One of the oldest style rules for men is this: your leathers should match. That means your belt, shoes and watch strap should all be in the same color family. Why? Because mismatched leathers can throw your whole look off. A polished black oxford with a light brown belt? Distracting. But when the tones line up - it shows you pay attention to detail. Now - does this mean you can never bend the rule? Not at all. - Casual outfits allow more flexibility (think sneakers with a canvas or NATO strap). - Dark brown with medium brown can still work if the textures complement each other. - Some guys even break the rule intentionally for contrast. It’s less about being rigid and more about knowing when the match matters. 👉 Do you always follow this rule - or do you break it when the outfit calls for it?

Im in need of honest feedback back from anybody who's willing to give it. How does this look? Is the coat too dressy looking with the bowtie? Is the red and blue too much contrast? Let me know, and be brutally honest. Another thing I've only just started expanding my wardrobe. So alot my stuff is either random things I found somewhere or taken from a suit, e.g those pants I'm wearing are from a suit.

Today is a casual Friday sitting at home. I also have a walk to the pharmacy to grab my medications. Later tonight we are going to the Annual Canberra flower festival called Floriade. This year we are doing it at night and Inwill have different warmer outfit. Today’s outfit however consists of: Tommy Hilfiger Harrington Jacket Charles Tyrwhitt Textured Jacquard Polo in Airforce Blue Tarocash Denim Jeans Ecco Soft 7 Sneaker in Blue Suede Anchor Man socks in Blue Blue Sling 😉 SOTD - Versace Scandal Parfum WOTD - Islander Greenport is Slate and Sky Blue