Here I am using my long cherished Ts in thick PIMA cotton in vibrant earth tones. I am using these as statement pieces and therefore everything else is neutral (but for a cognac belt). In all the three images, (a) the over shirt is actually a casual shirt in khakhi from Pepe Jeans (almost new), (b) the Chinos are in an ivory hue with a 70% cotton-25% viscose-5% linen blend from Levis. (c) the belt is cognac (Satya Paul) (d) the highlight of the night is each of the three PIMA Ts. These are (you wouldn't believe) made from 100% PIMA cotton imported from the U.S. (YES!), woven, designed, and retailed in India (directly from the factory) at a very competitive price. The three colors of Ts are royal (midnight) blue, merlot (shade of wine), and sage green. Excuse me as I have not yet worn my shoes here (they are in my shoe rack outside the house). These are tan colored suede loafers, which would add depth to the overall look. I don't know if you have used PIMA cotton dresses. These are heavy with a natural luster. I don't think you can gauge the luster of the Ts in my images, but the midnight blue is actually dramatically shining. Since everything else is neutral, the outfit is grounded and looks sophisticated, yet effortless. I even called my wifey to show them as I wore, and she even suggested that I check with the HR of my company is these qualify as business casuals (she digs my idea, but I am not doing this as such outfits are for my casual outdoors). A shout out to these PIMA guys. The name of the company is Off North. I am just sharing the link of the company for informative purposes: https://offnorth.com

Good morning gentlemen, I love reading success stories especially of those that have overcome adversities in their lives. I especially love the ones of those who grew up in bad or difficult environments, not because enjoy seeing of hearing about bad things that happen to people, but because I love hearing how they persevered through those hard times and made those times their fuel to light that fire in them to push through and overcome their situations and to rise out of the ashes of that period of their lives. I cannot say that I had a bad or rough life, just the opposite, I had a pretty good childhood; not a perfect one, but better than most people having a two-parent household, siblings, parents and other family members who very much evolved in our lives. Did I understand how blessed I was? No, did I take the opportunities that were offered? No, I just assumed they were stupid, not for me, or just did not care. So, as I read about others who overcame adversities in their lives, I think about how blessed I was and how I took the blessings I had or received for granted, it pushes me to want to make a deference in someone's life and somehow repay what I squandered to help others. And to take these stories to help remind me of how blessed I was and how I can be a blessing to others. One thing I learned from reading all these stories is this: After a certain age, you are no longer the product of your environment or how you were raised. It's a personal choice to live the way you do. At some point blaming your past becomes a distraction from your future. Healing is your responsibility. Growth is your decision.