Gift for a Lady

**mddock58** · 18th January 06, 02:37 PM

My wife has made some wraps (not tartan), but I know that those ladies that she made them for, love them. It's a great gift, and quite versatile in both how to wear, but comfort.

**Colin** · 18th January 06, 02:45 PM

I think it is a good idea and a nice gesture. It will look great next to your formal gear.

Anyone else remember the days of trying to co-ordinate your tie to your wife's outfit? Now we try to get them to co-ordinate to our tartan

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**Robin** · 18th January 06, 03:39 PM

A very nice idea!

**Bob C** · 18th January 06, 04:05 PM

The tartan shawl is a great idea.

**Pleater** · 18th January 06, 04:09 PM

As well as the wrap you might consider some sort of fastening - a clasp, pin or broach so the fabric could be folded and held a little more elegantly than the granny triangle as shown.

If you are going to be all togged up I think something of the sort would make things more even.

Maybe someone has seen something apt on a website?

**Planopiper** · 19th January 06, 07:23 AM

Another idea is a tartan sash with a rosette to wear on the shoulder. My wife makes a lot of them for people. It may be a little more formal than a wrap. The wrap sometimes is inconvenient to hold on to and may get left draped over a chairback. The sash won't be taken off during the evening. A nice broach holds it in place.

**Sherry** · 19th January 06, 11:20 AM

Cashmere & silk make great gifts.

The sash would be nice, but some grooms give a sash made of the groom's tartan to their new wives as part of the ceremony. Don't know if that matters to you or not.

I'm sure she'll appreciate your thoughtfulness.

**davedove** · 19th January 06, 11:56 AM

Thanks Sherry, I was looking for a woman's point of view.

I had wondered about the sash/married connection since we are not married. Although when people see us together they assume we are. We must have known each other too long.

I just thought it would be nice to get her something to wear so we would coordinate. And I thought about a wrap because it does sometimes get a bit chilly with the ship's air conditioning, especially with the bare shoulders of her formal dress.

Unfortunately, now it looks like she won't be able to go because of work. But I guess that means I'll be completely single for the trip. What happens on the cruise, stays on the cruise.