As mentioned in a previous post, I took a trip (under advisement) to Keezer's in Central Sq. to buy a new black satin cummerbund. Mentioning the sub-$20 price tag sparked several emails requesting that I pick up a few more when next I went. Thankfully, I had some free time and took the subway back across the river (all of 2 stops) for a second visit. My young lad accompanied me because he likes "choosing ties" and also likes the spicy dosa lunches at Dosa Factory.
Inside Keezer's, he asked if he could choose a few ties for me. The catch: by himself.
"Fine with me."
"I want to choose some beautiful ones for you" he continued.
"Go ahead. I'll wait here."
At $5-15, they wouldn't break the bank, so I stood with the cummerbunds by the register and waited for him.
"Here's the first one!" he said, and then sprinted back into the store's wilderness.
Not bad. It will be a great summer tie with a white shirt and a blue blazer. I liked it.
[sound of rummaging]
[sound of rummaging]
[sound of rummaging]
"Here's an argyle one!" he said, running up to me.
Oh, Dear God.
"It's ... wonderful" I said as convincingly as possible. "Yes, it does look like argyle. A little."
"Do you like it?" he said adorably with genuine pride and excitement for his find.
"Of course, son... I love it. Thank you."
Off he ran again.
Off he ran again.
The thing is massive and unwearable. For scale, I compared it to a tie of sensible proportions from my closet (below), and the new one is certainly within costume range:
My red tie looked like a sprout compared to the ugly "Argyle" monster.
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"One more?" he asked.
"One more" I said, and he ran back through the crowded racks of clothes.
[sound of rummaging]
[sound of rummaging]
[sound of rummaging]
"This one is a handsome green!" he said, returning with a skip in his step.
Also not bad. I like knit ties in moderation, and this Lilly Pulitzer number will go into the rotation with the other. Two out of three. At least he has an eye for it and the prices were so cheap (under $20 for all three) that I could indulge him in something that clearly made him happy.
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"I also found a nice suit for you, too! Want to see?" he asked.
"I think we should probably go."
