Back to the office after a long weekend and hopefully near the end of the kids exams and projects submissions! 😅😮‍💨 Having an office in a bank building, I almost always see the gentlemen in strictly corporate navy and grey suits, white shirts, and solid colour ties or open collars. No embellishments. Of course the local gents are in their immaculate, visually striking kanduras. Very conservative uniform, and I do appreciate that the suits are generally very well tailored. The ladies are equally as corporate conservative. My office has a more relaxed dress code, hence, permitting more creative leeway. Bespoke wool Glen check double breasted sports coat with Benson & Clegg antique silver ‘St George & the Dragon’ buttons Bespoke wool black trousers Bespoke contrast collar and French cuffs cotton shirt New & Lingwood woven silk paisley tie Ede & Ravenscroft silk navy pocket square Henry Poole gilt Napoleonic crested cufflinks Nobile Italy cotton black and French blue socks Fairfax & Favor black tassel loafers WOTD DateJust 41 SOTD layering Roja Dove’s Pierre de Velay No. 6 and Boadicea the Victorious’ Bodacious. I have been using the Parfumo app’s fragrance selection generator and layering recommendations, based on my uploaded collection. It certainly has some interesting suggestions. The magic of this layering combination lies in the shared notes and contrasting families between Pierre de Velay No. 6 and Boadicea the Victorious’ Bodacious: - The Bridge (Heliotrope & Jasmine): Both fragrances share a heart of jasmine and powdery heliotrope. This prevents the two distinct perfumes from clashing, serving as the central link that binds them seamlessly on your skin. - The "Clean vs. Dirty" Contrast: The clean, soapy, herbal-citrus fougère opening of No. 6 acts like a crisp canvas. When hit with the rich, boozy gourmand top notes of Bodacious—cherry, cognac, and bitter almond—it likely cuts through the syrupy sweetness, turning it into a very sophisticated, "mature" dark cherry. - The Deep Dry Down Synergy: Both fragrances are incredibly rich at the base. The tobacco, tonka bean, vanilla, and amber from Bodacious perfectly lock into the leather, civet, resins, and tonka of No. 6. This transforms the animalic leather into an ultra-luxurious, smoky-sweet, and velvety suede.

Today’s ensemble reflects confidence, restraint, and timeless gentlemanly style. The textured tan sport coat, crisp blue striped dress shirt, (living my new Bengal striped shirt) cream trousers, and cognac loafers create a harmonious palette, while the coordinated pocket square adds just the right amount of personality without appearing flashy. This is the kind of classic, well-tailored look that communicates dignity, quiet confidence, and respect for the occasion—an excellent example of modern gentleman’s attire for Sunday worship.

Today was an early start to catch a 5 AM live call. After that though it was into the regular day. Walked my youngest to school and on the way home I got a slight surprise from a young man when I said good morning to him and his response was “Morning Sir” , it was the Sir bit that caught me off guess a little and just goes to show that some younger people are very respectful and have manners. Can’t home and snapped up a few photos for the post, I can now take my photos with only one AirPod in, so this will be great going forward as I will try to capture the side that isn’t waring one. Todays outfit consists of; Oxford Woolrich Oxford Mason Overcoat In Dark Olive Brixton Brood Cap in Moss/Sand M.J. Bale Bowning Suit cut from 100% Australian Merino wool and woven in Italy into a Super 110s twill with a subtle two-tone micro pupstooth weave and lightly brushed flannel finish, in Green M.J. Bale Hemming Shirt is crafted from a premium 100% cotton in a bold Aqua Bengal stripe design TrendHim Wide Dark Green Clip-On Suspenders OTAA Seychelles Teal Anchor Tie OTAA Shining Silver Tie Bar OTAA Raw Green Gingham Linen Pocket Square OTAA Mint Green Fox Socks Ducapo Deep Green Monkstrap SOTD - Dior Fahrenheit Parfum WOTD - Tudor Royal 41

Another day at the office. Most of the day, the jacket was set aside. The trousers come across slightly too casual when it is all put together. Otherwise, a fine basic outfit for everyday wear.

Tuesday OOTD: Meetings in Albuquerque and Santa Fe today. - black under armor Polo with company logo - Brown leather belt - Sand slim fit chinos - Brown derby shoes - Bulova watch.