OOTD-CW - 8 June 2026 · Real Men Real Style Community

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OOTD-CW - 8 June 2026

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We've had four birthday dinner in 5 days. I am a bit burnt out on the long dinners, but not the celebrating my son. I have let the new guests hod his time during these dinners. When last night's dinner was a smaller group of relatives, he came and sat next to me and we spoke about everything under the sun (READ: a lot of Dodgers... and then life). That was rewarding.

Today at worked kicked off a new research project where one of my employees is conducting interviews of thought leaders for the first time. She did well on her first call! Lots of opportunities for her to get a lot better as this moves forward. It's also an interesting topic as it examines the sentiments of AI use now, and in the future, for my field.

Today is almost all internal meetings, so the AI app roles randomly between (1) vest + tie outfit, (2) odd jacket and trousers combo (tie always worn in the office), or (3) a regular suit. It selected a suit, and that's what I've done.

• Suit — SJ-002, SL-011 (Peter Millar): A dark blue Peter Millar wool suit with tiny lighter blue boxes, cut with rope and padded shoulders and a slight sheen finish. The full-lined jacket features notched lapels with two rear vents, paired with matching low-rise slacks that drape light but well with a medium to full break. Business formal presence ideal for video conferences.

• Shirt — DS-040 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A CT slim-fit non-iron twill dress shirt in crisp white with French cuffs. The 2-ply cotton twill offers soft hand and excellent opacity, with a classic point collar. Perfect canvas for formal accessories—the adjustable French cuffs elevate the entire ensemble.

• Undershirt — US-022 (Sene): White made-to-measure undershirt in Peruvian Pima cotton and elastane. Fantastic fit with excellent drape and heavy weight that won't show through the opaque dress shirt.

• Tie — NT-053 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A silk Glen check tie in blue and cream with puppytooth print details. The 3-fold construction offers good body with a low sheen finish and 3.5" blade width. Pattern adds visual interest without overwhelming the suit's subtle boxes.

• Pocket Square — PS-003 (Charles Tyrwhitt): Ivory silk square with navy polka dots. The dots tie back to the suit's dark blue while the ivory provides clean contrast. Presented in a puff fold for video conference playful presentation.

• Belt — B-007 (Milorde): Navy leather belt with silver buckle. Clean, minimal design that matches the navy tones throughout the outfit while keeping metals consistent with the tie bar and watch.

• Footwear — DSh-002 (Stacy Adams): Navy cap-toe Oxfords in burnished leather with Kirby Allison navy laces. Perfect color coordination with the suit, offering business casual formality appropriate for VC days.

• Socks — DSo-071 (Il Regalo): Over-the-calf wool and silk dress socks in navy with mid-blue shadow stripe. The snug fit ensures excellent stay-up performance, and the shadow stripe echoes the tie's pattern movement.

• Cufflinks — CL-008 (Charles Tyrwhitt): Cobalt blue enamel cufflinks with silver T-bar mechanism. The cobalt connects beautifully to the suit's blue tones while the silver matches the belt buckle and tie bar.

• Tie Bar — TA-011 (Sonia Jewels): 2" polished slide-on tie bar in 925 sterling silver. Classic, professional, and perfectly matched to the silver accessories throughout.

• Watch — W-008 (Orient Bambino Version 7): A Japanese automatic dress watch with 38.4mm polished stainless case, white/silver sunburst dial, and small seconds at 6 o'clock. The black genuine leather strap and dauphine hands project timeless formality. Perfect for board meetings and professional video calls.

• Apple Watch — W-001 (right wrist): Titanium Slate Apple Watch 10 for discreet health tracking throughout the workday.

• Pen — P-001 (Montblanc 146 LeGrand): The Meisterstück 146 in black precious resin with platinum trim and 14K gold nib. A leadership-grade writing instrument that signals precision and seriousness during notes and meetings.

• Business Card Case — BCC-001 (Fort Belvedere): Black German aniline leather bifold with silver clasp and green goat velour interior. Slim, structured, and perfectly aligned with the day's formal accessory palette.

• Fragrance — FR-020 (Tom Ford Oud Wood): A sophisticated, smoky oud interpretation with cardamom opening, creamy sandalwood heart, and warm amber base. Moderate projection with intimate presence—quietly confident and refined for professional video conferences.

Color Story: "Navy Professional"

Primary palette: Navy/dark blue, white, silver
Accent: Light blue undertones throughout (suit boxes, tie check, sock stripe)
Metal consistency: Silver (buckle, watch case, cufflinks, tie bar)
Pattern harmony: Small-scale patterns throughout (suit boxes, tie check, pocket square dots, sock stripe)

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