Post St Patrick’s day festivities that began at 29 degrees on Tuesday gave way to today where we are expecting temps in the mid 80’s. After a day of recovery from the band mayhem, I am in mood for two of my other favorite avocations: sailing and fly fishing. So my WFH outfit is an ode to both. Orvis has become my Achilles' heel over the past 35 years I have been fly fishing. This 160 year old company beacons me like a sirens song. I am enamored by every fly fishing store I can slither into when traveling. I’ve had two opportunities to buy an Orvis store. But the allure of owning a retail store, was shocked back into reality from my years of working in retail for 10 years (plus my wife’s family owning a venerable institution in the OKC area: Clarke’s Pastry est 1946). Nevertheless there are several items with an Orvis label in my closet. ootd Orvis plaid shirt Orvis heavy gauge 5 pockets (once upon a time they were a deeper shade of khaki perhaps 35 yrs ago) Darn Tough merino wool socks with Salmon Sperry Topsiders in blue Orvis field watch green dial Plus toys including a 6’ one piece bamboo rod manufactured April 6, 1956 (bought at an estate sale) Tight lines AND full sails brothers.

The combination of living in Southern CA where we barely have seasons and my limited exposure to truly learning about men's classic business attire means that I do not give seasonality much consideration. And yet, this year I feel the pull to stay away from my wardrobe items that are clearly autumnal and wintery. This shift, however, has left me in a bit of a vacuum. This is compounded by my overall displeasure with pastels. I don't mind the core colors of pastels but do not like their washed out look on me. I get that lighter colored suits are more common, but that my grays and navies still work. From there, I am at a loss. How do shoes vary in Spring? Accent items like ties, squares, and belts/suspenders? Vests? Do client meetings trump seasonality decisions when selecting the suit, etc.? I welcome all input and guidance from the brain trust on here. Thanks, in advance!

Just finished listening to this podcast and wanted to share it with y'all. https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/advice/podcast-1107-the-power-of-a-purpose-driven-life/