There are so many gentlemen in this group (> 13,000) but only a handful are active contributors to the discussions. It would be interesting to know the geographical distribution of these contributors. Here is the poll. Where do you live? This is part 1, there's more to come.

I wanted to wear the other new pant I just received, a light weight light gray wool trouser. I was inspired by the great G. Bruce Boyer. I recalled a picture of him in a blue blazer with a deep green tie so I assembled as close of an outfit as I could in a hurry. I’ve written several times about Boyer and recently discussed how I would wear anything I’ve seen him in - due to my admiration for his impeccable sense of perpetual style. I love his use of subtle pieces like a pair of socks to accentuate an outfit. Always following absolutes like “socks much match trousers” and “no loafers with a suit” is well….yawn…. There are far too many examples of experts in classic timeless menswear to ignore who show the folly in these absolutes. One must first know the rules-then intentionally breaking the rules can add that element of alignment between permanent style and personal style that give an outfit character. I am no Boyer- the consummate expert of CTM,-but I do the best that I can. 1997 Royal blue MTM blazer CT French cuff PoW blue w green accent shirt Solid green grenadine silk tie Navy and green pocket square Light grey wool Samuelsohn trousers Bright blue Pantherella socks AE shell cordovan brogues in British tan Seiko Model 5 automatic

Thursday OOTD- meetings in town again today. - gingham button up - Brown leather belt - Slim fit straight jeans - Brown lace up boots - Bulova watch.

The company I work for is merging with another company. We are very relaxed. Jeans, sneakers, and polo are typical office wear. The new company is more formal. From my understanding slacks, button ups and jackets are typical for management. With no jackets for front line. I'm a non-management salary employee. I am meeting with the a couple of senior leaders of the other company that I will be reporting to next week to discuss the software tools we use. We are also going to dinner the night before. I could use some advice on what to wear. I plan on wearing a gray jacket and shoes, with navy slacks and light blue shirt for the meeting. I was originally thinking more color but I may play it safe here. Im struggling on what to wear for dinner. My current director said slacks and a polo is fine. Inhave a feelinghe will be a step above that. I'd like to dress up the polo a little bit. Maybe a quarter zip? Im lost on what to do for colors. I'd like to do a splash of color. Something that says I'm an expert in what I do. I attached a picture of part of the jacket I currently own.