More WFH and a face to face meeting with colleagues today. Also a walk to the cafe as we have run out of milk so will need a coffee very soon as it is 0900 here in Canberra at the moment. Best thing about that (besides the Coffee) is I get to try my brand new trench coat. It was on 50% RRP and then another 20% off for the EOFY sales. So down from $450(295USD) to around $175(115USD). I was super happy as it was the one I like the most out off all I tried, I just wasn’t willing to pay full retail. Todays outfit consists of; M.J. Bale Martello 3 Piece Suit in Sand with Navy Pinstripe Charles Tyrwhitt Royal Oxford Windowpane Check Shirt - Steel Blue M.J. Bale Royal Navy Tie with large white Polka-Dots Ecco City Tray Slip-on in Cognac Country Road Trench Coat (98% Cotton 2% Elastine Shell) Footsie Spaceman Socks (I call them the MTV Socks) SOTD - Montale Cafe Extreme. When I woke my wife up this morning after my shower and spray she told me I smelled like Ice Cream 🍦 WOTD - Pagani Designs DateJust with Silver Dial.

You can tell it’s fall the moment you reach for something heavier. That’s when texture becomes your best friend. Wool brings that refined structure and warmth - the kind of fabric that looks right at home with crisp air and darker colors. Cotton keeps things relaxed, lighter, and easier to move in - good for those in-between days that still feel like late summer. Both can look sharp. It just depends on how you want to feel. 👉 So, what’s your pick this season - wool or cotton?

Just wanted to share in some excitement. Picked up my first pair of loafers when I caught them on sale at DSW. They’re Florsheim Rucci. Ive had a hard time finding dress shoes, specifically loafers, in wider sizes. I tried Beckett Siminon and their online tool and while the measurements seemed to track, I couldn’t even get my foot in the shoe. I also notice a lot of higher end places don’t make wider shoes. So I found these and pulled the trigger. At almost 40, got my first pair of Penny loafers. Comfortable and fit right out the box. Excited to break these out for a date with the wife soon. Just wanted to share in my joy. Have a great day gentleman!