As my hair thins and my beard has moved to the salt from the pepper side I find my self wearing hats more and more. One of the things I love about Classic Timeless Menswear is the ability to embrace old timeless items in a new way. The Pendleton stalker hat worn today I have had for at least 35 years. I rarely wore this classic in my late 20’s and early 30’s, but I’ve noticed that the beard itself and the reality that the beard isn’t the only part of me that is well seasoned makes the hat more- let’s just say suited. Today I am taking my family and my deceased best buddy’s son and his new bride (for their belated honeymoon) to a resort over the weekend. Consequently on this travel day I am wearing my Filson Field jacket, a Barbour flannel, black Levi 501 button fronts and my Salomon black trek runners. Just hope I don’t fall in the water with the 7 swans a swimming.

Last day of 2026 and it’s filled. PT, Bloodwork, Grocery run, oh and college football. The shirt, Gap T-shirt The pullover, Nike with Alabama logo, they play tomorrow for those following at home The jeans, Daniel Cremieux The boots, Florsheim Chelsea The scent, Complex by Boadicea the Victorious The watch, Shinola The hair, by me Make it a good day.

Final outfit of the year and I wanted to go out with the crazy Oxfords. Moreover, they matched the tie my boys selected for me this year. It's a Silvio Fiorella, who I believe makes the most beautiful ties in the world (artistically). I'm not a fan or actual real-life items being drawn onto ties, so I asked my wife how attached they were to this particular tie. The response was "VERY". They took several days to come to agreement on it, so it is absolutely staying in my tie collection for good. Now it's a reason to bring out the crazy Oxfords! I hope everyone has a fantastic New Year's Eve and that your New Year is wonderful. It's a great time for a reset, if you've been looking to do so. Be the gentleman you've wanted to be, starting now! Today's Outfit Shirt: White Nordstrom shirt with tiny herringbone pattern Slacks: Santorelli light gray wool slacks with a faint check pattern Jacket: J Abboud black wool odd jacket, 2 button and single breasted Tie: Silvio Fiorello duchesse silk tie, self tipped and hand rolled edges, with a pattern of ancient villas and gardens Collar Clip: Large collar clip in silver from Fort Belvedere Belt: Milorde black leather belt with a silver buckle Shoes: Girotti purple leather (from the purple cows) Oxford dress shoes Socks: A nearly perfect purple match with these midcalf socks from Southern Scholar, purple background with white plus signs