CW* = Critiques welcome - always! Happy Juneteenth. Today's outfit is called.... What Shades of Blue and White were the Smurfs again? Interesting mix of five blues (socks, slacks, jacket, vest, watch) and four whites (shirt, tie, cufflinks, and pocket square), accented by gold and mid brown accents. • Odd Jacket — DOJ-010 (Ralph Lauren): A navy single-breasted wool blazer from Ralph Lauren with polished rope shoulders and brass buttons. The subtle sheen and high armholes give it a refined silhouette that bridges business formal and smart professional—perfect for video calls and in-person meetings. • Slacks — SL-005 (Santorelli): Italian blue textured Santorelli slacks with a classic cuffed hem and belt anchors. The blue tone creates intentional harmony with the navy jacket while adding visual depth and interest below the frame. • Vest — VWC-013 (Ralph Lauren): A powder blue linen Hitchcock-style vest by Ralph Lauren with cream buttons and a brass rear buckle. Moderately light in weight—ideal for layering on a warm California day while maintaining a put-together appearance on camera. • Shirt — DS-048 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A non-iron ivory twill dress shirt from Charles Tyrwhitt with French cuffs and a classic point collar. The 2-ply cotton construction delivers a soft hand with excellent stitch density—refined enough for board meetings while requiring minimal maintenance. • Undershirt — US-002 (Ralph Lauren Polo): A classic white crew neck cotton undershirt—soft, breathable, and invisible beneath the opaque dress shirt. Reliable workhorse that keeps the foundation clean. • Tie — NT-056 (Rampley & Co): An ecru wool-cashmere knitted tie from Rampley & Co. The matte texture and soft-cornered blade offer visual contrast to the navy jacket without competing for attention. Best tied in a relaxed Four-in-Hand—perfect for business casual video days. Anyone who says business wear is not comfortable has never felt this tie. It most be the softest thing I have ever felt... other than my wife.

I wanted to mix it up rather than posting an outfit per day, here is a look back on my week. Monday - meeting with a District Attorney on a case, so I wore a gray suit, white shirt, blue/white/red stripe tie, brown AE boots. Tuesday - busy day. Meeting again with a District Attorney so I chose a heather blue suit, white shirt, solid navy tie. I did not get a full suit photo but I took a quick picture in the break room after packaging evidence from an investigation. Wednesday - I had to testify in front of a grand jury so I chose a navy suit, light blue shirt, blue/green/ white tie. After testify I had to go work a crime scene and it was about 85 degrees Fahrenheit which reflect in the photo. Today I wanted to end the week in a chill manner ahead of tomorrow’s holiday. I work a navy short sleeve button up, gray slacks and brown Thursday boots.

TGIF everyone. A few meetings today and one inspection. - blue and white gingham short sleeve button down. - Brown leather belt - Slim straight fit blue jeans - Brown lace up boots - Bulova Marine Star watch