OOTD-CW - 12 May 2026 · Real Men Real Style Community

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OOTD-CW - 12 May 2026

Today is a bunch of internal meetings so I leave things in good hands for the rest of the week while I am out visiting with a client (and one of my out-of-state employees).

• Shirt — DS-039 (Brisk): A white and blue striped dress shirt with a distinctive large pin collar on long point styling. The cotton and elastane blend provides comfort with stretch throughout the day. The barrel cuffs with 2 vertical buttons and single chest pocket give it a classic business feel. The pin collar adds a vintage sartorial touch that pairs beautifully with today's tie and collar pin combination.

• Undershirt — US-001 (True Classic): A white cotton and polyester blend crew neck undershirt with exceptional light drape—almost none—ensuring it won't show through. The snug but very comfortable fit in size Large makes this an ideal foundation layer beneath any dress shirt.

• Trousers — SL-020 (Joseph Abboud): Mid gray wool slacks with a very light gray secondary color creating a subtle mini check pattern. These heavy-weight wool trousers from a 2-button single-breasted suit feature 3/4 lining, 2 outward pleats per side, and a 1.5" cuff. The slight sheen finish and regular fit project business classic formality perfect for in-person meetings.

• Vest — VWC-006 (Hart Schaffner Marx): A charcoal grey wool herringbone business vest with light grey accents. The single-breasted 5-button design features flap hip pockets and a left chest slot pocket. The brass dual-direction rear buckle adds functional adjustability. This vest bridges the gap between casual texture and business formality.

• Tie — NT-034 (Harris Tweed): A bright burgundy Harris Tweed tie with dark red undertones in a classic twill pattern. The 3-fold construction with untipped finish and keeper loop measures 62" long with a 3.5" width—excellent for a substantial four-in-hand or half-Windsor knot. The tweed texture pairs exceptionally well with the herringbone vest.

• Tie Accessories — TA-002 (Fort Belvedere) & TA-009: The silver collar pin with cubic ends (TA-002) threads through the pin collar of the Brisk shirt, creating that elegant collar lift beneath the tie knot. The shimmering gold triangular tie bar (TA-009) coordinates with the brass tones in the vest's rear buckle, adding visual interest.

• Pocket Square — PS-014 (Nwot): A silk pocket square featuring black stripes and blue wavy lines, measuring 9" square. The black and blue color story pulls from the gray tones in the trousers while adding subtle visual interest without competing with the burgundy tie.

• Belt — B-017 (Nordstrom): An Italian-made genuine leather belt in oxblood with silver buckle. This business formal belt at 32" tagged size features a flat finish that pairs beautifully with the burgundy tones in the tie and provides cohesion with the brown leather in the footwear.

• Footwear — DSh-011 (Handsewn Company): Dark brown suede horsebit loafers with Goodyear welt construction. Made in the USA, these business casual slip-ons feature a round toe, leather interior, and subtle leather sole. The horsebit hardware adds a touch of Mediterranean elegance perfect for an internal meetings day.

• Socks — DSo-081 (Mazarin): Super durable cotton lisle over-the-calf socks from Italy in beige with continuous ribbing. The medium weight provides all-day comfort while the lighter brown tone bridges the gray trousers and brown loafers seamlessly.

• Watch — W-006 (Fossil): The Fossil Townsman Automatic with a blue skeleton dial displaying the Miyota 82S5 movement through the open-heart design. The 44mm stainless steel case with gold accents sits on a mid-brown genuine leather strap, creating a conversation piece while maintaining business casual appropriateness.

• Business Card Case — BCC-004 (Fort Belvedere): An oxblood leather bifold card carrier with turquoise interior and metal clasp closure. The smooth leather exterior at 4.25" x 3" fits perfectly in suit jacket pockets. The oxblood exterior echoes the belt tone.

• Leather Carry — CRY-002 (Carl Friedrik): The Palissy Double briefcase in chocolate brown Italian Vachetta leather, vegetable-tanned with silver brushed hardware. This structured box-style briefcase features dual zipped compartments, 15" laptop sleeve, and a Smart Holder for trolley attachment. The chocolate brown provides a cohesive leather story with the loafers.

• Ring — R-001 (Ellie's Jewelry): Platinum wedding band with diamonds—always worn as a constant in every outfit.

• Fragrance — FR-017 (Chanel): Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum—a woody aromatic fresh spicy fragrance opening with grapefruit, lemon, mint, and pink pepper, evolving through ginger and jasmine to a sandalwood and cedarwood base. The modern masculine profile projects sophisticated confidence perfect for a day of internal meetings.

Outfit Harmony Notes: This Tuesday ensemble balances business formality with textural interest. The tweed tie and herringbone vest create a rich layering of patterns at different scales—a core Gentleman's Gazette principle for pattern mixing. The gold collar pin and gold tie bar anchor the look with coordinated metals. The brown suede loafers with matching briefcase establish an earth-tone foundation, while the gray suit separates maintain professional gravitas for the internal meetings scheduled today.

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