10/25/11
Local Plunder
Sweaters, Jackets and Peacoats for Winter
This just in: it’s going to be cold out there. Not today, not the next day, but soon.
And thanks to a groundbreaking combo of science
and the Internet, we (sort of) know how cold it will be on five key dates to come. We’ve also tracked
down precisely what to wear on those dates. You’re welcome.
THE BIG MC
The Steve McQueen Cardigan at Barbour
The Date: November 24, Thanksgiving Day
The Temp: Low 50s
The Solution: Consider this high-necked, soft lambswool sweater just the thing for chasing down that turkey delivery truck aboard your motorcycle. Among the nice touches: a front pocket, subtle American flag patch and football buttons. Although you’d call them soccer buttons.
The Temp: Low 50s
The Solution: Consider this high-necked, soft lambswool sweater just the thing for chasing down that turkey delivery truck aboard your motorcycle. Among the nice touches: a front pocket, subtle American flag patch and football buttons. Although you’d call them soccer buttons.
- 411:
- $399, available at Barbour, 3221 M St NW, 202-298-6032
THE BIG MAC
The Classic Mac Trench at Lost Boys
The Date: December 24
The Temp: Mid-40s
The Solution: Bad news: it’s your last shopping day before Christmas. Worse news: our weather experts are predicting a cold drizzle. Enter this water-resistant twill trench, with a removable liner and plaid-lined hood. Introduce yourself as “Inspector.”
The Temp: Mid-40s
The Solution: Bad news: it’s your last shopping day before Christmas. Worse news: our weather experts are predicting a cold drizzle. Enter this water-resistant twill trench, with a removable liner and plaid-lined hood. Introduce yourself as “Inspector.”
- 411:
- $495, available at Lost Boys, 1033 31st St NW, 202-333-0093
BET ON BLACK
Brooks Brothers Black Fleece Peacoat
The Date: December 31
The Temp: Low 30s
The Solution: There are peacoats. Then there’s this. Fully lined, with horn buttons and the heaviest wool this side of the British Navy. Just the thing for your usual alfresco ball drop (aka your rooftop champagne toast).
The Temp: Low 30s
The Solution: There are peacoats. Then there’s this. Fully lined, with horn buttons and the heaviest wool this side of the British Navy. Just the thing for your usual alfresco ball drop (aka your rooftop champagne toast).
- 411:
- $1,250, available at Brooks Brothers, 3077 M St NW, 202-298-8797
SCHOOLED
The Rag & Bone Varsity Jacket
The Date: January 9
The Temp: Mid-30s
The Solution: On this night, you’ll be watching the college football championship (at least that’s what they want you to believe). So you can look the part in this wool number with leather sleeves. Besides, you’ve still got a few years of eligibility left.
The Temp: Mid-30s
The Solution: On this night, you’ll be watching the college football championship (at least that’s what they want you to believe). So you can look the part in this wool number with leather sleeves. Besides, you’ve still got a few years of eligibility left.
- 411:
- $695, available at Rag & Bone, 3067 M St NW, 202-295-9072
PORTLANDIA
The Portland Collection Jacket
The Date: February 2
The Temp: Mid-40s
The Solution: On Groundhog Day, you’re going to want something a little versatile. Like this medium-weight, multi-pocketed virgin wool jacket from Pendleton, the 150-year-old Portland, Oregon, manufacturer. Goes well with coffee.
The Temp: Mid-40s
The Solution: On Groundhog Day, you’re going to want something a little versatile. Like this medium-weight, multi-pocketed virgin wool jacket from Pendleton, the 150-year-old Portland, Oregon, manufacturer. Goes well with coffee.
- 411:
- $450, available at M29 Lifestyle, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 202-295-2829
Only what you need to know.