Thanks! Now I am thinking evening/party, which would mean a lovely fabric. Ooh, what a nice idea.
A bit too unusual for everyday on an older lady round here, rather noticeable and I don't want to be noticed. What I'm aiming for is this:
"I can never remember what Mrs X was wearing, but I always get the impression she was well dressed"
Can't remember what book that came from. Anyhow, aiming is one thing, hitting the target is another!