……………….LIGHT KHAKI and IVORY……..UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE……….If I were to imagine someone from the past wearing this outfit…who was the epitome of refined taste….it would be Babe Paley…..”The Swans” as Truman Capote called them were the elite group of New York society women. They were at every major event in New York City, and were constantly on the cover of WWD. They were the “it” girls……These “society” women were considered the gold standard of sophistication and chic…Now all we have are the Kardasians!…..This subtle combination of colors, the Light Khaki and Ivory, again is the epitome of that refined taste ……..Above, I have the skirt and cardigan simply layered with with my ELBOW SLEEVE WK MOCK NECK in IVORY, A251584…..Add my cream and driftwood pearls and you are ready…..Since you can’t wear the same jewelry every time you wear this outfit I would like to suggest some other options…try my OVAL PEARL EARRING, J296890, which comes with a cream pearl and a gold rim….it’s the perfect understated size…… or my PEARL BROOCH, J296894. It has a wonderful BOMBE shape….is paved with crystals…..and at its’ center….a large round cream pearl set into the gold metal….This piece is worthy of an estate sale…..The J296624, is a beautiful triple strand necklace made up of two different sizes of cream pearls…..Then there is the J296624, the DOUBLE SIDED CROSS. On one side there is a center cream pearl and the “arms’ of the cross are paved with crystals. All of these options are in keeping with the refined quiet elegance you would want to achieve…….In the photos above you can see many possibilities of how you can ZIP or UNZIP the two way zipper to create different looks……..The goal is to look….COOL, CALM and COLLECTED in this Lt. Khaki and Ivory color combination…………….I’m all in for “QUIET CHIC”………………………………………………………
……………………………………………….enjoy………………much Love……………..Louis
Dear Louis,
This is lovely. Reminiscent of classic Chanel but with modern fabrics that have more graceful drape and forgiveness.
I have a few questions. First, does your model mean that driftwood is coming soon to your pearl collection, or is it a vintage color?
Second, I’m envisioning pairing the ivory skirt with the teak asymmetric tunic. What do you think?
Thank you.
Morning Rochelle….The driftwood color in the pearls are sold out…that’s why I mixed the cream with the driftwood. I wanted those who own the driftwood to know they will work with the Lt. Khaki………Yes the Ivory skirt will definitely work with the teak…..I can’t think of a color the ivory wouldn’t work with…..it’s the same as wearing a white skirt…it works with almost everything too.
Louis, I’m IN for all three colors in this wonderful WK/Chanel jacket. But a questios: one of my all time favorite Louis genius outfits is the herringbone jacket and pants in the light tan (stone?) color. Would this new jacket work with the pants of that ensemble? I have several pairs of the pants– too beautiful to risk a laundry or restaurant mishap, so I bought several pairs of the pants. I’d like to find a “new” way to wear my all time favorite summer pants and this new sweater jacket seems like it might fit the bill ???- Blinddogs
Hey…I haven’t heard from you in a “dogs” age! Hope all is well!! If you are talking about these pants….A226258…..they look great together….and it’s not even GREEN.
Louis,
This skirt is lovely but I usually look for 25″ in skirt lengths to hide my mature knees. I’m 5’7″ and in my size (medium) the “Click Here” measurements show a length of 23 1/4″ . I noticed during your show that the skirt hung below the knees of the model who I’m sure is taller than me. Do you think I can wear the skirt a little below my waist to add to the length or will it be too awkward? Would love to own this skirt!
BTW-received the white barrel necklace and have been weaing it around the house-don’t want to take it off!
Thanks,
Mary
Dear Mary……you can definitely wear the skirt below your waist.
Ok, I’ll give it a try. I have a WK black skirt-is this fabric different enough that I shoud order another black or should I opt for a color?
Enjoy the lovely day today-rain showers for tomorrow!
