What should one pack for the Hamptons during fall or winter? Looks for less.
This article may seem unnecessary and for many it is. However, I used to receive up to 15 calls per week at the Social Life Magazine office about events that were in production. Many were about what train or bus to take, where to stay, where to eat, or what to wear. I had frequently seen ladies in patent leather Louboutin stilettos and black pencil skirts stomping the divots at polo.
I created an internship opening as the constant queries were exhausting. I contacted Columbia University and by the end of the day, there were 18 applicants. In the end, I picked a pretty surfer. Why? A surfer is agile, strong, not apt to complain about pain, and must be one step ahead of every element or possible interaction while in the water. If I threw a stack of magazines at her, literally… I wouldn’t expect a grimace. I started working in the industry while I went to college and we delivered the magazine ourselves. It was a difficult task, these things are heavy. I assumed that this skill set would transfer to the streets of New York or the events scene in the Hamptons. And it did. She was always one step ahead of me, exactly what I wanted.
On Wainscott Hollow Road, Wainscott, a crooked little “witches’ house” used to stand at the Strong Family Potato Farm at the entrance of a vast field. This tiny 1920s 224-square-foot single-room structure represented the East End’s agricultural past. It narrowly escaped demolition as it was saved by the preservation efforts led by Esperanza Leon, a member of East Hampton Town’s Architectural Review Board. It originally housed migrant workers from the South, but had sat neglected since the 1980s. Yes, the 1980s.
First of all, I tend to avoid the color black. I removed my black clothing years ago and donated 26 black dresses to charity. Black is a strong color that is outwardly ominous, intimidating, and unfriendly, and can make one look unhealthy. Try navy. It’s a trustworthy color, great for business, and goes fabulously well with other colors, especially winter white, goldenrod, and poppy. The subways of New York are filled with black. Don’t be like every other New Yorker, especially Out East.
The doorstep at Grey Gardens, East Hampton.
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Winter white is my favorite color followed by poppy, golden rod, and most recently light peach. I use a little blush on my face to make it look like I’m sun-kissed in the winter. Less is more especially in the colder months Out East.
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PERFECT FOR ANY OCCASION: This jacket is great for outdoor activities, casual meetups, and daily tasks. Layer this jacket for extra warmth.
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Tommy Hilfiger Women’s System Jacket
Systems are made to have integrated liners so you have the freedom to wear the jacket with or without the shell. Thomas Jacob Hilfiger is an American fashion designer and the founder of Tommy Hilfiger Corporation. After starting his career by co-founding a chain of jeans/fashion stores called People’s Place in upstate New York in the 1970s, he began designing preppy clothing for his own eponymous menswear line in the 1980s. BUY HERE
I opt for comfortable, layered clothing with a focus on neutral tones or navy blue combined with pastel or bright colors with cozy knitwear like chunky sweaters and cardigans, insulated riding pants, and stylish outerwear including puffer and insulated vests, all while maintaining a slightly preppy and nautical aesthetic, with key pieces including:
Bellivera Women’s Puffer with Faux Fur Collar
Windproof: Winter coats for women. Non-removable hooded trendy overcoat, removable faux fur collar, windproof fabric. Two invisible hand-warming pockets with zippers are well-made, sturdy, and durable.
Warm: Puffer jackets for women. Thickened classic fitting outwear. Elasticated wrists and bottom to keep it close to your body and an oversized hood to completely block the wind. Provides better protection from the cold and warmth in bad weather and is perfect for the chilly spring and fall. The look is gorgeous, fashionable, beautiful, cute, fluffy and luxurious. Smooth and soft to the touch, the unique design style will make you glamorous. BUY HERE
Wander Agio Winter Scarf
A Statement Piece
Measuring 84.6×15 inches (215x38cm) + 6.3inches(16cm) tassels. This is an oversized, thickened scarf. Warm and Cozy: Ideal for both casual and formal occasions, The oversized scarf can be worn as a scarf, shawl, blanket, or wrap for women. It provides excellent warmth for chilly days. BUY HERE
Tops: Cashmere, sweaters, turtleneck sweaters, cable-knit cardigans, plaid shirts, button-down shirts, fine-gauge knit tops
Bottoms: Leggings, suede, riding pants, and insulated riding pants
Dresses: Midi dresses in soft fabrics like wool or cashmere and sweater dresses
Outerwear: Puffer vests, Paddington pea coat
Footwear: Leather drivers, suede snow boots and tall rain/snow boots in bright colors
Key points to remember:
Neutral color palette as a base: Stick to colors, including beige, cream, navy, white, camel, and muted shades of brown or go navy.
Bright Colors: Poppy, golden rod, blush
Layering: Combine different textures and layers to adapt to changing temperatures.
Nautical touches: Incorporate subtle nautical elements like stripes, sailor collars, or detailing.
Quality fabrics: Choose high-quality materials like cashmere, wool, linen, and cotton for comfort and warmth.
Willit Women’s Riding Pants
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The jodhpurs were adapted from an ancient style of Indian trouser called the churidar, which is tight around the calf and loose at the hips. It is still worn at traditional Jodhpuri weddings. Pratap Singh, a younger son of the Maharaja of Jodhpur, Takht Singh, popularised in England the style of riding trousers worn in Jodhpur, a design that he apparently improved and perfected and first had tailored in India around 1890.
Singh was an avid polo player. When he visited Queen Victoria in England during her Diamond Jubilee celebrations of 1897, he brought his entire polo team, who caused a sensation among the fashionable circles of the United Kingdom by their riding clothes. In addition, they won many polo matches. Singh’s jodhpur style of flared thigh and hip was rapidly taken up by the British polo-playing community, who adapted it to the existing designs of English riding breeches, which ended snugly at mid-calf and were worn with tall riding boots.
Zesica Oversized Sweater
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The original thick, black wool fabric used to make the first duffle coats originated in Duffelzandhoven, Belgium in the 17th century. British tailor John Partridge created the first duffle coat samples in the 1850s. The coats were larger and shorter than today’s designs. The British Navy began adopting duffle coats in the 1880s, and they became known as “convoy coats”. Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery became well-known for wearing a baggy short duffle coat with a hood and beret. The coat became known as the “Monty coat” after him. The fictional character Paddington Bear was often depicted wearing a navy duffle coat. BUY HERE
Alpaca inspired Russian Hat
Faux Fur Russian Hat- The Cossack hat, also known as the papakha, originated in the 16th century in Russia and has a military history. Papaqs are very important to the mountainous peoples of the Caucasus, where a man’s hat is considered a very important part of his identity. Papakhi are donned by the Circassians, Chechens, Dagestanis, and other Caucasian tribes. Papakhas are also donned in Georgia mostly worn in mountainous regions of Pshavi, Khevi, Mtuiulet, and the Tusheti. In 1855, after the campaigns in the Caucasus Mountains, the Papakha was introduced in the Russian army as an official part of the uniform for the Cossacks, and later for the rest of the cavalry. Papaq is also very common in Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan as well as Uyghurs.
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