It's going to get too warm for winter today - as high as 80. Boo! I will try to add photos later - the Skool.com website is giving me horrid trouble with this whole post. Rebooted, checked internet... it's not on my side. Today's Outfit Dress Shirt — DS‑042 (Charles Tyrwhitt Cotton‑Linen Prince of Wales): This mid‑blue cotton‑linen Prince of Wales shirt brings crisp texture and visual refinement while staying breathable for a warm 75°F day. The classic point collar and subtle check pattern provide a polished backdrop for a navy silk tie and cream linen vest. Undershirt — US‑022 (Sene MTM White Pima Cotton): This made‑to‑measure Peruvian Pima cotton undershirt sits invisibly beneath the dress shirt, offering exceptional softness and breathability. It keeps the torso cool and structured without adding bulk or interfering with the shirt’s silhouette. Vest — VWC‑004 (Perry Ellis Linen Herringbone in Cream/Bone): A cream linen herringbone vest adds lightness and refinement, breaking up the blue tones of the shirt and trousers with warm contrast. The textured weave and tailored shape elevate the look while remaining perfectly appropriate for warm‑weather business settings. Trousers — SL‑012 (Peter Millar Italian Blue Wool): These Italian Blue wool trousers provide excellent drape and a refined, professional line that anchors the lower half of the outfit. Their light wool construction keeps them comfortable in warm temperatures and harmonizes perfectly with the blue POW shirt above. Tie — NT‑024 (Fort Belvedere, Crunchy Swiss Cri de la Soie, Blue Mottled Silk): This Fort Belvedere Cri de la Soie tie brings a uniquely textured, lightly crunchy silk that catches light differently at each angle, giving the blue a deep, almost water‑like dimensionality. Its square blade and mottled weave add quiet visual interest without breaking business formality, making it the perfect elevated choice for a warm‑weather vest outfit where texture matters more than sheen.

My wife casually mentioned as she left for work that our Sunday school friend’s favorite color was purple -so she wore a purple blouse for a Kelly’s 2:00 funeral today. I thought I would join my spouse in solidarity by wearing a purple tie. From that I chose my grey/brown fancy stripe suit. For interest I chose a Prince of Wales blue background shirt. I have posted frequently on the art of mixing patterns: broad stripes with tighter patterns, focus on how a suit “reads” from a reasonable distance, attempt to limit the colors to three (another reason a suit ie matching pant and coat helps with mixed patterns )etc. I’ve attached Antonio’s video again for those still reticent to venture out. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y93ONLJMuTQ OOTD •1/04/1996 MTM grey and brown fancy stripe “reads” grayish beige •Reversible beige w blue pocket square •CT blue w green accent PoW shirt • Guinness cufflinks • silk purple broad stripe tie from Italy • Pantherella OTC socks • 1995 AE shell Cordovan British Tan brogues • Caravel/Bulova Watch