Author: Louis Dell'Olio

Introducing THE FEATHER JERSEY PANT, A233191. Since a few of you were able to order this pant on wait list, before it was removed from the site, and it has been shipped out to you…..I thought it was appropriate for you to see exactly what you are getting. First the FABRIC……this is the exact same fabric as the jersey floral print dress that many of you bought last summer, A222262. In all my years at QVC, very few garments have been reordered within the same season……due to its’ popularity and the huge wait list…this dress was one of them. If you don’t own it please read the reviews…..not so much for the dress….but for the fabric. Even though the fabric is 96% polyester and 4% spandex…..it is a very COOL FABRIC………I know….all the polyester NAYSAYERS……. are saying….”it can’t be so”. Don’t believe me….read the comments………polyester has “come a long way baby”. This fabric is LIGHT AS AIR….hence the name “FEATHER JERSEY” ……………..”We “…..the buyers….. my manufacturer…..and myself……believe in this fabric so much that we have REGISTERED the name “FEATHER JERSEY”. However, the pant and the tunic to follow were produced and shipped before the labels were ready…..we tried to hold up, but it was getting to late to ship….so………all of the new OLO [on line only] FEATHER JERSEY pieces to come…. will have the new label………it will be a FULL WARDROBE  of FEATHER JERSEY pieces……………Now for the pant…….This is a VERY RELAXED DRAPY PANT………this is not a tailored cotton sateen or gaberdine pant……the fabric flows…..it is languid….it falls and drapes into the body like a matte jersey…..like a ……[heaven forbid I should say this] ……. PAJAMA…….I do not want any of you to have any surprises when you open the lovely QVC bag and exclaim…..this is not what I expected….LOL….The leg opening is approx. 10 inches, so it doesn’t qualify as a PALAZZO PANT which is usually double that and more…..and it was not intended to be one……The width of the leg is much more controlled, and in this fabric gives a slimmer effect than the 10 inches would imply…..in any other, more structured fabric, 10 inches would be considered a wide leg…..not so in this jersey….therefore it is very suitable to wear any time….ANYWHERE…..IMHO……  It has an ELASTIC WAIST BAND……however…..above the front pleats….the waist band is flat……..The FLATFLATFLAT pleats do not make your tummies look big, it actually CAMOUFLAGES……………The pleats give  a much better look than if it were perfectly flat without anything to hide the tummy……and I would venture to say 80% of you will wear something over it anyway. What these pleats do, that are concentrated towards the front, is give the desired volume to the leg, keeps the drapes strategically placed, but doesn’t add any width to the hips! This pant has fabulous POCKETS…. that have a slight drape to them….the look I was going for was a ….MODIFIED….. HAREM PANT, without the excess or the COSTUMERY!…… I guarantee, these will be the most COMFORTABLE pants you will ever put on your bodies….on those days when you don’t want any fabric to touch you…..reach for these…………The colors are ………..BERRY……….WALNUT…….OLIVE……The BERRY is a juicy RASPBERRY RED. Above, I have the BERRY paired the  with the new HOT PINK WHISPER KNIT V-neck short sleeve sweater. I LOVE those colors together, and I have accented the two colors with my wine [I think they call them red?] beads. The OLIVE, which is not my typical olive, but more of a moss, is paired with my new WK LIME MOCK NECK SLEEVELESS SWEATER and the LIME WK KIMONO……if that isn’t a tropical look….I don’t know what is! The seed bead necklace is coming. The WALNUT pant I have simply shown with the matching tunic that is your next SNEAK PEEK. It’s a fabulous COLUMN OF COLOR, to be accessorized or not, depending on your whim……..REMEMBER!!! It was this pant in the……. BERRY…….and……OLIVE that I showed with the very popular IKAT PRINT TOPS…..so you can check out that video to see the pant. The WALNUT PANTS works with the Ikats too!!The inseam is approx. 32 inches…….but when Jac had them on she thought they were longer….sometimes a fabric will hang longer that the flat measurement……so….that’s a good thing for my taller ladies….and for my lovely shorter ladies….you know you were going to have to shorten them anyway….LOL……………LADIES……….PLEASE!!!!………do not be afraid to mix your colors….if you only wear your new Whisper Knit sweaters with the usual white, black, khaki and navy…..you will be MISSING OUT ON ALL THE FUN!!!!! This is the season where you can really experiment and show your personalities! It’s time to express yourselves!…………………………ENJOY……………HAVE FUN…………….much Love……………..Louis…………………………………………………………………….scroll down for the tunic!

