An interesting eBay auction

[macfan 57]

Look at this eBay auction. I wonder if it's legitimate.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Christine-McVie-Fleetwood-Mac-stage-jacket_W0QQitemZ9322207467QQcategoryZ63860QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[DavidMn]

Hmm, i'd be a little leery of it myself.

[HomerMcvie]

Mary Anne, you don't have any pics of Chris in it???

[Neb-Maat-Re]

The seller's user name is of interest.

[HomerMcvie]

And she's a big country music fan. And only lives an hour away!!! :blob2:

[Gailh]

The seller's user name is of interest.

Blimey! I didn't think that things were so bad for our Chris.

Perhaps we'd better have a whip round! :lol:

Gail

[macfan 57]

And she's a big country music fan. And only lives an hour away!!! :blob2:

Homer, I thought of you when I saw where that seller was from. And, you like country music too, don't you?:laugh: :laugh:

[macfan 57]

Blimey! I didn't think that things were so bad for our Chris.

Perhaps we'd better have a whip round! :lol:

Gail

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I think it possibly could be legit. Chris Kable was her secretary. She originally worked for Dennis Wilson & then for Chris.

[macfan 57]

Mary Anne, you don't have any pics of Chris in it???

What about this?

[Gailh]

I think it possibly could be legit. Chris Kable was her secretary. She originally worked for Dennis Wilson & then for Chris.

The way the exchange rate is at the moment I could be tempted!

Gail

Add to last post - it's only about thirty five quid - hmmm

[skcin]

What about this?


Looks a lot like it. This seller has good feedback, but it looks like she collects mostly country stuff. :shrug: I wonder how she got this?


The way the exchange rate is at the moment I could be tempted!

Gail

Add to last post - it's only about thirty five quid - hmmm

Oooh! You reminded me to ask - what is "quid?" Another word for pound?

[trackaghost]

Oooh! You reminded me to ask - what is "quid?" Another word for pound?

Yep, a quid is a pound. :nod:

[HomerMcvie]

Homer, I thought of you when I saw where that seller was from. And, you like country music too, don't you?:laugh: :laugh:
I love Classic Country.
Wow, I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'd love to have this! I hate to see us all bid against each other. Maybe a few of us could buy it together, and share custody! You probably think I'm joking. I'm not!:woohoo:

[Gailh]

I love Classic Country.
Wow, I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'd love to have this! I hate to see us all bid against each other. Maybe a few of us could buy it together, and share custody! You probably think I'm joking. I'm not!:woohoo:

Well as Macfan posted this if she wants it she can have first crack at it.

I wont bid against anyone here - I'm not certain I'll bid at all actually

Gail

[macfan 57]

Well, originally I wasn't going to bid on this. But, this was too much of a temptation. So, I just bought it using Buy It Now. I couldn't help myself.:laugh:

[macfan 57]

Well as Macfan posted this if she wants it she can have first crack at it.

I wont bid against anyone here - I'm not certain I'll bid at all actually

Gail

Thank you, Gail! I couldn't help myself.

[macfan 57]

Maybe a few of us could buy it together, and share custody! You probably think I'm joking. I'm not!:woohoo:

What do you mean, Homer?:laugh:

[HomerMcvie]

What do you mean, Homer?:laugh:
If four of us bought it(see, I'm making an assumption that it's going to go for a high price-truth be told- it probably won't), we could all have it 3 months at a time. April 1st, I have to ship it to you.:rolleyes:
Although the other part of several people buying it was, so WE could enjoy it.
Even though I'd like to have it, I can't IMAGINE my friend's or family's reaction to seeing it on display!:o :o :o :o :o Well, I just couldn't. They just wouldn't understand my love for Christine. Not on display anyway!

[HomerMcvie]

HA! I see you already bought it, Mary Anne!!!!
Congratulations!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[GypsySongbird]

I think it possibly could be legit. Chris Kable was her secretary. She originally worked for Dennis Wilson & then for Chris.

wait...chris kable was a woman???

whoops...........

god i need to get my facts straight!

