On a Veranda in Spain.

Women who wear jackets like this one dont need to be especially clever or exceptionally striking, but they unfailingly are.

One such creature is meeting me at a restaurant near the Plaza del Cabildo in Arcos de Frontera.

Peterman. Its been far too long. Her voice emerges throaty and warm and goes up an octave when she laughs. The combination delights all within earshot.

And then there’s her jacket. The scenario is almost too fantasticthe bold, embroidered flowers working in concert with the fiery glow of a setting sun.

Or, simply, fortuitous.

Quilted Applique Coat (No. J7940). Dramatic, collarless, quilted pure cotton embellished gorgeously with colorful allover floral appliques. Simple crew neckline. Light fill, perfect for spring days. Hook and eye closure at center front. Cotton lining. Mid-thigh length. Imported.