OOTD-CW - 10 March 2026 · Real Men Real Style Community

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OOTD-CW - 10 March 2026

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Today's outfit reminds me of the sartorial journey I am on. About a year ago, I started to expand my wardrobe. I knew enough to know I didn't know enough... and therefore, exploration would be good. I did not buy high-end pieces but rather shopped for deals and "first steps" into what I might like.

Today's dress shirt represents one pathway I went down and now dislike: contrast colors on a white dress shirt. Paul Fredrick had a series of these where the inner collar and cuff, the inner button placket, and the buttons had a contrast color. I got several of these, but now see them as garish. Admittedly, the one I still like is with black contrast - the biggest contrast of all. My wife likes the pink contrast, so I'll likely keep that one. I suspect that rest may go to eBay.

Another item in today's outfit that was part of this test phase are my Stacy Adams navy Oxfords. The shoes are pleasantly comfortable, though their construction and materials are not the best. For the same price, I am sure I could have procured a much better set of navy Oxfords on eBay. That said, I value this purchase. It showed me that I really love navy as a shoe color (coming from the guy who has purple Oxfords, I suppose navy is easy for me). I also experimented with initial shoe care with these shoes, not worrying if I messed them up.

Here are the rest of the details

• Shirt — DS‑002 (Paul Fredrick): A medium‑blue Paul Fredrick dress shirt that delivers strong clarity on video without drifting into client‑formal stiffness. The color anchors the outfit confidently while remaining relaxed and approachable for internal leadership settings.

• Vest — VWC‑002 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A navy wool Charles Tyrwhitt vest that sharpens the silhouette and adds executive structure without over‑formalizing the look. Particularly effective on VC, it provides clean vertical lines and visual authority.

• Slacks — SL‑008 (Santorelli): Tan wool Santorelli slacks that warm the outfit and balance the blue‑dominant upper half. Classic, composed, and never severe, they keep the look grounded and versatile.

• Tie — NT‑009 (Hugo Boss): A cobalt blue patterned Hugo Boss tie with excellent camera presence and controlled saturation. The pattern density complements the vest cleanly, avoiding flattening or visual noise.

• Footwear — DSh‑002 (Stacy Adams): Navy Stacy Adams oxfords that maintain blue‑family alignment while staying appropriate for internal meetings. Polished enough to signal intent, but intentionally not client‑shiny.

• Belt — B‑007: A deliberate belt selection that supports the navy‑forward palette without competing for attention. Clean, restrained, and fully aligned with the outfit’s internal‑meeting intent.

• Socks — DSo‑022 (Golden Toe): Deep navy over‑the‑calf Golden Toe socks that preserve uninterrupted color flow from trouser to shoe. Clean, conservative, and sharp when seated.

• Undershirt — US‑001 (True Classic): A white True Classic crew undershirt that remains fully invisible under the dress shirt. Functional, comfortable, and doing exactly what it should.

• Tie Accessory — TA‑001 (Fort Belvedere): A platinum Fort Belvedere collar clip that keeps the tie line clean and structured. A restrained, old‑school detail used sparingly and effectively.

• Watch — W‑003 (Fossil): Fossil Neutra quartz on the left for classic authority.

• Fragrance — FR‑001 (Montblanc Legend): A clean, blue‑family aromatic fougère that stays firmly office‑safe. Present, professional, and never intrusive.

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