tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post3400229648466625393..comments2024-03-17T23:36:48.693-07:00Comments on A Fool for Fabric: THE CHALLENGE!Margyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-10929499104753444822013-04-15T15:16:08.996-07:002013-04-15T15:16:08.996-07:00Wow! These are so impressive. I love the one wit...Wow! These are so impressive. I love the one with the large red dots.<br /> <br />You are so stylish and talented!This Way and Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386179635394521746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-65004785038303846292013-04-09T09:58:39.293-07:002013-04-09T09:58:39.293-07:00Margy, your options look great! Lots of rules to ...Margy, your options look great! Lots of rules to consider when traveling over there - whew. Good tips from "Ruth", also - interesting about the wedding ring & the shoes. Your picture shows it on the left hand.<br /><br />It will be an interesting trip, for sure. I think you're going to be stopped by women everywhere wanting to know where you got your beautiful clothing :)<br /><br />Have a wonderful trip - can't wait to read all about it!carolinascallinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09585959532125693997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-87535923270797173792013-04-09T06:45:40.032-07:002013-04-09T06:45:40.032-07:00I love them all, Margy, and am always inspired by ...I love them all, Margy, and am always inspired by your creations. My first choices are the two with a little red in the pattern. I'll be anxiously awaiting your final post.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05413150151279160155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-58113039551368089202013-04-09T06:13:08.920-07:002013-04-09T06:13:08.920-07:00As someone who lives in Turkey, may I say that all...As someone who lives in Turkey, may I say that all of your clothing there is appropriate for a Muslim country and you are probably going to receive many compliments while you are there. The population of Iran is mostly very young and very "fashionista". You will see all kinds of street styles. The only problem I find in Turkey is that once a woman is past 40, she seems to be supposed to subside tiredly into frumpy elastic waistband skirts and badly fitting cardigans, or she has to wear very stiff formal suit-type stuff. There is little age-appropriate in-between. That's not culture so much as demographics (the youth hog the textiles market's attention). <br /><br />On adapting to the "dominant culture" according to redtailor, I'll take that criticism seriously when I can travel halfway up a mountain in the US, find someone whose ancestors have lived there for ten generations, and he speaks Farsi. The fact is that the whole world has adapted to US culture, a large part of it is effectively obliged to learn English no matter what job they do, so let us wear our scarfs, and veils and long dresses, please, without so much b****ing. It's not much to ask.<br /><br />By the way, your wedding ring will need to be on your right hand over here, NEVER on your left.<br /><br />And if you are traveling with your husband, I suppose you are aware of the guidelines for clothing for men in Muslim countries? No shorts, no bare arms, for example.<br /><br />Also, you should wear shoes that are very quick and easy to slip on and off - no complicated lace-up hiking boots, for example. Otherwise, you cause mass traffic congestion at doors of places where you have to take off your shoes before entering. And carry a plastic bag so you can slip your shoes inside and carry them with you, rather than leaving them outside. 99% of the time we do leave them outside but better safe than sorry when you are a tourist.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09170406331272601890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-68323859790632680702013-04-09T04:42:24.144-07:002013-04-09T04:42:24.144-07:00It's been great watching this wardrobe come to...It's been great watching this wardrobe come to life. Can't wait to see which pieces make the cut!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-54260781446119104932013-04-09T00:54:02.807-07:002013-04-09T00:54:02.807-07:00Great! Another reason to make new garments!
