My Sundays are when I usually do my clothing maintenance and care. This includes ironing, checking and cleaning. I put in a show or movie and tend to my shoes and clothes.

Review of the Jinhao 59 fountain pen, with comparisons to the Pilot Elite (E95). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeH_g21xW_o

So gents, Ive been having a “discussion” with my wife about Chelsea boots. I have these two pairs currently; the polished dark tan ones are my dressier boots for evenings, dinners and some more formal occasions, often paired with navy or beige chinos and appropriately coloured button down. The darker brown pair in the muted matte finish are my more casual daytime boots for things like casual lunches, or even maybe a weekend shopping trip etc, and I’ll often wear them with indigo jeans or my more rugged olive chinos (my fave combo), a long sleeve Henley, or t-shirt and overshirt, and I absolutely love wearing them. Here’s the thing though; my wife reckons that because they’re boots, both pairs are automatically formal wear, and should only be worn for formal occasions, and consequently I almost feel shamed out of wearing the darker ones for any kind of casual situation. I’d love to hear your thoughts to help clarify the situation in my own mind if nothing else. I have also got a pair of sand coloured desert boots on order for spring/summer casual wear, and I’ll be getting a pair of Thursday boots Captains soon too, for a more rugged look (can you tell I’m starting to really get into boots 😉). Oh, and for context, as I’m in Australia, I’m currently living through the cold Victorian winter.

With the family out for a few days, it's a combo work-from-home day and shopping day. I have been looking at the second-hand market or a fedora for several months. Unable to find anything I wanted to try, I found a good fedora specialist in Santa Monica that focuses on the intro to mid-level cost hats from quality vendors. One of these is shown in today's outfit, so let me know what you think. The high-waisted pants are still a bit unusual in their look to me, without a vest of jacket that is. Saturday Casual Cool-Day Outfit — Home & Shopping • Shirt — HS‑008 (Brisk): A sheer-white cotton-linen hybrid shirt with a band collar, concealed placket, and subtle sharkskin-like weave. The relaxed collar and breathable fabric keep the outfit casual and textured; no collar stays are required. • Undershirt — US‑007 (Pro Club): A chocolate-brown cotton crew-neck undershirt with a comfortable fit. Its warm color remains discreet beneath the white overshirt while supporting the outfit’s brown palette. • Trousers — PN‑012 (Fort Belvedere): Dark chocolate-brown Stancliffe corduroys in substantial cotton, with a classic cut, cuffs, and matte finish. Their rich texture establishes the cool-weather foundation without becoming overly formal. • Belt — B‑015 (W. Kleinberg): A chocolate-brown calf-suede belt with dark-brown stitching and a silver steel buckle. The suede complements both the corduroys and braided shoes, creating a coherent brown leather story. • Footwear — DSh‑019 (Carmina): Dark-brown braided suede slippers on Carmina’s Simpson last, with chiseled toes, full calf lining, leather soles, and Goodyear-welted construction. Their intricate texture adds sophistication while retaining an easy slip-on character for shopping. • Socks — DSo‑083 (Mazarin): Dark-brown over-the-calf cotton-blend dress socks with continuous ribbing and a matte finish. The monochromatic design quietly bridges the trousers and shoes without competing with their textures. • Ring — R‑001 (Ellie’s Jewelry): A platinum-and-diamond wedding ring. It remains the outfit’s personal constant and provides a restrained bright-metal accent.