OOTM-CW - 10 August 2026 · Real Men Real Style Community

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OOTM-CW - 10 August 2026

Outfit of the morning!

While vacationing, I have a client call this morning so I am prepped and ready to go! Back to the mountain dress after the meeting.

Video-Conference Outfit: Warm Browns, Ecru, and Oxblood

• Jacket — DOJ-011 (John W. Nordstrom): A mid-brown, cream, and dark-brown Glen-check sport coat in cashmere and silk. Its bold texture provides visual interest on camera while maintaining polished business-casual formality.

• Trousers — SL-010 (di Milano): Tailored brown wool slacks with subtle dark-brown static lines and a matte finish. Their restrained pattern anchors the more expressive jacket.

• Shirt — DS-020 (Nordstrom): A blue cotton SmartCare dress shirt with faint-white diamond dobby texture, two-button barrel cuffs, and a point collar. The recommended 2.75-inch collar stays keep the collar crisp on video.

• Undershirt — US-003 (Pro Club): A white cotton crew-neck undershirt. It provides a clean foundation beneath the highly opaque blue shirt.

• Tie — NT-056 (Rampley & Co.): A solid ecru knitted tie in a matte wool-cashmere blend. Its soft texture and light neutral color bridge the blue shirt and warm Glen-check jacket without competing with either.

• Pocket Square — PS-017 (Fort Belvedere): A brown, blue, light-blue, and tan paisley silk square. It echoes the jacket and shirt colors while adding a controlled flourish.

• Belt — B-011 (Hanks): The Esquire Raised leather belt in Havana brown with white edge stitching and a silver buckle. Its warm leather coordinates naturally with the trousers and footwear.

• Footwear — DSh-021 (Cobbler Union): Marco 722 Derby shoes in top-grade European calfskin with a hand-burnished oxblood finish. The deeper toe-and-heel patina adds richness while preserving a business-formal silhouette. This is part of the 24-hour break-in period I do for new leather shoes, trying to do it all indoors.

• Socks — DSo-080 (Bresciani): Over-the-calf Cotton Lisle socks in chocolate brown and copper. Their alternating ribbed shadow stripe quietly links the trousers to the oxblood shoes.

• Dress Watch — W-010 (Orient): The Bambino Version 8 automatic dress watch features a red sunburst dial, polished steel case, and dark-brown leather strap. Its burgundy-red tones reinforce the oxblood footwear while the leather strap supports the brown accessory story.

• Ankle Watch — W-001 (Apple): The Apple Watch 10 in slate titanium serves as a discreet secondary tracker. Its dark neutral finish keeps the technology visually restrained.

• Pen — P-005 (Moleskine × Kaweco): A blue fountain pen with a medium gold-plated steel nib and polished gold accents. The blue body references the shirt while adding a refined writing instrument for the workday.

• Wedding Ring — R-001 (Ellie’s Jewelry): A platinum wedding band set with diamonds. Its cool, understated brilliance provides a personal constant within the outfit.

• Business Card Case — BCC-004 (Fort Belvedere): A smooth-leather bifold case in oxblood and turquoise with a metal clasp. The oxblood exterior coordinates directly with the shoes while the turquoise interior supplies a private pop of color.

• Briefcase — CRY-003 (Montblanc): The black calfskin 4810 Westside double-gusset briefcase features Montblanc’s iconic print and shiny gunmetal hardware. Its structured formality makes it a strong professional carry for a video-conference workday.

• Wallet — WL-002 (Fort Belvedere): A full-grain bullhide bifold in antique mahogany and petrol blue, finished with contrasting petrol-blue stitching. Its warm exterior continues the brown leather palette.

• Fragrance — FR-024 (Tom Ford Oud Wood Parfum): A sophisticated woody-spicy oud built around cardamom, sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver, tonka bean, and amber. Its smoky warmth complements the outfit’s brown, oxblood, and ecru palette.

• Eyewear — EW-004 (Randolph): Randolph Concorde sunglasses with polished, 24-karat-gold-plated metal frames and green glass lenses. Their classic aviator profile adds a confident finishing touch without disrupting the traditional tailoring

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OOTM-CW - 10 August 2026