This morning, I had to put on a winter sweater. In July. It is so cold here in the mornings now, I am starting bitch non stop on the side walk with clients I run into, or whoever else happens to be in my path. I am turning into one of those people who talk about the weather too much. Today my friend Sue came by to help me with a project, and we both started up immediately on the subject of the weather and how frumpy we looked. Just tryin’ to keep warm, we have to digg out late fall or even winter things. And they are usually in the shades of brown, beige, black, or grey. Not summer colors, but here we are all bundled up in our dreary wear.
Now here comes the idea for the a business. In this economy, I am hoping someone will do my friend Sue’s idea for a clothing line. The first thing she said when she started to tell me the idea is “I am NOT doing this. This idea is for someone else to do. Just sayin’”. Here is Sue’s idea: Why doesn’t anyone come out with a clothing line just for our weather? Why can’t we have clothes that are warm, and water proof, but cute and stylish? And in appropriate colors for the season we are in? The person or people who came out with this clothing line would for sure have a customer base in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and maybe parts of other states.
Why can’t coats be gortex and fabulous? I know some of you outdoorsy gals are going to try to convince me that REI coats are cute. They are not. Just so you know. They are practical, and can be tolerable. Cute they are not. And I think fleece is horrible. There are my thoughts. I am going shopping in like 40 days or something. We should have a countdown clock here. I will be on the look out for cute, water resistant coats in good colors, with a form fitting style. Let me know if you see anything like that, or decide to do Sue’s idea.
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Hey, I am sitting here with Sally, and she wanted me to tell you that there is a countdown. It’s on the right, and there are 43 days left currently!
ooooh. Der. Derr. How do you spell Der? Thanks! The clothing line could be named “Damp ‘n Fabulous”. What do you think?
I like it, and I know what you mean. The weather is so frustrating!
Check out Hub and Bespoke in Fremont. They’re a new fashion boutique for urban cyclists. Not exclusively your “Northwest” wear but beautiful AND functional threads: http://www.hubandbespoke.com/
you should check nau.com. sorry, it’s expensive, but their stuff is beautiful and super practical and eco friendly. the merino sweaters are to die for, i wore mine constantly until i left it in an airport
alternatively you can also waterproof your own stuff. http://www.amazon.com/Nikwax-TX-Direct-Spray-On/dp/B0000E67AH
Your posts are always so entertaining. Hey, I lived most of my life in Maine – LLBean land; do you know how ugly those clothes are? Great for fishing and keeping away bugs and bears, but I agree totally. Put Maine on your list because this place is darn cold eight months of the year. I moved to an island in GA for the winter just so I could wear better clothes. . . really. . .not kidding. I wanted to be warm. Cute warm, gortex type clothes. Someone please start that business.
Brenda aka Cookie
Hey Brenda!
Yay, now we have a “group” that would buy this. Now all we need is someone with good taste to make these clothes. I have a waist, you know? I don’t want to wear some apple shaped baggy ass coat. What about the water proof “Mad Men” look? Warm. Warm and waterproof.
You (the potential designer) could reference Swedish and Belgian fashion for styling tips! Their clothing is always so fresh while being durable and practical.