Lots of meetings today, with clients, vendors, and internally. Pushing hard before I head out for a lot of summer travel. Today's outfit gives me comfortable flexibility for all of it. It also warms me up for some red, white, and blue honoring in the outfit! Business Video Conference Ensemble — "Navy & Burgundy Professional" Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Occasion:Client Video Conference with clients, Internal P3 Video Calls (proposal development), VC with financial strategist, and a medical appointment The Foundation • Dress Shirt — DS-044 (Charles Tyrwhitt): White non-iron poplin with French cuffs. Semi-spread collar with 5" spread delivers the perfect frame for today's tie knot. Formality score 5 — boardroom ready. • Undershirt — US-002 (Ralph Lauren Polo): White crew neck cotton. The classic invisible layer that keeps the dress shirt pristine. • Slacks — SL-012 (Peter Millar): Italian Blue wool, flat front. Cut to pair seamlessly with the SJ-003 suit jacket — together they form an elegant two-piece ensemble. The Suiting • Suit Jacket — SJ-003 (Peter Millar): Italian Blue wool, 2-button, notched lapels, fully lined. The color bridges formal navy toward a more approachable mid-blue that photographs beautifully on video calls. The Neckwear Story • Necktie — NT-029 (Fort Belvedere): Burgundy grenadine silk, 3-fold, 3.5" width, self-tipped. The textured grenadine weave adds visual depth without pattern clash. Fort Belvedere's signature construction ensures the knot sits perfectly all day. • Collar Clip — TA-001 (Fort Belvedere): Double-sided solid brass clamps with platinum finish and high-tension coils. Keeps the collar points crisp and symmetrical — essential for video presence. • Tie Bar — TA-011 (Sonia Jewels): 2" polished 925 sterling silver slide-on tie bar. Anchors the tie at the proper position between the third and fourth shirt buttons. The Pocket Square • Pocket Square — PS-007 (Fort Belvedere): Wool-silk blend, purple with paisley center and border, accented with red, green, blue, and gold. At 14.5", it folds into a proper TV fold or puff. The purple base harmonizes with the burgundy tie while adding controlled pattern interest.