Fewer & Better: The Staple
A maximalist's attempt to live a more edited life: think Nancy Meyers meets Marie Kondo. Also at fewerandbetterblog.com.
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September Top 10 (opens the original)
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Here we go… September Top 10!<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="1941" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zAEW!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93a25
It’s Fall. Do You Know Where Your Barn Jacket Is? (opens the original)
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I demand practicality, utility, and clean lines from all my clothing, especially my outerwear. All of my coats and jackets seem to have the same military or functional origins—the trench, the M-65, the Barbour, and so on. This affinity is probably due to my upbringing as an Army brat, but it could also be because I’ve always just worn my clothes, and I prefer things to be well-worn instead of bright-and-shining new.There is no better time of year to demonstrate that than the fall. Once again, th
Top Drawer: Rainy Day (opens the original)
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Currently... First Day of Fall! (opens the original)
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It is FINALLY fall, and for once the calendar and the weather forecast agree! We’ve been watching the leaves in the park from our balcony all week, and they’re finally starting to change—hints of red and gold lightening up the solid green. I am so excited my favorite season is here! Here’s what I’ve been up to lately…<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Nz4u!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazona
Three Recent Outfits (opens the original)
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The last time I shared my outfits was ALSO when I was heading back to the city for work… so obviously the next time I did I was also in Manhattan. Back to school and a long commute has been hitting me hard but we’re in the swing of things now, and I’m committed to actually sharing things again here! I hate saying “I’ve been busy” but it’s busy season at work, and unlike last year I wasn’t prepared with my Substack posts in advance.This past week I tried a few new things—an early morning train on
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