[macfan 57]

HA! I see you already bought it, Mary Anne!!!!
Congratulations!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Thanks, Homer.:D Sorry, I know you really would have liked to have it.:sorry:

Earlier this week, I won an auction for a Koch Records Promo DVD for In The Meantime. It came here today...that's too much Christine McVie excitement for me today.:laugh:

[macfan 57]

wait...chris kable was a woman???

whoops...........

god i need to get my facts straight!

Yes, Chris Kable was/is;) a woman. She worked for Christine from around Mirage time until 1998 when Chris moved back home to England.

[Gailh]

Well, originally I wasn't going to bid on this. But, this was too much of a temptation. So, I just bought it using Buy It Now. I couldn't help myself.:laugh:

Congratulations!

Please post when it turns up!

Gail

[macfan 57]

Congratulations!

Please post when it turns up!

Gail

I will.:) The seller is still a huge fan of Christine. She just no longer has enough space in her closet for everything. She also ended another auction early for me. More Christine pictures are on the way, in addition to the jacket.:D

[SteveMacD]

Yes, Chris Kable was/is;) a woman.

Okay, so did she have an addadicktome or not? :confused: :confused: :confused:












:D










:sorry:

[Johnny Stew]

Earlier this week, I won an auction for a Koch Records Promo DVD for In The Meantime.Wow, that sounds like a cool item! What's it like?

[macfan 57]

Wow, that sounds like a cool item! What's it like?

It's just under a half hour long. It's called an EPK(electronic press kit). Koch Records put it together. It includes the footage from those video clips on her website & there's about an additional 5-6 minutes of extra footage that isn't on her site, mostly shots of Chris walking on the grounds of her estate, riding her scooter & a little bit of extra footage of her and Dan recording in her barn/studio. I've watched it about 10-15 times already. It's so cool to finally see that stuff on DVD, instead of the tiny Windows Media Player. That's the first time I'd seen it on eBay in 2 years. And, it only cost me $5, including shipping. Nobody else bid on it.:D

[Johnny Stew]

It includes the footage from those video clips on her website & there's about an additional 5-6 minutes of extra footage that isn't on her site....That sounds really cool, M.! I'm officially jealous. :o

[GarboSpeaks!]

WOW! Both the jacket and the EPK sound SO cool! I don't find cool Chris stuff on Ebay. I don't look daily, but enough. I DID just get the Japan GAHOM 45. I had coveted that for a long time. Are there other Chris Japanese 45's? I still seek one LB one as well. The Holiday Road 45, but am unsure if there were more Chris Japan 45's. Surely there had to be one for LWSUH right? I wanna see a pic when you get the jacket. It's puuurty! :nod:

[desertangel]

Well, originally I wasn't going to bid on this. But, this was too much of a temptation. So, I just bought it using Buy It Now. I couldn't help myself.:laugh:

Argh... I'm so jealous! I was going to scoop that up when I first saw the post, but hesitated when I couldn't find a pic right away. That's definitely the same jacket in the pic that was posted. And it really looks like something Chris would wear. I have the complete outfit she wore to the 1987 MTV Music Awards when they were nominated for LIttle Lies. I also have a concert video where you can see her wearing the top... it shows it for only about 5 seconds. Are you going to wear the jacket? I can't wear the outfit I have because the skirt is way too skinny and the material is totally covered with royal blue glitter. I don't know where I'd wear it... even the boots have a wide band of glitter from top to bottom It's not so much that Chris owned the stuff as it is that these are great pieces for probably a fraction of the cost, even if they're old... it's "vintage" and that's cool too - Wonder if the seller plans on putting any more pieces up on Ebay. Hope you're happy with it when you get it. Post a pic if you can and wouldn't mind... we'd love to see it on you!

Laura

[macfan 57]

Argh... I'm so jealous! I was going to scoop that up when I first saw the post, but hesitated when I couldn't find a pic right away. That's definitely the same jacket in the pic that was posted. And it really looks like something Chris would wear. I have the complete outfit she wore to the 1987 MTV Music Awards when they were nominated for LIttle Lies. I also have a concert video where you can see her wearing the top... it shows it for only about 5 seconds. Are you going to wear the jacket? I can't wear the outfit I have because the skirt is way too skinny and the material is totally covered with royal blue glitter. I don't know where I'd wear it... even the boots have a wide band of glitter from top to bottom It's not so much that Chris owned the stuff as it is that these are great pieces for probably a fraction of the cost, even if they're old... it's "vintage" and that's cool too - Wonder if the seller plans on putting any more pieces up on Ebay. Hope you're happy with it when you get it. Post a pic if you can and wouldn't mind... we'd love to see it on you!

