Of course clothing rules are arbitrary. But in the lineage of Classic Timeless Menswear, there certainly have been a few standards that have gained a lot of traction. Some are more esoteric than others. 1) don’t tuck a sweater into pants (not going to debate this one I can see both sides but it is convention-that’s why there is an elastic band in most sweater bottoms) 2) a sweater is a sweater and a shirt is a shirt. 3)white soles are for boat shoes and sneakers 4) when mixing bold colors try to limit your self to three Broke all but number 4 with this OOTD today. So what. Rule breaking is the essence of personal style so long as one A) knows the Rules and B) breaks them with intentionality. I think this works for a go-see-a-buddy/client for a pseudo meeting over a pint on a Friday afternoon. The red shirt is a heavy gauge knit collared polo that I am wearing as sort of sweater on windy cool day. The biggest adherence to convention was the choice of steel blue trousers to coordinate with the shirt and socks and shoes to limit the colors to three because of all the other stuff going on. McKenzie Tribe cotton shirt CT Linen/Cotton blend shirt RL 1982 two bar rep tie in yellow Muted plaid steel blue trousers Pendleton socks Clarke’s Derby shoes Borealis Watch gonna go sing some Judas Priest now🤘 🎶breaking the rules-breaking the rules🎸

Good morning gentlemen men, There is always talk about who is important, and who can live without the other. Men will say they don’t need women, but the fact of the matter we do, because they are the ones who keep this world from extinction; not solely because they need us to produce as well. But also women have contributed to the planet in other ways as well. The reason for this discussion was the other day I overheard an ongoing debate that was initiated by a woman who said that they do not need men to survive. And that men were only good to provide what they need to produce children. And she was making the point of women being independent and substantially able to live based on their abilities as “strong women in a modern society . Now here is the interesting point, the gentleman that she was debating this remain calmer and he give this response in a scenario, listen and share your thoughts on this. Now, before we do this she are not here to bash genders or to debate who is superior and who is inferior, but rather can we live and sustain without the other gender. This not to minimize or demean the other gender, but to help understand the male role as gentlemen in today’s society. The World Without Men So here is a scenario, Snap! all men disappeared at midnight, all men in the world disappear. A certain sense of celebration breaks out in western cities as women celebrate the world without men, but it doesn’t last long. Within about half a day,the power grid fails from lack of proper operation 94% of operators are men. Thermal plants shut down without being fueled causing cascading blackouts. By night, there’s no electricity unless you have your own generator. Come next dawn, no one will be supplying shops, 84% of truck drivers are men. Panic looting begins with next to no law-enforcement. 83% of police officers are men; there isn’t even an attempt to impose order, and much violence takes place at this stage as women fight over vital goods. By that night; backup systems have failed, and all utilities shut down, completely no water no electricity no gas no telecommunications .

Monday is already angry at me. A sewer line rupture under the house. My jacket was white when the day began! We have insurance and a contractor we deeply trust. Other than some inconvenience, it shouldn't be too bad. On the fun side, we're at the item writing stage for the development of a new patient questionnaire. Not only is this one of the more enjoyable activities, but I am training two of my team how to do it as well. The program is for a rare disease with truly life disrupting/altering effects. If our client can safely change this disease, it will be a massive change to these patient's lives. Given the teaching, I thought I'd break out the camel-hair jacket. • Odd Jacket — DOJ‑003 (Ralph Lauren Green Label): A camel‑hair odd jacket in a warm caramel tone, cut in a classic single‑breasted silhouette with notched lapels. The soft texture and rich color provide visual warmth and approachability while maintaining executive credibility for internal business settings. • Shirt — DS‑019 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A Westminster‑weave cotton dress shirt with a subtle mocha‑and‑white puppytooth pattern and spread collar. Highly breathable and soft, it adds quiet visual interest without competing with the jacket or tie. • Undershirt — US‑002 (Ralph Lauren Polo): A white cotton crew‑neck undershirt that provides comfort and moisture control without show‑through. A reliable base layer that keeps the shirt looking crisp throughout the day. • Slacks — SL‑010 (di Milano): Brown wool slacks with a fine static texture and matte finish, tailored for a clean drape and confident movement. The warm tone anchors the outfit and pairs naturally with both the camel jacket and suede footwear. • Tie — NT‑045 (Silvio Fiorello): The Mandala of the Universe silk tie in forest green, malachite, rust, and crème, woven in rich duchesse silk. A statement piece used deliberately here to introduce artistry and depth while remaining firmly within business‑casual boundaries. • Belt — B‑001 (Hanks): A black, fully lined leather belt with a silver buckle, kept minimal and structured. It grounds the outfit and quietly reinforces formality without drawing attention.

"Success is based off your willingness to work your ass off no matter what obstacles are in your way." David Goggins Have a good day brothers.

Well, seems like the post I wrote ths morning didn’t save or I forgot to press Post. SO here it is again, it is 9-10C (48-40 F) of a morning as it starts to cool. The good thing, I can get my coats out again. Plus as it is a Long Weekend for Easter this week Jade and I went to the coffee shop today instead of Friday. She wanted tp put her Apple Watch in my watch shot and was very pleased with how it came out. Todays outfit consist of M.J. Bale Pascal Peacoat in Navy blue using a super 110’s cloth M.J. Bale Harwood Suit in a contemporary blue hue, its is a Super 130 cloth for superior drape and light weight for year round wear Charles Tyrwhitt Non-Iron Westminster Weave Shirt in Mocha Brown TrendHim Nude Y-Braces OTAA Manhattan Brown Bronze Neck Tie OTAA Bond Tie Clip in Gold OTAA King Of Cool Brown Wool Pocket Square OTAA Happy Penguin Socks OTAA Spiculus Tiger’s Eye Gladiator Helm Bracelet Oxford Brogue Wingtips in Chocolate SOTD - Mancera Red Tobacco WOTD - Timex Q 1972 Machine Reissue Gold Bracelet Brown Dial Watch TW2Y45200 “The Mayor”