Tattersall Shirts

Mercer Shirt, James Bond Tattersall <http://www.mercerandsons.com/swatches_and_pricing-larger-checks-and-plaids.htm> - Photos by Salt Water New England

A Fabulous New Tattersall from Mercer, and Their New Site!

Mercer & Sons has just added a brand new (and fabulous) tattersall, the Kent Plum Brushed Cotton Flannel Tattersall.   A marvelously attractive palette, it features a green, navy, plum check in their super soft brushed cotton flannel.   Both of my Kent Plum Tattersalls have a modified spread collar and I also had both of them shortened a bit.

• Kent Plum Brushed Cotton Flannel Tattersall <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/larger-checks-plaids/products/kent-plum-brushed-cotton-flannel-tattersall>

Also, check out their newly designed website where they managed to keep their unique and special feel while improving ease and online storefront.  And in addition, production time is now much faster.

• Mercer & Sons <https://mercerandsons.com/>

Fair Isle and Tattersall

Photo by Salt Water New England

I grew up wearing Fair Isles, but spent a bit of time without many when I couldn’t find a great source for them.  Now, for the last couple of years, I have been wearing a lot of them and once again appreciating just how flattering and versatile they are.  With the appropriate colors, they seem at home in every season as well as the holidays.  

One pairing, which has been oddly satisfying, is Fair Isles with tattersall.  

Perhaps it should not be too surprising.  Both have their origins in Britain.  

Fair Isle knitting patterns originated on a Scottish island in Shetland, Fair Isle, now owned by the National Trust for Scotland.  And as many already know, the allover Fair Isle pattern was popularized in the 1920s in the famous painting of the Prince of Wales.

And the tattersall pattern originates from the checked horse blankets found at Tattersalls (or Tattersall’s) in the 18th century, the famous race horse auction house in Newmarket, England.

Closer to home, my mother always wore Fair Isles (and pearls) and my father always wore tattersall shirts.  So perhaps it was inevitable. 

Do You Own More Flannel Shirts or Tattersalls?

Photos by/of Muffy Aldrich

When it is a little warm, I think of sailing, tennis, and working in the garden.  When it is a lot warm (read that, too bloody hot), I think of brushed cotton tattersalls, Scottish knitwear, and Barbours.

As well, when I pick up an L.L. Bean catalog this time of year – in the same way I look for the yellowing of leaves – I instinctively look for their flannel shirts, always curious what tartans they are offering this season, though I never buy them anymore.  It's tattersalls, always tattersalls.

So, my question in this heat wave is simple.  Do you own more flannel shirts or tattersalls?

Shown:

• James Bond Tattersall Brushed Cotton Flannel from Mercer & Sons, Made in the USA <https://mercerandsons.com/products/james-bond-tattersall-brushed-cotton-flannel>

• Cordings Men's British Country Tattersall Shirts <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/shirts/tattersall-flannel>

• L.L. Bean Women's Scotch Plaid Flannel Shirt, Relaxed <https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/70362>

• L.L. Bean Men's Scotch Plaid Flannel Shirt, Traditional Fit <https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/42272>

 

Cordings Shirts, Lambswool, and Tweed

Blue and Green Ely Oxford Check Shirt<https://www.cordings.co.uk/blue-and-green-ely-oxford-check-shirt.html> with Candy Pink Lambswool V-Neck Jumper <https://www.cordings.co.uk/candy-pink-lambswool-v-neck-jumper.html>. Photos by Salt Water New England

Shirts for Women and Men include some zippy new additions:

• For Men <https://www.cordings.co.uk/menswear/shirts>

• For Ladies <https://www.cordings.co.uk/ladieswear/ladies-shirts>

Shown:

• Green Purple Medium Tattersall Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/green-purple-medium-tattersall-shirt.html>

• Blue and Green Ely Oxford Check Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/blue-and-green-ely-oxford-check-shirt.html>

• Sky Blue Seersucker Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/sky-blue-seersucker-shirt.html>

• Cobalt Blue Riviera Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/cobalt-blue-riviera-shirt.html>

• Pink Riviera Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/pink-riviera-shirt.html>

• Red Holt Gingham Poplin Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/red-holt-gingham-poplin-shirt.html>

• Sky Blue Holt Gingham Poplin Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/sky-blue-holt-gingham-poplin-shirt.html>

 

Mild Weather Today

Photo by Salt Water New England

• Cordings Blue Pink Large Overcheck Tattersall Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/blue-pink-large-overcheck-tattersall-shirt.html>

• Cordings Lambswool Crewneck Jumper in Moss Green for Men  <https://www.cordings.co.uk/moss-green-lambswool-crewneck-jumper.html>

• Oversized Barbour

• Ancient Pearls

Autumn Prep...

Photo by Salt Water New England

A perfect piece of knitwear for banging around a castle.  

