More autumal look for today with a silk jacket in a fall tweed design, Brooks Brothers ancient madder tie, Reda wool Trousers, Hanover.oxblood wingtips

In keeping with my push to wear bow ties more often my choice today is a Brooks Brothers black and red rep. Brooks Brothers pocket square adding a bit of color with the same red but navy edging. Grey button down with my Loro Piana Prince of Wales blazer, black waist coat and trousers. I believe a bow tie looks best with a sweater vest, waist coat or a double breasted or three button jacket to pull your eye upwards verses having a long expanse of shirt and an open sport coat.

. Today chose a Merino wool lighter weight Italian blazer, seven fold rep tie, a lighter cream trouser and greyish loafers. Accesories are my Swedish heritage lapel pin with the Swedish flag and a slightly showing pocket square that bring all these colors together

Wearing a vintage micro paisley bow tie by Sulka, favorite French tie maker of the Duke of Winsor. I am pairing it with a Ralph Lauren polo Winchester shirt and Loro Piana Navy jacket with gold button, grey trousers and oxblood shoes. Using a more conservative size and pattern to ensure the bow tie blends with the outfit.

The fall/school year brings back a sense of regularity. So, back to shirt and tie/jacket for Sunday Masses. Trying a seemingly tried-n-true combo of blue blazed with light pants. The mint shirt and tie called to me. Dinner was Peruvian chicken on the pellet grill. THAT’s a keeper, as I can now make my own, not take-away.