Dresses, dresses, sparkly dresses

The other night a tailor arrived at the hotel to take measurements of those who want Chinese suits and dresses made up. He also brought a lot of patterns, samples, etc and set up in the Ottman's room. Suffice to say that Gracie arrived early and never left. She spent the whole evening carefully examining all the samples, watching the fittings and offering her professional advice to everyone. I had decided to get each of the girls a traditional outfit and when it was our turn Gracie already had everything worked out. She has selected a long, sleeveless dress with a leg slit on one side in a light pink material with a soft floral design. She also had selected a similar pattern for Alice, but in white. On the spur of the moment I asked Even if he wanted a traditional Chinese suit and he said he really would, so we had him measured up too. He says he wants to wear it when he talks to his class about his China trip. I didn't know he was planning to do this, but it will be an interesting lecture!