Last day of the first half of the year. Old people like me now exclaim, "That's crazy!" Had the realization that client delays on a project now mean I will be doing video interviews of patients from my cruise ship in the Mediterranean. I might need to bring more proper business attire than planned (which was planned to be 1 "just in case" outfit while believing it would not be required). I don't mind it, but do anticipate difficulties with both my wife's tour schedules (not many, given time zones) and internet connectivity while at sea. Fun stuff! I like today's outfit. Lots of blue/brown combo and with different patterns that - to my eye - harmonize. PLEASE do comment either way, but especially if it comes across as busy. • Dress Shirt — DS-034 (Savile Row Company): Navy and white Prince of Wales check in cotton with French cuffs and point collar. The subtle windowpane pattern adds visual interest without overwhelming on camera, while the classic point collar works beautifully with today's tie knot. French cuffs allow for cufflink presentation — essential when meeting in person. Tuesday Rule item: only 6 wears, still at just $7.17 CPW. • Slacks — SL-007 (Santorelli): Tobacco wool in Super 110s, flat-front with regular cuffs and belt loops. Medium drape that falls beautifully without feeling heavy, breaking appropriately between medium and full. These Italian-crafted slacks bring a warm earth tone to anchor the outfit's brown leather accessories. Recently retailored (Q4 2025) to work towards achieving the perfect fit. A wardrobe staple at 27 total wears and now $15 CPW — classic tobacco wool that pairs beautifully with navy blazers. • Odd Jacket — DOJ-010 (Ralph Lauren): Navy wool blazer with gold brass buttons in a 2-button single-breasted configuration. Rope shoulders with high armholes, full polyester lining, small notch lapels, and single rear vent. The slight sheen reads beautifully on video conference. An eBay find at just $59 — now at $8.33 CPW after 6 wears. Classic American blazer excellence.

A couple of months ago I reached out to OTAA to ask if they were going to be making any Winchester style shirts as they can be hard to find in Australia. The style of shirt is a dress shirt with a coloured, striped, or patterned body but a contrasting white collar and usually matching white cuffs. Also known as a Contras t Collar Shirt. Now I am sure it takes more than 2 months to go through the design processes and that OTAA would have had Shirt 2.0 in development prior, however I am going to say it is because of me 🤣 I am planning to get The Beaufort, and either The Carlisle or The Hartwell Any way, check them out, and if you do order any don’t forget to use my code for 10% off site wide. https://www.otaa.com/pages/cut-from-tomorrow?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Classic+Fit+2.0+%2801KVVVKH8Z9G5C2MXCJYH1N72H%29&utm_content=cta&_kx=WDHNeirysMKdf_qWEA_6Hwj-bwUC0atk5bUENcwHaPAaw4sp_1M_QhQ2xRs-IGKm.YmkHTX

Just to keep with the solid tie theme, since I discussed yesterday navy w green thought I would demonstrate. With the green accent in the microdot in the shirt it’s a bit more coordinated (less inspired) than harmonized but the two colors harmonize well irrespectively. • navy HSM blazer • CT microdot navy and green shirt • CT green grenadine silk tie • navy w green pocket square • steel blue trousers • Pantherella blue socks • shell cordovan Alden tassels (1982) • Weneger fooled watch w navy and green nato band