Good morning everyone. I wanted to ask this and if it’s repeating something that’s already posted I apologize. Have any of you ever like looked into what colors seem to naturally work best for you or do you pretty much just go with what attracts you when you’re picking out styles, fabrics and colors? Obviously there’s an economic. Obviously there’s a economic approach to it and when you’re doing most of your shopping at Goodwill, you certainly have to take what you can but I am just curious as to how many of you approach purchasing Clothing from a color or shade aspect. Thank you in advance for all your help.

First, the answer isn't AI. Let's get that out of way immediately. There are a plethora of reasons for this but we'll simply start and stop with the fact that no current technology is adequate at translating or understanding what the human eye actually sees. Add to this the fact that different light sources affect the look of both your skin tones and the colors of clothing and the disadvantage of using a still image begins to come clear, as well. It is still possible to get good recommendations from still images but the best, most accurate results require several things: - Different light sources - Different times of day - Different times of the year You may notice that I keep saying "skin tones" instead of the singular, tone. The reason is because we all have varying skin tones; we are neither uniform nor static. Almost all humans have both warm and cool undertones; it is the strength and intensity that matters most - along with how they vary throughout the day and year. Yes - your primary undertone can shift throughout the year. Most people trend warmer in summer and cooler in winter - it's just a question of degree. So, what method do I recommend for easily and correctly identifying your skin tones? A clinical diagnosis... Step 1: Start a Sartorial Journal Seriously, a dedicated notebook to sartorial pursuits is a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their style. I've gone over some uses of this in my guide on elevating your wardrobe. Here, though, we're focusing on its use simply for recording others' opinions... Step 2: Find a Focus Group If you want the best answers to complicated questions, you should get answers from multiple people. Friends are best, spouses/partners are usually good, strangers are okay to good (luck of the draw). I recommend having mostly female eyes in your focus group - they just tend to be better at this, definitely more instinctive about it, than most males. They key is finding multiple sets of eyes that you trust to be honest with you.

I’m sure this has been talked about a lot here but airports are style hell. When I’m wearing a simple polo and shorts with actual shoes, I’m best dressed by a good minute here. Rough when the bedroom translates to flight wear.

CW = critiques welcome - always! Starting to switch to baseball tournament mode given that we leave for 5 days starting tomorrow. Better still, my son got an early invite onto the 14U national team for his travel ball group. It made his entire summer. That said, as tryouts have not finished, we can't share this good news during the tournament especially since a few members that did try out will not make the national team (we have some nationally ranked players that tried out this summer, thus some room will need to be made). Coaching my son how to manage his excitement but understand the concern his news can have on others is part of being a father raising a gentleman. Today's outfit has a suit I do not wear enough. I forget how well it fits. There's also a new ancient madder tie from Kirby Allison is a great array of dark colors. All of this let me break out the Montblanc leather bag for the first time as I will need it for a late day meeting out of the office. • Dress Shirt — DS-048 (Charles Tyrwhitt): Ivory non-iron twill with French cuffs. 2-ply cotton construction from Vietnam with adjustable French cuffs that allow cufflink display on video calls. The slim cut provides a clean silhouette while the 5/5 stitch density ensures premium construction. Formality: 5/5 (semi-formal/board meeting ready). 🔷 TUESDAY RULE: 3 wears | CPW: $34.07 | Rank #530 of 48 dress shirts • Slacks — SL-021 (Ralph Lauren): Mid-gray wool with basket weave and shadow stripe. Part of a 2-button single-breasted suit from Canada via eBay. Features 2 outward pleats per side, slant pockets, and slight sheen for business classic formality. Pairs with jacket SJ-012. 🔷 TUESDAY RULE: Part of SJ-012 suit set • Suit Jacket — SJ-012 (Ralph Lauren): Mid-gray wool 2-button single-breasted from Canada. Full-lined with rope & padded shoulders and high/moderate armholes. Mother of pearl buttons with yes-shanks, 4 gray swirl wrist buttons, notched lapels, and single rear vent. Business formal presence. 🔷 TUESDAY RULE: 3 wears | CPW: $16.37 | Rank #466 of 16 matching suit jackets | Top 19%

Hi all. Been away for too long. (Thanks Antonio for not bouncing me. ). Date night with the wife