Reader Question: Favourite Christmas Movies?

 A reader question:

Muffy, I have a two part question:  

1. What are readers' favourite Christmas movies?    

2.  Is Die Hard a Christmas movie, or just a movie that takes place around Christmas? 

Happy Holidays from ______, 

 

Luskentyre

Luskentyre - Often hailed as one of the best, if not the best, beaches in Scotland, on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides.  And this sweater, named for it, is also the most worn sweater of my new season Bosies.  So warm, so easy to throw on, and with that elusive seamless blending of Scottish and Nordic.

• Luskentyre Chunky Fair Isle Glenugie Nep Women's Sweater - Mull Natural <https://bosie.co/products/luskentyre-chunky-fair-isle-glenugie-nep-womens-sweater-lewis-dark-aubergine-copy>

A Reader Question: How influenced are you by your parents' style of dress and behavior?

A reader question:

Hi Muffy,

May I ask a question please.

How influenced were readers by their parents style of dress and behaviour bearing in mind the changes that the world has seen in recent decades?

From my own standpoint having lived through many different fashion fads in my early years I have realised in later life just how much of an influence my parents were. My father was military so smartness was imperative as were manners and both are (and always have been) very important to me. He was also a countryman and I inherited his love of country sports (and clothing)  although strangely my brother didn't. My father knew how to dress for all occasions and he passed that knowledge on to me for which I am grateful.

Readers thoughts?

Kind regards

So let the raucous sleighbells jingle...

Photo by Muffy Aldrich

 

Don we now our gay apparel...

Photos by/of Muffy Aldrich

 

Let it snow. Let it snow. Let it snow! (But maybe wait a bit longer between storms?)

Photos by Salt Water New England

Wearing:

• Dubarry of Ireland Ballynahinch Ladies' Tweed Shooting Jacket - Heath, Scottish Tweed, Made in Poland <https://us.dubarry.com/collections/womens-tweed-shooting-coat/products/ladies-tweed-shooting-jacket-heath-ballynahinch>

• Bosie's new Islander Yoke Fair Isle in Barra Gold for Women, Made in Scotland <https://bosie.co/products/islander-yoke-fair-isle-glenugie-nep-womens-sweater-barra-gold>

• Dubarry of Ireland Kilternan Ladies Insulated Country Boot - Walnut, Made in Portugal <https://us.dubarry.com/products/ladies-country-boot-walnut-kilternan>

 

Reader Question: Best Shearling Slippers

 A reader question:

Dear Muffy,

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I have a question for you and your readers.  I am looking to buy my significant other a pair of nice shearling slippers. Like Bean's Wicked Good slippers?  I am probably one the few people who haven't tried the Wicked Good slippers yet. Are there nicer ones out there?

Where have people had good luck?  And what about the boot styles that come up over the ankles?  

Thank you,

Today's Mercer Resupply

Photo by Muffy Aldrich

Two absolute favorites arrived today, the Kent Plum British Country Brushed Cotton Flannel Tattersall (mine) and the 3MM Nile Blue Bengal Stripe (his).

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

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

NYT: The 50 Best Clothing Stores in America

 A friend sent this article from The New York Times:

• The 50 Best Clothing Stores in America  <https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/11/30/style/best-clothes-stores-us.html>
• What the Authors had to say <https://www.instagram.com/nytstyle/reel/DRw4MrBkeXl/>

Take a look.  Add a store to the list.  Subtract a store from the list.  

My favorite from the list is Etienne and Royal Male.  (Photos from our archives, straight off the boat.)