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Dear Editor,
I’m wondering if you can post a community question asking about the hobbies enjoyed by those in the SWNE community?
Thank you!
Years ago I was an avid follower of The Daily Prep and was thrilled to come across Salt Water New England the other day. I was hoping you and your readers might help me with my hunt for a warm winter coat/parka as my previous took quite a beating from a very naughty Old English Sheepdog puppy last winter. As an owner of several Barbour coats, I just don't find them warm enough for freezing winter mornings walking the dog and would welcome any and all suggestions!
Thank you again.
Best regards.
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From Cordings of Piccadilly, Made in England:
A comment left on the last post:
I notice the different cars on your blog and thought I'd offer my own opinions on makes and models of cars through the years that have been exemplars of the "salt water New England" style:
1955-1972 Chevy Suburban
replaced by Jeep SJ
1950-1978 Ford Country Squire
smaller, sportier station wagons available from Mercedes and Volvo
1941-1977 Chrysler Town and Country
became cheaply built and later, a minivan. Also, see Country Squire
1963-1991 Jeep SJ
discontinued; many in this market went to the XJ
1983-2001 Jeep XJ
Last of Jeep’s versatile, rugged SUVs
1969-1994 Range Rover
unreliable and became vulgar status symbols
1980-2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
discontinued in USA
1966-present Volvo wagon
1975-present Mercedes wagon
1994-present Subaru Outback
1997-present Subaru Forester
Honorable mentions because they have very specific use and not versatile:
1948-2016 Land Rover 90
discontinued
1959-2011 Lincoln Town Car
discontinued; replaced by Suburban and Yukon XLT
2007-present Chevy Suburban
2007-present GMC Yukon XLT
Town Car, Suburban, and Yukon XLT only acceptable if in black with simple trim and only if chauffeured
These vehicles are always in style and get better with age (except the black car service models) provided they are simple, at lower trim levels, broken in, owned outright from new, and without vanity plates and other decorations. Other makes and models are acceptable, but depend on context. Audis and Bimmers for example can be in keeping with the “salt water New England aesthetic” but can also be tacky.
And an addendum:
I posted that comment and I'd like to add an addendum:
Possible classics in the salt water New England style:
1999-2007 VW Jetta diesel wagon
replaced by Golf wagon; VW diesels discontinued in USA
2008-2020 VW Golf wagon
discontinued in USA. Especially impressive if manual
1989-present Mazda Miata
fun, sporty in tradition of English sports cars-but reliable!
1989-present Toyota 4Runner
great replacement for Jeep XJ
1995-present Lexus LX
older ones are looking good. Replacement for discontinued Land Cruiser?
2002-present Volvo SUV
versatile, sporty Volvos. Nuff said
2019-present Kia Telluride
many of my friends who previously drove classic models now drive these
2020-present Land Rover Defender
too modern looking and unreliable to replace the old 90s with their traditional market?
2022-present Jeep Wagoneer
is Jeep finally getting back on track?
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| Men's Shetland Photos by Salt Water New England |
What to get after two Navy Shetlands varies a bit. For colors, Heather is great to wear with tattersalls. Grey is almost as versatile as Navy (Medium Gray shown). I am always fond of a good Pink (Carnation shown). For styles, the Blue Mogganer is a wonderfully thick yet surprisingly lightweight garment, and you will hunt for yours on cold winter days over most other things.
And Bosie is again offering their Shadecard Service. Pre-order now until October 31st for delivery in Mid November. Choose your own color for Bosie's fabulously soft Shetland sweaters in seamless crew necks for Men and Women, and other styles.
This is a wonderful value for wonderful garments. All made in the North East of Scotland.
Shown here:
Crew Neck Women's Seamless Harley of Scotland ® Shetland:
Crew Neck Men's Seamless Harley of Scotland ® Saddle Shoulder Shetland:
Polo Neck Men's Harley of Scotland ® Seamless Saddle Shoulder Shetland:
Blue Mogganer ® 4 Ply North Sea Seamless Shetland:
Blue Mogganer ® Great Bear Shaggy Seamless Shetland:
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| Women's Shetland |
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| Men's Blue Mogganer 4-Ply |
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| Men's Blue Mogganer 4-Ply |
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| Men's Blue Mogganer 4-Ply |
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| Men's Shetland |
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| Men's Shetland |
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| Women's Sheltand |
Muffy, I saw this and thought of two recent SWNE conversations, including the search for an alternative to the G9. Not the Brooks Brothers some of us remember!
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Remembering those we lost and those who responded....
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A reader sent in this list from yesterday's USA Today on 11 charming New England coastal towns.
If you could add one town and take one away, which would you do?
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Dear Muffy,
I was curious if your readers had any experience with Devold Sweaters? One would think that L.L. Bean had invented the Norwegian Birdseye Sweater, but there appears to be several others that had come before them. I have been hearing a lot about Devold, based in Norway, and specifically that the quality is much higher. I have been less than thrilled with the Bean version. Any thoughts?
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As with all good clothes, the cut is comfortable, and the collar is flattering. The number of details, such as handwarmers and well situated pockets, is the result of a mature design process.
While similar to some of the other fabulous Made in England Field Coats from Cordings, the Chepstow does not have the knit cuffs or extra warm collar of some of the others. It looks and feels slightly more sociable as a result. It is still, of course, both warm and breathable.
The Chepstow is one of the easiest garments to recommend. The bigger challenge, however, is to know which fabric to suggest. If you lean more towards the streets of Stockholm, perhaps the fabulous Navy Keepers Tweed will be more to your liking.
If you prefer Vienna, then the Loden, shown here, may be a perfect fit. The Loden itself is superb. It is Teflon coated Austrian Loden, 80% Wool with 20% Alpaca to soften it. The fabric has depth and perhaps a bit more gravitas.
The Chepstow Loden Field Coat from Cordings of Piccadilly - Made in England:
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A reader question:
I am a long time reader of Salt Water New England and come back every day for my needed fix. Here is a question and I would value any advice from your knowing readers.
I am apparently one of the few people who can't stand the look of the Baracuta style jacket (aka G9, aka Harrington, aka Golf Jacket). To my eyes they always look to short and seldom flatter the shape of the people who flock to them. What is a good alternative? I value a high quality cotton shell without any coating/waxing, with a tasteful lining. Thank you!
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| One of my husband's late grandmother's Le Creuset pans. |
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