Many big client meetings this week. Lots of new projects kicking off and it's fun to get everyone involved in a new effort. Happy Monday, everyone!
Monday’s Black-Suit Video-Conference Outfit
- Suit — SJ-004, SL-013 (Hart Schaffner Marx): A newly tailored solid-black suit in light-to-moderate worsted wool, with a formal two-button jacket and classic-fit trousers. The restrained suit creates a sharp, authoritative foundation for video conferences.
- Shirt — DS-044 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A solid-white non-iron cotton-poplin shirt with a 5″ semi-spread collar and square French cuffs, size 16–35.5. Its clean surface provides maximum contrast against the black suit and red tie.
- Undershirt — US-003 (Pro Club): A white cotton crew-neck undershirt in size XL. The shirt’s opacity keeps it unobtrusive beneath the white dress shirt.
- Tie — NT-072 (Versace): A vintage red Italian-silk tie with a medium-scale geometric pattern. The saturated red stands clearly against the black-and-white base; use a Half-Windsor with a centered dimple.
- Suspenders — SB-006 (Kirby Allison): Sovereign Grade black-and-white basket-weave silk suspenders with black leather button loops and silver hardware. The button-fastened SL-013 trousers support them properly.
- Pocket Square — PS-006 (Fort Belvedere): A white linen square with a crisp red border that echoes the tie without duplicating its pattern. Use a TV fold showing a narrow line of red.
- Shoes — DSh-004 (Magnanni): Black leather cap-toe Oxfords with black waxed laces, size 10.5. Their sleek, highly formal profile completes the black-suit foundation.
- Socks — DSo-074 (Fort Belvedere): Black over-the-calf socks in extra-long-staple cotton with tiny white dots. The subtle pattern coordinates with the suspenders while remaining business classic.
- Cufflinks — CL-018: Slim silver barrel cufflinks with red circular accents. They connect the red tie and pocket-square border while matching the outfit’s silver hardware.
- Tie Bar — TA-011 (Sonia Jewels): A polished 2″ slide-on tie bar in sterling silver. Its restrained design matches the cufflinks, suspenders and watch case.
- Dress Watch — W-008 (Orient): An Orient Bambino automatic dress watch with a white-silver sunburst dial, stainless-steel case and black leather strap. It is a clean formal match for the black suit and shoes.
- Smart Watch (ankle) — W-001 (Apple): The slate-titanium Apple Watch supplies the practical second-watch element for a video-conference day. Its dark neutral finish keeps it visually quiet.
- Pen — P-001 (Montblanc): A black Meisterstück 146 LeGrand fountain pen with platinum trim and an extra-fine nib. It reinforces the black-and-silver accessory story.
- Business Card Carrier — BCC-001 (Fort Belvedere): A black German-aniline-leather case with silver hardware and a green goat-velour interior. Formal and discreet, it fits cleanly inside the suit.
- Wallet — WL-001 (Montblanc): A black full-grain calfskin bifold with a carbon-fiber texture. Its understated finish remains consistent with the other black leather pieces.
- Wedding Ring — R-001: The platinum-and-diamond wedding ring complements the outfit’s silver-toned metals.
- Fragrance — FR-001 (Montblanc Legend): Bergamot, lavender and pineapple leaf open into oakmoss, geranium and tonka. It is dependable, professional and appropriately restrained for a full day of video conferences