As autumn nights draw in, wrap up warm
My favourite coat is in muted turquoise tartan; it was made by Selina Blow 35 years ago. It has worn better than my second favourite by Selina Blow – a dark purple Nehru jacket in silk matka with 15 silk matka buttons running down the front. All the detail was originally exquisite. Fitted and flattering with a cinched waist and flared below the waist, it reached the top of my thighs. I loved it too much. When I asked Selina if she could repair it, she quipped, ‘I think you have had enough wear out of that, Mary.’ But are coats and jackets still necessary? These days, with central heating in all buildings and the tube so hot, you need one only for the short dash between your mode of transport and the building. Moreover, you want to skip the time thief of the cloakroom if you can. The protective...
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