Wow - how is the first quarter already on its last day?! I've got a lot to do this year so I'd like to reset to February and catch back up! Feeling festive today, so I wore the colors of my favorite holiday. I also finally broke down and got a bottle of Creed Aventus to see how the better half likes it. • Suit — SJ‑004, SL‑013 (Hart Schaffner Marx): A classic black two‑piece suit in traditional wool, cut cleanly with restrained structure and subtle surface texture. Formal, authoritative, and unapologetically business‑first—ideal when clarity and seriousness of intent matter more than ornamentation. • Shirt — DS‑008 (David Donahue): A white French‑cuff dress shirt with a fine diamond texture that adds depth without visual noise. The point collar keeps the look disciplined and sharp, allowing the tie and accessories to do the signaling. • Undershirt — US‑022 (Sene): A made‑to‑measure white Peruvian Pima cotton undershirt with excellent opacity control and stretch. Invisible under the shirt and comfortable all day, exactly what a foundation layer should be. • Tie — NT‑017 (Idea Seta): An orange silk tie with diagonal striping that introduces warmth and controlled energy against the black suit. The color adds confidence without tipping into flash, making it an effective leadership accent. Tied in a classic Half‑Windsor. • Belt — B‑003 (Nordstrom): A black leather belt with a silver buckle, clean and understated. Matches the shoes and metal accents precisely, reinforcing a disciplined, no‑nonsense aesthetic. • Footwear — DSh‑001 (Stacy Adams): Black cap‑toe Oxfords in smooth leather with a traditional silhouette. Straightforward, formal, and aligned with the gravity of a black suit. • Socks — DSo‑064 (Fort Belvedere): Over‑the‑calf cotton socks in orange and navy, echoing the tie while remaining mostly hidden in motion. A subtle flash of personality that rewards attention without demanding it. • Cufflinks — CL‑013: Square black stone cufflinks with a gold border that quietly reinforce the suit’s formality. The gold edge harmonizes with the tie’s warmth while remaining restrained.

No, not an April fools joke. I finally picked up my trousers from the tailor and am wearing the new Lodato suit I picked up a week back on super super super sale. I think this could become a cool weather staple, it feels amazing on and is in the Slim Fit, fully lined with 3 working pockets and has 4 working sleeve buttons. Todays complete outfit consists of; M.J. Bale Lodato Suit in a Burgandy luxe wool cotton blend with a Prince of Wales check Charles Tyrwhitt Semi-Cutaway Egyptian Cotton Stripe Shirt in Cobalt Blue OTTA Sheffield Burgundy Line Tie Using a Van Wick Knot, basically a Prince Albert with one more trip around the tie OTAA Silver Shining Tie Bar Monterey Black Bead Bracelet Ivassi 1973 Bespoke Semi Brogue Monkstrap In Burgundy Dune London Navy Striped Socks SOTD - Versace Eros Flame WOTD - Tudor Royal 41 with Silver Dial

Yesterday I had my hairdresser of 15+ years cut and style my hair into my signature Cary Grant style haircut.

Charles Tyrwhitt blue cotton linen shirt over Joseph Abboud grey pants. Black Anson belt with silver buckle and black Tecovas boots. Invicta Dive watch and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Intense for 2nd day. Later in my Class A uniform with same boots watch and fragrance for City Council meeting.