Mary
Dear Mary….It is different enough, but if you already own black skirts you should go for a color. Though the pink is beautiful, and if you already own P.Pink WK it would be a natural choice, but there are few fabrics or knits that I can do in Ivory that don’t need a lining or that don’t show lumps and bumps…so I would suggest opting for the Ivory, but they are all worth it and will last a long long time.
I don’t look good in PP so I think I will rely on your judgement and order the ivory.
While I have your attention, I am wearing the Kate shirt constantly. I own two in white and they get softer with each washing. I wash them with detergent and color safe Clorox bleach in hot water and then toss into the dryer. The sleeves have shrunken a bit but I always cuff my sleeves anyway. My first shirt is over 2 years old and looks as white as the newer one. I pat myself on the back for finding you ands your lovely clothes!!
Thanks!!
Dear Nancy (akaTheOwl)
I am so sorry to hear about your son and the rest of your Family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings, Hugs, and Love are all going to you.💓 Renee in Ohio
It really drives me crazy that women like the Kardasians, and all of those nearly nude so called celebrities walking up the steps of the Metropolitan Museum are lauded for their fashion style when all they are is extreme TACKY. I blame the media and the Fashion press. It’s all about TRASH on trashy people. Jac and I have stopped going to the Met Ball because it’s just a circus, and a complete bore. Jac and I went to the Met party for many many years. It was a fun beautiful event, and the women were incredibly dressed. It was a whole different group of people who came from all around the world and NY Society. Today it’s flash and trash. Maybe I’m just getting older, but it just seems taste levels have reached a new low…..The Met Ball is this Monday night, and I expect to see more see through clothes than ever……It’s not even shocking or new anymore. Just desperate celebs who are desperately trying to be relevant.
Thank you, Louis. At least you have taken a stand — one that I believe is sound and reasonable. This has nothing to do with anything but taste and dignity. Semi-nudity pretending to be fashion or art or talent is bogus. As I wrote before, within in us is an inborn monitor, and we know when something is not genuine or has gone too far. It has nothing whatsoever to do with anything else that a critic of this point of view might wish to suggest.
Last Spring, our son in NYC who recently passed away after a long battle w/ cancer, conspired and collaborated with my husband to plan a special surprise for me during a trip we took down from NH to NYC. Upon our arrival our son excitedly presented me with 3 tickets to the opera at Lincoln Center. It was the season’s last performance of La Bohème ~ one of the first operas I ever saw as a child with my father at the old Met and a favorite. Our son had never been to an opera before (cost) and neither had my husband (lack of interest). And while our tickets were not together because our son had to work hard to even get the tickets, it was one of the most glorious nights of my life ~ and a memory I now treasure. My son LOVED it and my husband …. Liked it Fortunately I had packed a wonderful long black cape and an ivory sweater dress and appropriate jewelry and felt dressed just right for the evening. However, I was shocked at the lack of dress-up clothing all around me ~ and our seats were on the orchestra level. As a child I reveled during the intermissions at the opera when I could gawk to my heart’s content at the jewelry, furs, gowns and yes even tiaras in which it seemed everyone was dressed. I looked around in vain before the performance for any evidence of these memories. The best I found was that folks in the orchestra seats closest to the orchestra pit were for the most part at least “dressed up” in business attire …. What met the eye everywhere else was all casual – right down to the jeans and casual tank tops and yes, some nicer sweat pants. We’ve lost something special and the performance itself – exquisite! – certainly merited a little bit more respect in the level of dressing I thought.
Nancy you are so right. I don’t understand nor do I like the attitude that casual is appropriate for all occasions. How did this happen. I don’t blame the younger generation for not know or caring about how they dress or even that it is fun to dress up. Some where along the way it became alright to look this way…..I think is shows the lack of respect that permeates this country, but that’s just my, opinion.
