Today I decided to dig out some of my blue accessories after a few weeks of no blue. Was pretty happy with how this one came together. Also peep the new (read: used, new to me) Cole Haan cap toe brogues I scored on Ebay last week. They need a little polishing, but are otherwise is great shape with little wear. I think they were a good investment. I feel more confident and better dressed wearing them to church instead of cowboy boots, as much as I do still love all my boots. Have a good one today, my friends.

I thought it was about time I dressed smart again inspired by a post by @Brian McGuire on patterns. Jwool jacket Samuel Windsor Trousers Lands' End Shirt Charles Tyrwhitt Silk Tie Citifax Shoes River Island Watch Rotary Revelation (chose white dial today) Fragrance Patchouly Leaves.

This past week was a very busy one for me. I didn't have time to post this. I eventually took my new Brown Wholecut Oxfords (https://www.skool.com/rmrs/coffee-brown-wholecut-oxfords?p=64da006b) for a spin. Lol! I went with a Navy pinstripe DB suit. The trousers had side adjusters, so no need for a belt. Combined with a light Blue dress shirt. I had a silk tie in a plaid pattern of blue and pink. Went with a pair of socks in the same family - pink/blue. Had a plain pink pocket square with fuchsia on the edges. Had my Hugo Boss wristwatch with brown leather strap and a brown leather bracelet. My cufflinks was a silver dolphin. Have a nice weekend, my friends.

Day 3 of enjoying the versatility of this blazer: · navy unstructured wool blazer (Bonobos) · light pink dress shirt (Devred) · gray 5-pocket trousers (Lucky Brand) · floral tie (The Tie Bar, acquired from thrift store) · pale pink, yellow, and blue pocket square (thrift store) · brown belt · brown brogue wingtips (Madden) · Garmin Venu 2 watch with brown leather strap · silver tie clip Included some pics without the jacket, which is how I'll spend much of the day in my home office.

Another cool day = another chance to play with the new blazer · navy unstructured wool blazer (Bonobos) · light blue check shirt (Banana Republic) · brown 5-pocket trousers (Joe's Jeans) · maroon tie (J. Crew, from thrift store) · red and blue check cotton pocket square (thrift store) · brown belt · brown cloth+leather derbies (Mark Nason) · silver tie clip A bit of a gamble with the similar pattern on shirt and pocket square, but I hope it works out all right. (The pocket square might do with being tucked in a bit more.) I wondered if the brown trousers might not provide enough contrast with the jacket, but in the pics they seem light enough to do so.