Whenever one travels, there is a chance you come upon unique finds.
Thus was the case on our trip to South Africa where husband Pieter lectured at a conference and where both of us traveled all around for visiting numerous mushroom farms.
On Monday, November 18 of 1985, we found this couture shirt of Lanvin for only $ 32.00 due to the fluctuation of the South African Rand.
Here on June 22, 1986 husband Pieter is wearing it with his white cotton pique pants and leather suspenders.
Fast forward, 24 years later, same husband, same cotton pique pants and new leather suspenders.
Now paired with an Outlet find from Last Call by Neiman Marcus at the Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass, FL.
This is a Brioni shirt, that we found for a steal!
Husband Pieter never gained any weight, just like me; same size all the time.
The Brioni shirt needs to be worn with cuff links but Pieter got several pair.
You can also see the detail of the pique pants where I stitched the crease, so it always stays in impeccable and thus avoiding a double crease.
See previous post below.
Do you like suspenders?
Related link:
Part II - Pretoria and Sandton City, South Africa | previous post by me, where we purchased Pieter's Lanvin shirt in Sandton, S.A.
{TIP on how to avoid a Double Crease in Pants} | previous post by me
Hello Mariette, So we can add tailoring to your list of accomplishments. I never heard of this type of operation, and it seems complicated and difficult to execute, except perhaps for an expert. When I wore suits the tailors were amazing in their knowledge of just how to alter a garment so that it wouldn't pull, or whatever the problem was.
ReplyDeleteLucky Pieter, as always, looks natty and impeccable, as I am sure you would too, were you in any of the photos.
--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteWell, in my younger years I could make complete suits, not for men though!
That's my former education but as the eyes age, it is almost over with.
That crease is something that can be annoying. If a dry cleaner is not 'expert' they can cause a false crease in the wrong place. For certain pants (only the cotton ones) I've done this meticulous stitching when the pants were brand new with still sharp crease. Works well and also is easy for ironing them!
Hugs,
Mariette
His healthy life with you has kept him being a good dresser. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteDearest RTC,
DeleteAnd he's always been very active, a hard worker!
Hugs,
Mariette
Your husband Pieter looks dapper then and now! Those suspenders are great on him.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful both you and he keeps the same size :-)
Happy new week to you, Mariette!
Dearest Tamago,
DeleteThank you and yes, he takes pride in taking care of things; including himself.
Never letting go if it comes to food and eating the wrong things, we all know better.
Hugs,
Mariette
Deze combinatie met bretels staat Pieter goed. Ik denk niet dat ik mijn man zou aanraden bretels te dragen. Zijn tweelingbroer droeg ze onlangs en het stond 'm echt niet.
ReplyDeleteFijne dag, lieve groet Willy
Beste Willy,
DeleteHet heeft hem altijd goed gestaan maar natuurlijk lijkt het niet goed voor íedereen.
Goed om een tweelingbroer te hebben als 'spiegel', dan kun je beter zien hoe iets er uit ziet.
Liefs,
Mariette
How lucky never to gain any weight. Great styles, I must say.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteThank you and it is the result from being restless and hard working.
Also for as long as we do have a working brain; use it!
Hugs,
Mariette
Had to return to thank you very much for sharing my story with your priests. I have written several books about Fr Ignatius. Visit www.holyvisions.co.uk for details.
ReplyDeleteThanx once again. God bless.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteYou're quite welcome Sir, they too need a good laugh at times.
We all do and such bloopers can be hilarious.
One word, chosen wrongly can change the entire meaning of things.
When publishing your own book(s) you know better...
Hugs,
Mariette
He looks so dapper indeed
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteThank you and yes, he always paid lots of attention to his presentation!
Hugs,
Mariette
Va muy elegante y le está bastante bien.
ReplyDeleteConserva la buena figura que ya tenía hace años.
Tengo avería en el ordenador y hoy mi visita la hago a través del móvil.
Besos
Querida Antónia,
DeleteLo siento por tu avería de la computadora! Espero que lo reparen pronto.
¡Gracias por el cumplido!
Abrazos,
Mariette
Pieter still looks very elegant and how amazing that both of your don't put on weight.
ReplyDeleteDearest Sami,
DeleteWell, if you stay active all your life it is not amazing and we cook our own, healthier meals.
Hugs,
Mariette
I love his style!! Dapper indeed.
ReplyDeleteDearest Helen,
DeleteThank you for the compliment and I never tire of his style...
Hugs,
Mariette