CW = critiques welcome - always! Starting to switch to baseball tournament mode given that we leave for 5 days starting tomorrow. Better still, my son got an early invite onto the 14U national team for his travel ball group. It made his entire summer. That said, as tryouts have not finished, we can't share this good news during the tournament especially since a few members that did try out will not make the national team (we have some nationally ranked players that tried out this summer, thus some room will need to be made). Coaching my son how to manage his excitement but understand the concern his news can have on others is part of being a father raising a gentleman. Today's outfit has a suit I do not wear enough. I forget how well it fits. There's also a new ancient madder tie from Kirby Allison is a great array of dark colors. All of this let me break out the Montblanc leather bag for the first time as I will need it for a late day meeting out of the office. • Dress Shirt — DS-048 (Charles Tyrwhitt): Ivory non-iron twill with French cuffs. 2-ply cotton construction from Vietnam with adjustable French cuffs that allow cufflink display on video calls. The slim cut provides a clean silhouette while the 5/5 stitch density ensures premium construction. Formality: 5/5 (semi-formal/board meeting ready). 🔷 TUESDAY RULE: 3 wears | CPW: $34.07 | Rank #530 of 48 dress shirts • Slacks — SL-021 (Ralph Lauren): Mid-gray wool with basket weave and shadow stripe. Part of a 2-button single-breasted suit from Canada via eBay. Features 2 outward pleats per side, slant pockets, and slight sheen for business classic formality. Pairs with jacket SJ-012. 🔷 TUESDAY RULE: Part of SJ-012 suit set • Suit Jacket — SJ-012 (Ralph Lauren): Mid-gray wool 2-button single-breasted from Canada. Full-lined with rope & padded shoulders and high/moderate armholes. Mother of pearl buttons with yes-shanks, 4 gray swirl wrist buttons, notched lapels, and single rear vent. Business formal presence. 🔷 TUESDAY RULE: 3 wears | CPW: $16.37 | Rank #466 of 16 matching suit jackets | Top 19%

Pushing the monochrome with a little pattern clash- Bespoke navy wool suit Bespoke navy white striped cotton shirt with contrast collar and cuffs Ede & Ravenscroft silk navy rep striped tie Gieves & Hawkes navy silk pocket square Alfred Dunhill sterling silver cufflinks Nobile Italy navy striped cotton socks Scarosso black horse bit loafers WOTD Submariner no date SOTD layering Acqua di Parma Colonia Club with Clive Christian VIII Rococo Imortelle Although not always recommended, on my skin the smoky, natural tea-like facets from the Clive Christian create a fascinating contrast with Acqua di Parma Colonia Club, providing a unique "herbal afternoon tea in an Italian garden" vibe. Then I cranked it up a notch for a night at the pub watching the Argentina-Egypt game with Boadicea the Victorious’ Bodacious - the 🍒 on top!

Apologies, chaps, very late with this Monday upload…. In the office today, and catching up with contacts to discuss some potential business opportunities, so going with a conservative look- Bespoke mid grey wool suit Bespoke ivory cotton shirt with French cuffs Passaggio Cravatte navy silk tie made from vintage paisley print cloth Eton wool navy cream pocket square Alfred Dunhill sterling silver cufflinks Nobile Italy navy striped cotton socks Fairfax & Favor black tassel loafers WOTD Submariner No Date SOTD layering Floris No. 89 with Boadicea the Victorious’ Vetiver Imperial This pairing smells like uncompromising wealth, tailoring, and authority. It strips away any "dated" or mature facets from Floris No. 89, replacing them with a sharp, peppery, energetic green edge that makes it perfect for a high-level boardroom setting, formal events, or spring and summer days.