Shown:

• 4-Ply Lambswool Orange Donegal Shawl Collar Cardigan, Made in Scotland, from Cordings of Piccadilly <https://www.cordings.co.uk/orange-donegal-shawl-collar-cardigan.html>

• Brushed Cotton Tattersall Shirt, from Cordings of Piccadilly <https://www.cordings.co.uk/pale-blue-large-check-tattersall-shirt.html>

Mercer Shirt Delivery! Including Their New "Kind of Green" Oxford

Photos by Muffy Aldrich

A Mercer shirt delivery always makes for a good day, and today's included two "old" favorites and a new green oxford.   

• Classic Blue Bengal Stripe Broadcloth <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/stripes/products/classic-blue-bengal-stripe-broadcloth>

• British Country Brushed Cotton Flannel Tattersall <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/larger-checks-plaids/products/kent-plum-brushed-cotton-flannel-tattersall>

• Kind Of Green Two-Ply Classic 100% Pima Cotton Oxford <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/oxfords/products/kind-of-green-two-ply-classic-100-pima-cotton-oxford>

While green is not what I tend to think of when it comes to oxford cloth button downs, their new Kind of Green intrigued me, brighter than many I have seen, and playing quite nicely with pinks and blues.  So I am very much looking forward to giving it a spin.  (Right now it is getting a spin in the washer.)

And this time they also included their most recent swatches, all of which tempt.

Greens are notoriously hard to photograph.  This is more accurate than the first photo.

The Test Drive

Shown with:

• West Coast Yoke Fair Isle Women's Sweater - Starnight Blue Navy <https://bosie.co/products/west-coast-yoke-fair-isle-womens-sweater-starnight-blue>

• Tripp Wallet <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/womens-leather-accessories/products/tripp-wallet>

Classic Blue Bengal Stripe Broadcloth in the Sun

Finally, an Autumnal Autumn Day

Photo by Salt Water New England

• Gold 4 Ply Lambswool Cardigan from Cordings, Made in Scotland  <https://www.cordings.co.uk/gold-4-ply-lambswool-cardigan.html>

• Pale Blue Large Overcheck Tattersall Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/pale-blue-large-check-tattersall-shirt.html>

Going Full Autumn

Photos of/by Muffy Aldrich

Wearing:

• Lotuff's Leather Small Tote, Made in New England <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/totes/products/leather-small-tote>

• Mercer's Kent Plum Brushed Cotton Flannel Tattersall, Made in the USA <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/larger-checks-plaids/products/kent-plum-brushed-cotton-flannel-tattersall>

• Cordings' Green Red Exmoor Doeskin Gilet, Made in England <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/green-red-exmoor-doeskin-gilet.html>

• Dubarry's Roscommon Ladies' Short Rain Boot, Made in Portugal - Navy/Brown <https://us.dubarry.com/collections/womens-short-boots/products/ladies-country-boot-navy-brown-roscommon>

 

The Challenge

Photos by Salt Water New England. D3.

I have given myself a challenge.  Can I actually wear everything I own?

The New Conrad Herringbone Tweed Car Coat from Cordings, Made in England

Photos by Salt Water New England

The new Conrad Herringbone Tweed Car Coat from Cordings perfectly combines so many favorite elements.  It is made of a thick (20oz), comfortable, warm Herringbone Tweed made by Lovat Mills. It has the proportions of a Car Coat with an action back, so it is generously sized and non-binding.  It has hand warmer pockets,  real horn buttons, and is double breasted with a substantial collar, so gives a bit of a peacoat silhouette.    

• Conrad Herringbone Tweed Car Coat <https://www.cordings.co.uk/conrad-herringbone-tweed-car-coat.html>

The result is a commanding coat that is ideal for both town and country, and for both work and play.  The first feeling upon wearing it is, "This could be my favorite coat."  It may also be the most worn this season.  

Also shown:

• Green Wine Medium Check Tattersall Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/green-wine-medium-check-tattersall-shirt.html>

• Men's Cashmere Scarf <https://www.cordings.co.uk/menswear/accessories/scarves/cashmere>

• Navy Blue Lambswool Crewneck Jumper <https://www.cordings.co.uk/lambswool-crew-neck-navy.html>

• Rosebud Pink Corduroy Trousers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/rosebud-pink-corduroy-trousers.html>

Adding Another Layer of Warmth For a Cold Walk

Photo by Salt Water New England

Coat, waistcoat, and gloves made in England.  Lambswool pullover made in Scotland.   Tattersall shirt made in the USA.

Shown:

• 21oz Windowpane Tweed Shooting Waistcoat <https://www.cordings.co.uk/21oz-overcheck-shooting-waistcoat.html>, <https://www.cordings.co.uk/menswear/field-clothing/shooting-waistcoats>, 

• The Jones Marl by Cordings of Piccadilly <https://www.cordings.co.uk/menswear/field-clothing/field-coats>

• Lambswool Sweater <https://www.cordings.co.uk/menswear/knitwear/lambswool-knitwear>

• Leather Gloves <https://www.cordings.co.uk/menswear/accessories/gloves>

• James Bond Tattersall Brushed Cotton Flannel <http://www.mercerandsons.com/swatches_and_pricing-larger-checks-and-plaids.htm>

Tattersall and Purple

Photo by Salt Water New England

While I subscribe to the belief that there are almost no bad tattersalls, I similarly believe that some sweater colors work better than others. Purple is the best match I have found.

