Linea by Louis Dell'Olio

[Writer with Flair]

Emerald,

     Thanks so much for suggesting this thread.  If I only knew back in the day when things were available what I know now!

     For sure, I would have gotten duplicates of the faux suede pants.  That is the best fabric!

     I also would have gotten more pairs of the Whisperknit pants, skirts, and the ponte slim pants.

     Swing turtlenecks    .    .    .  

.    .    .    .    and WK v-neck swing sweaters would make my list.

   

Finally, I wish that I would have gotten the sleeveless black sequin top and matching skirt.  I got the ruby red and lapis blue ones.

[Writer with Flair]

---

@author wrote:

I always wanted the moss glen plaid blazer from last fall.  I have it in ivory and love it but love the colors in the moss one....just checked, it's on a killer sale, and I ordered it in my size. 

I am such a little piggy when it comes to Linea!  The closet rod now will definitely break......

---

Author,

     You made me laugh!  My DH keeps telling me that he needs to replace our current wooden curtain rods with steel ones to accomodate the weight of my Linea "inventory."

[LIndaMJ]

I am still kicking myself over not ordering more of the A268216 ponte knit boot cut pants in more colors while I had the chance. 

[tipsy]

@Writer with Flair oh thanks for reminding me!  I never got the sleeveless sequin top or skirt... wish I had the black!  LOL

[tipsy]

@Writer with Flair yes that's it!!!  Wow, you're a fashion detective!!  Yes, that size is too big, but it's encouraging to see it's out there.  I would need a Medium, but thanks!!  When you look up the number here you can see on the white how the pockets show through which I'm not crazy about.  I will go to that site & maybe the seller will get other sizes eventually.

[mam2fourboys]

@crazycockermom , I would have gotten many more things had I known we didn't have years of Linea left!  The faux suede skirts and pants are just delicious, aren't they?  I'm glad you tried them.  I don't think they would be too heavy for your colder months, especially the skirt.  It's my favorite Linea fabric, up there with ponte and whisper knit!

Do check out EBay as I have found some wonderful things from the past there.  My favorite is a wool blend teal blazer that popped up last year.  I wish I knew Louis when that item came out. It's a favorite.  

Love and hugs to you this New Year's Eve.  Here's to a wonderful 2021!  Off to finish dinner and then make bruschetta and grasshoppers for tonight!

[crazycockermom]

@mam2fourboys
I agree about buying more Linea if I knew this was the end. While I certainly splurged on multiple Linea items over the years, I did hold back for budgetary reasons and because I knew more fabulous items would be coming, or so I thought. But now I am kicking myself.

Yes, the faux suede fabric is so luscious! I can’t remember if I said this, but I picked up a second trench in loden (had the vino) and would’ve gotten black if my size was available. I will get even less wear of that in FL than the suede skirts and pants, lol, but I knew I’d never find another fabulous trench like that for $100.

I always looked forward to adding to my WK collection and sure wish I’d gotten more ponte pants. Next time I need new pants, I don’t know where I’m going to look for them. I had gotten to the point where most of my clothes shopping was buying Linea with a few trips to Talbots where my friend works.

I will have to check out eBay again. That teal blazer sounds wonderful. Last time I looked on eBay though, there were 7000 items!!!

Anyway, I’m sure you won’t see this until after New Year’s but I hope you had a wonderful time. Bruschetta and grasshoppers?? Yum!! Cheers!!

[mam2fourboys]

@crazycockermom I have no idea where I will shop in the future, besides undergarments!!  I can't say enough about what a relief it was to find Louis and LInea and how EASY it made my life.  Thank goodness I have enough to last a good while because I just dread trying to find quality, feminine clothing and piecing together outfits again.  Talbots is ok for some things, but I find many of their items to be not as high in quality.  I didn't wear much jewelry until Linea too.  Forget trying to find jewelry to go with the painfully hunted outfits!  

I hope you have a lovely start to your new year today!  I look forward to chatting on Louis' site as I have a feeling our forum here may not be here for long.  I post under "Karen in WI" over there.  Hugs to you!

[Seka]

Louis and his Linea designs make getting dressed for any and every occasion easy.

Casual, relaxed, business, party, formal.....I always have many options.  Over the past few years I have often bought more than one colour of an item - as in the case of the Long Trench Coat when I purchased all 3 colours offered.  Louis’s final Collection - Fall/Winter - I loaded up on Whisper Knits, Ponte Pants - and Jackets.

I have enough Linea - many pieces not yet worn, to last a very long time.

But I will miss the anticipation of what’s coming next, the Sneak Peeks, the Videos - and, of course, this Forum.

Will be placing a final order soon.....saw this Lafayette Sequin Pant & Shirt outfit on the Saks website......over $1,9OO.....YIKES....the Linea Sequin Pant and Top in Navy are included in my final order - already have the Black - but at $186 -  it’s a steal compared to the Lafayette outfit.

The Lafayette outfit.......

The Linea outfit.......

[mam2fourboys]

@Seka, you were so smart to get all the trench coats!

I am kicking myself for not getting the sapphire blouse. I got a few other things in that color, but not that beautiful blouse!