OOTD-CW - 8 July 2026 · Real Men Real Style Community

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OOTD-CW - 8 July 2026

LATE post today. It's been done but, as I was trying to wrap up items before heading out for a few days, internet went out in the office. I got to play IT for 3 hours before I finally got it resolved so the office could have this essential service without worrying about rectifying it themselves.

The outfit allowed me to be in work mode and travel mode, driving down to the inland San Diego area.

• Dress Shirt — DS-047 (Charles Tyrwhitt): White non-iron herringbone in slim fit with French cuffs. The herringbone weave provides subtle texture while maintaining formality 5/5. Made in Vietnam, featuring a classic point collar and adjustable French cuffs for cufflink presentation. High opacity ensures no undershirt show-through.

• Slacks — SL-026 (Suitsupply): Mid blue wool-silk-linen blend suit trousers from the Havana line. Summer weight plain weave with high rise, hook & bar closure, and side-adjusters plus suspender buttons. Made in Italy, these straight-leg trousers with slight cuffs deliver business classic formality with excellent warm-weather breathability. Part of a new Suitsupply Havana suit (SJ-017 pairing).

• Suspenders — SB-009 (Kirby Allison): Burgundy silk with white London dot pattern on Y-back configuration. UK-made with silver metal hardware and black calf leather button attachments. 1.5" width, fully adjustable. The burgundy ties to the tie and cufflinks while the silver hardware coordinates with the vest buckle.

• Vest — VWC-004 (Perry Ellis): Natural linen herringbone waistcoat with cream/bone buttons and silver dual-direction rear buckle. The single-breasted 5-button design with slot pockets provides layered business formality while the breathable linen fabric maintains comfort in warmer weather.

• Necktie — NT-068 (Brownstone): Red ancient madder silk with blue, ivory, and olive medallion pattern. 3-fold construction with slip stitch, tipped, 56" length and 3.5" width. USA-made (via Poshmark bundle). The low-sheen finish and 2/5 pattern scale delivers refined business formal presence without overpowering. The burgundy/red tones echo the suspenders and cufflinks. I believe something in the Poshmark post was wrong, as I have never seen ancient madder made in the USA...

• Footwear — DSh-012 (Johnston & Murphy): Burgundy leather wingtip oxfords, USA-made with Goodyear welt construction. Features medallion toe cap, almond toe shape, leather sole with open channel stitching, and heel stack. Currently wearing Kirby Allison burgundy waxed cotton laces. 4/5 comfort score. The burgundy leather anchors the warm leather tones throughout the outfit.

• Dress Socks — DSo-078 (Kirby Allison / Bresciani): Over-the-calf cotton in navy with contrasting red ribs. Made in Italy, business classic formality. The navy/red combination bridges the blue trousers to the burgundy leather accessories while echoing the tie's red base.

• Cufflinks — CL-018 (Unnamed): Thin silver barrel design with red circles. T-bar mechanism, single-sided. The red accents pick up the tie, suspenders, and sock ribs, while the silver coordinates with the vest buckle.

• Pocket Square — PS-035 (Fort Belvedere): White linen with burgundy x-stitch edge, 17" square. The clean white field provides crisp contrast against the vest while the burgundy hand-stitched border echoes the warm accent colors throughout.

• Wrist Watch — W-010 (Orient): Bambino Version 8 Weekly Calendar (RA-AK0705R30B). Japanese automatic dress watch with striking red sunburst dial, day-week complication at 3 o'clock, and dark brown leather strap. 40.5mm polished stainless steel case with display caseback showing the F6T22 in-house movement. The red dial and brown strap complement the burgundy leather accessories and warm outfit tones. First pairing with the suspenders day!

• Ankle Watch — W-001 (Apple Watch): Series 10 in titanium slate for discreet connectivity during the baseball tournament without visible tech distraction on wrist.

• Business Card Carrier — BCC-004 (Fort Belvedere): Oxblood leather with turquoise interior in bifold clasp design. The oxblood leather coordinates with the burgundy accessories while the turquoise interior provides unexpected personality when opened.

• Leather Carry — CRY-001 (Montblanc): Extreme 2.0 backpack in Italian split calfskin with carbon-fiber print panels. Matte black hardware with palladium-coated emblem. 15" laptop compartment with multiple organization pockets. Gift from wife on 50th birthday. The matte black reads modern-casual for tournament travel.

• Fragrance — FR-001 (Montblanc): Legend EDT. Aromatic fougère opening with bergamot, lavender, and pineapple leaf, developing into oakmoss and geranium heart, settling on sandalwood and tonka base. 5-7 hour longevity. Clean, professional, and crowd-pleasing for both office and outdoor tournament settings.

• Eyewear — EW-005 (Persol): PO3019S sunglasses in Havana (tortoise) acetate with green crystal glass lenses. Made in Italy with the iconic Meflecto flex hinge system. 52-18-140 sizing. The warm tortoise tones complement the burgundy leather while providing essential sun protection for the Poway tournament. Brand new addition to the rotation!

• Headwear — HW-004 (Panama Hats Direct): Cuenca Grade 6 Classic Fedora in natural straw with black/brown silk grosgrain hatband. Handwoven in Ecuador from toquilla palm. Wide 3"+ snap brim with medium center-dent crown. Packable for travel. Essential sun protection for the outdoor baseball tournament while maintaining smart casual style.

• Ring — R-001 (Ellie's Jewelry): Platinum wedding band with diamonds. The constant.

Outfit Notes: Today's kit bridges the Torrance office morning with the Poway baseball tournament afternoon. The blue Suitsupply suit trousers anchored by burgundy accessories (tie, suspenders, shoes, socks, cufflinks) creates a cohesive warm-toned business look. The Orient Bambino's red dial provides an unexpected but harmonious connection to the accent colors. New Persol sunglasses and Panama hat debut for the outdoor portion — essential for California summer sun.

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OOTD-CW - 8 July 2026