Watching “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, I was reminded of the versatility of the lightweight v-neck sweater. Brad Pitt wears a yellow one with a white t-shirt underneath. Choose a t-shirt that is tighter. Mine (Merona by Target made them, but no longer…) have 5% lycra in them. I find that the neck lies flatter and they layer better under sweaters.
The costumer finishes off the look with well-fitted khakis and a G-9 Baracuta jacket. Everyone is making the G9 these days. The original is by Harrington. Today all of them are cut slimmer than the original. LL Bean does a pretty good looking one at a great price.
(Bill’s Khakis M3 model fits the… bill)
(The Original Harrington G9 Baracuta Jacket will set you back about £135)
Add some desert boots and you’ve just stepped out of the Banana Republic catalogue. Churches makes a beautiful pair. Clarks did the original.
As for me? Layering a scarf is essential at 50ºF. Especially if you’re driving the kids to school with the sunroof open.
(Pink OCBD underneath as it looks like spring has finally sprung. Happy Weekend.)
Speaking of t-shirts:
In addition to their very decent, classic, solid Ts, Lands End also offers a basic solid t-shirt in a trimmer cut (at least online, they do). I wear this trim-cut shirt as a base when I’m layering. It comes in a number of colors.
And, you can’t beat a Baracuta jacket. I like just about anything with raglan sleeves, and this jacket is a solid investment.
I bought my Merona sweater about three years ago. After heavy rotation, it’s been retired to slumming Saturdays around the house. I love that sweater!