Went to brooks brothers. Cost was 400$. I got it on clearance for 180

This last Sunday I went to the Nordstrom Icon and Ambassador Holiday Party, and the beginning of the evening could not have been more beautiful. I brought my wife’s best friend as my guest. I shop at Nordstrom often and she does not, so I wanted her to enjoy the full experience. We had registered ahead of time, checked in at the door, and joined the line that moved toward the entrance. As we stepped inside, the atmosphere felt festive and thoughtful. A live brass band played by the entrance while artificial snowflakes drifted through the air, which is amusing in San Diego but still charming. We walked along a red carpet as employees clapped and welcomed each guest. Someone placed a glass of champagne in my hand as we passed. It felt warm, celebratory, and well put together. Inside the party we stopped at the journal station. They were embossing names on the covers. My guest picked out a Peanuts themed journal and had her husband’s name added. He loves journals and Peanuts, so it was the perfect combination for him. Watching her light up over that gift was a highlight of the night. We continued through the event, trying hot chocolate (you would be in shock at these), which was excellent, and cannolis, along with hors d’oeuvres and sparkling waters. Everything felt generous and carefully arranged. For a while we were simply enjoying the evening. We talked about stopping at the bar, but before that I took her to the men’s fragrance section so she could test a few scents. That is when the night shifted. Two employees nearby were talking. A younger associate asked why the store felt so busy. The response came in a tone that was impossible to misunderstand. “They let the ambassadors in,” she said, and she shook her head with a level of disdain that carried the feeling of calling people peasants without using the word. My guest heard it clearly. She looked at me and said, “If ambassadors are spoken about like that, then what am I.” She had come as my guest, and that single comment hit her unexpectedly hard. It changed her entire experience in a matter of seconds.

Was invited to a dinner by my father in law and the pastors of the LasVegas Area. Turns out only my father in law and I ended up as the best dressed every one was in Jeans and polos 🤦‍♂️

OOTD. Concert day at the elementary school. Informal concert for the students. It is cold here in the northeast US!

My son bought me a Christmas themed tie and asked me to wear it to work. I certainly cannot say no to that. I have Grand Jury today so we’re going with the Christmas spirit. OOTD White dress shirt Black dress pants Christmas tie Black Anson belt Black boots Green velvet blazer OD green over coats for the transitions. The coat and blazer will not be worn at the same time.