:57:00 GMT

@MacDuFF I really like the dresses in #4 and 9. S they're flirty and so summery.

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Shanus — Sun, 22 May 2022 14:03:21 GMT

@MacDuFF I'm not a dres or skirt gal especially ones with flourishes. I do like the white pantsuit and the jeans outfit with black trim are right up my alley. Beautiful choices for others, BTW.

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Iwantcoffee — Sun, 22 May 2022 15:12:58 GMT

I think these would be pretty to wear as a wedding guest. The first and last one for a summer afternoon wedding and the middle one for cooler weather. The gold bag and shoes are perfect with that dress.

#4

#5

#11

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Serena Sue — Sun, 22 May 2022 18:23:36 GMT

I really enjoyed seeing these gorgeous fashions. If I was young & thin I would love to wear most of them.

I especially like #15, the black top & pink & black skirt.& # 4 the pink lace with spaghetti straps.

Thanks for posting these.

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MezzieStarr — Sun, 22 May 2022 19:42:20 GMT

That's a Chinese Dragon on the skirt.

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Drythe — Sun, 22 May 2022 20:36:14 GMT

@MacDuFF

#13 & #15 I’ll be waiting by the mail box!

Know it’s staged, but #15 calls to me, looks like two good friends getting together for an outing.

Thanks for sharing, I do love the Ritz.

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shoesnbags — Sun, 22 May 2022 21:14:46 GMT

@MezzieStarr wrote:
That's a Chinese Dragon on the skirt.

Oh my, you're right @MezzieStarr . But still unfortunate placement!

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shoptilyadropagain — Mon, 23 May 2022 13:43:46 GMT

#'s 9, 11 and 12 are my favs from this group! I probably would never wear them but I think they are beautiful!!!

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tends2dogs — Mon, 23 May 2022 15:18:38 GMT

@Vivian wrote:
When I look at these photos, I know that part of my life is over (husband and mother strokes, husband Alzheimer's, beagle cancer). HOWEVER, I am reminded that I still care about fashion and I still want to look nice. My daughter gave me hell yesterday for a package that came for me from talbots. They had a huge sale and I bought three casual pieces. She criticized me for spending money when I'll be paying a fortune for husband's care. In addition to the inappropriateness of the remark, I realized she doesn't get it. I refuse to stop caring about life and for me that includes a little money spent on looking and feeling good about myself.

No, she doesn't get it. Good for you. You have to take care of yourself first before you can be any good to others. Unless your daughter is footing the bill or helping with finances, it is NONE of her business. I would have to tell her to butt out, take a hike, or however you wish to convey the message. Stay strong, Vivian.

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tends2dogs — Mon, 23 May 2022 15:21:59 GMT

For me, the white pant suit is my idea of "Puttin on the Ritz" .....in fact that is what I wore for our wedding 44 years ago.

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teganslaw — Mon, 23 May 2022 16:06:14 GMT

Vivian, your daughter was very rude. It's none of her business what you buy. I hope you told her that ,not calling her rude to her face, but telling her that it's your money to spend as you want.

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RetRN — Mon, 23 May 2022 16:22:57 GMT

I really enjoyed looking at these pics. I think they are all lovely, even though my dressing up for nice occasion days are over.

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wilma — Mon, 23 May 2022 19:14:40 GMT

My favorites are…

#6 Classic and understated
#7 Love a white suit
#13 & #14 A bit edgy for my style, but I like the looks
#15 Beautiful embroidered skirt