1970s Lilly Pulitzer Pant Suit

Lilly Pulitzer is not for the timid. One can't expect to be incognito in a Lilly.  Her prints are vibrant and alive, and have a way of imbuing that to the person wearing them, making the wearer nearly vibrate with that colorful, happy energy, and other people can't help but take notice (see ' A Mighty Wind', for more on color energy).  This nylon Lilly is a riotous floral pattern in sunny lemon yellow, manganese blue, neon orange, hot pink,  lime green and white on a navy blue background.  The top is a slim, button front shirt with an attached tie at the neck and a buttoned barrel cuff.  The pants are fitted through the hip with a back zipper and elasticised flat waistband.  The leg is full and flared and seamed down the back of the leg, which gives a fabulous swing as you walk. We like a casual Cuban inspired look with the shirt tied at the waist and a pair of yellow cork wedges on your tootsies, but this outfit breaks up beautifully, too.  Wear the shirt under a navy suit, and the pants with a tiny white or navy cotton tank. Best of all, this baby is virtually zero care. Dunk it in the sink, hang it up to dry and it's good to go again. Shirt measures:  bust 36", waist 34", hip 36", shoulder 15", sleeve 23", length (collar to hem) 27.5".  Pants measure: waist 26", hip 32", inseam 32", rise 13.5". Both pieces are in excellent condition.  $105