So yesterday I shared that among everything else that I have been dealing with, the PT for my shoulder and the seemingly endless travel, life in general, etc., I had a doctors appointment before I left town. Well, one doctor turned into two and then a biopsy later and now I await the results. Is it dangerous, no, but as the years have past, I’ve found that I will develop a skin rash that is not poison ivy/oak related, not a sunburn, not shingles, but something and strangely only covers my legs and arms. I’ve always thought it was bead different detergents or foods that I encounter while on the road. Well now we will find out. The result is I’m on a two week ban from anything fragrance or that has added “scents” so a steady flow of “free” products are in my future as well as a basic no frills diet. Be mindful out there my brothers. The shirt, Travis Mathews polo with company logo The jeans, Daniel Cremieux The shoes, Allen Edmonds The watch, AVI-8 The hair, by me. Make it a good day.

This is definately a stretch for me. My wife and I are preparing to take a three week leisure/work trip. We’re expecting really hot temps. I’m experimenting with lighter colors and linen. Linen will be a challenge for me, as I’m the guy who always irons his shirts. We’re running down toward Kansas City today, so I’m trying a long sleeved linen shirt-sleeves rolled up, tan Anson belt, and light colored 511 straight-legged pants. Forgive my dark hiking shoes. I found a like-new pair of tan Topsiders which turned out to be too big. I will at times, also be sporting a Stetson straw for sun protection. Very non-western. It’s stretching me! 😆

This is my outfit for the office today; I just want to share whit you.

Dinner with the new management chain tonight. Kept it casual.

CW = Critiques welcome! Several vendor meetings today. While no need to be overly formal with a bona fide suit, I still represent the company and our clients during vendor meetings. That said, I may need to start incorporating seasonal coloring as a part of the AI outfit selection. This feels rather autumnal , but I do love the look of an odd vest and an odd jacket. One final note: I hate this shirt. The tab collar takes forever to button and it is nearly impossible to iron sufficiently to get out the wrinkles. I don't mind when linen does this, but it is loathsome on cotton. Today's Look: Refined Earth Tones for Vendor & Contractor VC Meetings • Blazer — DOJ-003 (Ralph Lauren Green Label): A luxurious camel hair blazer in a rich caramel tone with light tan horn-pattern buttons and notched lapels. The full paisley lining in brown, gold, and red adds a hidden flourish of personality, while the single rear vent and bilateral darts create a clean, tailored silhouette perfect for commanding attention on video calls with vendors and contractors. • Shirt — DS-037 (Proper Cloth): A made-to-order mid-blue 80s 2-ply pinpoint dress shirt featuring a distinctive tab collar and French cuffs with white contrast details. The hidden placket and mother-of-pearl buttons deliver understated sophistication, while the tab collar ensures the tie sits perfectly elevated throughout the day—ideal for video conference presence. • Undershirt — US-007 (Pro Club): A chocolate-brown heavy cotton crew neck undershirt that provides excellent coverage without show-through under the mid-blue shirt. Reliable comfort and a neutral foundation that won't compete with the outfit's warm earth-tone palette. • Trousers — SL-010 (di Milano): Brown wool slacks with a subtle static-line weave and dark brown secondary tones that harmonize beautifully with today's earth-tone palette. Double outward pleats provide a classic, elegant drape with a break falling between medium and full—exactly right for business formality. These trousers deliver exceptional mobility (5/5) and all-day comfort (4/5). The matte finish keeps the look grounded while the subtle pattern adds textural interest that complements the houndstooth vest without competing. A true business-classic choice rated "In Person" meeting-suitable—ideal for impressing vendors and contractors.