Re: 🤔Do you remember? J.Jill 1985~

lulu1 · ‎03-29-2011

@sidsmom wrote:
@lulu1 wrote:
Yes, I remember the old J. Jill. Back in the 80s I wore a lot of dresses with tiny prints. In addition to Laura Ashley, Belle France was another line of dresses I liked. Lanz also had stylish print dresses, particularly sundresses.
@lulu1
That’s cool you remember!
I love those other brands as well!
I remember wearing full, printed skirts w/ matching print sweaters...
but I forgot the brand. Very coordinated. Could’ve been a TX thing.
With accompanying ivory hosiery & Ferragamos, of course.

The conservative wear was so very Junior League, SMU, sorority,
debutante, old money look. Even the men were conservative
with their clothing...sleeved cotton T-shirt’s under their starched,
white button-downs...even their Wranglers were heavily starched.
Seems like starch was a big deal back then. Of course, could've
been a Texas/old South thing.

Lots of memories!

@sidsmom

I had a sister in Houston (Junior League) who dressed that way. I was a teacher in Princeton, NJ. We dressed the same way. Susan Bristol was a brand we purchased for matching skirts, sweater, and blouses.

Wore ivory pantyhose all the time.

GSPgirl · ‎01-03-2012

@sunshine45 wrote:
@GSPgirlthat is interesting.
the JJILL wearever line is my favorite line of theirs and i never have any problems with them pilling from washing or wearing a seat belt.

I never had an issue with the Wherever until this Spring.

cotton4me · ‎03-09-2010

Yes, I remember the old catalog - - very different from today. I ordered one of their dresses at the time and it became one of my favorites. It was a 100% cotton plaid.