Sharing some wrist shots from a trip a few weeks ago

Wednesday OOTD. More meetings and inspections today. - khaki button down with company logo - Cognac leather belt - Slim fit blue jeans - Cognac lace up boots - Bulova watch

Good morning, gentlemen, Lately there has been a lot of talk about ties and wearing ties. How ties are coming back in the fashion and style scene not because it is mandatory in the workplace but because people are looking for a change and to be set apart. Some are looking at ties as a way to up their appearance without spending a fortune, either way ties are becoming the new aesthetic for men. For me, as a kid I was made to wear one on special occasions and to church functions. As I got older and I was placed and a supervisor position I was told to wear one, but as soon as I was not required, I did not wear them. fast forward years alter I find myself wearing them not because I am told to or have too, but because I love the look of them, I love how they accentuate my clothing and brings more options to outfits. What are your thoughts on ties? Do you wear them for work, for style, because it is required for you to? Do you see more men wearing ties as a trend, fashion statement, or the fact that many are getting back to the basics of being a gentleman? Do you see more men wearing button shirts and ties becoming the norm? Share your thoughts on this new era of men's wear.

For the first time in about 20 years, I have cleared out my closet. It was necessary: I lost some weight and started doing CrossFit. Before I buy new things, I try out combinations of the clothes that still fit me or fit me again. My office outfit for today consists of: blue jacket white long-sleeved shirt blue scarf (to protect my neck) brown leather belt (matching my shoes) blue jeans long socks in dark navy brown leather shoes BTW: Antonio would probably say ‘those shoes scream 2000’. And yes – they are almost 20 years old and probably no longer fashionable. However, I didn't want to just throw them away, as they were expensive at the time and I have taken good care of them over the years. What do you think? Should I get rid of the shoes? Any other helpful proposals? Additional information: I bought the shoes years ago because a friend of mine said I should buy a pair of "respect shoes" sometime.