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)

Twillory Performance light blue shirt over grey Jos A Bank wool pants. Black Anson belt with silver buckle and black Tecovas boots. Invicta Dive watch and no fragrance today. I forgot to apply. Put on my Nautica blue Sports jacket with checked patterned presidential fold pocket square and American subdued American thin blue line lapel pin.

Men notice details—despite what we’ve been accused of for decades. Case in point: I walked out of a meeting yesterday and got hit with, “Hey Sir, I like your socks—they match your jacket.” That makes two senior leaders, in two weeks, who’ve zeroed in on my socks like it’s part of the command inspection checklist. Apparently, somewhere between strategy briefs and operational updates, we’ve added “coordinated hosiery” to the standard. The takeaway? You can spend years refining leadership, decision-making, and presence—but in the end, it’s the socks that close the deal.