A New England Classic (sort of)

We are all, I'm sure, thrilled to death that good old L.L.Bean has recently decided to bring back the venerable Norwegian Sweater...the real one, actually made in Norway. I've wanted one of those things for a long time, but at over one hundred clams, its out of reach for a raggedy old cheapskate such as yours truly.

Then, a few days ago, armed with birthday money from my parents (yes, they still give me money in a card), I happened across this number:

Knitted of wool as-thick-as-your-thumb, a real bullet proof piece. $6.99

No, it ain't L.L. Bean, it's Boston Traders. No, it ain't made in Norway, it's made in India. Possibly early 90s vintage. I remember once I had a pair of white cotton flannel pants with deep inverted pleats from Boston Traders. Those were pretty cool too.

Unlike the Bean sweater, this one has a nice little detail knit at the cuffs and waist, as well as an extra white stripe at the neck. Jaunty.

Best to keep it simple with this one. Paired with a pink and white university stripe oxford...

Levi's and blucher mocs. What outfit could be more of a New England classic in early December?

p.s. Seems I've now got a dedicated following of trash talkers. I must be getting popular.