We’ve talked about this before. How some fabrics just jump out at us, conjuring in an instant an image we didn’t even know we remembered.

That’s how it went with this eye-catching corduroy. This soft, narrow wale cord in a deep shade of umber is flocked with an all-over floral motif in bright copper. It wants to be looked at.

The richness of these colors brought us into the groves of ancient oaks that are England’s New Forest. This magical place is where the trees grow so tall they became the masts for the Royal Navy’s great sailing ships. They’ve been building boats in the New Forest for centuries.

If you walk among these massive oaks on a fall day, you’ll see how the deep umber of bark and branches is brightened by masses of copper-colored leaves.

But don’t allow yourself to be too enchanted. The New Forest is full of wild ponies. If your inclination is to wander among the trees eating a pear, rest assured several of these locals will follow you until you’ve offered them a bite.

Indoors is a pub that was once part of an ancient shipyard. Chairs of old, smooth oak glow deep umber in the bright firelight. The fireplace is so big a man can stand in it. Here, a long walk on a cold day ends in happiness. A wedding follows.

The New Forest Coat Dress and Skirt are warm on a fall day, but they work in layers to allow a seat close to the fire. The swing line of the coat dress and its bell-shaped raglan sleeves permit easy movement. The fitted skirt falls to just above the knee, making it possible to run for it if there are lots of ponies and not so many pears.

The two pieces may be worn together, and each is made to be worn alone. The Coat Dress may also be worn over jeans.

For more information about the New Forest Coat Dress and Skirt visit the Shop.