So below. The vintage L.L. Bean flannels, which I have not worn since last winter, suddenly fit very comfortably, even a bit loose around the waist, with plenty of room across the seat. The ongoing weight loss continues with a pleasing general downward trend since late September last year. 20+ pounds shed at this point. Difficult, but not impossible. With apologies to Adam Ant.
Still having some fun with my attire, Here's my iteration of a suggestion made a day or two ago by Charlottesville. A very pleasing look I must admit.
The waistcoat was a birthday gift from The Grand Duchess last November. Again, something I had coveted for quite a few years. Leave it to my wife, who found one in the perfect size. Intelligent, beautiful, and darned resourceful too. She also makes a mean Thai curry, cycles seriously, AND cross-country skis. How could I not have fallen instantly like a ton of bricks for her?
Parenthetically, it is almost 20 years to the day since we had out first date together on a frigid Saturday outside Minneapolis. We skied in the morning, spent the entire afternoon talking about a million different things over lots of hot tea, and enjoyed dinner together that evening at a Ukrainian deli not far from where I lived at the time before she dropped me off and went home.
What a magical day it was!
--Heinz-Ulrich
The new vest looks very natty and stylish.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Donning it did not make the plumber get here any faster however.
ReplyDeleteH-U
Very nice ensemble, H-U. I see that my recommendation, while sound, was unnecessary, as you already own a beautiful tattersall vest and clearly know how to use it to excellent effect. And congratulations on the slimming program. I managed to drop about 13 pounds a couple of years ago and have kept it at that level since; it definitely makes a difference in the fit and comfort of one's clothes.
ReplyDeleteYou are fortunate to have such an accomplished and resourceful Grand Duchess. I met Lady Charlottesville, if I may borrow your aristocratic lingo, when she was a girl of 16, and I a year older. We celebrated our 40th anniversary last month.
Perhaps a vest in red flannel may be just the thing for next Christmas. I have one from The Andover Shop and although I wear it only during that brief season each year, it definitely brightens up a navy blazer.
My compliments and very best wishes to you, Her Grace and the young master.