Laura

I thought about bidding on the jacket when I originally saw the listing, but I wasn't sure if it was legit, even though Chris Kable was mentioned in the listing. Then Homer asked if I had a picture of Chris wearing it. Sure enough, I had the picture on my hard drive and then I knew it had to be the real thing. I thought about it all day & then decided to bid on it. If I didn't have that picture, I never would have bid on it.

I'm not going to wear the jacket, but I'm certainly going to try it on. I'm probably about 5-6 inches shorter than Chris, so it's not going to fit.:laugh: The seller told me that she had wanted to get it framed, but never got around to doing it. I'd love to get it framed, but I don't think I have enough wall space in my house to hang it. The seller also gave the history of this jacket. Right after the BTM tour ended, Chris donated the jacket(through Chris Kable) to an AIDS charity benefit. Someone bid on it at auction and won it. That person then donated the jacket 5 years later in 1996 to a Cystic Fibrosis benefit auction in Indianapolis. The eBay seller hosted that auction. She won the jacket at auction. The jacket has been hanging in her closet for the last seven years! I won't post any pictures of me wearing the jacket since I'm not really comfortable with something like that over the internet, but I definitely will post pictures of the jacket itself. It should be soon since she's mailing both of my packages out Monday afternoon via Priority Mail. She has other Chris/Fleetwood Mac auctions up right now. One is for two Chris posters, one is for some Fleetwood Mac posters, one is for Chris/Fleetwood Mac magazines & another is for Chris/Fleetwood Mac videos. Three auctions are already gone...the jacket, Fleetwood Mac tourbooks/books/clippings & another of Chris photos/memorabilia which she ended early for me.

desertangel. do you have that blue dress & boots that Chris wore at that MTV thing? I have numerous pictures of her in that blue dress. How did you get the outfit? Can you post any pictures of it?

[macfan 57]

I don't find cool Chris stuff on Ebay. I don't look daily, but enough.

Don't worry, I do. I KNOW where to look.;) I've found some pretty terrific Chris stuff on eBay.

I DID just get the Japan GAHOM 45. I had coveted that for a long time. Are there other Chris Japanese 45's? I still seek one LB one as well. The Holiday Road 45, but am unsure if there were more Chris Japan 45's. Surely there had to be one for LWSUH right? I wanna see a pic when you get the jacket. It's puuurty! :nod:

I never got too much into collecting 45's, but I do have 5 Chris singles. I don't know if any Japanese 45's actually exist. I'm getting more stuff from this same eBay seller & there will be some 45's in the lot. If any Japanese 45's are in the lot, I'll let you know.:)

[GarboSpeaks!]

I never got too much into collecting 45's, but I do have 5 Chris singles. I don't know if any Japanese 45's actually exist. I'm getting more stuff from this same eBay seller & there will be some 45's in the lot. If any Japanese 45's are in the lot, I'll let you know.

Thank you SO much for even the thought!!! SWOON! 45's are my thang. LOL. I believe I have 5 singles as well. Funny. 2 reg American pic sleeves. LWSUH & GAHOM. Then I have that sampler thingy. The real flimsy 45 Chris sampler. I have a promo single for "I'm the One" w/ the same on the back. No pic sleeve. Then the Japanese 45. MAN! C'mon...there has GOT to be more Chris 45's. LOL. I know there is the Chicken Shack era (??? Pretty sure I am right) one. But for pete's sake, I have 90 SN singles. There has got to be a few more Chris ones. lol. Thanks again. Can't wait to hear whatcha got. I need to be here more, and share all my Chris stuff. Nice to know there are just as many fanatics for her. :xoxo:

[desertangel]

I thought about bidding on the jacket when I originally saw the listing, but I wasn't sure if it was legit, even though Chris Cable was mentioned in the listing. Then Homer asked if I had a picture of Chris wearing it. Sure enough, I had the picture on my hard drive and then I knew it had to be the real thing. I thought about it all day & then decided to bid on it. If I didn't have that picture, I never would have bid on it.

