#wearingwellbeing

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Today’s challenge for #wearingwellbeing is #freedomfriday, as in what you would wear when the conditions uneasily wobble back into something closer to normal. This is an opportune moment to admit I don’t do skimpy Summer styles at all well. A linen shirt and shorts, and after that, I’m struggling. There’s just so little in it. Hence, my selection is a cold-weather solution. A vintage army greatcoat, tweed vest, good shirt, jeans, and boots are a good starting point. Thanks to @goldie_magazine (at Tønsberg, Norway) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_XugTlHCNv/?igshid=lktaob737kyt

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As I understand it, #wearingwellbeing is all about wearing things that give you pleasure and hold meaning to you. I have no problem at all standing behind that! This Norfolk jacket is one of the stars of my wardrobe. The result of going to the Hebrides, visiting Becca at @taobhtuath and buying tweed she had woven, then taking the ferry to the mainland and going by Landrover to Beauly, where I was measured up so that @campbellsofbeauly could make this jacket for me. Not a practical proposition for every garment, but as a once in a lifetime experience it’s hard to beat. And it’s a great memory. @goldie_magazine @iamrichwilson (at Tønsberg, Norway) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_0COWrHbj6/?igshid=36zljemf80ub

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A shiny new week is upon us and my intention is to join in on #wearingwellbeing with @goldie_magazine and @iamrichwilson. This week is apparently song themed, so open for artistic interpretation. Today’s topic was «I don’t like Mondays», a song I’ve always found intensely annoying, so I’m mixing things up and doing Blue Monday instead. (at Tønsberg, Norway) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_xb80sHta3/?igshid=n07abut380yu

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I'll be honest from the get-go, I've been a bit lax this week, and also not been out of the house much. Which means that come Saturday I've got a backlog of styles to get to. A bit of tweed, a bit of corduroy, some classic army, a sprinkling of vintage silk tie and some pins to go with. Like making a mouth-watering bouillabaisse if you have quality ingredients. You can mix it up however you like and the result will be palatable. Hence today I have mixed the above, and while the flipping sunshine does it's best to wash out colours and make me all squinty, this outfit was positively wondrous. If you can't see it, take my word for it. And the tie and pins really made it pop. Swipe for pin details. These images are in aid of #dapperday for @goldie_magazine @adorn_with_attitude and the admirable hashtag #wearingwellbeing (at Tønsberg, Norway) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_sJ_1znTzh/?igshid=oidvj427v5yy

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It’s the final day of my themes for #wearingwellbeing and today’s theme is #singalongsunday. I asked my sensible and sane manager (my wife, not my brothers...) for ideas to complete the challenge and she, with a chuckle, airdropped me two photos. «They’re for songs by The Smiths, have a quiz on which ones!» So here we are, two photos: Which top tunes by The Smiths? And yes, this was my last theme. Thanks to everyone that has taken part, you’ve been great! https://www.instagram.com/p/B_cxu9lHrqV/?igshid=7j6qupbv5fqd

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Today's topic is The Great Outdoors Inside or #outsidein in shorthand. The idea was to bring outdoor activities indoors, though I'm open to appreciating a wide range of creativity and interpretations. As is often the case, I couldn't decide on one single activity, though I did whittle the list down to a mere four. Which handily coincided with three of my brothers popping by (ever the opportunists, they had somehow concocted the fantasy that I'd laid in a stock of cinnamon buns). So here we are, the birdwatcher, the lawn games blowhard. the vintage car enthusiast and the knowledgeable detectorist. All splendid outdoorsy pastimes for the actively inclined. Thanks to #goldie_magazine and #wearingwellbeing Today's outfits include the following: Smock @aett_no Jeans @companiondenim Wallabees @clarksoriginals Linen jacket @cordingsofpiccadilly Linen trousers @universal_works Linen shirt thrifted Shoes @crownnorthampton Straw hat @tomsmarte Tweed @bucktrout Tweed cap @mister_miller_caps Steering wheel @jaguarnorge Shoes @josephcheaney Bucket hat @curzonclassics Vintage M32 army jacket Jeans @companiondenim Boots @lechameau1927 And yes, I get to tidy it all away again! (at Tønsberg, Norway) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_UjDHcHH3y/?igshid=1bytioj0le2i0

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Today is #midweekmemade, and hence a chance to show off stuff we've made ourself. I've picked out a few of the things I've made in recent years for an improvised show and tell. There's the tweedy waistcoat made from an old Laura Ashley skirt, the blue camouflage waistcoat, an early striped variant, the one I made from an old pair of army fatigues, another I made from a vintage army shelter. Quite a few waistcoats really. Then a couple of jackets, the tan chore coat and another using the same pattern, but in vintage army tent again. I think we can deduce that I tend to stick to a theme... It's not all about making stuff though, it's very useful to have some sewing skills when it comes to alterations. Hemming cuffs, shortening arms, adding some darts. Or even just reattaching buttons that fall off (or very shoddily attached from the factory). Self-reliance is hot. Thanks again to @goldie_magazine for #wearingwellbeing (at Tønsberg, Norway) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_SQqLwnPuD/?igshid=15n81f87zi23k

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Today's theme is #thriftytuesday, an opportunity to flex thrift coups, vintage treasures and secondhand sartorial splendour. For me, thrifting is about two things: Admittedly the first is the hunt for hidden gold, riffling through piles of rubbish to find that one elusive piece that makes it worthwhile. And it is amazing what you can find if you have the knowledge and put in the effort. As today's outfit demonstrates. Secondly, thrifting, vintage and secondhand is the true sustainable circular economy. Taking a garment and passing it on to a new wearer is zero waste recycling, and one of the very few actual examples, even though many in the garment industry would love your wallet to think otherwise. Sadly, huge amounts of donated garments are never given the opportunity to find a new owner, as they are sent to fibre recycling or landfill. A huge part of the reason for this is that the sheer volumes of discarded clothing are too much to handle and that so much of it is blended fibre fast fashion tat that was hardly fit for purpose the first time it was sold. For today's outfit, I have selected some of my best finds in recent years, and the amazing thing to consider is that my outlay for these quality shoes, trousers, shirt, vest and jacket all told came to less than the price of a new mid-range shirt. Jacket @barbour Border Shoes @churchs Trousers @cerruti1881 Shirt @gant Vest @burton_menswear Silk tie @brioni_official Field jacket vintage M43 Jumble sale Panama hat (too small) Thanks to @goldie_magazine for #wearingwellbeing (at Tønsberg, Norway) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Pd6_BnHim/?igshid=1v69sqmseh2k3