I have become a Chreaster choir member. (Christmas and Easter). One of the members lost her husband to the ravages of Parkinson’s. So today’s outfit is in deference to her. OOTD •Black linen blazer •White on white CT herringbone shirt •Silver and green striped tie •Silver w dot pocket square •New Cary Grant grey (that’s what Steve Giles my clothier called them😉) Samuelson double forward pleated gaberdine trousers •Byford OTC socks •j Fitzpatrick captoes •Seiko model 5 automatic watch

Last work day of the week, and one of only a few work days this month! At least full work days. Plenty of stepping up and doing whatever is necessary while traveling this month. Had a very motivating potential new client call today. It's great to get the motivation and excitement from such calls even after doing this for 30+ years. I hope you're all planning a great 250th birthday celebration this weekend. As much as American has been politically divided, I still feel like the Fourth is protected from such nonsense. We simply enjoy celebrating an amazing country's birthday... and fireworks! And hot dogs! Suit day for new client meeting and lots of vendor meetings today. I had the system apply my Friday rules to use items with low wear counts, even with it being Thursday. I don't plan to wear a suit tomorrow with playing some disc golf! Suit & Trousers - Mantoni Light Gray Windowpane Suit Jacket (SJ-013) — Lightweight wool two-piece, single-breasted 2-button with notched lapels, navy and light blue windowpane pattern against light gray. Slight sheen finish, slight padding in shoulders, high armholes. 80% lined for warm-weather breathability. Dual rear vents. - - Mantoni Matching Slacks (SL-022) — High-rise wool trousers in pinhead weave with matching windowpane. 1.25" cuffs, button/hook & bar closure. Light drape with medium break. Configured for both belt and suspenders. - Shirt - Charles Tyrwhitt White Burlington Dress Shirt (DS-010) — Classic French cuff in bird's eye twill (Burlington weave), spread point collar, non-iron cotton. Mother of pearl buttons. Formality Score: 5/5. The clean white canvas elevates the suit and lets the accessories pop. - Neckwear - Brooks Brothers Light Blue/Navy Windowpane Silk Tie (NT-063) — 3-fold silk, 3.75" width, 57" length. Low sheen finish with hand-rolled tipping. The windowpane echoes the suit's pattern at a complementary scale—subtle coordination without matching. Friday Rule: #29/70 ties (1 wear) — top 60%

Here are a couple outfits from our vacation. I did not capture half of them but that was we not the main focus. My son also gave my Garmin Instinct a test run which he is still wearing.