Today we're having brunch downtown and will browse a bit at the Arts Alive Festival - a showcase event for local artists and artisans. @Brian McGuire - That last image is for you... My outfit today features one of three items from my Brooks Brothers haul this past weekend. It's a blue and white, herringbone, 100% linen sportscoat in the largest size Brooks Brothers makes. While shopping at the Outlets in Destin, Florida I stopped by the Brooks Brothers store and spotted two sportscoats I really liked. At 30% off, they were still $350 - so I wasn't certain I liked them that much and ended up passing on both. Then, the next day, I got a targeted marketing email from Brooks Brothers with a 50% off coupon code that was valid for their outlet (factory) stores as well as retail. So, on our way out of town, we stopped by to purchase one of them. My wife suggested I just get both, since they were going to be 50% off the regular price, and offered to buy them for me. The best part? The coupon worked but it took 50% off the current sale price instead of the sticker price! Then, on our way home, we stopped at the Outlets in Leeds, Alabama so she could see if they had some things in her size at the stores there they didn't have in Destin. While there, I stopped in at that Brooks Brothers store and happened to find two, matching suit separates that fit me (except for the pants needing hemmed) in the clearance section! I ended up getting two sportscoats (one linen, one summer wool) and a suit for less than $600 all total! To be fair, it sorta cost me nothing since my wife bought them for me. 😁 The haul: - This linen sportscoat. - A dark red, summer wool sportscoat. (Doesn't feel like tropical wool or a fresco but it's definitely a summer wool.) - A mid-gray, puppytooth, 100% wool suit. I'll feature these in future outfits once I'm able; the dark red sportscoat had to be ordered in my size and the suit needs a minor alteration.

The altar colors are still white so once again I started with a shirt as a base. As it is starting to be warm out, I decided to wear these brown tropical weight wool trousers with a light blue stripe. From there I choose a half lined blue sports coat, a white pocket square in a presidential fold and a black and maroon floral tie with just a touch of blue. Since it is after May 15 I choose a blue straw fedora. And finally like the last few Sunday (accept last.week) I choose to wear these brown tropical Brown, blue and black Italian Spectators.

What Pocket Square in your opinion Match with This gray Jack with Light Purple Square lines? THANK YOU!

Gentlemen, as we close the chapter on 2024, I want to take a moment to say how grateful I am for each of you. This community has become more than just a place to discuss style – it’s a brotherhood built on shared passion, respect, and growth. Heading into 2025, I’m excited to see how we continue to elevate not just our wardrobes, but ourselves as men. Let’s make this year one of sharp looks, confidence, and stronger connections. Here’s to keeping this community thriving, healthy, and exciting! What’s one style goal you’re setting for 2025? Let’s hear it in the comments!

Heart felt thank you to everyone who has helped me get here. 7, I'm coming for ya!