I recently came across a second hand Burberry Safari/ Bush Jacket that looks a little oversized on me. The sleeve length looks to be fine but the shoulder point (with epaulettes) looks oversized and arm hole is quite low. What do you guys think of this garment? I am sorry for now being able to take a better photo 😬 the mirror was blocked by a clothing rack

Tomorrows in the 50th Party for my wife. I have given it a Victorian theme and it is set as a High Tea. There are along 15-20 people attending, and the cake will look like this picture, which iOS off the cake just not finished. I will be wearing my Nectere watch complete with the green band back on it, do you think the rest of the outfit works within the Theme?

Having some fun outside, I mean with this Yiume Hawaiian Shirt reminding me of the Mambo Tee’s I used to wear in my much younger years I just felt like playing in the park 😂 Luckily all the local kinds are at school during the week, I did get some strange looks from people whilst I was doing all these photos. Anyway todays outfit consists of; Yiume Short Sleeve 100% Cotton Undersea Party Shirt Yiume 5 Pocket 35% Linen, 64% Cotton Blend White Shorts Hoka Clifton 10 in Raw Linen/Stone Stanton Collapsible Panama Style Hat in Neutral Oakley Gibston Sunglasses in Matte Black SOTD - Versace Eros Energy (its a hot day today) WOTD - Timex Q Chronograph Speedtimer (Snoopster)

I’ve trusted Allen Edmonds for years because their Recrafting program is marketed as a heritage-level service — “the same craftsmen, the same machines, the same processes that built your shoes originally.” That message carries weight. It implies precision, pride, and an old-world standard of care. My recent recraft, however, revealed a very different reality — one that required persistence, escalation, and far more involvement from me than any customer should have to supply. Here is the full story, exactly as it unfolded with my custom patina A&Es October 8 – I purchased the recraft service with full confidence in the brand. October 20 – The shoes were shipped back as “completed.” A 12-day turnaround might look efficient, but the work told a different story. They looked rushed — uneven finishing, shape inconsistencies, and nothing close to the meticulous standard AE advertises. October 24 – I sent them back for correction. Any customer familiar with AE’s craftsmanship language would have done the same. The shoes simply didn’t reflect the level of detail they claim their recrafting is built upon. October 28 – AE received the returned shoes. According to their policy, I was supposed to receive recommendations and updates within 5–7 business days. Instead, I heard nothing. No updates. No action. No accountability. For weeks, the shoes sat. The process stalled. And the brand that built its name on service and heritage craftsmanship went quiet. Mid-November (Saturday) – I escalated the issue directly to the General Manager. Let me be clear: nothing moved until I did this. No progress, no traction, no corrective action. Within two days of contacting the GM, everything shifted. Updates came. Timelines were clarified. Work actually began. The contrast was stark. November 19–25 – I was given the new projected completion window. Ironically, this longer timeframe — nearly three times the length of the original recraft — said exactly what I had suspected: the first “completed” job was rushed. True craftsmanship requires time.

Had an appointment with the Pack Dr today, looks like we are doing some Heat Therapy (Burning/Cauterizing) of a couple of nerve fibers to have the constant pain removed for 8-18 months depending how quickly the nerves repair. Another hot day so I have grabbed another summer weight unlined suit, though this one has no Break so the need for regular length socks is a must. On my way home, stopped at a park to see how the background would work. Also played in Canva to see if I could create some stylized interest. Todays outfit consist of; M.J. Bale Bottego Suit (has a PoW Check) in Pumice Charles Tyrwhitt Semi-Cutaway Collar Egyptian Cotton Prince Of Wales Check Shirt in Lilac Purple Ted Baker Rep Stripe Tie in Navy/Pink/White OTAA Bond Tie Clip in Silver M.J. Bale four coloured corner Pocket Square in a Bunny Ears Style fold Ecco Melbourne Slip-On in Cognac Dune London Striped Socks SOTD - Mancera French Riviera WOTD - Tudor Royal 41