As a military staff officer you can expect, sometimes, to have more work than you can handle but not always can you expect to be appreciated. However, my current unit awarded me a Commendation Medal for leadership and other achievements. Grateful for the win! And my OOTD is camouflage so no need for me to post that picture. 😂

So this is my travel uniform when I fly for business. Any advice on improving this uniform while still achieving the simplicity, space-saving, and visual objectives stated below? Ex. I’m thinking of adding dark brown shirts to the mix in fall/winter for a little warmth and variety. Thank you in advance, oh Brotherhood of Style. The jacket alternates between a navy blazer, this navy sport coat, and a light grey, cotton sport coat. In warmer weather, I substitute the medium blue or black button down with a navy or black polo. Always dark wash denim pants. Pocket square rotates based on the jacket and shirt. Boots in fall/winter, loafers in spring/summer. I gravitate toward a monochrome look because 1) I’m vertically compact, and 2) dark colors hold up better while traveling. I never check a bag so this uniform allows me to deal with temperature changes en route, have the jacket ready for business casual receptions, and pack only a suit for business dinners. When I get to my destination, I’ll usually replace the dark shirt and jeans with grey trousers, a light blue/white button down m, and a tie for business casual meetings. Having a travel uniform keeps decision making to a minimum, helps me pack quickly and not forget things, and maximizes use per article.

Yesterday my wife and sister-in-law were discussing what to get my 13 year old nephew for Christmas and I overheard my sister-in-law ask my wife if I would be willing to help pick out and coordinate some clothes for him. "Chuck has such a great sense of style and Levi looks up to him, do you think he would mind helping?" Oh how my head grew about four sizes yesterday evening after I heard that.

Alright gentlemen, show us what you’re working with today. Post a picture of your ensemble laid out or with you wearing them. I look forward to seeing how you have utilized the YouTube videos, classroom, and this app as well as your own creativity. The grey blazer ensemble is for my partner and the navy blue blazer is mine