I'm not going to wear the jacket, but I'm certainly going to try it on. I'm probably about 5-6 inches shorter than Chris, so it's not going to fit.:laugh: The seller told me that she had wanted to get it framed, but never got around to doing it. I'd love to get it framed, but I don't think I have enough wall space in my house to hang it. The seller also gave the history of this jacket. Right after the BTM tour ended, Chris donated the jacket(through Chris Kable) to an AIDS charity benefit. Someone bid on it at auction and won it. That person then donated the jacket 5 years later in 1996 to a Cystic Fibrosis benefit auction in Indianapolis. The eBay seller hosted that auction. She won the jacket at auction. The jacket has been hanging in her closet for the last seven years! I won't post any pictures of me wearing the jacket since I'm not really comfortable with something like that over the internet, but I definitely will post pictures of the jacket itself. It should be soon since she's mailing both of my packages out Monday afternoon via Priority Mail. She has other Chris/Fleetwood Mac auctions up right now. One is for two Chris posters, one is for some Fleetwood Mac posters, one is for Chris/Fleetwood Mac magazines & another is for Chris/Fleetwood Mac videos. Three auctions are already gone...the jacket, Fleetwood Mac tourbooks/books/clippings & another of Chris photos/memorabilia which she ended early for me.

desertangel. do you have that blue dress & boots that Chris wore at that MTV thing? I have numerous pictures of her in that blue dress. How did you get the outfit? Can you post any pictures of it?

That's great that you have the story behind the jacket too. That makes it all the more precious. I wont my Chris outfit on Ebay too. The seller bought it at an auction also and it hung in their closet as well. The boots looked pretty worn on the bottom, so not sure if Chris wore them a lot or the seller did. :laugh: I have one very blurry picture of the outfit taken at the awards show where she's posing with the band. I also have a paper print out picture of her and Stevie on the same night where she's wearing the outfit. I'm attaching a pic of it hanging in my room. I also have a Stevie blouse that I framed, originally. It cost a LOT of money to have it framed. It's not in the frame anymore. I took it out because it was so big there wasn't anywhere to put it where it would look good. That way I can wear the blouse once or twice too. :) I was going to post a pic of me wearing the Chris outfit, but it was taken before I started working out and it just doesn't look that great on me. My shape is more like Stevie's.

[macfan 57]

That's great that you have the story behind the jacket too. That makes it all the more precious. I wont my Chris outfit on Ebay too. The seller bought it at an auction also and it hung in their closet as well. The boots looked pretty worn on the bottom, so not sure if Chris wore them a lot or the seller did. :laugh: I have one very blurry picture of the outfit taken at the awards show where she's posing with the band. I also have a paper print out picture of her and Stevie on the same night where she's wearing the outfit. I'm attaching a pic of it hanging in my room. I also have a Stevie blouse that I framed, originally. It cost a LOT of money to have it framed. It's not in the frame anymore. I took it out because it was so big there wasn't anywhere to put it where it would look good. That way I can wear the blouse once or twice too. :) I was going to post a pic of me wearing the Chris outfit, but it was taken before I started working out and it just doesn't look that great on me. My shape is more like Stevie's.

Yes, there's the dress! It looks kind of funny there with Chris not in it.:laugh: I have a little 30 second snippet on video of Chris(in the dress) & Stevie presenting an award at that MTV thing too.

By the way, that's a very cool looking wall.:cool: :thumbsup:

[macfan 57]

Thank you SO much for even the thought!!! SWOON! 45's are my thang. LOL. I believe I have 5 singles as well. Funny. 2 reg American pic sleeves. LWSUH & GAHOM. Then I have that sampler thingy. The real flimsy 45 Chris sampler. I have a promo single for "I'm the One" w/ the same on the back. No pic sleeve. Then the Japanese 45. MAN! C'mon...there has GOT to be more Chris 45's. LOL. I know there is the Chicken Shack era (??? Pretty sure I am right) one. But for pete's sake, I have 90 SN singles. There has got to be a few more Chris ones. lol. Thanks again. Can't wait to hear whatcha got. I need to be here more, and share all my Chris stuff. Nice to know there are just as many fanatics for her. :xoxo:

Of the 5 singles that I have, 3 are from the Christine Perfect era. But, they're all in Blue Horizon company sleeves, no picture sleeves unfortunately. In the picture from the auction that she ended early, there is a very cool looking picture sleeve for "I'd Rather Go Blind". It's probably from Germany or Holland. Chicken Shack was quite successful there around that time.

