I have become a Chreaster choir member. (Christmas and Easter). One of the members lost her husband to the ravages of Parkinson’s. So today’s outfit is in deference to her. OOTD •Black linen blazer •White on white CT herringbone shirt •Silver and green striped tie •Silver w dot pocket square •New Cary Grant grey (that’s what Steve Giles my clothier called them😉) Samuelson double forward pleated gaberdine trousers •Byford OTC socks •j Fitzpatrick captoes •Seiko model 5 automatic watch

Short week because of the United States Independence Day Celebration. Received this waist coat so figured I would pair it up to see what it looks like.

This suit I hade made in 1995. It is the same design of Classic timeless menswear Ive worn since around 1980. In fact at Harold’s it was the only model we sold: 3 buttons with a 2 button roll, double forward pleats, cuffed trousers. It’s a design that basically harkens back at least 90 years. For accessories I chose a white with blue stripe CT shirt and a Brooks Brother’s goldish yellow tie, black captoes and a 1940’s Bulova watch. Regarding pleats- pleats roll in and out of the fashion world but have remained a staple of classic tiles style for a very long time. The forward pleat (see pic where a manufacturer mislabels reverse pleats provided) are my favorite. They are less common but when they armed nice and deep they have such a superior silhouette to the reverse pleats. They don’t look as bunched up especially when sitting. The secret for pleats to work is to never wear them too low on the waist. If I were having a new suit made I would keep with this timeless design. Very few stores still sell the 3/2 roll coat, J Press being one of the few. However for the double front pleat J Press sticks with the single. Ben Silver keeps the classic double. Ralph Lauren and a few manufacturers like Samuelsohn still has them as well.

With the Long 4th of July weekend coming we have a short work week as we are closed tomorrow. Going to be a busy day and HOT! But trying to stay cool by bringing out some lighter colors. OOTD: Pink/White mini check dress shirt Royal Blue trousers Navy blue with lighter blue shadow striped OTC dress socks Allen Edmonds "Harrison" Cap toe dress shoes in brown with matching belt. Wishing you all a wonderful Holiday Weekend if you celebrate!!

Last day of the week for me. A nice three day weekend to celebrate America’s Independence Day. A Happy 250th birthday to the USA! - gingham blue and white short sleeve button down - Brown leather belt - Slim straight fit blue jeans - Cognac brown lace up boots - Bulova Marine Star watch - Spice Bomb Night vision