One day of work until Father's Day (Ascension Day).

Rain in May? Wear Barbour and L.L.Bean!

Heavy rain this morning with much more rain today.

But this is not an issue if you can rely on two trusted friends:

My Barbour Beaufort and my L.L.Bean Rubber Mocs.

Should I consider a Double L Jeans instead of this 501?

L.L.Bean Rubber Mocs.

Hood attached.

Reader's questions: OCBD.

Anonym24. Mai 2014 22:32

Hello!

What´s the final word on the OCBD? After having washed a number of times, is it slim enough or does it balloon around the waist?

A. Blonde

Hi A! 

Thank you for your question.

I guess you're referring to the L.L.Bean OCBD from this post?

To be honest: I sent it back as the sleeves turned out to be too short.

I do own 2 OCBDs: One light blue from some German Haberdasher and a white one from Charles Thyrwhitt.

The CT shirt was really big, so I washed it really hot and put it in the tumble dryer on hottest setting.

Both shirts do still balloon a bit around the waist, so I do a Military Tuck every time I put them on.

But I don't consider this to be an issue.

I guess is just a personal preference how slim your shirts should be.

BTW: CT sell slim OCBDs now.


Does this answer your question?

Best, 
Mike

Corduroy on a Monday morning.

Back to corduroy.

Do you like to wear an OCBD? I do!

Clarks Desert Boots

Polo shirt time! Viva le crocodile!

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Lunch with clients and Media agencies

Jacket by Suitsupply

Nice patch pockets!

Some chinos and brown suede oxfords

Knit tie. I got rid of that hair on my lapel!

First time sockless this year...

My new order from L.L.Bean did arrive!

New Bean Boots: Thinsulated 8 inch. I've ordered a size 10 M (my unlined Bean Boots are size 9) which was a wise decision as I'll wear them with heavyweight socks in Autumn/Winter.

Take a look at the Thinsulate.

Men's Double L Cotton Sweater, Fisherman Shawl Collar

This chunky sweater will keep me warm during our summer holidays in Denmark.

Perfect fit in size M (I'm 183 cm/6 feet) with an OCBD underneath!

It's getting warmer and warmer! Top temps of 24°C/75°Fahrenheit today.