Should Be Donned For Beach Bonfires Only! To the degree that the sweatshirt hoodie possesses much needed functionality is the degree that it possesses major shortfalls in fashion. [Read "g'awful appearance" here.] "But the winds are constantly blowing and it's always a bit brisk at Pacific Northwest beaches," you say.
What is one to wear if one forgoes this hooded horror?
What is one to wear if one forgoes this hooded horror?
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| the author sends his deepest regrets |
Some preferable alternatives follow:
- a wool hat from Wapiti Woolies, a true Cascadian favorite, or
- a custom wool hat from Vermont Originals, a true New England favorite. (See The Daily Prep posting here), or
- a twill golf cap from one of your favorite links (as understated as possible).
Note Well: Tongue is firmly planted in cheek whilst I write this. Because at the end of the day (literally), it is hard to take something as ridiculous as a hoodie too seriously. Scenes like this put things firmly in perspective.
| Sunset at Cannon Beach, OR |

