Letter Carrier: Eric in Portland Oregon


Eric, Letter Carrier


Uniforms Series


Job: Letter Carrier 
Uniform: there are lots of choices, pants, shorts, shirts, sweaters, hats, belts, shoes

The United States Post Office has no official motto, but this is the inscription found on the New York City Post Office on 8th Avenue:

"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of the night stays these couriers from their swift completion of their appointed rounds."


What do you like about the uniform?
The pockets are the perfect size for carrying letters.

What would you like to have changed about the uniform?
There are a lot of things.
- reflective elements could be incorporated for safety 
- convertible pants for sudden weather changes
- utility belt to carry the scanner



Urban Weeds readers, if you have any information on who originally designed this uniform will you please leave a comment? 

Eric is also a photographer, check out his work: Eric Wimberly


by Lisa Warninger 

Kristine on N Mississippi, Portland Oregon


I like to make jewelry, so I usually like to wear something I made. I wear things that are pretty simple and straight-forward and then add something more personal with my accessories. 
Kristine, Audio Post


jacket: H&M
shirt: OrganicCoffee.com
skirt: Urban Renewal
boots: DSW
bag: Ecote´


by Lisa Warninger

Sara on SE Belmont, Portland Oregon


I like to combine very feminine style with short shorts and mini dresses.  I also just wear a lot of black and try to find really unique accessories to wear with my outfits.
Sara, photo archivist for Portland State University


glasses: Ray Ban
hoodie: American Apparel 
t-shirt: American Apparel
shorts: Valentine thrifted
tights: unknown
shoes: BC
bag: thrifted
fox tail charm: purchased in San Francisco


by Lisa Warninger

Mychal on N Mississippi, Portland Oregon


I like to wear things that are preppy and classic, but transitional. Things that I could wear to a punk show or a nice dinner and not look out of place.
Mychal, musician Campfire Ok


shirt: BDG
pants: H&M
shoes: vintage Sperry Top Siders
watch: Swatch
bag: Staple Ford
glasses: vintage Japanese 
necklace: vintage bike parts, made by Mychal


Kerri-Lynn on NE 22nd, Portland Oregon


I dress for my mood. If I feel like getting dressed up it's usually "Protestant prairie circa 1908" lots of frocks, smocks, and boots. 
Kerri-Lynn, artist and arts administrator 


scarf: Urban Outfitters
cardigan: H&M
top: American Apparel
jacket: Club Monaco
jeans: Levis
shoes: Brown's
glasses: Fendi
lipstick: MAC Insanely It
rings: made by Kerri-Lynn and street market
bag: Aldo
tote: Open Engagement conference 
necklace: Pyrah