As I transition my wardrobe and mentality to Autumn, I can't help but reflect on the first Fall I had in NYC back in 2006.
I vividly remember being confused about the different types of sweaters, fabrics, coats and accessories needed for the weather change. Not too familiar with blends of wool that I can catalog by geography, alphabetically or by price, I once thought that Lambs' Wool was something called "William's Wool" --- one of my best friend's favorite Galgayisms.
Fascinated by the golden and rust colored leaves of the trees in Central Park, I walked around for hours open to do anything as so much to keep me outside. This pursuit resulted in reading the Economist on park benches. That scout badge of being a New Yorker was finally earned; I can sit in a city park next to the crazy pigeon lady and the wannabe gangster tweens sneaking out to smoke.
This weekend I found myself in the same habit. The weather was perfect and I never wanted to get indoors. Regretfully I did spend more time than I hoped indoors, but only limited to swapping out my spring/summer for fall/winter clothes. As I took my inventory of sweaters, I couldn't help but laugh again at William's Wool. Now I'm looking at adding a few more sweaters like the ones here.
LLBean Norwegian
LLBean Irish Cableknit
LLBean Norwegian Stripe
Steven Alan Naval L/S
Looking back again to my "newness" to the Northern climate, I even asked one of the Senior VPs what men wear for shoes when it snows outside. He incredulously answered "loafers". 1) I failed to look at his shoes before asking 2) now, I know that most men just wear older dress shoes, some wear in other shoes like boots to swap out for loafers in the office, and only a select few men wear rubber slip-overs.
It's great to feel this excitement again. And not just limited to the weather.
Be Well, Do Good.
BG
