Today’s outfit I put together on Saturday, that’s how much I needed to get into some nice clothes again. Whilst only a casual look it felt so much better being able to wear the clothes again. Todays outfit consists of; M.J. Bale Brera ‘Loro Piana’ Jacket, this single-breasted Brera Jacket has been woven in italy by the loro piana textile mill from a luxe trilogy of fine wool, silk and linen M.J. Bale McQueen Chino in Seafoam Green Charles Tyrwhitt Non-Iron Twill Prince of Wales Check Shirt in Light Blue Ray-Ban Aviatons in Silver Anson Leather Strap in Blue with a Traditional buckle in Silver OTAA White Pocket Square with rolled Blue Edge OTAA Collar Stays in Bright Silver OTAA Marine Blue Ribbed Socks CNES MTO Oxford, Built on the 794 last, in Goodyear construction and crafted from Italian crust leather with a hand finished dye on the uppers. Outsole and heel is Italian vegetable-tanned Leather SOTD - Dior Fahrenheit Parfum WOTD - Islander Greenport Slate Grey/Sky Blue

I received this jacket as a birthday present, and it’s quickly become one of my favorite additions to the wardrobe. The soft beige windowpane pattern pairs effortlessly with the navy trousers, creating a grounded contrast while the pink check shirt adds just enough warmth and personality. Brown leather accessories tie everything together, echoing the jacket’s earthy tones and keeping the look cohesive and refined. This jacket is incredibly versatile, and I can already see it working across a wide range of combinations for both business casual and elevated casual settings. I almost failed to mention that I paired this ensemble with Erba Pura by Xerjoff. WOW, what a fantastic fragrance

Every minute of the day is booked and frequently over booked. Is it weird that this makes me happy? Today is Day 1 for the expanded version and vision of my company. • Suit Jacket — SJ-003 (Peter Millar): An Italian Blue Peter Millar suit jacket with tiny dot texture in fine wool. Fully lined with notched lapels, double rear vents, and four multihue navy wrist buttons—classic business formal elegance. The slight sheen and refined texture project authority during internal leadership meetings without overwhelming. • Slacks — SL-006 (JW Nordstrom): Dark brown wool slacks with a slight sheen, flat-front with no pleats and a low rise. Regular cuffs, medium drape, and business classic formality—the perfect contrast to the Italian blue jacket while maintaining a cohesive earth-meets-navy palette. • Shirt — DS-010 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A white Burlington-weave twill dress shirt with French cuffs, spread-point collar (5.5" spread, 3" height), and bird's eye twill pattern. Non-iron cotton with medium-to-high opacity and mother-of-pearl buttons—a true semi-formal board meeting-caliber shirt. Collar stay size: 2.25". • Undershirt — US-002 (Ralph Lauren Polo): Classic white cotton crew neck undershirt. The medium drape and opacity of the dress shirt provides full concealment, ensuring a clean, polished silhouette beneath the Burlington weave. • Tie — NT-029 (Fort Belvedere): A burgundy grenadine silk tie from Fort Belvedere—3-fold construction, self-tipped, 58.5" length with 3.5" blade width. The signature grenadine weave delivers matte texture and excellent dimple ease (rated 5/5). A timeless business formal choice that adds depth without flash. • Collar Pin — TA-002 (Fort Belvedere): Solid metal collar pin with cubic ends and single-turn cube closure in silver. Elevates the shirt's spread collar, creating the classic "tie lift" that signals intentionality and sartorial detail. • Belt — B-009 (Nordstrom): Dark brown leather belt with a thick collar, circle holes, and silver buckle. The flat finish harmonizes perfectly with the dark brown slacks, creating an unbroken line from waist to shoe.

Wedding event. Looking to buy a new pair of shoes for my tux. What style of shoe would you go with? Brand? Plain, cap, or wingtip? Would you ever style black dress boots with a tux?