My mother in law has never been one for fashion and has tried to dress my father in law ( he’s a pastor) with the throwing spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks type of approach. Needless to say it’s been ok but not RMRS level. He asked me this past weekend to help him using what he has. So I went RMRS on him using his dark tone of sling and gray hair I used it as a guide. Here’s the results. Lot me know how I did

Today, dressed up without layering for a quick office visit. This is a simple yet neat smart-casual outfit. The shirt is checkered in three colors - burgundy, blue, and white The trousers are in merino wool-polyester (70:30) MTM, in white with thin blue stripes The shoes are brown derbies The watch is tan strap and gold-on-silver frame The belt is tan The socks are in light beige (sand?) I wanted to coordinate the whites in the shirt with the white trousers. This is one of the few occasions when I wore white trousers. Let me know what you think guys.

This suit I hade made in 1995. It is the same design of Classic timeless menswear Ive worn since around 1980. In fact at Harold’s it was the only model we sold: 3 buttons with a 2 button roll, double forward pleats, cuffed trousers. It’s a design that basically harkens back at least 90 years. For accessories I chose a white with blue stripe CT shirt and a Brooks Brother’s goldish yellow tie, black captoes and a 1940’s Bulova watch. Regarding pleats- pleats roll in and out of the fashion world but have remained a staple of classic tiles style for a very long time. The forward pleat (see pic where a manufacturer mislabels reverse pleats provided) are my favorite. They are less common but when they armed nice and deep they have such a superior silhouette to the reverse pleats. They don’t look as bunched up especially when sitting. The secret for pleats to work is to never wear them too low on the waist. If I were having a new suit made I would keep with this timeless design. Very few stores still sell the 3/2 roll coat, J Press being one of the few. However for the double front pleat J Press sticks with the single. Ben Silver keeps the classic double. Ralph Lauren and a few manufacturers like Samuelsohn still has them as well.

A few new (or new to me) items on this outfit. I've got my first off-white shirt with an ivory CT French cuff shirt. I've got some old-school cufflinks that are connected via a small chain to the double sided holders. Using my Friday rules regarding bringing down cost per wear on items. Have a great weekend, everyone! • Shirt — DS-048 (Charles Tyrwhitt): An ivory non-iron twill dress shirt in 2-ply cotton with French cuffs and a classic point collar. The slim cut delivers a clean silhouette while the soft hand and medium opacity provide all-day comfort without show-through—perfect for layering under a linen vest on video calls. • Undershirt — US-017 (True Classic): A carbon crew-neck undershirt in cotton-polyester blend that disappears beneath the ivory shirt. The darker tone prevents any shadow effect while providing a snug, comfortable base layer throughout the day. • Vest — VWC-004 (Perry Ellis): A natural linen herringbone business vest with five cream/bone buttons and a silver dual-direction rear buckle. Breathable and textured, this Spring/Summer piece adds visual interest and dimension while keeping the outfit cool for warmer June weather. • Slacks — SL-023 (Enzo Tovare): Navy suit slacks in Super 150 lightweight worsted wool with a slight sheen and flat-front design. The 1" cuff and low rise give a modern cut, while the breathable fabric makes these ideal for warm-weather business settings—sophisticated without the weight. • Tie — NT-050 (Paul Fredrick): A steel blue/gray silk tie with silver/white and gold/yellow scattered squares on a herringbone base, 3-fold construction, 4" width. The matte finish and subtle pattern add textural interest without competing with the linen vest—business formal with a modern touch. • Belt — B-012 (Wolksprong): A brown leather heavy-duty belt with light dots and a brass buckle. The warm leather tone bridges the light tan suede shoes while the brass metal coordinates with the gold tie accessories—rugged meets refined.

My friend gave me this fake Rolex watch for free, so I bought a cheap leather strap on eBay. I know it’s a fake one but I don’t have the money for 300 dollar watch at the moment, so this will have to do for now. It goes a lot better with my suit and tie then my Garmin athletic watch👍❌❌ Do any of you gents think the leather strap is a little too big for the watch?