Linen vs. Gauze…
Linen…
If you had asked me even a month or so ago, I would have told you my favorite summertime fabric is linen. I know many people dislike linen because it wrinkles. When I buy a new piece of linen, I will press it to get the wrinkles out (you know, the ones from packing). But, after that, I rarely press linen again unless I wash it. I love how cool linen keeps me, and I like the texture of it, too. Linen can be dressed up or down. I have linen dresses, pants, shirts, skirts, and tees. I have collected these pieces over the years and purchased them from J Jill, Quince, J Crew, Talbots, and Gap. Oh, how could I forget? I buy my favorite linen (linen blend now) pants from Old Navy. So, one could very easily say I love linen! You could easily search the blog for linen and probably have hundreds of hits. OK, maybe not hundreds, but you’d have a lot!
Gauze…
When gauze first came onto the scene a couple of years ago, I wasn’t a fan. I’m not sure why, but it just didn’t appeal to me. I know several bloggers were wearing it and extolling its virtues. I didn’t even try any on to see if I’d like it or not. So, what is gauze? Well, Wikipedia says this: Gauze is a thin, translucent fabric with a loose open weave. In technical terms, “gauze” is a weave structure in which the weft yarns are arranged in pairs and are crossed before and after each warp yarn, keeping the weft firmly in place. This weave structure is used to add stability to the fabric, which is important when using fine yarns loosely spaced. However, this weave structure can be used with any weight of yarn, and can be seen in some rustic textiles made from coarse hand-spun plant fiber yarns. Gauze is widely used for medical dressings.” If y’all know what weft and warp are, you know more than me!
A sale…
When Debbie at Tulip Clothing ran a sale over a weekend on gauze (though I forgot to use the code), I bought the Palazzo Pant in White and this amazing Simply Perfect Dress in Abyss. Now, usually, I like to make up my own outfits, but when I saw the dress with the pants underneath, I couldn’t resist wearing them just that way. As I said in my last post about Tulip Clothing, one of the things I really like about Debbie’s website is the presence of measurements for each size. Use those because I’ve found them to be very accurate. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on your size, the Abyss dress is only $29! But, it’s only available in XS! Y’all know how I love to buy duplicates. If this dress was available in different colors, I would buy more!
How does it feel…
I put this dress/pant outfit on to go to Nigel’s physical therapy appointment, and I felt all twirly and princess-y! So, I did what every good blogger does, I did a photo shoot! Actually, I did it before his appointment! But, I kept the outfit on all day. It is like wearing a cloud, I kid you not! I am a convert! I am going to be checking out more of the gauze selections at Tulip Clothing, and I urge you to give it a try!
World Cup of Fabric…
So, which fabric wins the World Cup? I’m going to take the easy way out, and say each of the fabrics wins! Linen wins because of its versatility. You can dress it up and down. Gauze wins because of the comfort level. I also think it would pack and go fairly easily. Just hang it in the bathroom when you shower, and the steam should take the wrinkles right out! It’s tie for the World Cup of Fabric!
The Lewk!
I just love these Miz Mooz Farrah blush flats. I am still breaking these beauties in. So far, they’ve been very comfortable, and no blisters have appeared. The necklace is the Sylca Pink and Blue Calista Statement Necklace. The earrings are one of my favorites…the Assuta from Sylca in blue. I liked bookending my outfit with the blush flats and the blush beads in the necklace.
Wrap it up, Marsha!
I have to admit I used that title on purpose…hoping for some SEO help. But, I doubt it will even matter! What does matter is the beauty and simplicity of these two pieces from Tulip Clothing! I honestly love both pieces so much and will probably add another pair of palazzo pants to my closet. I couldn’t find a place to sign up for emails, but I’m sure if you poke around a bit, you can find one. Do that, and you’ll be notified of any sales. I also have a code (MARSHA20) for 20% off, but I think it may be a one time use. So, can we talk? Are you Team Linen or Team Gauze? Are you watching the World Cup? Can you explain to me why it’s being played in so many different countries? Please leave me a comment or two, and we can talk. I promise to respond as quickly as I can
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I don’t think I ever had anything in linen. I crinkle a fabric just by looking at it.
I did have a least one gauze top. I remember when we met up with people from the cat diabetes forum, one of my friends kept chasing us through whatever town we were in because she absolutely needed one of those “cheesecloth” tops. I can’t remember if she ever found something she liked, though.
That’s a lovely airy looking outfit, no wonder you like the combo.