Inherited Pieces

The past few posts, we've discussed labels and trends.  This week, we're moving away from that and discussing about items in our closet that have been inherited.  Last Christmas while we were both home, our mother and aunt offered us pieces of clothing that had once belonged to our grandmother; they ranged from sweaters to jackets to scarves.  We both selected items that we would like to add to our micro-closets.

One of the questions that may be asked is "Will you ever wear those items?"  Truth be told, we already have.  We decided to add these items to our micro-closets because it is not always about labels and trends, but also about sentiment.  These items have been worn now by three generations.  The quality is top-notch and the styles are either timeless, or are back in fashion, as often happens with trends.

One item I brought back to Munich was a hunter green Pringle of Scotland cashmere cardigan, which was probably bought by our grandmother on a trip to Europe in the 1960s.  This cardigan is of extremely good quality, particularly when remembering it has been worn  now by three generations.  It pairs well with plaid, as seen below, in addition to dark, solid colors, such as navy and gray.

Hilary in her Pringle of Scotland sweater and a handmade plaid skirt.

The second item I acquired was a silk scarf by Vera.  Vera Neumann was a fashion designer known for her bright designs of scarves starting in the 1940s.  The particular scarf in my possession is most likely from the 1950s, due to its label size.  The vintage style of the scarf offers bright, fun possibilities for its styling.

Claire pairs her Pendleton blazer and sweater with a navy jumpsuit and grey suede boots.

Among the pieces Claire inherited is a Pendleton blazer and sweater set.  Pendleton Woolen Mills began in the late nineteenth century and is headquartered out of Portland, Oregon. Claire was excited to inherit this piece from our aunt because our mother remembered it vividly and thought it had been given away after our grandmother's death.  She loves the blazer for its bright autumnal colors and west coast heritage.

These pieces that we've inherited from our mother and aunt contribute to the timeless fashion of our micro-closets, a trend now heading into its third generation.