In the two years I’ve been in this community I had only purchased one coat and two pair of trousers (plus some CT shirts and one tie). Most of what I’ve posted is quite old clothing. But as I am settling into a more desirable weight I broke down and followed my budgeted purchases which takes advantage of the seasonal sales. Since I need some tailored clothing that will actually fit I added some items to the closet. On a trip to Oklahoma City about a month ago I caught my friend Steve Giles of Stephen Giles Clothings clearance sale up to 60% off and got two pair of trousers and a very light weight fall jacket. My mother happened to be in OkC yesterday and picked them up for me and dropped them off about 10 O’clock last night and I thought that might work so as not to wake my wife as I slugged off to my early morning men’s group. Maybe a little late in the season for the coat but I had to try it out. https://stevengilesclothing.com •Sid Mashburn vicuña colored herringbone • Samuelsohn tan trouser • CT white French cuff shirt • silk pocket square • O ring belt • Pendleton socks in clay • Cole Haan Waxhides (1982) • antique shamrock cuff links • Ernest Borel automatic watch (1940’s)

So I am finally able to put something together for people to have a look at, this is my newest pair of Shoes. The are a CNES Oxford, hand welted and hand finished and so damn comfortable with a supportive arch that I dont even need my orthotics to support my foot. I got them from Civic Shoes here in Canberra during thier upto 45% off sale, plus Milton who likes my little Instagram posts gave me an extra $15o off so that these shoes that retail at $1000 AUD($700ish USD) for an amazing bargain, and what he said was basically Cost Price to him, of $400 AUD(280ish USD) and all I had to do was keep posting and tagging him and the shop on Instagram. He is a pretty genuine guy and has resolved shoes for my wife on my recommendation and even had new business from her word of mouth. Anyway here is a little YouTube thing I put together, plus a few photos, sorry about the legs, not back in trouser just yet. https://youtube.com/shorts/EPjPMxDx_c8?feature=shared

Jos Bank dress shirt Quince cashmere v-neck (charcoal- but looks black in the pic… ) Amazon Essentials corduroys Allen Edmonds Newman Penny loafers Under the sweater, Anson belt, burgundy with dress gunmetal classic buckle. Orient Bambino v2 watch.