Today is Thursday, so that is the day of the week I head into the office for work. Very cold overnight, still only 6 degrees on the way to work with quite a lot of fog around. I love the cooler weather as I am able to get my overcoats out and use them. I built this outfit around my new M.J. Bale Hemming Shirt is crafted from a premium 100% cotton in a bold Aqua and White Bengal stripe design. This is the first Bale shirt with a 2 piece yoke and they feel much nicer than the older shirts. Chose a charcoal suit and was having difficulty with which tie to wear so I asked ChatGPT and the suggestion of the Solid colour Burgundy tie was inspired. I had originally picked some black shoes and a black belt, but it came across as a little too formal with the shirt, so I switched it up to use my Oxford Wingtips and a Brown Strap. Altogether it looks terrific and I think the brown grounds and softens the outfit. I have added what I will post to Instagram, this is drones by using the post I put up for the Skool, I then take it to chatGPT and ask for a certain style and action to spin it into something the reads a little cleaner. For todays post I asked for something more informative with a fashion forward outcome, below is the result. “Thursdays are my in-office days, and this one arrived with a proper winter mood: 6°C, heavy fog, and the kind of chill that finally justifies reaching for an overcoat. Cooler weather is my favourite for exactly that reason—outerwear gets to be the main character. I built today’s look around a new M.J. Bale Hemming Shirt in 100% premium cotton, cut in a bold aqua-and-white Bengal stripe. It’s also the first Bale shirt I’ve owned with a two-piece yoke, and the difference is noticeable—cleaner structure, better drape, and a more refined feel than the older versions. To keep the shirt’s colour doing the talking, I anchored everything with a charcoal suit. The tie was the final decision point, and a solid burgundy ended up being the perfect call: modern, confident, and a great contrast against the aqua stripe without competing with it.

Had several things going on last week and the beginning of this week, not letting pressure become an excuse. But there is always someone that will make or brighten a day , week, or moment. I received a package from a great gentleman and friend yesterday that had this beautiful hat inside among other items. And this was not because he had to but rather because he wanted to and he always said and showed that he respected me. And this is what true friendship and a true gentleman is. People can say it’s to hot to wear a hat like this, I do not care, I am grateful for this wonderful gift.

SO for Fun Fit Friday I have splashed out with a little colour. The amber shoes, Orange Strap and a little floral fun in the tie and pocket Square. I hope everyone’s Friday is just as amazing as this outfit 😉 Todays outfit consists of; Brixton Brood Snap Cap Oatmeal and Charcoal houndstooth Oxford Shop Woolrich Roger Overcoat in Camel M.J. Bale Collins suit in Brown Australian Merino Wool Super 110’s Cloth Charles Tyrwhitt Cutaway Collar Non-Iron Stretch Kensington Weave Shirt in Lilac Purple Gifted Floral Pocket Square (from my wife) in a reverse puff fold OTAA San Pietro Orange Floral Tie with a Van Wijk knot OTAA Shining Silver Tie Clip OTAA Orange Sea Turtle Socks OTAA Spiculus Tiger’s Eye Gladiator Helm Bracelet TrendHim Nude Wide Suspenders Ecco Melbourne Bike Toe Slip-On in Amber SOTD - Mancera Intense Cafe WOTD - Citizen AW5000-24E on a Strap Habit Tropical Retro Style FKM Rubber Quick Release strap in orange