So. A last min event has been sprung on me for tomorrow. Trying to decide which tie to wear. Im leaning toward the navy tie with brass squares, or the forest green knit. Navy blue always works but I feel like showing more personality tbh. Outfit chosen is navy blazer with traditional naval metal buttons, light blue shirt, medium grey pants. Shoes and belt will be brown. I've done the white shirt and burgundy tie combo to many times. Haha. What are y'alls opinions?

CW = critiques welcome! Moderately busy day, but no time to derive a long back story for the day! Always plenty to do, so let's go, gentleman, and get it done today! • Odd Jacket — DOJ-010 (Ralph Lauren): A classic navy wool blazer from Ralph Lauren, featuring rope and padded shoulders with high armholes for a sharp, athletic silhouette. Full polyester lining with brass/gold buttons and small notch lapels—perfect for projecting executive authority on a client video conference without the full formality of a matched suit. • Slacks — SL-002 (Unnamed): Dark charcoal textured wool slacks with light gray secondary tones, offering subtle visual depth and versatility. The textured weave pairs beautifully with the navy blazer, creating a sophisticated odd-jacket-and-separates look ideal for blending client-facing professionalism with internal meeting practicality. • Shirt — DS-044 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A crisp white non-iron poplin French cuff dress shirt with a semi-spread collar (5" spread, 2.8" height). The medium opacity, soft hand, and square-edge French cuffs elevate the look while remaining comfortable for an all-day wear—a perfect canvas for the navy grenadine tie. • Undershirt — US-003 (Pro Club): Heavy white cotton crew neck undershirt providing excellent coverage under the medium-opacity dress shirt. The substantial weight ensures no show-through while maintaining comfort throughout the day. • Tie — NT-041 (Fort Belvedere): A true navy grenadine silk tie from Fort Belvedere—3-fold construction, untipped, and hand-finished with a rich matte texture. The 3.5" width and 58.5" length tie beautifully in a Half-Windsor, projecting understated executive authority perfect for client-facing video calls. • Vest — VWC-001 (Hugo Boss): A formal black Super 120 worsted wool vest with 4-button front and silver rear buckle. The contrast of black against the navy blazer creates visual depth and adds a layer of executive polish—ideal for elevating the jacket-and-separates look.

Today I’ve got the Vintage Olive Red Kap Work Trousers with the Pink RL Button Down. The Tie carries a hint of that Pink in its Fine Stripes. Still a little chilly out, so I’m trying this Tweed Jacket from Bill Blass that I found last weekend. Brown Belt and Loafers. Speaking of Last Weekend, I was walking Hermes, the Small Dog, down by the creek. There was an indigenous boy, 12-14ish fishing. He told me “Nice Suit, Sir”. Even though it wasn’t technically a Suit. At the grocery store, it seems like strangers smile more when they see me. One guy seemed almost startled.

This week I just feel like dressing up