Nice mid spring day here in the middle of February. Out running a few errands and a stop at the tailor to take in sleeves on a shirt and new sports jacket. Charles Tyrwhitt blue linen shirt over Jos A Bank tan linen shorts with Beckett Simonon brown suede sneakers. Brown Anson belt with silver buckle with my Stetson Aficionado hat per @Alex Kilpatrick recommendation on head protection with the high noon sun walking home 4.5ish miles after dropping my wife's car off for minor repair. Also Monterey Kitty Hawk blue dial watch and Versace Eros edt. Thought I'd show the illumination on the Kitty Hawk after being in the sun for over an hour.

The quote today is for those who truly love and and have lost. This quote is for for all who have lost someone dear to them and with Valentine's Day fast approaching I felt this one suitable. "Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with their heart and soul there is no such thing as separation." Rumi Have a great day brothers.

It almost feels like winter again with warm days gone - awesome! I love cooler days, especially with rain like we're expecting on and off over the next week. My outfit reflects the more earthy feel of winter days My app now creates the summary below - I just need to edit for a little personality ;-) Shirt: Nordstrom Smartcare white textured dress shirt (a workhorse white that adds just enough surface interest under tweed without competing) Jacket: Ralph Lauren dark brown tweed sport coat with light tan elbow patches Vest: Joseph Abboud khaki and brown linen herringbone waistcoat Trousers: Tan wool and elastane flat‑front dress slacks Tie: Fort Belvedere mottled silk brown on light brown tie Belt: Charles Tyrwhitt chocolate brown suede belt with silver buckle Shoes: Cobbler Union “Benjamin” dark brown suede Chelsea boots Socks: Dark brown over‑the‑calf cotton dress socks by Gold Toe Pocket Square: Fort Belvedere paisley pocket square with dark brown edge and blue, light blue, tan, and mid brown colors in a simple puff fold Pen: Montblanc Meisterstück 146 in black resin with platinum trim Watch: Fossil Townsman automatic on brown leather strap SOTD: Montblanc Legend

With a board meeting today I returned to classic timeless menswear. I started with a pink twill French cuff shirt thinking about a valentines weekend forthcoming and built out from there. MTM blazer from 2024. I raided some 40 year old Harold’s Blazer buttons in its construction. 22 year old MTM Calvary twill trousers so I needed my 35 year old braces as my weight keeps fluctuating. Grabbed a 44 year old wool challis regimental tie and 44 year old shell cordovan shoes. Panterella socks and a reversible pocket square, and a Caravelle Bulova watch.

Would you go for the trending colors of the season just because they’re “in”? For example, burgundy is everywhere this winter. Do you pick it up purely for the trend, or do you stick to colors that actually fit your style and wardrobe? I’m curious — when it comes to personal style, how much weight do you give to seasonal trends versus timeless choices?