[desertangel]

Yes, there's the dress! It looks kind of funny there with Chris not in it.:laugh: I have a little 30 second snippet on video of Chris(in the dress) & Stevie presenting an award at that MTV thing too.

By the way, that's a very cool looking wall.:cool: :thumbsup:

It does look funny hanging doesn't it?! heehee... that's why I even contemplated posting the pic of me wearing it. But, I look like a stuffed sausage in it and I didn't want to sicken anyone. :woohoo: That outfit was very much made for tall and slender Chris, that's for sure!! Is there any way you can put that 30 second snip on YouTube? That would make my day to see a vid of her wearing it! Sadly, my Fleetwood Mac room has been relegated to a walk-in closet to make room for all my musical "toys" - so it was cool while it lasted. Thanks!

Laura

[macfan 57]

Is there any way you can put that 30 second snip on YouTube? That would make my day to see a vid of her wearing it!
Laura

I'd love to post the video, but it's only on videotape & I have no way of converting it into digital format. I only have one VCR, so I can't even copy the videotape. I do have a bunch of pictures of Chris wearing the dress. I'm sorry, but that's about the best I can do.:sorry:

[ThePenguin]

It does look funny hanging doesn't it?! heehee... that's why I even contemplated posting the pic of me wearing it. But, I look like a stuffed sausage in it and I didn't want to sicken anyone. :woohoo: That outfit was very much made for tall and slender Chris, that's for sure!! Is there any way you can put that 30 second snip on YouTube? That would make my day to see a vid of her wearing it! Sadly, my Fleetwood Mac room has been relegated to a walk-in closet to make room for all my musical "toys" - so it was cool while it lasted. Thanks!

Laura
oooh, that was a cool room. I also have much stuff relegated to my walk in closet, and I also use a good chunk of my finished basement for posters, favorite pictures, little penguins etc. That way I see all my favorite stuff whenever i go down to do laundry, which is often!! :rolleyes:

PS I would look really bad in that Chris dress also LOL, it's obviously not made for short people.....:p

-Lis

[desertangel]

I'd love to post the video, but it's only on videotape & I have no way of converting it into digital format. I only have one VCR, so I can't even copy the videotape. I do have a bunch of pictures of Chris wearing the dress. I'm sorry, but that's about the best I can do.:sorry:

Oh those are fabulous... thanks!! :xoxo: Don't believe I have any of those. There must have been 200 pictures taken that night!! Yep, Chris and I have COMPLETELY different body styles. Her waistline is 10 times longer than mine. :D

Laura

[desertangel]

oooh, that was a cool room. I also have much stuff relegated to my walk in closet, and I also use a good chunk of my finished basement for posters, favorite pictures, little penguins etc. That way I see all my favorite stuff whenever i go down to do laundry, which is often!! :rolleyes:

PS I would look really bad in that Chris dress also LOL, it's obviously not made for short people.....:p

-Lis

Thanks.. :) Do you ever go into your closet and commune with your stuff?! I do and I can't believe I'm admitting to it in public. heehee. Ya do have to leave some stuff out where you can see it, some of my favorites are hanging in the newly constructed music room... a pic with Waddy, a signed SA Stevie, a signed Chris, a large Stevie/Chris and a picture disc all from TITN.

Gawd, I'm tellin' ya... after seeing all those pics of Chris wearing that outfit. I'll probably NEVER put it on my short round body again! :laugh: It really does look great on her.

