Not sure where to begin with this outfit. It is mostly costume pieces of unknown origin. Black jeans by Peter Manning Black loafers by Florsheim The occasion was a birthday party celebrating a young ladies 16 th birthday who is in our local theater and requested everyone come in costumes. It was a fun get together.

Gents, I want your honest opinion on a style I keep seeing lately: I’ve seen it a few times in real life — even today at a café, an older guy wearing a gray suit with a beige hoodie. I’ve also seen it on TV, like on the Arab version of Shark Tank where one of the founders went with that look. Personally, I’m conflicted — but not in the sense that I’m sold on it. Most of the time, it feels odd to me, and sometimes even a bit try-hard rather than confident. I do like mixing a suit with a T-shirt — that feels modern, clean, and intentional. But a hoodie under a suit feels like a much heavier statement, and in many cases it looks like the suit and hoodie are fighting each other instead of working together. I can imagine it working only in very specific situations — maybe when the person already has status, credibility, or a clear creative identity, like someone walking into a Shark Tank pitch. Even then, it feels more like a deliberate message than a naturally stylish choice. So I’m curious: - Do you see this as confident or forced? - When, if ever, does it actually work for you? - Would you personally wear it, or is it a hard no? Interested to hear your thoughts.

Have an enjoyable MLK holiday

Up early to head to El Paso for Meetings. OOTD: - black OCBD with company logo - Grey zip up sweater vest - Brown leather belt - Slim fit blue jeans - Brown lace up boots - Brown Racer leather jacket.

Celebrating my mother in law birthday this afternoon! Collars and Co Light grey quarter zip if Collars and Co Navy polo. Dark wash Vertx jeans with brown Anson belt with silver buckle and brown Justin boots. Vincero S2 Chronograph green dial watch and Tom Ford oud wood! Almost forgot to mention wearing my Timberland Navy jacket as in the 40s this morning.