Mountain Ash,
Your new Car Coat sounds great! (middle of the calf length is a Car coat... I LOVE the way they look and they add an amount of class to pants every time! Great buy.

What you say is key: To take care of our classics and they can last forever.

Never over wash an item and don't wash it unless you honestly got it dirty. If it has a spot, wash the SPOT, not the whole thing, whether it is a dress or coat, or anything! You know that, I'm sure, Mountain Ash, being in Europe, and Italian brands are usually the best, especially with coats.

Dry cleaning can destroy fabric and is bad for the environment. We should reduce our drycleaning by spot cleaning and using an over the counter drycleaning kit to freshen.

Mountain Ash, your wardrobe sounds as if you've given it the thought it deserves and your taste sounds impeccable! I've enjoyed hearing about peices you like so much.

What are your favorite shoes?

These days, Europe is coming the the U.S. to purchase high end clothing because our dollar is so weak. You are in a good position there, Mountain Ash!

DJ,
Sarah Palin's wardrobe could have been had for SO much less. As I said in an earlier post, she did by classics and classics are made in any price range.

Then again, if we look to her purchases in Alaska, she has the taste to go to Niemans and also, she must donate the clothes after the campaign or pay gift taxes on it. Also, I think I posted, that Michelle Obama did "The View," in a 149.00 dress! THAT is good thinking.

I always say: Spend the money on your shoes, your hair, and your coat or jacket and the "fashion hounds," will judge you well dressed. Sarah Palin had decided not to wear anything twice, as I've observed thus far in her campaign. When she makes a statement that takes hold of the press, she is either in black or red. That is planned, to the color, the kind of clothing, and her hair is done in the same manner.

Imagine how easy it is for the Obama's to have their hair done if it is not processed or over processes. I believe their style is great, I personally find Sarah Palin's style very 'beauty queen," and that's what she was so that's how she stays.
She would be one to wear sequins to a formal event if not advised.

What do you surmise, DJ, by the way the canidates dress? You are educated in Media so I know you have thoughts.

Ms. Palin's outfit for her son Trig cost 98.00 for one appearance. I guess the children fall into the need to be dressed differently.

You know, DJ, there is a "Palin," uniform now for her fans! It includes denium, "lumber jack," shirts, boots by CAT or such companies, and she is aware of this uniform and encourages it when she speaks to small crowds of her male fans.

Some people spend all day studying the clothing of such people and making conclusions. You'd be surprised how much they can glean from a wardrobe choice!

One only needs to watch "The Devil Wears Prada," and listen to a few speeches by Meryl Streep to find out how much they influence our lives. *clothes*)

It's very rare, DJ, to need a coat in Arizona, a sweater will do unless you are out late at night and in the few months the weather really drops. Of course I have a full collection of coats anyway because I travel and I love them as well! I also make sure to spend a lot on my boots so they last the five years they are supposed to.

No, I don't own western boots anymore. I threw them out with the trend. LOL.

Thank you for writing!

Dancer