While Running Errands This Morning...

Photos by Muffy Aldrich

Went out this morning to run some errands.  

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

• Lotuff's Leather Working Tote <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/totes/products/leather-working-tote-ii>

Two of my Lotuff totes, my constant summer companions, including the Leather Leather Working Tote that just made ELLE Magazine's list for "The Best Lightweight Luggage for an Easy Breezy Getaway."

• <https://www.elledecor.com/shopping/home-accessories/g61572937/best-lightweight-luggage/>

 

Men wearing bracelets?

 A reader question.

Hi Muffy,

May I please ask a question.

My wife recently bought me a man's bracelet, which supposedly has healing properties for my arthritic shoulder. It's a beaded affair and not something I would ever have considered wearing being older and a bit staid, but to please her I have been doing so and I must admit I have grown to really like it and don't feel self conscious wearing it at all. In fact I've bought myself another one! What are the readers views on men wearing bracelets?

Kind regards

The Parents

Photo from the Family Archives

Which do you wear more often for business? Business Formal, Business Casual, or Casual?

Photo from Family Archives

In the photo above is my father (standing, back left) and his colleagues, New Haven, 1960s.  This reminded me of how much times have changed.  

So a question,  Which have you worn more often for business in the last three years?  Business Formal, Business Casual, or Casual?

End of July in Salt Water New England - A Few of My Photos

Photos by Muffy Aldrich

 

Waxing the Barbours (r)

Photos by Salt Water New England

This is the time of year that many wax their Barbours.

Without regular reproofing Barbours obviously are not as waterproof, but also can take on an old military fatigue jacket look, especially in the Sage.  And each waxing can add to their patina.  Some claim that Barbours' colors age differently based on their environments, meaning they would truly become more unique with age.

Before (on left) and After (on right)

How often should one reproof a well-used Barbour waxed item?  The conventional wisdom is every year.  Surprisingly, a new Barbour may sometimes need it after just a few months.  And older, well maintained Barbours can go longer without.

Disclaimer:  This technique may or may not overlap with any official (i.e. correct) way, but it is fast.

Pink + Green + Navy

Photo by Muffy Aldrich

My favorite accessories this summer.  Made in New England.

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

• Wristlet Wallet in Fern <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/womens-leather-accessories/products/wristlet-wallet?variant=47769876955440>

• No. 8 Pouch in Indigo <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/womens-leather-accessories/products/zipper-pouch-7>

 

J. Press??

 A reader question:

Dear Muffy,

Great pictures, thank you.  I am getting excited for my August vacation looking at them. 

I have a question for your readers.  What is going on with J. Press??  I went onto the J. Press website <https://jpressonline.com/> and did a double take.  It remined me of their unfortunate York Street line.  Not as bad as Brooks Brothers, however.   I don't have the energy to go through all of their new offerings, and am not sure how many will be around six months from now.   Are other readers liking the new look?  

Thank you! 

 

Clams et al. (r)

Photos by Salt Water New