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Tres bien ensemble

An Extra Fifty Cents.

7/3/2015

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Last week, I sat in the company of some, shall we say, seasoned gentleman waiting on a client. In between awkward silences, they passed the time sharing stories of Chicago and the way it was back in their glory days: the jazz clubs and movie theaters long closed, the best $9 steak downtown, the shops where you could go to buy "hot" stereos,  and, the tailors that outfitted them back before retail ruined clothes.  

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This last story, in particular, caught my ear. I listened-on smiling as the man across the table recounted the first time he had a shirt made. He had just graduated from college and needed a suit to wear to interviews. 
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As the tailor presented him with options, he asked whether or not the shirt should have a pocket. The pocket cost an extra $0.50- a splurge.  Wanting to look impressive, he opted for the pocket. To this day, he makes sure his shirts have a breast pocket. 
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This man has no idea that I sew, at least I don't think he does. He probably didn't realize how entertained I was by his account. The funniest part, as a person who does custom make her shirts, is that I intentionally make all my shirts without breast pockets. I just don't care for them.  I wonder if my missing pockets prompted his story. Oh, the irony. 
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Heather link
7/3/2015 02:32:38 pm

What a lovely story! I am really loving your posts Michelle! And another great outfit!

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Sabine link
7/3/2015 05:11:24 pm

It's such a beautiful outfit, I love the colors

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Evie
7/4/2015 02:29:34 am

That's such a fun story!

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Meg
7/7/2015 10:55:55 pm

These shirt and skirt posts are ON POINT. I adore every combination you've created so far!

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