My Outerwear

Following up on my last post, here's an overview of my outerwear. Luckily, these pieces are all up on the Polo site, so I didn't have to raid my closets for photos.

(left) Polo cotton barracuda. Essential summer wear.

(right) Polo bi-swing windbreaker. Great on the golf course.

(left) Polo Stratford jacket. Just right on a rainy day with its hideaway hood.

(right) Polo Richmond quilted jacket. My go-to for cool weather camping, hiking, etc.

Polo Kempton car coat. The perfect balance of style, utility, comfort and warmth.

These all came from either eBay or clearance sales. The Kempton jacket alone runs over $500, but I paid just over $300 for all five.

The Duffel

Feeling daft without a duffel. Any suggestions on the perfect one?

Wish List

Lands' Endeed

I've read the thoughts of plenty of bloggers on Lands' End and its validity as a traditional company. Sure, Lands' End doesn't produce the same landmark products for which L.L. Bean is known. Sure, it's suddenly trendy among the hipsters and Americana crowds to shop Lands' End Canvas, but the quality, price points and product variety of the original line are unquestionable.

When not browsing the thrift shops, I occasionally check out the Lands' End website and always end up quite happily surprised. The benefit of shopping Lands' End is the incredible value to come out of the site's countless sale items. Also, you can get just about anything monogrammed for around five dollars. I planned to display some of the items, but I can't seem to get a single image up. Instead, I'll give you a rundown of some of the best pieces.

Before buying Barbour, Orvis or Woolrich, look at this.
Authentic Field Coat - $59.99

Luxury meets practicality.
Button-front Shawl Collar Cotton Linen Cardigan - $34.99

I've never seen a mix of gingham and tattersall like on these few.
Original Oxford Shirt - $24.99-$36.00

The same goes for these.
Paintbrush Dress Shirt - $29.99-$39.50

These too.
Traditional Paintsbrush Shirt $16.99

Yes, and these.
Twill Highlander Shirt - $19.99

This is an essential all-seasons tie.
Silk Knit Birdseye Tie - $19.99

I can't go without some tartan.
Tartan Tie - $19.99

Surcingle in wool? I'll take two.
Wool Surcingle Belt - $19.99

Supima/pima is essential for spring/summer.
Supima Cotton V-neck - $24.99-$39.50

Shop for value. Value the shop.