WoolWeenies Club

[Crankin]

Lisa, where was that store? In Gt. Barrington?
I haven't seen Ibex in ANY store in the Boston area. I've looked at E. Mtn. Sports, REI, and a local "outdoor store." I thought they only sold their stuff on line.

Robyn

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Robyn,
It's "The Arcadian Shop" in Lenox, MA:
http://www.arcadian.com/

Apparently they have sold small amounts of Ibex items for a long time, but now they have a whole section of Ibex for men and women. My friend was there when the Ibex reps were putting the finishing touches on the "Ibex mini-shop". If you go, be aware that there are a few Ibex items sort of hidden in their cycling area as well to check out- like El Fitto knickers and Ibex wool cycling jerseys.

[Crankin]

OMG! I can't believe I have never been to this store. We've been going to the Berkshires for cycling trips for the past 4 years, in addition to a few skiing and cultural excursions there.
I may have to take a field trip there SOON. Maybe we can meet for lunch in the cafe....

Robyn

[KnottedYet]

I have strayed... I just ordered this: http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/sto...feat=502282-tn

It's cute, it's cheap. The one I ordered (black) has hot pink trim-bits. I imagine it will look lovely with a pair of faded jeans.

BTW, LL Bean has some nice merino shirts on sale for $30. T-necks, LS crews, and t-shirts. http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/sto...Search&feat=sr

[Velobambina]

Knott--Those T-shirts are nice. Very soft, look nice. I have a couple of them, but they sold out of my size really fast so I had to go w/a small instead of the better-fitting xtra small.

I LOVE LLbean

[emily_in_nc]

BTW, LL Bean has some nice merino shirts on sale for $30. T-necks, LS crews, and t-shirts. http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/sto...Search&feat=sr

Thanks Knott!

I order a lot from LL Bean as I have their credit card so get free shipping and fairly many Bean bucks since I use the credit card for buying all our boat gear recently, which really adds up. I hadn't seen these tops, but after reading your post just ordered one of the long-sleeved merinos in the teal color, which will go nicely under two wool cardigans I own for the coldest January days, and by itself for warmer days.

I can't afford Ibex at the moment (too much stuff on our "to buy for the boat" list), but LL Bean always has good deals. I had $20 in Bean bucks (plus free shipping), so the merino top is only costing me $9.95. That's a deal I can't resist!

Emily

[Blueberry]

I have a short sleeved and long sleeved version of the merino that just arrived. They're really soft (softer than the smartwool next to skin layer I have on), and could be worn for anything from biking to under a suit

(I got some really nice cashmere too)

CA