Internal meeting only day for work. I will be demonstrating how to write a scientific abstract for submission to a conference to two of my colleagues today. It's a necessary (and often enjoyable) part of the scientist's career. Plus this will give them both authorship for the work, something that will be a first for our youngest employee. The outfit fits the approach: it's a work day without vendor or client meetings. Dress to be intentional, but both engaging and ready to do work myself. 📍 Shirt – DS-030 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A pink cotton twill dress shirt with point collar and French cuffs, projecting quiet confidence without excessive formality. The soft pink hue warms the face on camera while the French cuffs signal elevated attention to detail. 📍 Vest – VWC-002 (Charles Tyrwhitt): An indigo blue sharkskin wool vest with five navy buttons and a silver rear adjuster buckle. The sharkskin weave creates subtle depth and visual interest, adding executive polish to the vest-and-tie combination without requiring a jacket. 📍 Tie – NT-040 (Nordstrom): A taupe/brown silk jacquard with repeating geometric pattern in subtle cream and dark brown tones. The 3" blade width sits perfectly modern, while the low-sheen finish and neutral palette complement both the pink shirt and indigo vest—business formal without shouting. Tied in a Half Windsor. 📍 Tie Accessories – TA-011: Sonia Jewels sterling silver 2" tie bar. The polished tie bar anchors everything cleanly between the third and fourth shirt buttons. 📍 Slacks – SL-003 (Santorelli): Light gray virgin wool slacks with single outward pleats, tailored twice for a precise fit. The subtle stair-step weave and medium drape project sophistication, while the cream secondary tones harmonize with the tie's neutral palette. 📍 Belt – B-009 (Nordstrom): A dark brown leather belt with silver buckle—flat finish, thick collar, and the rich brown tone ties directly to the shoes and tie's earth tones. 📍 Footwear – DSh-019 (Carmina): Carmina braided leather slippers from Mallorca in dark brown with Goodyear welt construction, chiseled toe, and brass tacks at heel and toe. The braided upper adds texture and visual interest, while the slip-on silhouette remains business casual appropriate for an internal-meetings-only day.

“Pay attention everybody, class is about to begin” 😉 - Last time i promise Today is Friday which means it s the weekly walk to the caffe for Coffee with my youngest before school. It is a user able day here today so umbrellas and Jackets were a must. Now as our resident knowledgeable sartorialist @Brian McGuire has told us many times. White, Light Blue and Pink are staple shirts every man should own. Today I have grabbed my pink OTAA Oxford to dress in another of my Blue Suits. This combination is one many guys typically shy away from, as many consider pink a more feminine colour, it was once however a male dominated hue. I have selected a tie I received from my daughters this past Christmas, and the Mostly pink striped socks from Charles Tyrwhitt help to incorporate this scheme. Keeping my latest Pocket Square for OTAA, the Done Vitone, and my current favourite shoes in the CNES MTO Oxford keeps this look solid and I think perfect. Todays outfit consists of; Blunt Executive Umbrella in Charcaol (in its sling) Britton Brood Snap Cap in Washed Navy and Aluminium M.J. Bale Pascal Peacoat in Navy M.J. Bale Ballard Suit in True Blue OTAA Pacelli Pink Oxford Shirt OTAA Crosshatch Silver Tie Bar Geoffrey Beene Navy with Pink Pinstripe (2025 Christmas Present from my Girls) OTAA Don Vitone Blue Woolen Pocket Square Anson Blue leather Strap with a Classic Curved Buckle in Silver OTAA Jack O’ Cups Shattuckite Skull Bracelet Charles Tyrwhitt Pink Striped Socks CNES CNES MTO Oxford with Goodyear welted construction and crafted from Italian crust leather SOTD - Versace Eros Flame WOTD - Invicta Grand Diver, aka Big Red

This month it’s officially been a year since I joined rmrs the weekend of my cousins wedding , man time flies. We were at a family reunion this past Sunday and my aunt and uncle mentioned my girl cousin had been married a year now and that week before her wedding is when I joined rmrs. Now I have like 8 or 9 suits and a bunch of accessories, new boots and new dress shoes . Part of soon to be 2 gentleman podcasts!! In a year a lot can happen !! Also my wife has been getting healthier and has lost just over 130 lbs. so proud of her . Her dresses are all going to need to be taken to our personal tailor