These navy suede shoes anchored today’s casual work outfit by adding just enough structure to keep everything looking intentional. The texture and deep tone elevated simple pieces, while the gum sole kept the overall feel relaxed and approachable. They hit that clean middle ground—comfortable for the day, but sharp enough that the outfit never drifted into “off-duty.”

The Boss and Mrs.

This outbreak of warm weather calls for an all-linen outfit this evening. The focal point is likely my made-to-measure, intentionally breaking all the rules shirt from Proper Cloth. It's made with pink, Baird McNutt Irish linen. It has a camp collar - which is never intended to be buttoned. It has french cuffs. And I'm wearing it under a linen sportscoat. It's very, very much "me"... And, now that I think about it, this sportscoat might actually be a blazer. The two-tone fabric plays a little fast-and-loose with the rules but it is a herringbone stripe and has contrasting, Mother-of-Pearl buttons. Yeah, I think I am officially going with calling this a linen blazer. Ahead, this is my look for this warm evening. And, yes, I noticed the collar issue. It happens when I reach over my head for something, like a hat box on the top shelf of the closet. I'll be hanging the jacket - from a proper hanger - in the back of the truck while driving, so I'll be sure to double-check the shirt collar with each donning. Finishing out the blue and white theme are most of my accessories, which are all R2D2 (Star Wars) themed: cufflinks, lapel pin, and rings...

Where did you all start when it came to building your “style” is it just looking at an insane amount of clothes and saying to yourself “I like that/I don’t like that” or is it something more systemic? Good morning all, Happy Friday 🙏🏼