Wall to wall zoom meetings with clients today. Then off to school for parent-teacher meetings with my son’s Year 10 teachers, which feels a bit like speed dating, I imagine. Fortunately, all positive feedback on my shy, neurodivergent, but gifted little fella! Went for a bit of power dressing, with a- Bespoke navy broad striped wool double breasted suit Bespoke Glen check blue cotton shirt Gieves & Hawkes silk gold reppe striped tie Gieves & Hawkes linen pocket square Alfred Dunhill gold cufflinks Nobile Italy navy silk chiffon socks Baldinini black Derby boots WOTD DateJust 41 SOTD layering Bortnikoff’s Moss Cologne and Boadicea thee Victorious’ Vetiver Imperiale Layering Boadicea the Victorious (BtV) Vetiver Imperiale with Bortnikoff’s Moss Cologne creates the ultimate, hyper-luxurious modern custom Chypre, manually engineering a massive, multi-dimensional green masterpiece. The Olfactory Chemistry - The Bright Harmony: Both fragrances open with spectacular, high-fidelity citruses. Vetiver Imperiale brings crisp mandarin, bergamot, and neroli. Moss Cologne injects a deeply juicy blend of sweet orange, lemon, and a brilliant, sunny champaca flower note. They fuse to create a piercingly bright, refreshing shield against the summer heat. - The Heart Contrast: Vetiver Imperiale introduces a thrilling, dry pop of black, white, and pink pepper. This sharp spice cuts beautifully through the lush, dense, and slightly powdery floral-green heart of Moss Cologne (violet leaf, ylang-ylang, and jasmine). - The Legendary Foundation: This is where the magic happens. By stacking Vetiver Imperiale's smoky, clean vetiver and cedarwood base onto Moss Cologne's heavy, authentic oakmoss absolute, resinoid, and salty natural ambergris, you form a monumental Chypre base. The vetiver acts as an anchor for the moss, providing incredible persistence in cold office AC.

Internal meeting only day for work. I will be demonstrating how to write a scientific abstract for submission to a conference to two of my colleagues today. It's a necessary (and often enjoyable) part of the scientist's career. Plus this will give them both authorship for the work, something that will be a first for our youngest employee. The outfit fits the approach: it's a work day without vendor or client meetings. Dress to be intentional, but both engaging and ready to do work myself. 📍 Shirt – DS-030 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A pink cotton twill dress shirt with point collar and French cuffs, projecting quiet confidence without excessive formality. The soft pink hue warms the face on camera while the French cuffs signal elevated attention to detail. 📍 Vest – VWC-002 (Charles Tyrwhitt): An indigo blue sharkskin wool vest with five navy buttons and a silver rear adjuster buckle. The sharkskin weave creates subtle depth and visual interest, adding executive polish to the vest-and-tie combination without requiring a jacket. 📍 Tie – NT-040 (Nordstrom): A taupe/brown silk jacquard with repeating geometric pattern in subtle cream and dark brown tones. The 3" blade width sits perfectly modern, while the low-sheen finish and neutral palette complement both the pink shirt and indigo vest—business formal without shouting. Tied in a Half Windsor. 📍 Tie Accessories – TA-011: Sonia Jewels sterling silver 2" tie bar. The polished tie bar anchors everything cleanly between the third and fourth shirt buttons. 📍 Slacks – SL-003 (Santorelli): Light gray virgin wool slacks with single outward pleats, tailored twice for a precise fit. The subtle stair-step weave and medium drape project sophistication, while the cream secondary tones harmonize with the tie's neutral palette. 📍 Belt – B-009 (Nordstrom): A dark brown leather belt with silver buckle—flat finish, thick collar, and the rich brown tone ties directly to the shoes and tie's earth tones. 📍 Footwear – DSh-019 (Carmina): Carmina braided leather slippers from Mallorca in dark brown with Goodyear welt construction, chiseled toe, and brass tacks at heel and toe. The braided upper adds texture and visual interest, while the slip-on silhouette remains business casual appropriate for an internal-meetings-only day.

I have another dinner out tonight so when I was deciding what to wear, it was what will keep me looking appropriate at the office and do I have a sport coat that I can grab later to add for my dinner out. I chose this outfit for today Blue/Lilac/pink tattersal Slate Blue trousers Slate blue/grey patterned OTC dress socks Margaux Patina cap toe oxfords with matching belt When I get home later I will choose between a grey herringbone sport coat or go back to my new "Old Faithful" blue Blazer with pocket square for this evening! Have a great Thursday everyone!