Well, well, well…..the march to Level 9 is complete. Thanks to all for allowing me to be a part of this outstanding community! I’ve made some good friends in here and I’ve gotten some great advise on leveling me up in several different ways. Looking forward to my continued growth and sharing with y’all along the way.

Today is a WFH day, with a couple of teams calls around my looking to move into the Growth and Bids part of the business. As such its still suits and well dressed as always for work, though I have gone with a more muted palette for today. Todays outfit is: M.J. Bale Aston Suit in Charcoal with a Navy PoW over check. Here I had been thinking it was a pin stripe for a couple of years now, but looking closer last night it is a PoW over check OTAA Winthrop’s Gray Weave Lucious Shirt OTAA Gibraltar Graphite Blue Stripe Tie OTAA Silver Ingot Tie Bar OTAA Skull and Crossbones Lapel Pin OTAA Mister Show Business Wool Pocket Sqaure OTAA Blue Anchor Socks Brando Gaetan-St Lace-ups Anson Black Leather Strap on a Classic Curved buckle in Gunmetal SOTD - Montale Intense Cafe WOTD - Monterey Blacktip GMT “Alfred”

Getting things wrapped up before a business trip at the end of the week.

Critiques welcome! It's been three very hectic days lately, and thus no ability to post the OOTDs. Still busy, but got most of this done last night. I am wearing suspenders for the first time since high school prom... which was a bit ago! I am loving them. Since they are Kirby Allison made in England, would I therefore call then braces or do I need to be British to use that lexicon? Today's outfit • Suit — SJ‑013, SL‑022 (Mantoni): A light‑gray Mantoni windowpane suit in breathable lightweight wool, with a crisp navy–light‑blue pane that plays exceptionally well on camera. High‑rise trousers with brace buttons create a clean, elongated line when paired with suspenders. • Shirt — DS‑040 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A non‑iron white twill dress shirt with French cuffs and a classic point collar—sleek, structured, and perfect for business‑formal VC presence. The smooth twill and slightly fitted cut provide a modern, polished foundation beneath the suit. • Undershirt — US‑002 (Ralph Lauren): A soft white cotton undershirt that remains invisible under DS‑040’s opaque twill. Comfortable for all‑day wear and ideal for maintaining a sharp neckline on video. • Tie — NT‑023 (Fort Belvedere): A light‑blue and navy Cri de la Soie mottled silk knit tie from Fort Belvedere, woven in the distinctive crunchy Swiss silk that gives the blade its spring, texture, and cool visual depth. The square‑end silhouette and 2.5" width create a modern, continental profile that works beautifully with business‑casual tailoring and lightly patterned shirts. • Suspenders — SB‑001 (Kirby Allison): Navy silk braces with subtle white dots and black leather loops, creating a harmonious dialogue with the tie’s pattern. They deliver a refined, vertical silhouette and eliminate the break created by a belt. • Pocket Square — PS‑009 (Fort Belvedere): White linen with a blue X‑stitch border, folded cleanly in a crisp TV fold. The restrained detailing keeps the focus on your face during VC meetings while adding a subtle note of elegance.