Look what I donated today: graphic and vividly colored/printed Tees. Was hanging on to them for ages just because I thought they were cool. I learnt during the AMAZING style journey so far that sophistication comes from simplicity: the neutral hues, earth tones, solid colors, and matching pieces along with the three Fs: fit, function, and fabric. NEVER felt better.

Impromptu trip with my wife to the Trafford Centre shopping complex. Elevated casual look, hopefully. Testing fragrances, ogling jewellery and watches, buying chocolate, having fun. Top - TM Lewin black short sleeved Henley Trousers - Next black slim fit jeans (Vinted) Belt - Black ratchet with silver buckle Shoes - Cheaney black loafers (Vinted) Hat - Black flat cap from Amazon Bag - David Jones Paris Faux Leather Satchel (thrifted) Watch - Seiko Titanium and Apple Watch Fragrance - Green Bubble by Jusbox All black, head to toe. Going for Johnny Cash, ended up more Brian Johnson.

My son came home from school today - 7th grade - and said that for his school presentation tomorrow, he would get extra points if he wore a suit and tie. So, tonight we put him in one of his older brother’s suits and one of my ties. I showed him how to tie the tie know (half Windsor as I knew I could do that from behind him and still nail it). Once he had it on, he looked in the mirror and said, “Wow! This looks great!” Now he understands. And I was a very happy father.

Quarter zip in minimal mode. It has a place?

Day of yard work and running errands. Picture taken getting suit pants hemmed. Charles Tyrwhitt tan linen shirt with rolled sleeves over Vertx blue jeans with brown Anson belt with silver buckle and brown Justin boots. Monterey Kitty Hawk blue dial watch and Scent Reserve inspired by Creed Aventus. Put on my Stetson Aficionado hat too!