After moving back home to Colorado a few years ago, I knew my technical trout game would need some improvement, so I bought a couple new fly rods and started practicing. One was a standard 9-foot 5-weight, but for the other. . .
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The Sweater vs. the Sweatshirt: Two Fall Favorites
Crisp autumn breezes, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and the rich, oaky scent of wood smoke wafting through the air—these are telltale signs it’s time to trade those lightweight T-shirts for the embrace of warm, woolen sweaters and comfortable sweatshirts. When you’re spending your days cheering on your favorite college football team, in the orchard picking apples, chopping wood for the coming winter, or tucked inside your office, autumn summons a sense of warmth and coziness. Whether your tastes run to a thick lambswool pullover, or a soft cotton sweatshirt, each offers warmth and comfort in chilly weather; let’s take a look at these two cherished fall favorites.
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All About “Wrinkle-Free” Pants
As perennial wardrobe staples, khakis and chinos are among the fashion industry’s greatest inventions. Comfortable, versatile, and good looking, they can be dressed up or down and are appropriate for work and any number of occasions. But not if they’re wrinkled. And that has always been a major drawback to old-style cotton khakis: you can wear them only once or twice and then they’re likely to become a crumpled mess. And who wants…
Read MoreIs This Business Casual?
As a dress code, ‘business casual’ is a moving target. In this fast-changing world, what is considered appropriate casual office attire today is different from what it was even just a year ago. Whether chinos, polos, capris, or jeans are business casual depends on where you work. Certain organizations and professions—especially, for example, in the legal or financial services industries, where face-to-face interactions with clients are the norm—demand a more formal office dress code than…
Read MoreWhen to Wear Sweaters
Photos courtesy orvis.com Sweaters can be thick and warm as a blanket or light and cool as a breeze. Depending on their knit and the weight of the yarn, sweaters can be worn year-round, calling into question the very notion of sweater season. If sweaters make stylish and smart layers 365 days a year, does … Continue reading “When to Wear Sweaters”
Read MoreIs Corduroy in Style for 2018?
By: Orvis Staff
As the weather becomes increasingly chilly, prompting you to take stock of your winter wardrobe, you may wonder: are corduroy pants in style for 2018? The answer—judging from fall 2017 fashion shows—is an emphatic yes. Attractive, comfortable, and warm, classic corduroy pants and jackets are always in style….
Read MoreTencel® vs. Cotton: a Story of Nurture and Nature
By: Orvis Staff
L ro R: Bandana-Print Tencel® Shirt, Tencel® Short-Sleeved Popover, and Conversational Tencel® Camp Shirt
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You’ve probably seen Tencel® masquerading here as your favorite cotton shirt, or there as the silk blouse you might pair with your pencil skirt for the office. Cotton you already know and love, . . .
Read MoreHow to Choose a Scarf to Match Your Outfit and Look Your Best
By: Orvis Staff
Scarves are such a practical and appealing wardrobe accessory, it makes sense to have a large and varied collection of them on hand. Not only are they stylish, adding a dramatic effect to any . . .
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