^ Mm.  Interesting point.

I lie. I've just discovered I own a pair of boxer shorts in a purple and white stripe. Made in India. Must have been a multi pack buy. Not sure I've ever worn them.

I've got an old purple Brooks makers shirt knocking about somewhere.....no clue how to wear it, but as with the challenge of the green makers recently, going to see what it works with!

Though, it might risk getting a bit joy division-y

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Woof - what was Mrs Woof’s take on the purple cord suit ? be interesting to know ,

A Tootal paisley scarf in any colour is a bit too swinging 60s/regency for me. I'm a mod, but not that type.

Staxfan  what was Mrs Woof’s take on the purple cord suit ? be interesting to know.

Luckily for me I’m not someone who has to have clothing parcels sent to my workplace, or store them in the garage to be smuggled into the house in the dead of night as Mrs W has always been genuinely interested in and supportive of my sartorial endeavours. Rather than being annoyed because I’ve bought something she is more likely to berate me for passing up on some bargain or item I’ve been gazing at repeatedly on the internet. Of course I learned a long term ago that encouraging my expenditure all too conveniently provides top cover for her own excesses that dwarf mine. One time our credit cards were stolen but I didn’t bother to report it ……………. as the criminals didn’t spend so much.

So the answer to your question is that she was present at the moment of the inadvisable suit purchase, egging me on and telling me how good I looked in it.

Purple.. the devil's colour. Unwearable, unlovable. The colour of a man having a heart attack or throwing up, or a skin complaint.

Woof , I’m guessing a few on here are envious of Mrs W’s support in clobber matters , never had to smuggle anything in myself but sometimes had to be a bit economical regarding the price of things.... ‘ how much did you pay for those shoes ? ‘  ‘ oh over 200, ‘ ( in reality way over at 350, but of course they’ll last a lifetime)

There are 2 Anderson belts in purple in the Stuart’s sale ,

The shirt turned out to be not purple - are some sellers colour blind? - but a rather pleasing maroon/burgundy/what you will.  Certainly not purple.  It's also a nice, thick, velvety cotton, ideal for these chilly mornings when out walking.  That, plus a bit of Russell Athletic and my trusty Gloverall, does the job, Ivy or not.