OOTD-CW - 24 September 2026 · Real Men Real Style Community

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OOTD-CW - 24 September 2026

Today is another day of getting a host of project work and internal work done. Yesterday was exceedingly productive and I'm off to a good start today.

I have a favor to ask. Let me know what you think of this vest, especially if you know my overall wardrobe and typical dress. It's a bit large on me, so if I keep it, I would need to have it tailored. As I was considering the tailoring, I felt like this vest is just a bit plain (boring). Although it was sold on eBay as cotton, I suspect it has a high percent of synthetic material as well (I try to avoid these materials in all of my clothes, save specialty clothes like ski clothes). If you see a benefit to keeping this vest, I welcome your input! Indeed - I request it!

Today’s outfit uses a blue, khaki, purple, and cognac palette for an approachable but polished internal video-conference day. The ensemble in Daily Track!A393:AD393 represents $14,298.32 in wardrobe value at a frozen $90.38 cost per wear.

• Shirt — DS‑042 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A slim-fit cotton-linen twill shirt in mid blue, cream, and light blue Prince of Wales check, with a classic-point collar and French cuffs. The breathable blend provides warm-weather comfort while retaining strong on-camera structure.

• Undershirt — US‑010 (Ralph Lauren Polo): A blue cotton Classic Fit crew-neck undershirt with mid-bicep sleeves. Its tonal color minimizes show-through beneath the patterned blue shirt.

• Trousers — SL‑005 (Santorelli): Tailored Italian-blue wool odd trousers with a subtle micro-twill texture and restrained sheen. They continue the blue story below the waist without visually imitating the khaki vest.

• Vest — VWC‑003 (Hisdern): A khaki cotton vest with five matching buttons and a small left chest pocket. It creates clear contrast against the blue shirt and trousers while giving the visible video-conference frame additional structure.

• Tie — NT‑005: A purple-and-black silk tie with a small-square pattern and traditional three-fold construction. Tied in a clean four-in-hand, its darker palette anchors the checked shirt without competing with it.

• Pocket Square — PS‑007 (Fort Belvedere): An English silk-wool square with a purple paisley center and border, accented by red, green, blue, and rust. A relaxed puff fold uses the vest’s chest pocket and echoes the tie while introducing controlled color variation.

• Belt — B‑010 (Magnanni): The Valez is a 1.25-inch cuero caramel-brown leather belt distinguished by its subtle swirling finish. Its warm leather coordinates closely with the cognac loafers.

• Footwear — DSh‑016 (R.M. Williams): Tan-cognac full-grain penny loafers with burnished patina, full leather lining, and Blake or Blake-Rapid construction. Their elegant slip-on profile balances comfort with a polished business-casual appearance.

• Socks — DSo‑088 (Fort Belvedere): Lightweight over-the-calf cotton socks in bright blue and yellow shadow stripes. Hand-linked toes, a forest-green upper band, and strong stay-up performance make them a refined but lively extension of the blue trousers.

• Cufflinks — CL‑025: Classic oval cufflinks with opaque deep-blue synthetic-sapphire centers and brushed-gold borders. The blue connects to the shirt and trousers, while the warm gold complements the cognac leather accessories.

• Pen — P‑001 (Montblanc): The Meisterstück 146 LeGrand combines high-gloss black precious resin, polished platinum trim, and a rhodium-detailed 14K extra-fine nib. Filled with Montblanc Moderna Red ink, it provides a precise and distinctive writing instrument for the office.

• Wedding Ring — R‑001: The platinum-and-diamond wedding ring remains the outfit’s constant personal element. Its understated brilliance stands independently from the day’s coordinated accessory metals.

• Watch — W‑010 (Orient): The 40.5-mm Bambino Version 8 pairs a red sunburst dial with a polished steel case and dark-brown leather strap. Its weekly-calendar display and rich dial color reinforce the purple, rust, and cognac accents elsewhere in the outfit.

• Ankle Watch — W‑001 (Apple): The 46-mm slate-titanium Apple Watch is worn on the ankle solely for health and activity-data collection. It is not visible and is not evaluated as part of the outfit’s visual harmony.

• Business Card Case — BCC‑002 (Fort Belvedere): A structured brown-and-tan bison-leather bifold with pronounced grain, quilted lining, and silver hardware. Its rugged texture distinguishes it from smoother leather goods while aligning with the day’s warm footwear.

• Wallet — WL‑002 (Fort Belvedere): A full-grain Italian bull-hide bifold in antique mahogany and petrol blue with forest-green moiré lining. Its two-tone design neatly bridges the outfit’s warm brown leathers and blue garments.

• Fragrance — FR‑014 (Roberto Ugolini Marzocco): A citrus-led composition developing through spices, woods, amber, and resins. It provides a warm, structured presence appropriate for an internal office day without overwhelming the room.

• Eyewear — EW‑001 (Tom Ford Marko): Polished gold aviator frames with brown temples and polarized brown teardrop lenses complete the outdoor presentation. Their warm coloring complements the cognac loafers and brown leather accessories.

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OOTD-CW - 24 September 2026