Garden Chic

By Jen Murphy, Chelsea Morse

How to look stylish, even when weeding

Gardening gloves. Photo courtesy of Terrain.

Sun-Spurning Hat

This braided raffia hat with a 5-inch brim has UPF 50+ sun protection. $48; shopterrain.com.

Courtesy of lechameauusa.com

Famed French bootmaker Le Chameau's "Iris 2" features extra-durable Hevea tree rubber. New for spring: bright vermilion red. $125; amazon.com.

Courtesy of Terrain

A rubber grip and long cuffs make these "Expression" gloves extra-practical. $20; ethelgloves.com.

Courtesy of Celia Birtwell

British textile designer Celia Birtwell's floral "kneelers" keep pants stain-free and dry. $32; celiabirtwell.com.

Published March 2011