Most people in my neighborhood know this story, Troy is called “The Collar City” and I grew up not far from the old Cluett and Peabody factory. It’s also worth mentioning across the river my hometown in the early 1870s was the world largest producer of finished textiles. As a kid this went over my head but it’s nice to see far removed sources giving cred to my hometown.

I’m sitting on my apartment back porch enjoying a gin and tonic while my wife and I change shifts. We just welcomed our first child into the world on Memorial Day. It’s been an amazing few sleepless weeks and style has not been high in my radar since. I’ve never been so casual in my OOTD posts primarily because of work. I work in retail banking and previously at a university so suits and sport coats were the daily wear. I’m certainly grateful for my employer giving me many weeks pad for paternity leave. Now I have a new job as a father and a new appreciation for casual wear. I especially have come to love the “dad” look of light jeans with a polo and boat shoes that many of my millennial peers also associate with our own fathers. The circle of life is beautiful and also scary. It hasn’t fully set in that I’m a dad, I’m in survival mode with my wife for now. Honestly a polo shirt is the most formal I’ll be for a few more weeks I’m normally in a basic crewneck undershirt. As far as the outfit goes these are wrangler jeans with a Ben Hogan polo, and sperry leather boat shoes. The accessories take center stage with the lack of suit and tie featuring my citizen watch and collegiate ring. In my mind this is the quintessential “dad” look. Cheers and happy Friday.

Mixing and matching patterns and colors today with blue and brown up top with sombre trousers and shoes. Spending this lovely lunch on the cafe terrace across from the bank in town.

OOTD for my last day working at the college sporting our green colors. Going to need the jacket on frequently as I visit the various departments across campus.

I could care less about the ball caps so long as Gen Z fellers can re-establish their senses and embrace the classic navy blazer with chinos (cuffed even) with a tie. I’m all in. https://jpressonline.com/blogs/threading-the-needle-with-richard-press/threading-the-needle-gen-z-gentlemen?utm_campaign=2.17%20TTN%20-%20Gen%20Z%20Gentlemen%20%2801JMAH2JNPF6ZRB2QVZEVFKH11%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email&_kx=D_j68B3ZeUB9t3j3UDW6FK80pDkeZJlNrHTIchbFbBy9YpNAX7Ou0zIsj1nO4vp2.Mhfb34