And then there were tailors ...

After leaving Halong Bay and spending a final night in Hanoi (at Bia Hoi Junction of course), Bol and I jumped on an overnight train headed for Hoi An. Hoi An is typically where tourists spend way too much money because of the strings and strings of tailors. Bol and I were no exception, although we were very conservative in our spending compared to most travellers. We did, however, have a ball being measured, fitted, picking materials etc for a few items each that will come in handy in Europe. We were originally planning to do a bit of a fashion parade and take photos of our new threads to post on this blog, but have since decided that if we were to take our clothes out of the tightly packed bags the tailors put them in, we might not be able to get them back in. So instead of seeing the visuals, you'll have to use your imaginations....

Bolly has been decked out in:

1) a light knit summer suit in a pale shade of grey/green. He expects to wear it at such occasions as summer weddings, spring carnivals and baptisms :)

2) a selection of shirts to compliment his suit, including a dazzling white and light green pinstripe number and the ever fashionable chocolate brown striped piece. The brown number in particular he expects to be able to don with a casual pair of jeans to ensure he's the most stylin' of the lads at all the Budapest parties.

3) in preparation for the upcoming winter, which we will endure when you all enjoy a sunny Christmas, Bol selected a dark grey hooded jacked complete with duffel coat buttons. The snug outfit will keep him safe and cozy on those cold European nights.

Emma has been decked out in:

1) think Marilyn Monroe in that classic dress - well kind of. I had a dress made (to wear to the wedding we're going to in Hungary) which has a similar neckline and style to the Monroe number. Halter neck top with lots of flowing material past my knees. The material, which Bol picked out, is a cream silky crushed fabric with tiny flowers embroidered. Very, very girly. Makes me feel like a princess!

2) to complement the spectacles which you all saw in a previous post, I had a business suit made up to ensure I look smart at any job interviews I have in Europe (if I get any!) I selected a navy blue suit with the slight hint of a stripe through it, although the stripes are also dark so as not to look too cheap. A crisp white shirt tops off the ensemble. The suit also has a slight shimmer in some lights :)

3) well, I couldn't be shivering with Bol snuggled up in his jacket, so I also had a winter duffel coat number made. Mine is chocolate brown with a really big collar ..... Can't wait for weather cool enough to wear it around Budapest. It definitely has a European feel about it.

That's all for the new stylin' Bol and Emma update.

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