Being a bit casual today. I tend to like to dress everyday as I am even more comfortable dressing than I am in jeans and a hoodie aka for me (cleaning out the garage attire). OOTD: Blue Quilted Vest Cream/Blue/Brown checked button down shirt Tan Chino's Brown with Blue Shadow Stripe dress socks (to pick up the blue in the shirt and Vest) Brown Split toe Derby's with a rubber sole for the long day on my feet. Green Dial GMT Grand Seiko on a Brown Strap Wishing you all a wonderful Tuesday!!

CW = Critiques welcome! Several vendor meetings today. While no need to be overly formal with a bona fide suite, I still represent the company and our clients during vendor meetings. That said, I may need to start incorporating seasonal coloring as a part of the AI outfit selection. This feels rather autumnal , but I do love the look of an off vest and an odd jacket. One final note: I hate this shirt. The tab collar takes forever to button and it is nearly impossible to iron sufficiently to get out the wrinkles. I don't mind when linen does this, but it is loathsome on cotton. Today's Look: Refined Earth Tones for Vendor & Contractor VC Meetings • Blazer — DOJ-003 (Ralph Lauren Green Label): A luxurious camel hair blazer in a rich caramel tone with light tan horn-pattern buttons and notched lapels. The full paisley lining in brown, gold, and red adds a hidden flourish of personality, while the single rear vent and bilateral darts create a clean, tailored silhouette perfect for commanding attention on video calls with vendors and contractors. • Shirt — DS-037 (Proper Cloth): A made-to-order mid-blue 80s 2-ply pinpoint dress shirt featuring a distinctive tab collar and French cuffs with white contrast details. The hidden placket and mother-of-pearl buttons deliver understated sophistication, while the tab collar ensures the tie sits perfectly elevated throughout the day—ideal for video conference presence. • Undershirt — US-007 (Pro Club): A chocolate-brown heavy cotton crew neck undershirt that provides excellent coverage without show-through under the mid-blue shirt. Reliable comfort and a neutral foundation that won't compete with the outfit's warm earth-tone palette. • Trousers — SL-010 (di Milano): Brown wool slacks with a subtle static-line weave and dark brown secondary tones that harmonize beautifully with today's earth-tone palette. Double outward pleats provide a classic, elegant drape with a break falling between medium and full—exactly right for business formality. These trousers deliver exceptional mobility (5/5) and all-day comfort (4/5). The matte finish keeps the look grounded while the subtle pattern adds textural interest that complements the houndstooth vest without competing. A true business-classic choice rated "In Person" meeting-suitable—ideal for impressing vendors and contractors.

So yesterday I shared that among everything else that I have been dealing with, the PT for my shoulder and the seemingly endless travel, life in general, etc., I had a doctors appointment before I left town. Well, one doctor turned into two and then a biopsy later and now I await the results. Is it dangerous, no, but as the years have past, I’ve found that I will develop a skin rash that is not poison ivy/oak related, not a sunburn, not shingles, but something and strangely only covers my legs and arms. I’ve always thought it was bead different detergents or foods that I encounter while on the road. Well now we will find out. The result is I’m on a two week ban from anything fragrance or that has added “scents” so a steady flow of “free” products are in my future as well as a basic no frills diet. Be mindful out there my brothers. The shirt, Travis Mathews polo with company logo The jeans, Daniel Cremieux The shoes, Allen Edmonds The watch, AVI-8 The hair, by me. Make it a good day.