Saw this pic and thought it might illustrate something for the group. Who has the better suit fit? My gut says many folks today would say Daniel Craig. I completely disagree. Yes there needs to be some compensation given to the king. ONE: he is nearly 30 years senior to the extremely fit actor Daniel Craig; TWO: one would presume that Daniel Craig was a lot more self conscious about the condition of his suit meeting the king than the reverse; THREE: the kings schedule probably was at a different level than Craig’s (eg longer for King in the suit); FOUR: the King is known for wearing suits for decades so it’s fair to presume Craig’s suit is significantly newer thus less sagging; That said let’s just discuss the cut of the suits and disregard the fact that the Kings pocket flap is tucked in and his hand in the other pulls the suit, and the waist of his trousers have probably slipped slightly through the day in this pic meaning the break in length is a little long. First the trousers: the Kings trousers give him stature in that the fullness of the legs are stronger vs the trendy taper of Craig’s pants. Secondly (yea you guessed it) the Kings operable button is at his natural waist where it belongs. This presents a far better silhouette to the coat (again, be fair between the gentlemen’s ages and fitness routine). In fact look closely-the ridiculously high button stance on Craig emphasizes a slight paunch. 😳. Two to three inches lower where the button belongs and that would not have happened. Once a guy sees this it’s hard to unsee. Lastly the length of the jackets. Here it’s not as pronounced as I was afraid. I’ve seen AI versions of Craig where they put him in an Organ Grinder Monkey suit with the skirt of the coat 100% Porky Pig, but in this pic it covers the length of the trouser crotch and given the more narrow lapel it’s not that terrible. I welcome the end of this trendy fashion look. Hopefully the trending back to Classic Timeless Menswear (what Antonio recently described as Ivy League, Preppy, Traditional), will bring some common sense back into menswear.

With @Jeffrey Plotka as my most recent inspiration, I have completed my first attempt at restoring a pair of Allen Edmond Strand Oxford dress shoes that I thrifted last week. I cleaned them thoroughly with Safir Renovateur, then let them dry over night. I then rubbed in Safire shoe cream in a light brown. After allowing that to dry, I applied Safire medium brown cream to the toe and heel area. It didn’t seem to darken the leather as much as I liked, so I applied Kiwi brown wax polish. I may eventually darken the whole shoe slightly. Regardless, I am very happy with them! Oh, and did I mention I got the shoes with cedar shoe trees for $5.00? I got a second set of AE branded shoe trees for $3.00. That makes me love my new AE’s even more!

https://www.realmenrealstyle.com/preppy-revival-fall/ Our fearless community leader Antonio Centeno has created a spreadsheet defining preppy vs Ivy League vs traditional. It is a very interesting read and as a whole I would agree with its premise which is don’t be afraid to wear these proven looks this fall and yet be very cognizant of the “preppy costume” which happens when you over do it. Anyone who has read any of my post knows that not only am I a fan of Ivy League or what I simply term American Classic Timeless Menswear, but I have been wearing this style for 5 decades with a distaste for the opposite view which is the fickle foibles of fashion. There are a few things that I would like to support and emphasize in the article: The one that stands out the most is under “traditional” emphasizing the shoe. This is one I’ve spoken about frequently. I’ve met guys for the first time and been able to tell a whole lot about him based upon his footwear and have done so for multiple decades. In all actuality I would argue this is something that should span across all three categories. I mean until the Preppy handbook came out in 1980 that word “preppy” was virtually unknown except in that book and the movie (book) Love Story and perhaps on a few very select campuses. In the Preppy Handbook the “right” shoe is a funny part of this amusing parody. Nevertheless, it did a very accurate job describing the “traditional” shoe which is also very “Ivy League” and obviously “Preppy” considering it just told you these were the”right” shoes🤪. I also appreciate his discussion surrounding Traditional being a specific cut of garment that is extremely immutable to fashion change. (Although I am bewildered by the comment regarding “a higher button stance” perhaps that is referring to the three button that doesn’t have a 3/2 roll??? Not sure.) Irrespective, I think his breakdown is an interesting delineation. Lastly, I really like his description of “old money” as merely an internet construct (the newest goofball internet explanation would have to also be “grandpa style” 🤣). While if I were putting this together I might have done it a bit differently, yet it is nevertheless very impressive and as usual extremely well presented. You should take a look at the article

While technically this is the first Sunday of Fall, and the temperatures have decreased from 106 to 80, it is still a couple of weeks from that crisp feel we are longing for. Consequently I went a bit transitional with a lighter blue slightly heavier wool Robert Talbot sport coat. The brown windowpane pattern lent itself to adding the hand me down brown MTM trousers from my father. To keep things a bit brighter I went with a white on white CT herringbone shirt and a cream with brown and blue pocket square. To tie in the trousers I chose a RL ancient madder silk paisley tie, Panterella socks, Martin Dingman bridle loafers and my 1940’s Ernst Borel watch. Loving these 70 degree mornings and evenings.

RMRS crew, here are a few standout posts from the RMRS community this week. 👏 Big shoutout to @Brian McGuire for “The Book of Kells, and my confessions” and the thoughtful way he connected his outfit choice to supporting a friend facing a difficult family moment. It showed how personal style can be an intentional expression of care and solidarity. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/the-book-of-kells-and-my-confessions 👏 Shoutout to @Chad Smith for “Day 4 - Japan” and sharing a detailed snapshot of the trip, from origami lessons to exploring Nihonbashi and Shibuya. His travel updates give the community a fun, personal window into style and experiences abroad. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/day-4-japan 👏 Shoutout to @Sam Merritt for “OOTD Back to work Monday” and reflecting on how dressing toward the professional end of business casual helps set the tone for the week. It sparked a valuable conversation around intentional dressing and confidence at work. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/ootd-back-to-work-monday 👏 Shoutout to @Alan Dormire for “9/19/2026 Shopping Trip” and sharing a memorable real-world compliment received while out shopping. It was a great reminder that putting thought into how you present yourself can positively affect the people around you. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/9192026-shopping-trip 👏 Shoutout to @Anthony Buntyn for “Are You A Rebel?” and posing a timely question about wearing ties in an increasingly casual workplace culture. The post encouraged members to reflect on personal standards and the confidence to dress with intention.