Comments on: Is Christmas-themed apparel a fading tradition?

By: Cedar

Cedar — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 09:45:03 +0000

I also live in Seattle, and it’s not really a trend here. My aunt wears one, but in a slightly self-conscious, jokey way. Plus, she’s a first grade teacher, so she can get away with it at work!

By: Kellee

Kellee — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:01:43 +0000

Lynn,
My condolences to you and your family.

By: Angie

Angie — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:31:35 +0000

I’m sorry to hear about your granny, Lynn. May she rest in peace.

Sounds like your Mum was wise woman, Kellee. I love her “360 degrees walking canvas” analogy.

By: Kellee

Kellee — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:12:30 +0000

I have not seem many reindeer on sweaters (Bridget Jones Diary-ugh!)this year either in the Boston area. No offence to those who own them.
I did wear a crystal snowflake brooch on my shoulder of my coat to church this year. I wanted to wear it and it is fairly delicate. You would not see it with my scarf and the collar of my coat so on the shoulder it went.
My mother use do things like this all the time… She always said ” you should be remembered when leaving a room as much as when you enter one ” Fashion was a 360 degree canvas to be played with for her. I love the memories of her personal style

By: Becca

Becca — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:52:53 +0000

I’ve seen hardly any this year at all (I live in the DC area). And for that I am thankful. I love Christmas and wish to celebrate the season in every way possible–just not with a holiday themed sweater.:)

By: Lara

Lara — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:51:27 +0000

Only as a joke for parties around Richmond, VA… which I don’t appreciate. Who wants to go to a party looking like hell when half the fun is getting dressed up?

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 03:08:39 +0000

Haha, you’re definitely not in denial Maya

And Lynn, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your grandmother sounds like she was a lovely lady.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:17:57 +0000

I would never be caught dead in one, but I thought my grandmother was sweet and cute in hers. It made her feel festive in her older years when she could no longer do much to help the family celebrate like she did for so many years.

She died day before yesterday at 96, and believe me, I would dearly love to see her sitting in my kitchen tonight in that old glittery snowman sweater. Perspective is everything, my friends.

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:16:12 +0000

Oh, I wanted to add that the holiday sweatshirt is even more prevalent among the older folks I know than the holiday sweater. Better or worse?

Happy holidays everyone!

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:13:08 +0000

I love the looks on the modes’ faces in the pictures you chose, Angie. They all 3 look like they aren’t too sure about this sweater….fakey or unenthusiastic smiles. Maybe I’m just projecting?