Sorry for disappearing, everyone. Work has been killing me, but I lived long enough to make it to vacation. I’m in Paris, and because of all the pickpocket warnings, I only brought my Elevon. Now I’m thinking I should have packed a few more watches. Rookie travel-watch mistake. So far, I’ve mostly been wearing Henleys and AG five-pockets or jeans because of the heat. Not exactly Paris runway, but survival has a dress code. I’m just glad I got here after the 44°C weather. That’s 111°F, which is less “vacation” and more “slow-roasting in a linen shirt.” I stopped into a Swatch store and checked out the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Moonphase and the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms collab. The Moonphase was way nicer than I expected. It did not feel plasticky. It felt solid, and the strap was actually comfortable. The Fifty Fathoms surprised me too. Very nice in person. A 90-hour power reserve on a 400 euro watch is kind of insane. Solid feel, nice strap, and oddly, sapphire on the back but not the front. So yes, Paris is dangerous. Not because of pickpockets. Because now I want more watches.

Wore a brown belt today as recommended. Wearing a black merino wool t-shirt under the dress shirt for warmth Fit is a bit baggy on purpose to allow higher range of motion while playing the violin, at least while recommended by Proper Cloth Collar is a bit tight at the front of the neck but will try neck forward adjustment for next made to measure

Traveling with the family. I always wear a Sport Jacket when I fly. Hope you all are having a wonderful Thursday!!

Ok, so I have sportcoats and suits. No issue there. But I am heading for a vacation in Paris and several places has a blazer / sportcoat requirement. Now I am not bringing anything formal. Fact is I will be packing fairly light with a suitcase for 10 days. But my wife does not like my sportcoats with jeans look as I wear texture in my sportcoats. So I am thinking a very packable knit sportcoat for dinners. Traditionally not my thing. I lean towards more formal or rocker. What are your thoughts on these types of things? I kind of like and dislike all at the same time lol.

Grabbed a casual jacket to throw in a suitcase when not a business trip. And yep, normal wear here with my AE sneakers, John Varvatos shirt and AG jeans. Normal wear for me. Grabbed the Rodd and Gun Haldon unstructured casual jacket as a modern leisure jacket. Wish I took a better photo lol.