Anyone who says 25 years of marriage isn't long and hard is lying, in my opinion. I've said for years that the key to a long marriage is stubbornness; you have to stubbornly choose your marriage over and over, no matter what. While we celebrated our anniversary during our trip to Las Vegas, today is our actual 25th wedding anniversary, so we're having a nice dinner. However, I'm running some errands before our dinner tonight, partially to get ready for our short, out of town trip in a couple of days for a wedding (the excuse I gave her), but mostly to prepare her anniversary surprise. She thinks I can't surprise her after 25+ years. She's so wrong... 😁 My outfit of choice consists primarily of two-thirds of a three-piece suit, with a mismatched sportscoat. But, since purple is our favorite color...

Hi all. I want to take a fedora with me on a Mediterranean trip next month. We will be undertaking walking tours over several days and I am sure the hat will help. I have never worn hats (other than the omnipresent baseball cap), but have tried on and lined fedoras over the years. I have two questions: are there recommendations for the type of hat for more casual outfits (brand, colors, materials, etc.)? Also, are there any concerns about going secondhand? Normally, I like to try out a new item via a secondhand option and then know what I like when buying a new item. However, if a new fedora is not super expensive or there are more concerns over a used hat, then I will go that route. Thanks all!

Today I wore my new Brook Taverner wool-rich dark windowpane sports jacket. I had the sleeve length altered to best accommodate my T-Rex arm proportions. I’ve another altered Brook Taverner jacket to share, but that’s for another time. As sleeve length feels a constant battle for off the shelf stuff for me, I find I’m a bit over sensitive about that aspect of fit. So it’s nice when the alterations occur, as the length then feels natural and it switches off the negative voice in my head. As the man said, you can’t put a price on peace of mind.

Today was a Brisk 3C (37F) on the walk to school with my youngest, I was not going to get a coffee today, but as it was so cold I needed something to warm up my hands (at least that’s what I am telling myself) I also did a double Pocket Square today with one in the Suit pocket and the other in the coat pocket, both worked visually and brought some more fun to the outfit. Expanded outfit consists of; Brixton Brood Cap in Grey Herringbone M.J. Bale DB Chardin Overcoat M.J. Bale Bonato Suit in Washed Cherry Charles Tyrwhitt Non-Iron Royal Oxford Windowpane Check Shirt in Steel Blue OTAA Burgundy Clip-On Suspenders OTAA Sheffield Burgundy Line Tie OTAA Don Vitone Blue Wool Pocket Square (in the Suit Pocket) OTAA Mr Bandito Wool Pocket Sqaure (in the Overcoat Pocket) OTAA Navy Anchor Bracelet Charles Tyrwhitt Maroon Polkadot Socks Ivassi 1973 Bespoke Semi wingtip Brogue Monkstrap SOTD - Azzaro Wanted by Night WOTD - Erebus Origin GMT with Red and Black Bezel, aka Wade Wilson

...everyone's favorite place. Not! Sage green Criquet polo Khaki Brooks Brothers chinos and tan Anson belt with silver buckle Apricot espadrilles with no-show socks Tan vented flat cap Pagani Design Longines Spirit Zulu Time homage