Description

• ERA: 1970s.
• SIZE: 14.
• BRAND: Fletcher Jones.
• COLOUR: A lovely Light Gray tweed, best shown in the last three photos. It is easy to co-ordinate with autumn shades of Mustard, Merlot and Teal, as well as with Mint and Lavender.
• CONDITION: Excellent condition, including the monogrammed metal clasp.
• COMPOSITION: Label states "80% NEW WOOL. 20% POLYESTER". So moths won't eat it!
• MADE IN: Australia.
• FEATURES: A line skirt to below the knee. Wide box pleats from the hip. Skirt stays securely done up with invisible zip, top button and flat metal clasp inside waistband. Unlined.
• LOOKS GOOD WITH: A tweed Baker Boy cap and knee boots or plain tights with a 1970s knit, jacket or long wool coat. Or go for a World War II look of tights, sensible lace-up shoes and a crop cardigan or jacket with a tapered waist and puff shoulders. A twinset in the colours above or Black or Ivory would also look good.
• CODE: F-D.
• [Photo prop: The art nouveau fireplace tiles were specially made in England after we unboarded Granny's fireplace after 30 years. Of course, I didn't know a chimney sweep was needed to unblock it before lighting and...that's a tale for a winter's night.]