OOTD-CW - 26 June 2026 · Real Men Real Style Community

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OOTD-CW - 26 June 2026

Said in the American date format, it is six-two-six-two-six ;-)

One major team meeting already done for the day and my business partner come in live for a catch up in a few hours. The office staff are beginning to plan for various employee and contractor holidays/vacations, and this is good. As a workaholic, I hardly ever take time off. As a psychologist, I know that someone who takes their full vacation time each year is more productive across the year than someone who takes no vacation. In terms of hours, it makes little sense. In terms of psychological health, it makes tons of sense. Encourage your employees to take off time to reset, revitalize, and reinspire themselves. Set the example by doing so yourself (and then secretly check in with few people knowing!).

On a sad sartorial note, I just saw an email from Raphael at Gentleman's Gazette that their printer of silk and wool is going out of business, thereby ending sales of several beautiful products from Fort Belvedere. On complete coincidence, the pocket square I am wearing today - which I just received from FB - is one of these discontinued items. FB does a great job of printing beautiful silk pocket squares in a full size so that it stays up in the pocket. The colors are both rich and lustrous, but sedate given the type of printing conducted. I also have one of the ancient matter pocket squares, and it frankly is not dissimilar from the current square's aesthetic. I know we all cannot invest in the best quality products and we have to select which items we invest our money into. And yet, I firmly believe it is us - the customers - who are the only ones that can ensure the survival of sartorial artisans. Consider what you value in this field and invest. Many of us love shoes - make sure to invest in the great shoemakers you love directly. The big watch makers probably don't need your money, but smaller artisanal horologist do!

OK, speaking of investing, my Friday outfits always include selecting outfit items with some of the fewest wears. The does include a brand new watch for me, from Swiss watch maker Mido, as it has zero previous wears!

• Dress Shirt — DS-043 (Charles Tyrwhitt): Sky blue spread collar non-iron herringbone with French cuffs. The herringbone weave adds subtle texture while the adjustable French cuffs allow for cufflink presentation on camera. Sporting some shirt cuffs today under the jacket as well, as these sleeves are a bit long.

• Slacks — SL-020 (Joseph Abboud): Mid-gray wool with subtle mini-check pattern and double outward pleats, part of a 2-button single-breasted suit made in the USA. The heavier wool weight with 3/4 lining and 1.5" cuffs delivers classic business formality with excellent drape.

• Odd Jacket — DOJ-006 (Brooks Brothers): Midnight blue Brooksool blazer with gold buttons in a 2-roll-3 configuration. Full acetate lining with rope shoulders and high armholes. The subtle sheen works beautifully on camera. Friday Rule: #4/10 blazers (3 wears) – top 40%.

• Necktie — NT-067 (Countess Mara): Burgundy silk with silver and cream geometric pattern. USA-made, 3-fold construction with slip stitch. The 4" width sits perfectly modern and the pattern scale reads well on video. Friday Rule: #32/70 ties (only 1 wear) – top 46%.

• Belt — B-009 (Nordstrom): Dark brown leather with silver buckle in thick collar style. Classic dress belt that anchors the brown leather theme.

• Footwear — DSh-019 (Carmina): Dark brown braided leather slippers from the Mallorca atelier on the Simpson last. Goodyear welted with brass tacks at heel and toe. The braided texture adds visual interest while the slipper silhouette keeps the look relaxed for the in-person portion. Friday Rule: #4/20 dress shoes (2 wears) – top 20%.

• Dress Socks — DSo-063 (Fort Belvedere): Over-the-calf cotton in mid-brown with blue shadow stripes. The blue stripe echoes the seersucker and provides cohesion between the brown leather accessories and blue jacket.

• Cufflinks — CL-020 (Unnamed): Deep blue square glass stones with brushed gold border in classic T-bar mechanism. The gold picks up the blazer buttons while the blue complements both shirt and tie.

• Pocket Square — PS-041 (Fort Belvedere): Silk-wool blend (60/40) medallion pattern with paisley border in mohair blue, burgundy, green, and yellow. Hand-rolled edges, hand screen printed in England. Wrinkle-resistant – perfect for all-day wear. Pairs beautifully with the burgundy tie.

• Tie Bar — TA-009 (Unnamed): Gold with shimmering triangular texture. Coordinates with the cufflinks' gold border and blazer buttons for metal harmony.

• Pen — P-002 (Montblanc): Meisterstück 149 fountain pen with 18K gold BB nib. The flagship – precious resin body with platinum trim. Loaded with Montblanc Royal Blue. The quintessential desk pen for signing and note-taking.

• Wrist Watch — W-009 (Mido): Swiss automatic dress watch with brown sunburst dial and rose gold-tone PVD case. Day-date complication with display caseback. ETA 2836-2 movement. The brown dial and rose gold accents complement the warm leather tones. Friday Rule: #1/9 watches (first wear) – top 1%!

• Ankle Watch — W-001 (Apple Watch): Series 16 for discreet connectivity during meetings without visible tech distraction on wrist.

• Business Card Carrier — BCC-001 (Fort Belvedere): Black German aniline leather with green goat velour interior. Bifold clasp design – ready for the in-person exchange with anyone.

• Fragrance — FR-021 (Tom Ford): Ombré Leather EDP. Opens with spicy cardamom, develops into bold black leather with jasmine florals. Rich patchouli and amber base. 8+ hour longevity. A leather-head's fragrance – bold and luxurious.

• Ring — R-001 (Ellie's Jewelry): Platinum wedding band with diamonds. The constant.

Friday Rule Achievements: 5 items in the low-wear percentiles: