Another somber one for today and tomorrow. Around 5 months after losing my Dad to cancer, my Mom passed away. Today is visitations, tomorrow is the funeral. But, still figure to do an OotD: Charles Tyrwhitt (C.T. from here out) Smart Polo C.T. Merino Wool V-Neck Sweater C.T. Chinos TLB Mallorca Dark Brown Artista Derbies Seiko 5 Series Watch Anson Belt and Buckle

Is it bad that I have more expensive Derbies than Traditional Oxfords? Anyway… decided to splurge for a pair of Dark Brown Derbies. Went through TLB Mallorca’s Made-To-Order line as they don’t sell Extra-Wide shoes standard. Tried them on before swapping the shoe trees out of my 1/4 Brogue Oxfords into these to keep shape. I’ll order more shoe trees soon to keep up. Felt good for the few minutes I wore them, I’m glad I chose the size and width I did, since no returns would be allowed for custom work. Here are the specs: 305 Artista Size: UK 10 (our Size 11) Last- Goya in H Width (Equivalent to our EEE width) Brown Boxcalf Leather No Medallion City Sole for ease of walking right off the bat.

As promised, here’s the look for the Funeral for my Dad: Caravelli Suit from Ingram’s Men’s Shop- Charcoal Grey Marquis Dress Shirt Allen Edmonds Park Avenue 1/4 Brogue Shoes- Black Anson Belt and Buckle Van Heusen Tie Silk Pocket Square Seiko 5-Series

Last year, my Dad was diagnosed with Small Cell Lymphoma. In fact, a year ago tomorrow will be 1 year to the day my Dad told my sister, my brother-in-law, and myself. His battle ended this past Saturday Morning. Today is viewing and visitations with tomorrow being the funeral. I chose the Polo/Chinos combination for the visitation, but will wear a suit for the Funeral, which I will show tomorrow morning. Here’s my OotD: Charles Tyrwhitt Navy Smart Polo Charles Tyrwhitt Chinos Thursday Boots Executive Snip-toe Oxfords Anson Belt and Buckle Seiko 5 Series

Hi All, sorry for disappearing. Bought a house and was focusing on work. I feel a bit silly asking but it’s been years since I bought shoes in the Bay Area (that was not a second hand store). A buddy of mine is just getting into quality men’s fashion and wants to get a couple good shoes around $250-$400 each. What would you all suggest?