Duck, Duck, Goose
Photographed in New York by Sara Kerens
Noteworthy: vintage university stripe wool scarf (The Quality Mending Co. on Prince St. usually has a tightly curated selection for under $80), Canada Goose down parka (opt for the Citadel model, a city-suitable slimmer version of their iconic Expedition Parka). Collegiate sportswear, tailored clothing, and technical outerwear can be mixed together without being heavy-handedly "preppy."
left a comment on 3/15/2013 at 9:05 AM:
FEC and Friends,
Please help. New England is long this time of year and we are looking for a preppy place in Florida. I have only been able to come up with Palm Beach. Is there anything else? PSP
left a comment on 2/28/2013 at 12:04 PM:
@Dan—I simply sling my tote over my shoulder onto my back and it essentially closes on itself.
left a comment on 2/28/2013 at 10:01 AM:
only place I have ever seen Canada Goose jackets on sale was at a mining and exploration trade show in Toronto. Although only attendees had access to the sale. 20% off IIRC
left a comment on 2/26/2013 at 7:32 PM:
How do you keep water from collecting in the tote’s open top? I’ve dashed across the street with a tote while it was raining once, and collected nearly a half inch of rain.
left a comment on 2/26/2013 at 2:46 PM:
@Jennifer—Haha, hardly. I paid the same retail price everyone else does…I’ve been told Canada Goose jackets never go on sale (which is the primary indicator in protecting yourself against fakes).
@James—While the jacket isn’t advertised as water proof, it’s water-resistant as it’s coated in Teflon. If you could see the image in more detail, you’d see that the light rain is rolling off my jacket. The reason I chose to wear this jacket over my Barbour is because it was borderline freezing. This rain turned into snow an hour later.
left a comment on 2/26/2013 at 2:34 PM:
The jacket isn’t waterproof or even water resistant. Why would you wear it in the rain?
left a comment on 2/26/2013 at 1:31 PM:
@WMM—I don’t own or carry briefcases. The tote is waxed cotton and I have my camera, a book, and other daily items I have on my when I’m out.
left a comment on 2/26/2013 at 1:11 PM:
You’d opt for a tote (in the rain) rather than a brief case for a business meeting?
left a comment on 2/26/2013 at 9:48 AM:
@AEV—I believe I was headed to a lunch meeting on Bond Street.
left a comment on 2/26/2013 at 8:46 AM:
Fred, for context, can you let all us know where you were headed/coming from dressed like this?
left a comment on 2/26/2013 at 6:39 AM:
Longtime reader and first time commenter here. I love this look. Fred, what is your tote?
left a comment on 2/25/2013 at 10:04 PM:
I like the increasing use of cuffed pants. Aren’t cuff pants nice??
left a comment on 2/25/2013 at 1:59 PM:
Terrific look, love the contrast. I’m particularly fond of the see through frames though, nice touch.
F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 3/15/2013 at 9:17 AM:
@PSP—Boca Grande is nice this time of year. It’s on the Gulf side though.