The Dinghy Test (From February, 2010)

Photo by Salt Water New England

A reader question:

Dear Muffy, 

Could you please repost The Dinghy Test? It is a piece you wrote about stating that good quality preppy clothing allows one to easily get in and out of a dinghy and comes to represent a set of core values. I read it years ago and it really resonated with me. 

I hope you're enjoying this brisk spring weather. Thanks for all you do! 

There is a need for formal and business wear in life. But as much clothing as possible should pass "The Dinghy Test."

The questions are simple. Can the clothes you wear enable you - even encourage you - to successfully get in and out of a dinghy? Can they allow the range of motions required? Can your shoes provide traction? Can the clothes recover gracefully from less than successful attempts of entrance, egress or transport?

For example, this means no "dry clean only" garments. Every garment should be able to withstand some kind of washing; spot-cleaning or by hand if necessary.

In ability and temperament, we become more like the clothes we choose to wear. So it makes sense to choose garments that represent both who we are and who we want to be.

Cordings of Piccadilly's Trouser Promotion! For the Men and the Ladies

Photos by Salt Water New England

Cordings of Piccadilly in London is known for their high quality trousers in a range of brilliant colors.  This is the best time to take advantage of their Trouser Promotion - Buy One Pair and Get a Second Half Price.  This is good for the Ladies as well as the Men.

Shown from Cordings of Piccadilly:

• Purple Needlecord Trousers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/purple-needlecord-trousers.html>

Also:

• Men's Country Trousers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/trousers>

• Men's Country Corduroy Trousers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/trousers/corduroy>

• Summer Gabardine Trousers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/trousers/summer-gabardine-trousers>

• Men's Twill Jeans & Moleskin Jeans <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/trousers/jeans>

• Men's Cotton Chino Trousers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/trousers/chino-and-drill-trousers>

• Men's British Moleskin Trousers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/trousers/moleskin-trousers>

• Men's Tweed Shooting Trousers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/trousers/tweed-trousers>

And:

• Ladies Trousers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/ladieswear/ladies-trousers>

Socks Off...

    

Photo of Muffy Aldrich

 Wearing:

• Bosie Shetland for Women <https://bosie.co/collections/womens-plain-knitwear>

See also:

• Bosie Shetland for Men <https://bosie.co/collections/mens-shetland-lambswool-sweaters-and-cardigans>

Dog Names (and Breeds) (r)

The naming of the new dog is always an interesting group activity for a family.  Here are a handful of dog names (with their breeds):

• Scout (English Setter)
• Yankee (Irish Setter)
• Tug (Yellow Lab)
• Tiller (Golden Retriever)
• Sport (English Setter)
• Salty (Yellow Lab)
• Schooner (Golden Retriever)
• Bear (Black Lab)
• Buck (Golden Retriever)
• Skipper (Chocolate Lab)
• Scupper (Black Lab)

Additional sources from which names are drawn include favorite coastal towns, dorm names, authors, political leaders, and ancestors (perhaps already covered in the first four).

Naming Your Boat (r)

Photos by Salt Water New England

I am a long time reader, but first time emailer.  We are in the process of choosing a name for our new boat and I was curious if you've ever thought of compiling a list of TDP/preppy boat names.  Some are certainly better than others and I was interested in your thoughts.    

Thank you and keep up the great work. 

Best wishes.

Should Your House Have a Name? (r)

The Ledges - Photo by Salt Water New England

Over the years, I have received questions about naming houses, including one just a few days ago.  The basic questions for the community include:

• Does your year-round house have a name?  How about your summer house?

• If one is building or buying a house, what goes into selecting a name?

• Is it generally a good idea to name a house?

The Daily Prep

Photo by Muffy Aldrich

 Today's Pairing - New Harley, Old Ralph.

The Middle of April in Salt Water New England - A Few of My Photos

All Photos of/by Muffy Aldrich

 

Casual Friday

Photo by Muffy Aldrich

• Made in the USA Corn Hole Boards from The Muddy Dog <https://www.themuddydog.com/>

• Made in Scotland Lambswool Crew Neck (Past Season Color) from Cordings of Piccadilly <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/lambswool-crew-neck-navy.html>

• Made in the USA Bengals from Mercer (Past Season) <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/stripes>

• Made in the USA Khakis from Jack Donnelly <https://jackdonnelly.com/collections/twill-chino/products/twill-chino-m2-straight>

• Made in the USA D-Ring Motif Belt from Leather Man <https://www.elizab.com/d-ring-motif-belt.html>

• Made Who Knows Where Boat Shoes - Sperry Originals <https://www.sperry.com/>