Twinset and Pearls

The concept 'twinset' seems to be beyond the Lisbon faction's understanding. Switzerland and Norway formally, and most of the United Kingdom (should it ever get the chance to say so), are happy to wear a European Union cardigan at times, and even, to some degree, to style and colour- co-ordinate their national jumper underneath. Like all sensible women, their pearls are not for removal.

At times of economic chill the European Union cardigan is so useful (hence Iceland is trying to buy one), but when times are good and the world is working, what you wear is governed by that weather, and not by uniform imposed requirements. And your pearls are still yours, of course, and not for removal.

Englishwomen are quite clear on the whole matter: EU cardigan for chilly moments, short-sleeved jumper with cardy cast aside - or at most lightly draped over the shoulders - in good times; pearls worn always, for pearls are not for removal.

Oh yes, and all twinsets of cashmere - none of that scratchy wool, or Lord help us, hair shirt - in order to enhance global redistribution stuff.