The Ultimate Puzzle Challenge: Crack the Code to ‘My Favorite Things’ Apparel!

As a detective, when confronted with the crossword clue “Items of apparel in the song ‘My Favorite Things'”, my first step is to analyze the context of the clue. The mention of the song immediately triggers a connection to the iconic musical “The Sound of Music” and the iconic song “My Favorite Things.”

Next, I recall that the song “My Favorite Things” lists a variety of objects that bring comfort and joy. These objects are often associated with the idea of coziness and warmth. Considering the clue’s reference to “items of apparel,” I begin to narrow down the possibilities.

Among the comforting items mentioned in the song, one stands out—the line “brown paper packages tied up with strings.” This phrase guides me towards the concept of wrapping or tying. It prompts me to think of objects that are often tied or secured in some way.

Then, I deduce that the items in question must be something that we often associate with warmth and are tied or secured in some way. Knitted accessories, such as scarves, gloves, or mittens, immediately come to mind. However, the plural form “items” in the clue suggests that I should focus on finding a word that includes multiple pieces.

With these insights in mind, I settle on the answer—MITTENS. Mittens are a common type of hand coverings that offer warmth by keeping the fingers together. Typically knitted or made of warm fabric, they often feature strings or cords that can be tied to ensure they do not get lost.

In conclusion, by considering key hints from the clue, including the song reference to “My Favorite Things” and the tie or secure aspect, I arrived at the answer ‘MITTENS‘ as the main apparel items associated with coziness and warmth mentioned in the song.