It am...Great! Another reason to make new garments! <br />It amazed me how we (western people) prepare ourselfs to go to Itan - taking into account their culture - I have seldom seen Iranian travelling to the USA or Europe who would try to adjust their garment to our standars - to respect our culture ... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-78879220252312100502013-04-09T00:23:28.830-07:002013-04-09T00:23:28.830-07:00All the garments are stunning, they are "you&...All the garments are stunning, they are "you" and they reflect the culture you will be visiting - overall, a superb travel wardrobe. I do hope you enjoy yourself.Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-16485617259235250882013-04-08T21:55:17.871-07:002013-04-08T21:55:17.871-07:00It IS great to see all of these pieces in one post...It IS great to see all of these pieces in one post! You have some great options here. I can't wait to see what you choose, along with accessories and shoes! I learn a lot from you when it comes to a travel wardrobe!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-25681786190277406332013-04-08T21:44:21.798-07:002013-04-08T21:44:21.798-07:00These are all really lovely pieces. I particularl...These are all really lovely pieces. I particularly like that first manteau; tone on tone black, with the asymmetrical collar.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-78009412435133299342013-04-08T20:57:59.786-07:002013-04-08T20:57:59.786-07:00Thank you, Melanie...if I could travel with a trun...Thank you, Melanie...if I could travel with a trunk, I wouldn't have to make decisions...and I could take as many SHOES as I like!!!!Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-91896429775105263482013-04-08T20:56:54.673-07:002013-04-08T20:56:54.673-07:00Thank you, becki-c. I have loved traveling to coun...Thank you, becki-c. I have loved traveling to countries with different cultures...I learn so much, both about myself and about the world. I am always changed after a trip like this, in ways I never even imagine.Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-48623972858840290452013-04-08T20:54:19.337-07:002013-04-08T20:54:19.337-07:00Thanks, velosewer...all the dark colors make me CR...Thanks, velosewer...all the dark colors make me CRAVE red!!!Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-26703384729923376862013-04-08T20:53:31.879-07:002013-04-08T20:53:31.879-07:00Me, too, Rhonda!Me, too, Rhonda!Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-38487395762328012952013-04-08T20:53:15.267-07:002013-04-08T20:53:15.267-07:00Thanks, Mary...I totally agree about how we dress ...Thanks, Mary...I totally agree about how we dress establishing communication and respect...Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-55907929027875860102013-04-08T20:52:08.141-07:002013-04-08T20:52:08.141-07:00Thank you, Bella Q...and I do plan to wear them he...Thank you, Bella Q...and I do plan to wear them here!Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-88897136694137093882013-04-08T20:51:24.952-07:002013-04-08T20:51:24.952-07:00Ah, shoes....such a problem because I LOVE shoes. ...Ah, shoes....such a problem because I LOVE shoes. And I can't take half a dozen pair...stay tuned!Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-17932999416442102902013-04-08T20:50:26.728-07:002013-04-08T20:50:26.728-07:00Thank you, Carole...my research recently has indic...Thank you, Carole...my research recently has indicated colors are not such a problem. I'd hate to be thrown out of the country for wearing RED!!!!Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-43143525396261841572013-04-08T20:49:27.148-07:002013-04-08T20:49:27.148-07:00You are SO right, Vickie...!You are SO right, Vickie...!Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-50424974522209169952013-04-08T20:49:07.428-07:002013-04-08T20:49:07.428-07:00Thanks, Diana!Thanks, Diana!Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-15341575308754314822013-04-08T20:48:54.492-07:002013-04-08T20:48:54.492-07:00Thank you, Valerie...it's going to be hard to ...Thank you, Valerie...it's going to be hard to whittle the list down!Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-59749476616860480432013-04-08T20:48:16.566-07:002013-04-08T20:48:16.566-07:00Thanks, BeccaA!Thanks, BeccaA!Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-90665308799406234872013-04-08T20:47:58.062-07:002013-04-08T20:47:58.062-07:00Thank you, jacquianne...Thank you, jacquianne...Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-69540460595696682452013-04-08T20:43:55.031-07:002013-04-08T20:43:55.031-07:00These are all such wonderful pieces. Are you sure ...These are all such wonderful pieces. Are you sure you can't take them all? I have seen some excellent travel trunks with whole closets inside - of course that was back in the day when everyone traveled by oceanliner. Don't suppose that works here... Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-22537677686222904732013-04-08T20:35:37.687-07:002013-04-08T20:35:37.687-07:00I like number 1, it has just a sparkle of color an...I like number 1, it has just a sparkle of color and it doesn't look too terribly hot. The wedding ring (even if its fake) is an interesting touch. Can I ask why you are going to a country with such a different culture from ours? If it has already been discussed, even alink would be helpful. <br /><br />You look very dapper in each picture, and your colors suit your coloring very well.becki-chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02469536334449247839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482123419519585242.post-16632167508694818902013-04-08T20:10:53.675-07:002013-04-08T20:10:53.675-07:00I vote for all of them! I vote for all of them! Nesteverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078793624282312695noreply@blogger.com