110 Staples to Add to Your Wardrobe
This New York Magazine feature is fun, especially in slideshow mode.
While the skirts are too short for me, I was impressed by the wearability of the pieces, priced from $30 to $1000.
This summer I noticed the ubiquity of neutrals. Could be the sign of a lingering recession, but I think women are buying for longevity, whether at Old Navy or Chanel.
Shown above, sapphire cashmere cardigan with georgette ruffle trim. DKNY, $195.
The autumn "must have" according to many is the camel boy-coat, which is at least a classic, unlike the weird open-toed boots of last spring. However, my mother wore this coat (actually several identical models) for at least 30 years, and I'm not able to even try one on.
The autumn "must have" according to many is the camel boy-coat, which is at least a classic, unlike the weird open-toed boots of last spring. However, my mother wore this coat (actually several identical models) for at least 30 years, and I'm not able to even try one on.
Comments
I hope to get many years of wear out of it...I too am looking to the future when I purchase new garments.
It could be that I am of that certain age...and padding my RRSP's!
The slideshow was cool though, and made me think and reassess a bit.
Just a note to thank you for your wonderful blog. I discovered it a few weeks ago and have been enjoying your writing very much. You have such an appealing, thoughtful perspective.
And to say that I love the camel boy-coat, which reminds me of my winter coat in early elementary school. In those days we wore crinolines and their fulness did not go well with the lines of the boy-coats but my sisters and I wore them together anyway!
Francie
hostess: I'm the black wool type, too.
Frugal: So true and so 'you' to point that cost factor. (Absolute worst is a white coat.) Re your non-pact, hope you'll keep going to Goodwill b/c you have amazing stories.
Mardel: I can imagine from your photos, you would look half dead.
mater: Imagine you could only wear a cool camel w/out yellow in it. (Wait...is that taupe?)
Francie: Finally a commenter who can wear camel! And welcome!
LPC: Capes, oh god... shall I post on them or will you?
Camel works for some, but a coat in a neutral that works for you can be a piece that is kept for years.
I'm also fond of red coats - whether a true but rather deep red or a more maroon or burgundy.
Yes, that is far too much in the way of staples. Why are all the skirts so short? Their readers aren't all 20-somethings, and NYC isn't exactly tropical.
Alienne: Grey is everywhere here but I always look for a rich grey, toward charcoal, as some grays are so sad.
Rubi: Calvin K, have been doing very good work recently, lucky you!
Tiffany: Real camelhair fabric is incredibly durable and so luxurious.
Imogen: Think it's intended as a selection but years ago I took 110 to heart.
lagatta; I've seen camel glow on those with peach undertoned skin, and some camels are far yellower than others; some camels actually have a pink undertone, close to flesh.
Yeah, short skirts! Not for me either and just try to find longer in NYC boutiques.
As to the camel polo coats, I always feel bad when a true "classic" runs into trendy. Somehow for me it spoils the cache that these items always exude. I once saw a great photo of the Kennedy siblings (on the lawn at HyannisPort of course, tossing around a football) wearing the required rugby shirts, corduroy trousers and ivy league scarfs. But what I loved most was the fabulous camelhair polo coat on one of the girls. Big pockets, wide lapels, mother of pearl buttons...the full monty. They were a rakish lot, but certainly had style. The shot was taken in the early 50's, long before these simple items became a trend that walked down every runway. Whether it flatters you or not, I find camel and the right shade of grey to be luxe looks that never truly go out of style.