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Inspiration

I wanted to wear the other new pant I just received, a light weight light gray wool trouser. I was inspired by the great G. Bruce Boyer. I recalled a picture of him in a blue blazer with a deep green tie so I assembled as close of an outfit as I could in a hurry. I’ve written several times about Boyer and recently discussed how I would wear anything I’ve seen him in and my admiration for his impeccable sense of perpetual style. I love his use of subtle pieces like a pair of socks to accentuate an outfit. Always following absolutes like “socks much match trousers” and “no loafers with a suit” is well….yawn…. There are far too many examples of experts in classic timeless menswear to ignore that show the folly in these absolutes. One must first know the rules-then intentionally breaking the rules can add that element of alignment between permanent style and personal style that give an outfit character.

I am no Boyer- the consummate expert of CTM,-but I do the best that I can.

1997 Royal blue MTM blazer

CT French cuff PoW blue w green accent shirt

Solid green grenadine silk tie

Navy and green pocket square

Light grey wool Samuelsohn trousers

Bright blue Pantherella socks

AE shell cordovan brogues in British tan

Seiko Model 5 automatic

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