The recent spring cold snap shows how true is the old saw, 'Ne'er cast a clout 'til May is out'. Whether 'may' refers to the month or to may blossom is unclear, but the truth is that, in the UK anyway, spring and early summer can't be trusted and a warm layer should always be on hand.
Realm & Empire's lightweight knitwear is made in the UK in merino or lambswool. Below is the denim-coloured Mona merino cardigan, inspired by the Duxford cardigan which I wrote about here, but made lighter for spring/summer use.
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| Realm & Empire Mona Merino Cardigan £120 |
Below is the Digby merino waffle crew which can be worn over a shirt or base layer. Available in denim blue or silver grey, it's designed and made in Leicestershire to be a versatile and lightweight knit for warmer weather (link to buy below).
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| Digby merino crew in denim blue or silver grey (below) £100 |
All are ideal with jeans, summer trousers or even shorts with deck shoes, Converse or canvas shoes. Available from Realm & Empire or various stockists.
I found both items interesting,so went to the site to buy. However, seeing them on a model immediately showed me that they're not for me. Although I'm by no means fat, I have a paunch. When measuring me up for a suit, Toby Luper, of Hemingways, pointed out that I've been buying jackets that are too big in the shoulders and chest, simply so that I can do them up. I suspect that my body shape is typical of the over 50 male.
ReplyDeleteThe market is flooded at present with "slim fit" clothes, probably for reasons of economics. Roll on a return to the days of the more generous cut.
They do look nice and I am very keen to support any company manufacturing in Britain, but (and this is a personal preference) I have a thing about external labels on clothing (I hate them), so that does somewhat put me off. I suppose they might be removed with a small pair of scissors, but I'd rather not have to do that.
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