Just to keep with the solid tie theme, since I discussed yesterday navy w green thought I would demonstrate. With the green accent in the microdot in the shirt it’s a bit more coordinated (less inspired) than harmonized but the two colors harmonize well irrespectively. • navy HSM blazer • CT microdot navy and green shirt • CT green grenadine silk tie • navy w green pocket square • steel blue trousers • Pantherella blue socks • shell cordovan Alden tassels (1982) • Weneger fooled watch w navy and green nato band

CW = critiques welcome - always! Feeling the blues today... in my outfit. My guess is that the camera won't accurately capture the differences between the pattern and share of blues in the vest and slacks, but they are sufficiently different to let me feel comfortable wearing them together. Today in the office is a continuation of (A) getting the website ready for launch by the end of the week, (B) working on our largest proposal ever and how we do so as a team, and (C) putting the final touches on the investor plan which I will begin socializing with investors as early as next week. Lots of great work training for the staff, especially in the ever-important area of training scientists on business development processes. • Dress Shirt — DS-032 (Charles Tyrwhitt): Ocean blue Prince of Wales check with yellow and dark blue accents in a classic cotton cut. Point collar with 5" spread, French cuffs with adjustable barrel option. The Prince of Wales pattern adds sophisticated texture while keeping the overall look business-appropriate for video conferences. Perfect for showcasing cufflinks on camera. • Undershirt — US-011 (Ralph Lauren Polo): Navy cotton crew neck in XL. The dark navy provides perfect concealment under the lighter ocean blue dress shirt—no show-through risk. • Slacks — SL-005 (Santorelli): Italian blue textured wool with regular cuffs. Belt loops with classic break. The subtle blue texture complements the blue tones throughout the outfit without competing with the Prince of Wales check. • Vest — VWC-002 (Charles Tyrwhitt): Indigo blue sharkskin pattern wool with light blue undertones. Five navy buttons with gray silver rear buckle. Fits slightly snug in the chest but delivers excellent structure on video. The sharkskin weave adds visual depth that reads beautifully on camera. • Necktie — NT-023 (Fort Belvedere): Navy wool challis with white polka dots, 3-fold construction with self-tipping and keeper loop. The 3.5" width at 57" length sits modern but not trendy. Wool challis creates beautiful texture and depth that silk can't match—perfect for adding dimension to a blue monochrome look.

Starting my crazy Monday off with a bang. It’s a warm and sunny day so trying to keep it light and bright. Blue/white striped dress shirt Oatmeal trousers Oatmeal Linen OTC socks Antique Calf lazyman cap toe Hope you all have a wonderful Monday!!

Busy week this week with my bride having surgery this morning, my sister surprised me and came into town to celebrate my birthday, and to visit my sister’s and her daughter’s grave sites. Plus a work load and taking care of the wife after surgery, also taking care of our grandson, then visiting with my sister. These coming weeks have significant challenges ; both of my parent past away and their anniversary is on July 6th, my birthday July 7th, my orders sister past away a year ago from illness and my niece killed in auto accident a little over a year ago. I say all this to say, gentlemen it’s easy to get overwhelmed and go to get bogged down. You have too learned that there are things in life you cannot control, but you can control how you responded to them. Learning to respond to situations and not react in anger is something we as gentlemen men to learn, and practice . Enjoy life; live, love, and laugh.

Heading out to a Surprise 70th birthday for a friend tonight. It’s at a nice Outside waterfront venue. OOTE: Blue/grey/white unstructured sport coat with white linen pocket square White Linen Shirt Oatmeal Linen trousers with cuffs Oatmeal OTC ribbed dress Socks Tobacco brown suede tassel loafers with matching belt 50th anniversary snoopy moonwatch Hope you all have a wonderful evening.