I once wrote on the QVC Forum or here that in my parish (and in nearly every parish or cathedral of my Greek Orthodox faith), we still “dress for the occasion” and show respect when we worship. Sadly, I have now noticed an erosion of this characteristic among some of the younger members of our congregation. Do believe that I think you should show up even if you haven’t suited up, but try to look as pulled together as you can. I am not a snob about this sort of thing. However, I believe that billionaires who dress in hoodies have put their stamp on what is the “in” look now. All right, be casual for work, but try to elevate your look when attending performances, religious services and other events that warrant your respect, respect that is demonstrated by your attractive attire.
Dear Nancy,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your treasured son. I recall your writing about his health trials in previous messages. May he rest in peace.
What a beautiful memory he left you — a night at the opera, with him and your husband in attendance. No one can ever take your beautiful memory from you; it is yours forever.
Sincerely,
Maria
Thank you Goldie (aka Maria ;)…..It’s been a long road with the cancer and now I treasure every good memory. All are precious. I still cannot part with the funeral flowers from our precious children and a friend suggested drying them and saving that way, which I am doing. During that same time period another son had a pulmonary embolism and another had a massive stroke. Those two each survived and by God’s grace are doing well. Life can be so precarious. My own health suffered and now dearest husband and I are painstakingly putting me back together. A younger brother died 3 years ago and another younger brother has stage 4 prostate and can no longer sit due to the pain of metastasized-to-bone cancer. To me opera can be so transcendingly beautiful and reaches so far beyond our mere selves and yet so far down deep into ourselves at the same time. I would not dream of stepping into hallowed halls like that night at Lincoln Center dressed in anything but my best effort. Thanks for your kind words. That too is so meaningful. Even from a stranger, a sunshine ray called “Goldie”…;)
The sort of transcendence you wrote about, Nancy, is a “religious” experience of a sort, in my estimation. This is why artists of all sorts are ministers to our souls. To my mind, if a musician, singer, painter, sculptor, composer, conductor — or fashion designer (Louis) — stirs something uplifting and joyful in your soul, that artist has done a beautiful deed. He or she has helped heal you of some of the sorrows and sadness of your life, if only temporarily. However, every little bit of uplift does help. Several of us Linea Ladies have written to Louis, from time to time, about how the beauty of his garments and jewelry help us to live our lives more joyfully. We are not “silly women grabbing at fashion for no good reason,” as some might choose to interpret our interest. Fashion helps us live better and happier lives.
Blessings on you and your family.
So true and so well said. The dear son who passed (he was 36) shared with me a particular love of classical music. As Easter approached I could not stop thinking of Bach’s Easter Oratorio, something one or the other of us always pulled out and began playing the week before Easter. He continued this custom through his adult years and I never missed an Easter either ~ until this one. I THOUGHT of it almost nonstop but could not bear the beauty of it this year. Emotions still flood up when they will and I did not want to float away in tears. Perhaps I will be able to bear that beauty next year. And I agree with you about fashion. I feel SO much better – even when my body may be hurting or my soul hurting – when I LOOK my best. I loved Louis’ comment above about “quiet chic”. That is me right now whenever I can pull it off….
Very well said. I completely agree with you.
I love the khaki I was thinking of pairing it with the white textured skirt but I would have to see if it works with the trim on the cardigan.
I tried it….the textured skirt is too white next to the ivory
Thanks for checking Louis I will order the WK skirt in the ivory.
Dear Louis,
I love that you slipped in this social comment: “These ‘society’ women were considered the gold standard of sophistication and chic…Now all we have are the Kardasians!”
If no one ever says anything, especially for the younger generations to hear or read, the assumption is that coarseness is acceptable. Thank you for representing those icons that are classic and respected (as well as respectable). The funny thing is, deep down, all of us know when something is “off” or has gone too far from the golden mean. “Nothing in excess,” as the ancient Greeks used to say.
Love this new cardigan!
Hi Louis
Do you think the Lt. Khaki with white trim will go with the Linea Lt. Khaki slim ankle pants. I noticed you only showed with the wk ivory skirt.
Thank you
Joanne…They look great together….the pant is slightly lighter, but they are the same color.