The FEATHER JERSEY TUNIC is A233190………..the fabric and colors……………….BERRY…………..WALNUT………….OLIVE…………are the same as the pant. This is a LOOOOOOOOG tunic. It measures 32 inches to the center front. This measurement was taken with the garment hanging on the hanger not flat on the floor. Sometimes hanging measurements can be a little longer than when you measure a garment flat on a table…..we all know about GRAVITY! The sides have longer points, but not extreme. I can hear some sighs now,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and the question…..why so long? My answer is simple….that is the style I wanted for this particular tunic. If I had made it  4 or 5 inches shorter it would have had a totally different look, and naturally it would have been a totally different style. My intent was for it to cross over as a dress, for some, and a tunic…..all could wear with my leggings as the photo to the far bottom left…..just wear a great Roman sandal or a pair of wedges, to give you a little extra height, and you will look fabulous. It can be worn with a variety of bottoms, Capri pants, slim crops, a pencil skirt and  with the matching FEATHER JERSEY pant. It’s all very light weight, very flowing without having  too much fabric, and very relaxed. It’s the closest you will come to being totally dressed, but FEEL like you are wearing NOTHING. The sleeve length is short, but not too…..neither is it too long…..I wanted to keep it cool. It has a V-neck, so take note when you are ordering…..it is not a crew. There is a definite shape to the upper part of this garment, and then the bottom flows. This is not a MATERNITY TOP. This is right in step with the most CURRENT FASHION. For those who want to change it up………belt it………it looks fabulous that way too…… but………on those days when you don’t want any fabric to touch your body……………this is the answer. I can not express enough how weight less and cool these FEATHER JERSEYS are…….even though they are polyester! I know some will take a pass…… not everything is for everybody…………….but for those of you who give it a try…………..you will want an entire wardrobe in this fabric………………….and it’s COMING!……………….enjoy……………much Love………………Louis

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All of the new WHISPER KNITS are posted on the Linea QVC site and are ready for ordering. PLEASE do not look at the Qvc photos….if you need a refresher….look at my sneak peek photos….they are much better….especially the kimono…

April Sneak Peek # 7, A233187, is the CRUSHED GEORGETTE SCARF TOP SHIRT. This piece will take you through spring and SUMMER, and for some it will be a year round item. The fabric is 100% polyester georgette. ONLY polyester can hold a pleat permanently, likewise, after many washings,  it is the only fabric that can keep the crushed effect  that was given as a treatment to this  fabric. The surface of the fabric, sporadically, has a slightly CRUSHED EFFECT…..giving the shirt a very CASUAL LOOK. The photo at the bottom right gives you an idea of the texture. It is a some what shear fabric so you will definitely need to wear something under it. It is the perfect travel piece, because it is wash and wear, and you don’t have to worry about wrinkling it when you pack….or when you throw it in your tote on the way to the beach. This is a MULTI PURPOSE TOP……it is easy, loose and flowing, which makes it the perfect beach cover up……wear it open as a shirt jacket, a tank an a pair of leggings and your on your way for a day of fun. For a night of partying…….wear you legging…..throw on a wonderful belt and pile on the accessories. The shirt is approx 30 1/2 inches from HPS, [high point shoulder], to the center front hem, for the XS. It has a scarf bottom so the sides have longer, flowing points. The collar is a classic shirt collar and stand…..and the sleeves are 3/4 length to show off a beautiful watch or lots of bangles. A word about sizing…..I would highly recommend getting your NORMAL SIZE. I know when you see shirts with VOLUME, your immediately reaction is to size down. However, the volume of this shirt is at the bottom to create a graceful, flowing, wind blown look. The top of the shirt has the normal shoulder measurements…..and there is no stretch to this fabric….If you size down you could feel a little constricted across the shoulder, even though you will most likely wear the collar open. This garment should be easy, breezy and relaxed…….just the way you will feel after a few Margaritas!!!…………The colors are ………………..BLACK………………….WHITE………………TURQUOISE……….. I know you are going to want more than one of these…………maybe all three…………..These are shirts you will wear and wear and wear……how easy will it be to wear one of the new Whisper Knit V-neck tanks, A233942, as the lime above……the white denim pencil skirt, A232360, white jeans, or the new white, black or walnut  legging, A233186…….great sandals……a large tote………then……..throw on this shirt……. and be on your way…..ready for anything. Day or night…..super casual or for when you want something special for an evening out……this shirt will be a welcome addition to you expanding Linea wardrobes……..cruising anyone????………….This is the last sneak peek for the April 3rd show that I will be hosting with Jill…..but remember the reorder lace emb. cardigan, the tie dye sweater, the leopard print jacket and the flecked tweed shell will all be on this jam packed show…………………………….enjoy………………………much Love………………..Louis