Today I went into school with my daughter as part of education week. We played a game called “Golden Child”, went on the playground and then into the classroom to do some spelling. I chose to wear my new Sparrods & Co Double Monks to get more wear into them. Also chose the flat cap to match the overcoat. I have also done a “Layer Cake” fold with the pocket square, this requires two square to give it the layers look, next time I might try to constraint them a little more. Plus a have used the Van Wijk knot again because I just love the look it has. Todays outfit consists of; Oxford Wool-rich Roger Overcoat in Camel Brixton Brood Snap Cap in Oatmeal and Charcoal houndstooth M.J. Bale Bonato Suit, in a Super 130’s Washed Cherry cloth Charles Tyrwhitt Westminster Weave Shirt in Mocha Brown OTAA Sheffield Burgundy Line Tie with a Van Wijk Knot OTAA Silver Bond Tie Clip OTAA Don Vitone Blue Wool & Mr Bandito Wool Pocket Squares in a Layer Cake fold OTAA Wine Burgundy Textured Socks Sparrods & Co Oslo Double Monkstrap in Espresso (Referal code is ChadS) SOTD - Versace Eros Flame WOTD - Islander Greenport, Stone Grey with Sky Blue Accents

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Many big client meetings this week. Lots of new projects kicking off and it's fun to get everyone involved in a new effort. Happy Monday, everyone! Monday’s Black-Suit Video-Conference Outfit - Suit — SJ-004, SL-013 (Hart Schaffner Marx): A newly tailored solid-black suit in light-to-moderate worsted wool, with a formal two-button jacket and classic-fit trousers. The restrained suit creates a sharp, authoritative foundation for video conferences. - Shirt — DS-044 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A solid-white non-iron cotton-poplin shirt with a 5″ semi-spread collar and square French cuffs, size 16–35.5. Its clean surface provides maximum contrast against the black suit and red tie. - Undershirt — US-003 (Pro Club): A white cotton crew-neck undershirt in size XL. The shirt’s opacity keeps it unobtrusive beneath the white dress shirt. - Tie — NT-072 (Versace): A vintage red Italian-silk tie with a medium-scale geometric pattern. The saturated red stands clearly against the black-and-white base; use a Half-Windsor with a centered dimple. - Suspenders — SB-006 (Kirby Allison): Sovereign Grade black-and-white basket-weave silk suspenders with black leather button loops and silver hardware. The button-fastened SL-013 trousers support them properly. - Pocket Square — PS-006 (Fort Belvedere): A white linen square with a crisp red border that echoes the tie without duplicating its pattern. Use a TV fold showing a narrow line of red. - Shoes — DSh-004 (Magnanni): Black leather cap-toe Oxfords with black waxed laces, size 10.5. Their sleek, highly formal profile completes the black-suit foundation. - Socks — DSo-074 (Fort Belvedere): Black over-the-calf socks in extra-long-staple cotton with tiny white dots. The subtle pattern coordinates with the suspenders while remaining business classic. - Cufflinks — CL-018: Slim silver barrel cufflinks with red circular accents. They connect the red tie and pocket-square border while matching the outfit’s silver hardware.