HERE AND NOW

[Reggae Mike]

Kingstonian it is always interesting to learn nuances - now I understand what you meant.
Of course our cultures are a bit different and don’t forget English isn’t my first tongue.

I usually say happy holidays to people cuz I don't really know what they choose to celebrate this time of year.

 

[Yorky]

Out choosing a Xmas tree at the weekend.
this one wouldn’t fit!

and couldn’t get this one out of the hotel lobby.

 

[Clouseau]

Out choosing a Xmas tree at the weekend.
this one wouldn’t fit!
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and couldn’t get this one out of the hotel lobby.
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I found a quite big one at a very good price but it was a bit far from home. It nearly killed me to carry it to my place ! It’s hard to grow old! Nice jacket 🧥 Yorky, is it a sheepskin?

 

[Yorky]

I found a quite big one at a very good price but it was a bit far from home. It nearly killed me to carry it to my place ! It’s hard to grow old! Nice jacket 🧥 Yorky, is it a sheepskin?

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I know the feeling, yes it’s a sheepie but doesn’t get much use, but with the temperatures dropping below zero this week, it’s gonna get some hammer.

 

[Reggae Mike]

I know the feeling, yes it’s a sheepie but doesn’t get much use, but with the temperatures dropping below zero this week, it’s gonna get some hammer.

Very nice one Yorky, amazing how the cold weather can bring out some of the best in a persons style.

 

[Mr Knightley]

Hello gents.

Found this Autograph cashmere shawl collar cardigan yesterday at M&S. Great feel and a nice cut too. Also first time out for the new weejuns.

 

[Reggae Mike]

Hello gents.

Found this Autograph cashmere shawl collar cardigan yesterday at M&S. Great feel and a nice cut too. Also first time out for the new weejuns.
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Can't say I'm a fan of the shawl collar on myself, but looks great onya Mr.K. I'm super keen on those trousers with those nice shiny loafers, badass scarf too.

 

[Mr Knightley]

Can't say I'm a fan of the shawl collar on myself, but looks great onya Mr.K. I'm super keen on those trousers with those nice shiny loafers, badass scarf too.

No, I know what you mean about shawl collars. As an old fart I need to tread carefully, but this one felt pretty clean and not too old mannish 😀

 

[Reggae Mike]

No, I know what you mean about shawl collars. As an old fart I need to tread carefully, but this one felt pretty clean and not too old mannish 😀

I'd say distinguish. It's an awesome material and looks great with that turtle neck.

 

[Botolph]

“An extinguished gentleman” for sure! Haha, just taking el Señor Miguel Bliss.

 

[Kingstonian]

No, I know what you mean about shawl collars. As an old fart I need to tread carefully, but this one felt pretty clean and not too old mannish 😀

I don’t think shawl collars are old mannish. If anything they look less so than a regular cardigan. They are more fashionable. The difficulty is putting garments over them. Jackets will not work. I rarely look in M&S these days though.

 

[Kingstonian]

‘Feliz Navidad’ by the way.

I think you can say that before 25 December, I saw it outside a local house.

 

[Mr Knightley]

I don’t think shawl collars are old mannish. If anything they look less so than a regular cardigan. They are more fashionable. The difficulty is putting garments over them. Jackets will not work. I rarely look in M&S these days though.

I very rarely go into M&S either - except the food hall. I saw this online and then spotted it at Thurrock Lakeside branch.

I agree about the difficulty of putting something over this style of cardigan. On that occasion I was driving and parking very close to the restaurant, so just went with the 1980’s Italian scarf 😊

 

[Clouseau]

For my English friends… Premonitory ?





@Mr Knightley I think it would look much better if the cardigan and trousers were not of the same (or almost the same) colour.

 

[Mr Knightley]

For my English friends… Premonitory ?





@Mr Knightley I think it would look much better if the cardigan and trousers were not of the same (or almost the same) colour.

Yes, I did consider that. It is a 'low contrast fit'! Next time I shall try more contrast.