I’ve been working on a small DIY project the last couple of days. The genesis of the project was that I simply got tired of not finding my ideal Fall/Winter coat. I can buy all the super cute coats in the world (like the 3 I’m obsessing over at J.Crew), but I’m still missing my basic, classic, go-to coat. I’ve [...]

The Pima Cotton/Wool Shawlneck Cardigan from Banana Republic is really a pretty flawless sweater. It drapes nicely, it’s extremely soft and comfortable, and you can belt it so that the sides don’t flap in the wind. I have nothing to complain about really…but I just don’t like it. I’m not sure why. Something about the rounded bottom on each side [...]

I think I’ve mentioned this before, but I’ve always had a bias against dress shirts because I just never know what size to take in them and I never know how they will fit at the chest. That little gap can be quite annoying. Ever since I bought a couple gingham shirts from J.Crew though that fit beautifully, I’ve been [...]