Hardly Hawaii

It's been a funny old day; overcast yet warm and humid, with occasional outbursts of both sun and showers. It's also been my last day as a volunteer; the next time I'm in the shop, I'll be an employee. Although the weather was only very vaguely tropical, I thought a Hawaiian dress was appropriate. Originally, this was a maxi. It's unusual for me to shorten a full length frock, and I don't quite know why this one didn't feel right as a maxi. It's made from a substantial cotton fabric, so maybe it felt a little stiff and voluminous. Whatever the reason, it has been languishing unworn for ages in my should it stay or should it go now ...