This is what I sported while shopping for utilities (with wifey) today. Comments are most welcome! 1. I have paired an ivory crew neck Tee with a custom tailored (I found a bespoke tailor, finally) khakhi Chinos in 100% wool for a subtle contrast. 2. I have complemented this base outfit with a new camel trucker jacket in 100% corduroy. 3. Accessories include brown belt and tan loafers in newbuck leather (I am showing the later in the forum for the first time). 4. The showpiece is a cross body sling /messenger bag in blue canvas from Amazon. I got this after a lot of research to fit my four basic requirements: (a) it has to withstand a lot of wear and tear and be water washable (so, no leather), (b) it has to be kind of minimal with no flashy logos, (c) it must have enough room for many many items I carry every time (a 1.0 L water bottle, sanitizer, hand towel, wet tissue pack, key pouch, wallet, mobile phone, two cloth bags for carrying groceries, and an umbrella and (d) it must have two pockets in the front which should hold my wallet and mobile phone comfortably. The feature in this sling bag which provided for (d) was a winner.

Traveling for work has perks. Speaking in front of large groups has many ways ot can go. I make it a point to never be "out dressed" at an event. So here are some looks over the last couple weeks. Belvest, Canali, and Luigi Borrelli for the sport coats or suit. Shoes are Berluti, Gucci, and Zegna. Watches range from a Cartier Tank and AP. Shirts are custom, accessories are suspenders and ties clips from places like the suspender store and Art of the Gent. Thanks all!

Jacket, polo and jeans - Next. (Jacket tailored for arm length.) Belt - Brown leather silver buckle ratchet. Footwear - Brown suede Blake-stitched Chelsea boots from John Lewis. (First outing.) SOTD - Telegrama by Imaginary Authors WOTD - Casio f-91w (still skin testing for nickel allergy before committing to another watch). Have a great day! (Part of my car’s exhaust fell off on my journey to work, so my day has been mixed at best thus far.)

The Stockman has returned for my Grandfather's 80th Birthday dinner Hat: Cattleman (Akubra) Bandana: Wine Red/Patterned (Planet Corroboree) Dress Shirt: Blue/White Checked (R.M. Williams) Watch: Native Gold/Navy Blue Dial (Nordgreen) Belt: Black/Gold (R.M. Williams) Pants: Regular Dark Blue Wash Jeans (R.M. Williams) Shoes: Black Craftsman Boots (R.M. Williams) Fragrance: Eau De Soleil Blanc EDT (Tom Ford)

So below are my 2 favorite blue collar coats My brown and black carhartt full swing coats Heavy duty brass buttons Full gusets in the arm so you have full mobility while swinging a big sledge hammer or any other kind of tool. Both are lined and warm Has plenty of pockets