Started my Packing with this Dress

Back to the Short ‘n’ Sweet after Tuesday’s long post(if you haven’t read it, I think it’s worth scanning at least for the conversation evolving in the comments. I love the privilege of curating these chats!).

This post is not only short, but the photo’s not even mine (I took it from the J Crew website). A gold lamé dress might not be everyone’s idea of a practical travel piece, but this baby is washable and those built-in crinkles mean it should be wearable right out of my carry-on. I’m confident the fabric is a credible passport to the opera in Rome, while the easy cut means I can also wear it for museum visits in Bordeaux, lunches with Pater in Paris, dinners on a terrace in Turin.

After all, seven weeks out of a carry-on means every single garment has to pull its weight. Let the sorting begin…

26 Comments

  1. Lucille
    6 August 2015 / 7:34 pm

    That's very you. Will you get the scarf?

    • materfamilias
      8 August 2015 / 1:37 am

      No, just the inspiration of wearing it with one. I really don't need more scarves (I'll skip the cute hat as well😉

  2. Marsha
    6 August 2015 / 7:43 pm

    I am greatly enjoying the tone of this series – and anticipating the results of your sorting!

    • materfamilias
      8 August 2015 / 1:38 am

      Thanks for saying so, Marsha! Is it the Short and Sweet you like or just my efforts to re energize a bit?

  3. Susan B
    6 August 2015 / 8:21 pm

    What a fun choice to start with! I look forward to seeing the rest of your capsule.

    • materfamilias
      8 August 2015 / 1:40 am

      Shoes are what always trip me up (ha! And sorry!). And 7 weeks is a challenge but the weather should be easy to pack for….(whoops, might have just jinxed myself)

  4. Ceri
    6 August 2015 / 9:42 pm

    Love this dress and looking forward to seeing it enjoying its travels. Great idea to have a wild card in amongst the more practical selection. The piece you love often gets more wear than the sensible garments.

    • materfamilias
      8 August 2015 / 1:40 am

      I think that's so true, Ceri, and especially on a longer trip I get weary of my practical stuff…

  5. Georgia
    6 August 2015 / 10:16 pm

    Perfect! Are those pockets I see?

    • materfamilias
      8 August 2015 / 1:41 am

      You got it, pockets!

  6. LPC
    6 August 2015 / 10:26 pm

    Great dress. I can imagine it worn with nude brogues, Birkenstocks, and sparkling heels, all equally well. Also, are those pockets I see? How cool.

    • materfamilias
      8 August 2015 / 1:42 am

      I do think it will be flexible, dress up and down with shoes, especially. And those are indeed pockets. Who could resist?!

  7. hostess of the humble bungalow
    6 August 2015 / 11:00 pm

    Looks like a great dress…I think the colour will be very flattering with your hair and complexion.

    • materfamilias
      8 August 2015 / 1:43 am

      I can't imagine why/how I used to wear silver when this is such a flattering colour for me now. Even Pater was struck by the effect.

  8. Madame Là-bas
    6 August 2015 / 11:29 pm

    It will be autumn and you can layer a shawl or jacket over that dress.The colour will suit you and this could be your dress up piece.

    • materfamilias
      8 August 2015 / 1:44 am

      Good ideas, Mme. I'm determined to make it work well into the fall.

  9. Anonymous
    7 August 2015 / 6:55 am

    Oh,you started with packing,how exciting!I like this shade of gold and cut of the dress,hope you'll have great time wearing it!
    Opera in Rome….wonderful!
    Dottoressa

    • materfamilias
      8 August 2015 / 1:45 am

      I'm getting excited now, thinking of what to bring and what we'll do there, especially opera in Rome!

  10. Catherine
    7 August 2015 / 5:40 pm

    I think it is fabulous and you will love wearing it! What a wonderful trip you have planned – enjoy x

    • materfamilias
      8 August 2015 / 1:46 am

      Thanks Marianne! I'm so looking forward to the trip, especially seeing my daughter and granddaughter again

  11. Mardel
    8 August 2015 / 2:04 am

    It looks like a fabulously versatile dress, and one that is fun to wear as well.

    • materfamilias
      12 August 2015 / 4:01 pm

      I think it will be, Mardel!

  12. Melanie
    9 August 2015 / 6:36 pm

    Oh, this is a bold and wonderful choice as a staple. Shimmery gold – you are so right, great for daytime and great for evening. And the crinkle effect works to your advantage. I love that you chose this piece.

    • materfamilias
      12 August 2015 / 4:02 pm

      Thanks, Melanie! I've been playing with the possibilities in front of my mirror as I start planning what to bring, and so far, so good. . .

  13. Jennifer
    10 August 2015 / 5:15 pm

    Great dress to travel with. It looks very versatile to me. The color seems like a great one for you!

    • materfamilias
      12 August 2015 / 4:03 pm

      I'm beginning to see that I should be wearing this colour much more. Although as the grey grows in, who knows? 😉

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