Inquiring minds want to know…….ever since I showed the photos of the accessory bags, many of you have asked “what is the cowl neck, and does it have a matching skirt?”…….here is your SNEAK PEEK. The MARLED KNIT COWL NECK is…… A236139……and the MARLED KNIT SKIRT is…..A236140……………….the fabric content is…80 % poly/18 % rayon/1 % span. Due to the fact that this is a jacquard KNIT JERSEY there is plenty of STRETCH! ………As you can see from the photos….the TOPAZ/BLACK combination works perfectly with the Topaz suede/knit jacket [above], and it will work perfectly with the TOPAZ SEAMED JACKET from last fall. The fabric has the same COZY feel as the striated jersey fabric from the July group, though this fabric is slightly heavier…..but not much…..so if you loved that fabric, which I know many of you did, you will love this one too. I would say the striated fabric had more color and less black where this is the opposite. at least it gives the appearance of having more black. It is an easy care, machine wash fabric and great for travel. Even though it has a high count of poly…..you would never know from the touch or look. There is absolutely no sheen or polyester feel to this fabric. It feels like a cotton/cashmere…..as I said…..COZY.
The MARLED JERSEY COWL NECK TOP, A236139. The length of the Cowl Neck Top is approx 26 to 26 1/2 long for the xs, depending where you measure it from….always check with the QVC garment measurements. The sleeves are long and narrow enough where by you can push them up or scrunch them up…..this is an easy fabric to shorten if necessary. The cowl itself is double fabric, which gives it a rich lofty feel. It also enables it to drape in nice folds without looking skimpy. When you receive it, you will notice that there are darts in the back of the garment….just to keep the body fullness in control. I decided to keep the front clean. Belt it or not…. wear it casual or to the office….this COWL TOP can work for anyone’s life style.
THE MARLED JERSEY SKIRT, A236140 is made in the same fabric as the top, so they are an exact match.. Again, the skirt is similar to the STRIATED SKIRT from the July group….but not the same…..the details…from the top: This is a PULL-ON SKIRT and the waist band has LOTS of STRETCH for comfort…..no zippers necessary………the skirt has a SINGLE STITCHED DOWN PANEL in the front which is approx 7 inches wide. The pleat it creates is SHALLOW…so there is ABSOLUTELY NO BULK in the front at all! It lays absolutely flat……This is a BOOT LENGTH SKIRT…..for most…. with an approx.31 1/2 inch length. It can be a little longer or shorter depending where you place the top band. There is a graceful sweep to this skirt….but not too much. The back is clean and has darts…..no SHIRRING to create a poofy back side. …..This skirt has slanted trouser like POCKETS….so not only is it COZY, but it’s COZY with ATTITUDE. If you are a NO pocket girl…..just have them sewn up…….which is a very easy alteration…..I love pockets, and I know many of you do too.
Thought these two pieces make an easy to wear two piece dress….PLEASE think of them as SEPARATE PIECES…… to mix and match with things you have….. or the new WHISPER KNITS you are picking up. The TOPAZ and BLACK sweaters are perfect with the TOPAZ MARLED KNITS. You may even want to try the skirt with the V-neck or the SURPLICE tops in BLACK with an IVORY tank or “T” under it…..just as an alternative, and just to keep it light………….For me BOOTS , of some sort, are a must…..shoe booties will also work with black tights……sorry, but I do have a PET PEEVE………I do not like LONG FALL/WINTER SKIRTS with pumps…especially with NUDE HOSE…..unless it’s for evening……….I feel long skirts need to be anchored with a boot…..it’s a better balance…….this is not a RULE…..it’s just what my eye sees as being right……but don’t worry…..I won’t see you so wear it the way you like…..LOL….. The new GUNMETAL jewelry is a must for all of the MARLED KNITS……the cross will be coming for the Holidays and it mixes beautifully with the GUNMETAL LOVE KNOTS which are back in stock, but already getting limited. Do NOT pass on GUNMETAL this season………………………………………enjoy………….much Love………..Louis
Our Yankees may be coming back, Louis!! It’s about time. No, Nancy, I did not like what happened to A-Rod in Boston. Whatever he did or didn’t do, he still has the right of appeal..that is the collective bargaining agreement that ALL players agreed to including Ryan Dempsey who is only suspended for 5 games. This is a joke. His next start will not be until after the length of his suspension, so shame on MLB for that “punishment” which isn’t a punishment at all. Another way for MLB to get back at A-Rod. And, by the way, I am not an A-Rod fan, but this is getting ridiculous.
Sorry to be off topic. Louis, you are killing me with all of these new goodies. My eyeballs are popping out. Cannot wait for your new gorgeous clothes.
This is like waiting for guests to arrive for dinner and finding out they are bringing along some friends and racing around to re-set the table to accommodate everyone and have the table perfect……Every time you show a new sneak peek, I’m hustling to reset the table as to what I HAVE to have this show ;)…..I’m not complaining! Extra guests are ALWAYS welcome! and in any event – it’s going to be a feast 🙂 ~ just more side courses than I expected. I’ll have to eat more slowly. Then of course get all the dishes and crystal and linens washed and reset the table for Sept … and Oct …and Nov!
That’s funny!
LOL. Just realized I posted this under the topaz. Oh well, I never was a morning person.
In the image of the long red bead necklace, you showed an earring encased in gold with a red stone. Will this earring coordinate somehow with the new large cross that also features a large, faceted stone?
ABSOLUTELY! The stones aren’t the same as the cross but the color is…….the Byzantine drop earring also works….with or without the drop….That stone is almost a match
Thank you, Louis. I’m heading over to OVC to order my TEAL top and skirt. Hope the game last night was a good one!
It always good when the Yankees win…..they finally have most of their team back, after a season of killer injuries.
Bet you Yankee fans didn’t like what happened to A-Rod up here in Boston! As a Red Sox fan I was pretty ashamed of it myself. I thought A-Rod handled himself in a classy way in the after-game interviews.
I agree with you it was shameful, but it’s your typical mob mentality and could happen in NY too. I just felt very badly for him. My foot doctor, is also the foot doctor for the Yankees and NY Giants. He was best friend with Joe D. and he has often told me that he thinks A-Rod is a great guy always respectful……not like some of the “others” who you would expect much better from…….no names