To stretch or not to stretch is the question ? New hat needed just 2 , 1/4 inch turns to fit better. Have to be very careful not to tear or damage the leather hat band on the inside and any sewing on the outter beaver hat band

We had a day of helping our 17yo daughter researching and pulling together her major art assignment, so casual lounging was the order of the day. Emporio Armani cotton t-shirt Sportscraft cotton chinos Nobile cotton socks Temu Prince Albert slippers (surprisingly comfortable) WOTD MB&F M.A.D.1 Time to Love - In 2024, Legendary French artist and designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac turns his hand to watchmaking, becoming the first creator to collaborate on a M.A.D.1 - giving birth to a limited edition of 999 pieces. SOTD layering Parfums de Marly’s Carlisle with Roja Parfums’ Sweetie Aoud to give a little more depth and dimension.

Schmidt short sleeve brown button up cowboy shirt Cinch cowboy vest Ariat jeans New airiat boots Brown cowboy bolo Ariat leather belt with big ol buckle

Got a lot done yesterday and the positivity from that is carrying over into today. Complex project deliverables from yesterday and ready to be tackled today. Nothing gets me geeked out more than needing to solve complex problems, especially when my input can have a large impact on my client getting a billion dollar product approved. Mostly an office day today, so no need for a formal suit. • Blazer — DOJ-010 (Ralph Lauren): A classic navy wool blazer with rope shoulders and polished brass buttons, combining Italian-American tailoring DNA. The full polyester lining and small notched lapels keep it versatile across business formal and smart casual contexts—ideal for a video-conference day that spans P3 internal discussions to vendor meetings. • Shirt — DS-033 (Brisk): A mid-blue Pima cotton twill dress shirt with a 5" spread collar and barrel cuffs. The light but sufficient drape and single chest pocket make it a clean, professional canvas. The twill weave adds subtle texture that reads well on camera without visual noise. • Undershirt — US-002 (Ralph Lauren Polo): A dependable white cotton crew-neck undershirt that disappears under the mid-blue shirt. No show-through risk and comfortable for all-day wear during back-to-back video calls. • Tie — NT-031 (Kirby Allison): A navy silk tie with white and black basket weave pattern from Kirby Allison—3-fold construction with self-tipping and 3.5" width. The subtle geometric pattern adds visual interest on camera while maintaining boardroom-level formality. • Pocket Square — PS-004 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A silk and wool medallion pocket square in light blue, navy, brown, and white. The brown and navy tones tie together the blazer and slacks while the light blue echoes the dress shirt—harmonizing the entire upper body for the camera frame. • Slacks — SL-006 (JW Nordstrom): Dark brown wool slacks with a slight sheen and classic no-pleat construction. The low rise and regular cuff provide a traditional business silhouette. The dark brown grounds the navy blazer beautifully and creates the perfect odd-jacket combination.