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! 😆

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.

Shoutout to a couple of members who set the tone for what makes this community great! First, @Chad Smith with a strong OOTD post. He did exactly what helps others learn: he shared the full outfit breakdown, the details, and the why behind it — from the navy cable knit and brown polo to the indigo 501s, oxblood double monks, matching strap, scent, and watch. That kind of post gives other men real examples they can study and apply. (Link to post) Second, @Dr. Jason Cole for jumping in to help @Ken Erickson with a style question on black tux shoes. That kind of thoughtful member-to-member guidance is exactly what builds a real brotherhood here — not just posting, but showing up to help someone make a better decision when it matters. Ken’s question itself was a great one too: plain toe, cap toe, wingtip, or even black dress boots with a tux. (Link to comment) Post your outfits. Ask your questions. Help your fellow members. That’s how we all get sharper!

Tuesday out of town meetings with contractors and distributors. - white knit polo with company logo - Brown leather belt - Charcoal slim fit chinos - Brown lace up boots - Bulova Marine Star watch.

Today’s outfit I put together on Saturday, that’s how much I needed to get into some nice clothes again. Whilst only a casual look it felt so much better being able to wear the clothes again. Todays outfit consists of; M.J. Bale Brera ‘Loro Piana’ Jacket, this single-breasted Brera Jacket has been woven in italy by the loro piana textile mill from a luxe trilogy of fine wool, silk and linen M.J. Bale McQueen Chino in Seafoam Green Charles Tyrwhitt Non-Iron Twill Prince of Wales Check Shirt in Light Blue Ray-Ban Aviatons in Silver Anson Leather Strap in Blue with a Traditional buckle in Silver OTAA White Pocket Square with rolled Blue Edge OTAA Collar Stays in Bright Silver OTAA Marine Blue Ribbed Socks CNES MTO Oxford, Built on the 794 last, in Goodyear construction and crafted from Italian crust leather with a hand finished dye on the uppers. Outsole and heel is Italian vegetable-tanned Leather SOTD - Dior Fahrenheit Parfum WOTD - Islander Greenport Slate Grey/Sky Blue