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Terry Cloth and Tombolo

I am sorry to ask but do you remember Juicy Couture? They made terry cloth tracksuits popular (amongst teenage girls and soccer moms) when I was in high school, but they were completely garish. I shudder when I think about those outfits. I do not blame terry cloth itself, however. No, I have come to love terry cloth.

Think instead of the thick, luxurious terry cloth robes and towels that have whisked away all of the moisture covering you. Let these happier memories return because terry cloth is perfect for lounging around and there is no shame in that! And why not embrace the poolside chic of terry cloth?

Well, I did, once I saw my friend's "terry towelling" Orlebar Brown polo. They aren't cheap but they are incredibly comfortable and well-tailored. 

DR NO TOWELLING POLO SHIRT

The image above depicts their homage to James Bond's Dr. No shirt, From Orlebar Brown's website: "Imitate Bond’s beach style with this Seaweed towelling polo, originally worn in Dr. No (1962) when he first encounters Honey Ryder on Crab Key Beach, Jamaica. Lightweight and easy - one of the many benefits of towelling - it is thoughtfully finished with a ribbed collar and cuffs."


Tombolo is another fantastic maker of terry cloth shirts. My wife put me onto this company. I'm a big fan of my "'ROCKET LOBSTER' CABANA!"


In the photo above, I am rocking the Rock Lobster while working on my writing. There is a lot of fun stuff going on with this shirt and it is incredibly comfortable. It's like wearing a robe for a shirt. You couldn't find a more comfortable fabric for lounging by the pool this summer. Embrace the country club feel of terry cloth and you will never look back with regret. 

Here are some of the other great Tombolo designs:

"'ROCKET LOBSTER' CABANA!"


'THE ANGLER' CABANA

'CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN BEVERAGE' CABANA


*These opinions are my own and I receive no sponsorship or compensation, as a result of them.

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