Laura

[macfan 57]

Thanks.. :) Do you ever go into your closet and commune with your stuff?! I do and I can't believe I'm admitting to it in public. heehee.
Laura

I'm glad you said that.:laugh: That's one of the reasons I probably won't get the jacket framed, along with lack of wall space. I'd never be able to try it on again.:laugh:

[desertangel]

I'm glad you said that.:laugh: That's one of the reasons I probably won't get the jacket framed, along with lack of wall space. I'd never be able to try it on again.:laugh:

Yeppers... I was convinced to frame it for "protection" - but since the blouse was made of such delicate lace, over several months time, it began to stretch around the collar. At first I thought it was my hyperactive imagination, but it bugged me so much I finally painstakingly removed it from the backing and frame. I tried it on again and it had stretched. So removing it from that expensive frame ended up being the right thing to do, I think. If I ever sell the blouse, the frame would be offered too. Oh and the other thing about those huge "shadowbox" frames... you have to sink several big bolts into the wall to mount it... maybe even with a 2x4. They weigh half a ton. Makes moving it from one wall to another rather tricky. Isn't it great to learn from others?!

Laura

[macfan 57]

Isn't it great to learn from others?!
Laura

Yes it is.:D This jacket will NOT be framed. I think it's safest in my closet, just as it was with the previous owners.

[macfan 57]

I got the jacket yesterday. I just took a few pictures of it this afternoon. It even has the shoulder pads still attached.:D

[HomerMcvie]

I got the jacket yesterday. I just took a few pictures of it this afternoon. It even has the shoulder pads still attached.:D
Does it give you chills touching it?:o

[macfan 57]

Does it give you chills touching it?:o

It sure does. I've worn it around the house a little bit too.:D I want to be careful. The fabric is tissue thin. It's really pretty thrilling. It's about the closest I'll ever get to my hero.:angel:

[HomerMcvie]

It sure does. I've worn it around the house a little bit too.:D I want to be careful. The fabric is tissue thin. It's really pretty thrilling. It's about the closest I'll ever get to my hero.:angel:
I'd be afraid to wear it if I were you('course I'm a guy, too!), that I'd rub the magic off of it.
Then again, the previous owner might've worn it alot. If it were mine, I'd frame it, so I could see it when I entered the room(yeah, I know that's not your intention).



I really jealous of you Mary Anne, having something SO personal of Chris'.:o :o :o

[desertangel]

I got the jacket yesterday. I just took a few pictures of it this afternoon. It even has the shoulder pads still attached.:D

Oooohhh-wow! So what is the true color and fabric? It looks small across the waist. Happy to hear it fits you. Isn't it grand to be able to wear such a fabulous garment? It looks like a Margi Kent item. Very cool! Thanks for sharing your pictures.

:blob2: :blob1:

Laura

[macfan 57]

Oooohhh-wow! So what is the true color and fabric? It looks small across the waist. Happy to hear it fits you. Isn't it grand to be able to wear such a fabulous garment? It looks like a Margi Kent item. Very cool! Thanks for sharing your pictures.

:blob2: :blob1:

Laura

I don't know what kind of fabric it is, but it is very, very thin. That's why I had to be extremely careful when I wore it. The eBay seller's picture made it look pink, but the color is definitely red. It also looks red in that picture of Chris wearing it. It IS small across the waist.:laugh: She must be very skinny around the waist. I'm not overweight myself, but it is slightly small around the waist even for me.:D The sleeves are also a bit long too since Chris has about 5 or so inches on me. But, all in all it does fit a bit better than I thought it would. The shoulder pads are bit annoying though.:D

[Gailh]

I got the jacket yesterday. I just took a few pictures of it this afternoon. It even has the shoulder pads still attached.:D

Did it have a couple of cigarette ends in the pocket? :laugh: :laugh:

It looks very cool by the way

Gail

[macfan 57]

Did it have a couple of cigarette ends in the pocket? :laugh: :laugh:
Gail

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Actually, the jacket doesn't have any pockets.

[desertangel]

cigarette "ends" - I love it! :p That's one thing I dig about this board... our great friends across the pond. Love reading their posts! In the U.S. we call cigarette ends "butts" - perhaps not the same thing as "arse" though. :thumbsup:

Laura

[Gailh]

cigarette "ends" - I love it! :p That's one thing I dig about this board... our great friends across the pond. Love reading their posts! In the U.S. we call cigarette ends "butts" - perhaps not the same thing as "arse" though. :thumbsup:

Laura

We call cigarettes "fags" which you may find amusing!

