[Ivan's choice looks practical and stylish, though. James wishes he could pull something like that off without trying.

(James totally got rid of all of his knitwear, btw.)]

Uh-huh. I think these two suit me the most. Thanks for helping pick them out. Now maybe Maria won't give me crap about it.

[It's a joke, and not an honest attempt to complain.]

You're keeping the scarf?