I'll pass this idea on. That's why all my outfits in SKOOL are secondhand and cost less than 100 bucks total. You can dress up in quality luxury brands for a small amount of money when you do it in secondhand garments. You can review them all back in time here in SKOOL. Prioritization is so important when it comes to money. I use the amount of money needed to buy the clothes I want. I buy only high quality garments many classic and timeless and I enjoy dressing up like that. When it comes to buying clothes my attitude is largely the issue . I refuses to pay high prices for my garments but at the same time I buy only high quality garments mostly classic and timeless. So I buy 99% of my garments secondhand, otherwise I could not afford to buy the high quality items I am looking for. Then when I find something i really like and ”need” I buy it because it is so affordable. I’m 70+ old and have now bought for many many decades so I do not need any more garments. Currently, I find pleasure in donating my clothes to friends who have found an interest in dressing in a classic and timeless way. Like at last Easter when I had the great pleasure of handing out three good quality summer blazers made of a linen-wool-silk blend to the young people. Let the joy and pleasure of dressing up pass on to new generations. SURPRISE !! My wife Marianne gave me this present a week ago. A framed bow tie, the bow tie I wore about 70 years ago when I was one year old. My framed bow tie is an example of how we as parents can have a great influence on how our children act on different levels as they get older and even throughout their lives. I’m 70+ and today I’m still dressing up and wear a bow tie or a tie in so many situations.

The Mrs and I ran over to Tulsa to pick up my repaired Bimini (canopy for the cockpit of my sailboat). I have been in need of some new shoes for a VERY LONG time. We popped into see Travers Mahan at his namesake store. Travers started in clothing when I was in grade school. His knowledge of menswear surpasses mine by many exponentials. He is infinitely more experienced in clothing than I. I always love speaking with him. His son, wife, and Daughter in Law all work at the store and he carries through that family business attitude by buying from family businesses. One such company is Martin Dingman. Martin was the accessory designer for Cole Haan back when Cole Haan was Cole Haan. A fantastic shoe company. I wore my 1982 Cole Haan Waxhides and naturally Travers gave me a lot of grief. So I bought a new pair of bridle loafers. It’s ok I needed some brown shoes to compliment the two pair of deep tans I own. Tomorrow is a big promotional day where he throws in a Martin Dingman belt while old fashions (cocktails) are being served- so he threw in a belt tonight for me to seal the deal. Then Anita and I went out for a delicious Italian dinner. OOTE •Pink Rl polo picked up in August in Aruba •Tan Gaberdine Samuelsohn trousers picked up last month •Pantherella socks bought from Travers last year •and the new shoes and belt This is completely blowing the average age of my wardrobe 😎 https://martindingman.com/collections/loafers-drivers?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1051546313&gbraid=0AAAAAD3og8aoNstt3Clkiy-otDUNp0uBg&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqtyN1OWHlAMVYkd_AB0LqTEWEAAYASABEgLlhPD_BwE https://traversmahanapparel.com