California casual

English translation: summer casual

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English term or phrase:California casual
Selected answer:summer casual
Entered by: Dominika Schoenborn

16:06 Jun 8, 2006
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
English term or phrase: California casual
Party? How dressy? Eveningwear, or California casual?
Dominika Schoenborn
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:50
summer casual
Explanation:
when you think of California, it's common to think of the beach... California casual would be more summery and a more funky than NY casual.

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you might find the comments on California casual at http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/23240 interesting/amusing/helpful

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Also, there's a whole book...
http://www.mjdtools.com/books/151416.htm
California Casual: Fashions, 1930s-1970s, by Maureen Reilly. 176 Pages. Clothbound. Casual clothing, swimwear in particular, is strongly associated with the California lifestyle, and the design and manufacture of casual clothing has long been the foundation of Californias garment industry. This book explores that industry as it developed in California from the 1930s through the 1970s, with emphasis on clothing and textile designs suffused with the sunshine spirit. Included are fashions from major swimwear companies such as Catalina, Cole, and Rose Marie Reid; sportswear from leaders like Koret and Alice of California; and a wonderful chapter paying tribute to that most western of fabrics, blue denim. More than 330 photographs and advertisements illustrate the colorful, cheerful, and charming nature of vintage casual clothing. Collectors, designers, and fashion historians will appreciate the profiles of California artisans and their influence on fabric technology. Includes price guide and a helpful glossary of fashion and fabric terminology. $39.95 (BK-2394)
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Marian Greenfield
Local time: 05:50
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4 +6elegant beachy like outfits
Romanian Translator (X)
5 +4summer casual
Marian Greenfield


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california casual
elegant beachy like outfits


Explanation:
A fashion style in itself:

California Casual: Fashions, 1930s-1970s, by Maureen Reilly. 176 Pages. Clothbound. Casual clothing, swimwear in particular, is strongly associated with the California lifestyle, and the design and manufacture of casual clothing has long been the foundation of Californias garment industry. This book explores that industry as it developed in California from the 1930s through the 1970s, with emphasis on clothing and textile designs suffused with the sunshine spirit. Included are fashions from major swimwear companies such as Catalina, Cole, and Rose Marie Reid; sportswear from leaders like Koret and Alice of California; and a wonderful chapter paying tribute to that most western of fabrics, blue denim. More than 330 photographs and advertisements illustrate the colorful, cheerful, and charming nature of vintage casual clothing. Collectors, designers, and fashion historians will appreciate the profiles of California artisans and their influence on fabric technology. Includes price guide and a helpful glossary of fashion and fabric terminology.
http://www.mjdtools.com/books/151416.htm

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Granted the jeans may be overpriced couture, but the nice thing about California Casual style is that you can dress up a pair of jeans and pretty much go almost anywhere. It is certainly a more comfortable way of dressing!

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Romanian Translator (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:50
Native speaker of: Romanian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Richard Benham
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  -> thank you

agree  Will Matter
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agree  Alp Berker
9 hrs
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agree  Alfa Trans (X)
13 hrs
  -> thank you Marju!

agree  Christine Andersen: Don't ask why - wrong state, wrong context, but it reminds me a bit of Dolly Parton's remark 'You've no idea how much it costs to look this cheap!'
15 hrs
  -> and boy how right she was !

agree  Sophia Finos (X)
1 day 6 hrs
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21 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +4
california casual
summer casual


Explanation:
when you think of California, it's common to think of the beach... California casual would be more summery and a more funky than NY casual.

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Note added at 23 mins (2006-06-08 16:29:56 GMT)
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you might find the comments on California casual at http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/23240 interesting/amusing/helpful

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Note added at 24 mins (2006-06-08 16:31:10 GMT)
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Also, there's a whole book...
http://www.mjdtools.com/books/151416.htm
California Casual: Fashions, 1930s-1970s, by Maureen Reilly. 176 Pages. Clothbound. Casual clothing, swimwear in particular, is strongly associated with the California lifestyle, and the design and manufacture of casual clothing has long been the foundation of Californias garment industry. This book explores that industry as it developed in California from the 1930s through the 1970s, with emphasis on clothing and textile designs suffused with the sunshine spirit. Included are fashions from major swimwear companies such as Catalina, Cole, and Rose Marie Reid; sportswear from leaders like Koret and Alice of California; and a wonderful chapter paying tribute to that most western of fabrics, blue denim. More than 330 photographs and advertisements illustrate the colorful, cheerful, and charming nature of vintage casual clothing. Collectors, designers, and fashion historians will appreciate the profiles of California artisans and their influence on fabric technology. Includes price guide and a helpful glossary of fashion and fabric terminology. $39.95 (BK-2394)


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agree  NancyLynn
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agree  Will Matter
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agree  Alp Berker
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