On more than one occasion I've nearly described Christine as having "a glass of wine in one hand and a fag in the other" :laugh: :laugh:

Two nations divided by a common language (Oscar Wilde)

Gail

[desertangel]

I don't know what kind of fabric it is, but it is very, very thin. That's why I had to be extremely careful when I wore it. The eBay seller's picture made it look pink, but the color is definitely red. It also looks red in that picture of Chris wearing it. It IS small across the waist.:laugh: She must be very skinny around the waist. I'm not overweight myself, but it is slightly small around the waist even for me.:D The sleeves are also a bit long too since Chris has about 5 or so inches on me. But, all in all it does fit a bit better than I thought it would. The shoulder pads are bit annoying though.:D

Yes definitely, Chris is/was a tall skinny one. The sleeves on the top I have are long also. Oh and the shoulder pads.... girl, they could poke an eye out!! ;) So when you store your jacket be sure to use a padded hanger. If you put it in any kind of garment bag (recommended) be sure it is the 100% linen kind so it can breathe... no plastic or the threads will "melt" - check it once or twice a year to be sure the shoulder pads are positioned correctly on the hanger. Once those buggers go cattywumpus the whole thing gets stretched out and crazy. Also, try not to store it next to another garment or at least not where it will get moved around a lot... any friction and the glitter rubs off. There's so much glitter on the outfit I have, I don't worry too much about it. I used to think if I wore it anywhere I'd leave a puddle of glitter in whatever seat I sat in. :D ... then the bottom would be noticeably devoid of glitter.

[desertangel]

We call cigarettes "fags" which you may find amusing!

On more than one occasion I've nearly described Christine as having "a glass of wine in one hand and a fag in the other" :laugh: :laugh:

Two nations divided by a common language (Oscar Wilde)

Gail

It is funny! I knew that "fags" meant cigarettes, someone told me that one many years ago. I tried to use it in everyday conversation, like when asking for a cigarette, but it didn't go over so well. :D I love it when you all post using your native words, don't change them! Next time I smoke a cigarette with some friends I'm purposefully going to say "where's the ashtray, I've got to put this cigarette end out" - heh, they probably won't bat an eye.

Laura

[Gailh]

It is funny! I knew that "fags" meant cigarettes, someone told me that one many years ago. I tried to use it in everyday conversation, like when asking for a cigarette, but it didn't go over so well. :D I love it when you all post using your native words, don't change them! Next time I smoke a cigarette with some friends I'm purposefully going to say "where's the ashtray, I've got to put this cigarette end out" - heh, they probably won't bat an eye.

Laura

sometimes we call them dog ends!

Gail

[macfan 57]

We call cigarettes "fags" which you may find amusing!

On more than one occasion I've nearly described Christine as having "a glass of wine in one hand and a fag in the other" :laugh: :laugh:

Gail

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Now that is funny. I'm not sure what sort of reaction you'd have gotten here if you'd done that. You would have had to translate it a bit.;) :D

[macfan 57]

Yes definitely, Chris is/was a tall skinny one. The sleeves on the top I have are long also. Oh and the shoulder pads.... girl, they could poke an eye out!! ;) So when you store your jacket be sure to use a padded hanger. If you put it in any kind of garment bag (recommended) be sure it is the 100% linen kind so it can breathe... no plastic or the threads will "melt" - check it once or twice a year to be sure the shoulder pads are positioned correctly on the hanger. Once those buggers go cattywumpus the whole thing gets stretched out and crazy. Also, try not to store it next to another garment or at least not where it will get moved around a lot... any friction and the glitter rubs off. There's so much glitter on the outfit I have, I don't worry too much about it. I used to think if I wore it anywhere I'd leave a puddle of glitter in whatever seat I sat in. :D ... then the bottom would be noticeably devoid of glitter.

Thanks for the tips. It is on a padded hanger now & I do intend to store it in a garment bag. I had thought about a plastic bag, but I'll go with a 100% linen bag instead. Right now, the jacket has one side of my closet all to itself. I have a pretty big closet, so that shouldn't be a problem. Thanks again for all the tips!:)