The Obtainer - 10/27/23, Friday
↦ What We're Wearing on a Fall Date
Friday, October 27th Edition
Get out and have fun this weekend. If you’re planning on a date, we’ve got some ideas on what to wear to look and feel your best. And if you end up somewhere with cider donuts, would you save one for me? And since we’re talking donuts, let me tell you about my favorite coffee maker down below.
- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf
What We’re Wearing
Fall Date Night
Autumn provides an ideal backdrop for date nights and weekend outings, doesn’t it? Don't pass up the opportunity—the crisp weather and changing leaves automatically set an easygoing, romantic tone. Fall is a transitional season, so let your wardrobe do the same with a few adaptable essentials. The key is to look presentable and put together, but still casual. A classic oxford is a safe choice, and then layer it with a cozy sweater. Or consider swapping out both for a light turtleneck, especially in the evening. Round out the look with some ruggedly handsome jeans and a pair of suede loafers. Of course, a wool blazer is the ideal layering piece, especially if you decide on an after-drinks stroll. Don't forget a unique fragrance. It's the finishing touch that not only ensures you smell good but also gives you something to talk about when your date inevitably leans in and asks what you're wearing.
Your Fall Date Night Fit
Clockwise, from top left:
Vintage Ivy button-down shirt, $120 by Kamakura ShirtsWool graduate blazer, $498 by Buck MasonM24 II watch, $185 by MiansaiFine-ribbed socks, $4.90 by UNIQLOStatic fragrance, $95 by CorridorWool V-neck sweater, $185 by J. PressYardee moccasin loafer, $270 by Vinny'sStubbie chaser jean, $268 by Mother
Making the Case for …
A Cult-Favorite Dutch Coffee Machine
I’ll be completely honest: I’m the type that values form over function. If I’m forced to choose between aesthetics and well, pretty much anything else (comfort, ease, practicality), I’ll choose the good-looking option every time. So I’ll admit that I was first drawn to Technivorm’s signature Moccamaster machine because of its look. The retro brewer looks like it could be from a mid-century diner. And I knew it had a reputation—the Dutch company is well known in snobby coffee circles for making exceptionally good drip coffee makers for decades. But does this thing really live up to the hype? Could it really be worth $350?
In my experience as a coffee lover, when it comes to brewers, you've got good-looking ones and you've got the machines that produce a good brew. This one really does both. Yes, it sports a stylish throwback design from 1968—the year the first Moccamaster hit stores. But more importantly, it consistently churns out perfect freshly brewed coffee that will satisfy any coffee connoisseur. When Moccamaster says that “all Moccamaster coffee brewers are certified to brew to the strict standards of the European Coffee Brewing Center (ECBC) and the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), certifications awarded only after extensive and rigorous quality control and laboratory testing,” I believe that they mean business.
So how does it brew better coffee than your average coffee maker? If you’re familiar with a Chemex, the Moccamaster basically replicates the beloved pour-over method, it just does it with little to no effort on your part. And truthfully, I think it’s better than using a Chemex, because the Moccamaster will keep the coffee perfectly warm (at a not-too-hot 175-185 degrees Fahrenheit) for an hour and a half after its brewed. My partner and I have been using it for about four years now and have no complaints. Yes, you want to descale it now and then and we did need to replace the carafe once, but ordering parts isn’t a problem and I can’t see needing to buy another coffee machine … maybe ever.
$359 by Technivorm
The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.
Tennis brand Palmes is serving up some cozy layering options for fall. This patchwork motif is made of 100% merino wool and looks excellent over a blue poplin or oxford shirt. And it’s now over half off.
$325 / $162.50 byPalmes Tennis Society
Abercrombie & Fitch's utility pants look like your favorite fatigues, but feel like your favorite sweatpants. The loose-fit stretch fabric and drawstring waistband make these your go-to grocery-getting and brunch pants.
$80 / $59.99 byAbercrombie & Fitch
ARKET's quilted jacket is lightweight and warm. They use recycled materials and thoughtful design features like ripstop fabric and elasticated edges, making this jacket an environmentally conscious activewear option.
$145 / $87by ARKET
The three best stories from around the web.
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If you could wear only one coat between now and next spring, what would it be?”
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The lasts, insoles, outsoles, welting, cork filling, stitching, and cutting of the horsehide leather shell is all done by hand by workers who, in some cases, are second and third generation shoemakers.”
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The art of personalization to me means limitless ideas; the client and I have the opportunity to get as creative as possible.”
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Seasonal timeless classics from MHL by Margaret Howell that focus on simple but meticulously crafted items are now available.
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