• Men's Bosie Luxury Shetland - Purple Heather <https://www.bosie.co/harley-of-scotland-shetland-shop/azure-mens-shetland-59zp3-dfs6h-7alrs-wn4rj-aejl8-wfm3e-ealnb-l6we5-24n42-c7dgl>

• Mercer Shirt, James Bond Tattersall <http://www.mercerandsons.com/swatches_and_pricing-larger-checks-and-plaids.htm>

This Week: New Arrivals and a Few Outfits

Indigo and Kelly Stripes on Top, Coming Soon!  Photos by Salt Water New England

Arriving soon!  New Guernsey stripes coming from Le Tricoteur!   

Some things shown:

• Cream & Navy Striped Traditional Guernsey Jumper <https://letricoteur.co/en-us/collections/striped-guernsey-jumpers/products/letricoteur-co-striped-guernseys-mens-cream-navy-striped-traditional-guernsey-jumper>

• Kelly Green & Aran Striped Rocquaine Guernsey Jumper <https://letricoteur.co/en-us/collections/rocquaine-guernsey-jumpers/products/kelly-green-aran-striped-rocquaine-guernsey-jumper>

• Skye Yoke Fair Isle Women's Cardigan - Mint Green <https://bosieco.squarespace.com/bosiearchive/womens-skye-yoke-fair-isle-cardigan-mint-green>

• CBYC Hat <https://flwoods.com/products/copy-of-cbyc-hat-sea-blue>

• CBYC <https://flwoods.com/pages/cbyc>

• James Bond Tattersall Brushed Cotton Flannel <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/larger-checks-plaids/products/james-bond-tattersall-brushed-cotton-flannel>

• Womens Nathalie Sweater <https://flwoods.com/collections/womens-1/products/w>

• Deep Purple Lambswool V-Neck Jumper <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/deep-purple-lambswool-v-neck-jumper.html>  (Purple may not be exact.)

• Deep Purple Lambswool Crewneck Jumper <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/deep-purple-lambswool-crewneck-jumper.html>

Tweed, Tattersall, and Corduroy

Photos by Salt Water New England

Shown;

• Mercer Shirt, James Bond Tattersall <http://www.mercerandsons.com/swatches_and_pricing-larger-checks-and-plaids.htm>

• Cordings Action Back Tweed Jacket <https://www.cordings.co.uk/house-check-action-back-tweed-jacket.html>  

And while these are old Harvie & Hudson Corduroys, Cordings is currently running their Trousers sale.

• <https://www.cordings.co.uk/menswear/trousers>

 

A Little Stack of Mercers - Made in the U.S.A.

Photo by Muffy Aldrich

Some favorite Mercer shirts, top to bottom:

• Bay Blue Check #835 Broadcloth <https://mercerandsons.com/products/bay-blue-check-broadcloth-835>

• Pink Two-Ply 100% Classic Pima Cotton Oxford <https://mercerandsons.com/products/pink-two-ply-100-classic-pima-cotton-oxford>

• Blue & White University Stripe Two-Ply 100% Pima Cotton Oxford <https://mercerandsons.com/products/blue-and-white-university-stripe-two-ply-100-pima-cotton-oxford>

• James Bond Tattersall Brushed Cotton Flannel <https://mercerandsons.com/products/james-bond-tattersall-brushed-cotton-flannel>

• Pink & White University Stripe Two-Ply 100% Pima Cotton Oxford <https://mercerandsons.com/products/pink-and-white-university-stripe-two-ply-100-pima-cotton-oxford>

• 3MM Nile Blue Bengal Stripe <https://mercerandsons.com/products/3mm-nile-blue-bengal-stripe>

Winter is hanging around like unwanted relatives...

Photo of Muffy Aldrich

Heading out...

• Kent Plum Brushed Cotton Flannel Tattersall <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/larger-checks-plaids/products/kent-plum-brushed-cotton-flannel-tattersall>

• Harley of Scotland x Todd and Duncan Pure Men's Cashmere Cable Sweater - Buttermilk/Milk Ecru <https://bosie.co/products/harley-of-scotland-x-todd-and-duncan-pure-cashmere-cable>

• Teviot Tweed Paddock Jacket for Men <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/teviot-tweed-paddock-jacket.html>

• Leather Small Tote in Glacier <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/totes/products/leather-small-tote>

Mercer & Sons Shirts

Pink Floyd 8 MM Check Broadcloth #248, Button Down Collar 

Mercer & Sons is a small company that makes shirts the old-fashioned way, offering traditional style and fit.

• Mercer & Sons <http://www.mercerandsons.com/>

Photos by Salt Water New England.

Mercer Classic Blue 1/8" Bengal Broadcloth Stripe

The best people to characterize Mercer Shirts are their very loyal customers, such as one did in a personal note.  He described how he had been "euphorically happy with Mercer shirts for years", and viewed these "real deal" shirts.

Barbour + Tattersall + Gulls + Rain

Photos by Salt Water New England