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Buttoned up tight, full time security guard.
Was driving to the Baha'i Center, so detoured through Chicago.
It was the collar that started the whole thing. I wanted a coat just like Shirley MacLaine's in The Apartment.
Altered from the original pattern by substituting a woven basket, adding more leaves, and using a typeface for the word "May."
Buttoned up tight, full time security guard.
Was driving to the Baha'i Center, so detoured through Chicago.
All Buttoned Up. Button down shirts, sheer and denim blouses and button down dresses all layered with an anorak or letterman style jacket, cardigan, full skirt, walking shorts or capris. Vivian Hsu for Team Photogenic © 2014
Clara (holding the photo, smiling): Elise, look at this! Our day in Paris. We look absolutely stunning, don’t we?
Elise (grinning, admiring the picture): Oh, we truly do! Aunt Matilde was right—elegance really does make a difference. Walking through Paris dressed like this felt like stepping into a classic movie.
Clara (nodding enthusiastically): Exactly! The crisp white blouses, perfectly tailored to fit our silhouettes, made us feel effortlessly chic. The high collars and buttoned-up style added such an air of sophistication. I loved how the fabric felt—light, yet structured, like it was made to make us stand tall.
Elise (laughing, smoothing her skirt in the memory): And the skirts! The way they flared as we walked, swishing with every step, made me feel so graceful. The fabric had just the right weight, giving it a refined drape. I felt like we were channeling an old-world elegance that Paris itself would approve of.
Clara (smiling warmly): Oh, and the gloves! Slipping my hands into those elegant gloves made me feel like a true lady from a bygone era. The soft leather hugged my fingers so perfectly, and they added this refined touch that made every movement feel more intentional.
Elise (nodding, eyes shining): I never thought gloves could make such a difference, but they really did. They gave me such a poised feeling, as if I had to carry myself with extra care and grace. And the way people glanced at us—it was like they saw something special, something timeless.
Clara (chuckling): And let’s not forget the heels! At first, I thought they might be uncomfortable, but honestly, they made us feel so elegant. Every step was deliberate, every stride elongated. The way they clicked against the cobblestones added a rhythm to our walk, like we were part of the heartbeat of the city.
Elise (laughing, nodding in agreement): Exactly! They changed the way we moved. I felt taller, more poised, like we were effortlessly gliding through the streets. I remember how we would slow down just to take in the feeling, as if we were savoring every moment of being dressed so perfectly.
Clara (tilting her head, thoughtful): Aunt Matilde always said, “Paris is a city of beauty, and you must rise to meet it.” I think she was right. Dressing elegantly made everything feel more magical. It wasn’t just about looking good; it was about embodying a certain confidence, a grace that made us feel like we belonged in those grand boulevards and charming cafés.
Elise (smiling): Absolutely. That day, we weren’t just visiting Paris—we were living it, breathing it. It was as if our outfits had transformed the entire experience. The city felt different, more intimate, more poetic. I wouldn’t trade that feeling for anything.
Clara (laughing, holding the photo closer): We need to do it again. Same style, same energy. Next time, let’s make even more unforgettable memories.
Elise (grinning, linking arms with Clara): Deal. Paris deserves our very best.
After I got the vest buttoned up. It was enough of a pain that I might just leave the set on this figure permanently, or ditch the vest if I dress it on a different figure. The bottom button is also barely connected to the vest, since getting it through the button hole nearly pulled it off.
Pattern: Button Up Cowl by Kristen Rengren
Yarn: Madeline Tosh Sock (Oxblood)
Needles: 24" Addi Turbo Circular Knitting Needles US 3
Started: April 30, 2010
Finished: August 1, 2010