Sitting at LAX awaiting my fight to San Francisco. Typical commentary on the dress of passengers is in place but I will look for further signs of green shoots! (Cuffs are sticking way out given the seated position) • Suit — SJ-010, SL-019 (Ralph Lauren): A light brown Ralph Lauren Lauren Green Label suit in wool basket weave, with subtle dark brown and cream secondary tones. The jacket features rope & lightly padded shoulders, single vent, notched lapels, and beautiful mother of pearl buttons—85% lined with a business casual formality that reads approachable rather than stuffy. Perfect for a client who prefers understated elegance over formal rigidity. • Shirt — DS-043 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A sky blue non-iron herringbone dress shirt with a spread collar and French cuffs. High opacity cotton with excellent stitch density and a slim cut—the mid-blue undertones harmonize beautifully with the warm browns of the suit while the French cuffs accommodate statement cufflinks for my bespoke fitting. • Undershirt — US-007 (Pro Club): A chocolate-colored heavy cotton crew neck undershirt. Won't show through the high-opacity herringbone and coordinates with the brown suit palette—invisible but purposeful. • Tie — NT-032 (Fort Belvedere): A mélange silk knit tie from Fort Belvedere in brown with blue, red, green, and cream undertones. The thick, square-ended knit construction adds texture without overwhelming the herringbone shirt, while the earthy color story ties (pun intended) the whole ensemble together. Business casual formality that speaks sophistication. • Pocket Square — PS-004 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A light blue medallion pocket square in silk & wool with navy, brown, and white accents. The blue echoes the shirt while the brown coordinates with the suit—presented in a puff fold to keep the ensemble relaxed and approachable. • Belt — B-001 (Hanks): A black Hanks Highlined leather belt with silver buckle, top/bottom stitching, and pill-shaped holes. Fully lined for durability and structure—coordinating with the black shoes and watch strap for a unified leather story.

Tailored dress shirts are now in the mix. Here is a somewhat lavender dot shirt from Proper Cloth with some olive chinos and AE Del Rays in chili. The jacket is my new daily jacket introduced in recent posts. I did not wear it in the office today. A pocket square option is also shown.