In Between

Boston saw some dreary, bleary rain today, on the cool side. Many bemoan such weather, but I don't mind it. It's "In Between" season. Still kinda Summer, but feeling a bit like Fall. I know, I should come up with a less childish term for it, but the term "shoulder season" grates my nerves, just like "odd jacket". Irrational maybe, but there you have it.

Anyway, I like dressing for the in-between. It can be challenging, but it can also provide a rare opportunity to experiment with mixing seemingly disparate sartorial elements.
Today's wind and rain prompted an unexpectedly early debut for the trusty Barbour jacket. Tweed caps and wide wale cords are a natural cinch with this one, but I think it comes off quite well with khaki, too.
Note the button closure here. I've actually intended to mention this before, but it keeps slipping through the cracks. When the rain is blowing, I close the zipper right up to the neck. When it's not, I prefer to close one snap in the middle, and wear it like a sports jacket. Affected as all Hell, but you gotta admit it's kinda cool.

I may be going out on a limb pairing bare ankles with Barbour, but I think that worked pretty well too. Forgive me, I'm just not ready for socks yet. A bit of Summer and a bit of Fall, an outfit in perfect harmony with the days weather.


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