London’s Cordings of Piccadilly’s Shirt Promotion is Now On!

Photos by Muffy Aldrich

London’s Cordings of Piccadilly’s Shirt Promotion is now on! Buy two, get one free.

These are Men’s shirts, of course, with extra long tails that stay tucked in when shooting or partaking in any country pursuit. Cordings offers some of the most classic and good looking British tattersalls around. And I love them. And wear them. A lot.

• Blue Small Tattersall Shirt

• Brown Green Small Tattersall Shirt

• Green Purple Large Overcheck Tattersall Shirt

• Leaf Wine Small Tattersall Shirt

I first wash and dry them in the dryer a couple of times, and then trot them down to my seamstress who snips off a few inches from the tails. These are all 100% brushed cotton, though they do offer the 80% cotton 20% wool blend. I can pop the lined collars right up and pair them with virtually any of my British made knitwear.

But all of their Men’s shirts are included in the promotion, including oxfords and poplins, mini checks and bold checks.

 

Schoolboy over Aran over Mercer under Barbour…

Photo | Muffy Aldrich

Made in England, Made in Ireland, Made in USA, Made in England respectfully.
 

Moleskin Season

Photos by/of Muffy Aldrich

Corduroy gets all of the press this time of year, but Moleskin feels just as prevalent.  In trousers, but also everything from trim to the lining of hand warmer pockets. And on Lionel Hardcastle.

Recent Clothing Arrivals - A Round-Up

Cordings of Piccadilly has just begun their Ladies Promotion, 20% off across the collection, and a great time to take advantage of their quintessentially British offerings. 

Shown here:

• The Garden Room Liberty Shirt Made with Tana Lawn™

• Magical Blooms Liberty Shirt Made with Tana Lawn™ Cotton

• Oriana Liberty Shirt Made with Tana Lawn™ Cotton

• Capel Floret Liberty Shirt Made with Tana Lawn™ Cotton

• Tattersall Frill Collar Shirt

• Harris Donegal Diamond Fairisle Crewneck

The Garden Room Liberty Shirt, Magical Blooms Liberty Shirt, Oriana Liberty Shirt, Capel Floret Liberty Shirt

Tattersall Frill Collar Shirt and Harris Donegal Diamond Fairisle Crewneck

Bosie’s thick and super soft (and really beautiful) Blue Mogganer Women's Siren Merino Polo Neck Sweater in Serpentine Green. Made in Scotland of 100% Geelong Lambswool.

• Blue Mogganer Womens Siren Merino Polo Neck Sweater - Serpentine Green

Shown with:

• Dubarry of Ireland Galway Boots in Ivy

Is the L.L. Bean Boat and Tote the Single Most Iconic New England Preppy Item?

I was quoted in The Guardian this week with ‘“[LL Bean totes] may be the single most iconic East Coast Preppy item today. And fittingly, it is almost impossible to walk through any coastal New England town without running into one.”’

Read the whole article, and more of my quotes, here: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/oct/22/how-the-canvas-tote-bag-went-from-supermarket-staple-to-status-symbol

Only in the right colors.

They are goodwill ambassadors for coastal New England. Even appearing in international television shows, such as Sweden's Sandhamn Murders (Meurtres A Sandhamn).

However, I realize there may be other valid opinions. Given that, what is your opinion for the “Single Most Iconic New England Preppy Item?”

Links:

• L.L.Bean Boat and Tote, Open-Top

• L.L.Bean Boat and Tote, Zip-Top

A Reader Question: Quoddy Head Boat shoe v. Quoddy Runabout shoe?

 A reader question:

Interested in the community's (including you) thoughts or experience with Quoddy Head Boat shoe v. their Runabout shoe.

Links:

• Quoddy Head Boat Shoe: Brown

• Quoddy Runabout Shoe: Brown

A Reader Question: Suggestions for the five year wedding anniversary gift

A reader question:

Dear Muffy, 

My wife’s and my five year wedding anniversary is coming up, and I am coming up empty on gift ideas. I know the traditional gift is wood, but so much of that seems very chintzy. Any help from you or the readers would be greatly appreciated. 

All the Best, 

A Few Scans from My Father's 1961 J. Press Catalog, My Mother's 1961 Ann Taylor Catalog, and Some Random Labels and Tags

All Photos and Scans by Muffy Aldrich

A few old labels, tags, and catalog scans (from 1961), all courtesy of my parents.

Talking Green Crabs This Morning

Photos by Muffy Aldrich