I can't help it. When I see something in black watch Plaid, I leap at it like a trout at a fly.
I recently picked up a pair of Brooks Brothers pajama bottoms in Black Watch plaid. I have an L. L. Bean flannel shirt in same. I have a fuzzy skirt from the Talbots and J. Crew loafers squirreled away somewhere, and any doubts I may have had that Black Watch plaid is very—nay, outstandingly—preppy just evaporated because did you notice that list of retailers?
What was missing? All I really needed was some Outerwear, right?*
Well, here you go; a Vineyard Vines puffer vest in BWP. And it was on sale. At Saks, $198 marked down to $118.80.
Somehow I feel that I will not look quite so slim when I wear mine.
But now ... if I want to (and I might throw another Mad for Plaid cocktail party because the one I threw about 10 years ago was a hit) I can dress in BWP from head to toe.
Which makes me want to hug myself in pathetic preppy glee.
* Wrong. I have a navy blue Burberry trench coat with a BWP lining, so my outerwear needs are actually taken care of.
