There's a mind-numbing amount of faux holidays on the calendar (we see you, Tin Can Day), but Outerknown Blanket Shirt Day is very real. If you're unfamiliar with the celebration, start by acquainting yourself with the titular shirt. The Outerknown blanket shirt is one of our all-time favorite flannels thanks to its ultra-cozy, extra-thick organic cotton, which comes done up in a dizzying array of colors and patterns. It's the perfect midweight layer to pair with, well, everything, especially headed into fall, when the fashion opportunities are damn near endless.
Hit western drama Yellowstone is sparking a resurgence in western wear, but one of the more notable trends the show is bringing back is the blanket coat. Wool blanket coats, also known as “capotes,” were a staple of frontier life in the 1700s and 1800s. These full-length coats were made from a heavy, blanket-weight material that cloaked the body and tied at the front. Many of the coats featured vibrant, Southwestern-style prints and often had hoods and tassels (not dissimilar to fur trappers).
I have vivid memories of my mum wearing classic Levi's jeans (501s, specifically) – stonewashed, high-waisted with a button-fly and loose tapered legs in signature thick denim – throughout my childhood to do the gardening or take the dog on a muddy walk. These were the 'mom jeans' before mom jeans became a thing.