OOTD-CW - 23 February 2026 · Real Men Real Style Community

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OOTD-CW - 23 February 2026

New laptop expected within 2 hours. I tried resurrecting one over the weekend and at least it will be ready for a new hire. Collected a few new suits on Friday. Both are very light weight and will be ideal for summer (or, our current winter, given that this whole week is in the 70s).

• Suit — SJ‑013, SL-022 (Mantoni): A light‑gray Mantoni windowpane suit in airy woven wool, cut with clean lines and subtle navy/light‑blue paneling. Breathable enough for a 72°F day while maintaining true business‑formal presence. The pattern reads sophisticated without visual noise—ideal for internal meetings and leadership settings.

• Shirt — DS‑010 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A CT spread‑collar French‑cuff dress shirt in white Burlington‑weave twill. Medium‑high weight with soft hand, strong opacity, and crisp structure. Its spread collar and French cuffs elevate the look, making it the perfect canvas for a grenadine tie.

• Tie — NT‑041 (Fort Belvedere): A true navy grenadine (Garza Grossa) tie from Fort Belvedere—untipped, hand‑finished, and richly textured. Its matte weave harmonizes flawlessly with the patterned suit, projecting understated executive authority. Tied in a clean Half‑Windsor.

• Pocket Square — PS‑009 (Fort Belvedere): White Irish linen square with signature blue X‑stitch edging. Crisp, conservative, and razor‑sharp against the gray jacket. The TV fold reinforces clean geometry and modern business formality.

• Belt — B‑001 (Hanks): A black, fully lined Hanks leather belt with silver buckle. Minimalist, structured, and perfectly aligned with the shoes, cufflinks, and watch metals.

• Footwear — DSh‑004 (Magnanni): Magnanni black cap‑toe Oxfords in Blake‑stitched corrected leather. Sleek lines, deep shine potential, and a moderndress silhouette. An ideal choice when projecting seriousness and clarity of intent.

• Socks — DSo‑074 (Fort Belvedere): Over‑the‑calf extra‑long‑staple cotton socks in black with tiny white dots. Hand‑linked toes, excellent stay‑up performance, and a refined pattern that complements the grenadine tie without drawing attention.

• Cufflinks — CL‑004 (Montblanc): Montblanc snow‑emblem cufflinks in polished silver and blue resin. A quiet luxury cue—modern, minimal, and matched perfectly to the gray suit’s cool tonality.

• Watch — W‑006 (Fossil): The Fossil Townsman on light‑brown leather—clean dial, stainless case, and an understated everyday dress profile. Serves as a practical, low‑distraction daily driver for internal workdays.

• Pen — P‑001 (Montblanc 146): The Montblanc LeGrand in black resin and platinum trim. A leadership‑grade writing instrument that signals precision and seriousness during notes and planning sessions.

• Business Card Case — BCC‑003 (Montblanc): A black leather Montblanc two‑sided card case with zipped center section. Slim, structured, and perfectly aligned with the day’s monochrome accessory palette.

• Fragrance — FR‑001 (Montblanc Legend): A clean, aromatic fougère with modern professionalism—bergamot, lavender, oakmoss. Office‑safe, present but never intrusive, and an excellent match for warm‑weather internal‑meeting days.

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