Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
California casual
English answer:
summer casual
English term
California casual
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Marian Greenfield
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Romanian Translator (X)
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Non-PRO (1): Richard Benham
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Over 30 years in financial translation
Native in: English 
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English, English
summer 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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Richard Benham
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NancyLynn
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Will Matter
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Alp Berker
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elegant beachy like outfits
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
http://www.variety.com/graphics/vlife/pics/popups/aliceroi_s...
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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!
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_St...
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Richard Benham
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thank you
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Will Matter
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thanks!
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Alp Berker
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thank you!
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Alfa Trans (X)
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thank you Marju!
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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!'
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and boy how right she was !
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Sophia Finos (X)
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thank you Sophia!
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