Mostly a relaxed Friday with just a few meetings. Time to tackle more on the to-do list! Today’s Torrance Office video-conference outfit combines summer-weight blue tailoring with tobacco trousers and layered brown, green, and burgundy accents. The wool–silk–linen jacket provides jacket-and-tie formality without the heat burden of flannel on a 90°F day. Friday rule: Before today’s wear was recorded, CL-035 and PS-026 had zero prior tracked wears, placing both at the absolute minimum of the wardrobe’s wear distribution. DSo-093 had only one prior wear, while SJ-017 and FR-006 had three each, so the outfit meaningfully advanced several underused items without sacrificing weather suitability or visual harmony. - Jacket — SJ-017 (Suitsupply): A tailored 42R mid-blue jacket in a summer-weight wool, silk, and linen plain weave. Half lining, natural shoulders, high armholes, wide notch lapels, and navy horn buttons make it a breathable but business-formal choice for a 90°F day. - - Trousers — SL-007 (Santorelli): Tobacco-colored tailored odd trousers in Super 110 wool, size 38, with 1.25-inch cuffs and a slight sheen. Their warm neutral color separates cleanly from the blue jacket while linking the brown leather accessories. - - Shirt — DS-047 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A white, mid-weight, non-iron cotton herringbone shirt in size 16–36, with a classic-point collar and square French cuffs. The subtle texture adds interest beneath the solid jacket, and the collar takes 2.5-inch stays. - - Undershirt — US-014 (True Classic): A gray, regular-weight cotton/polyester crew neck in size Large. Its mid-bicep sleeves, light drape, and neutral color keep it unobtrusive beneath the opaque white shirt. - - Tie — NT-032 (Fort Belvedere): A 57-inch by 3-inch mélange silk-knit tie combining brown, blue, red, green, and cream. The square-ended knit construction adds texture and draws together the jacket, trousers, pocket square, socks, and watch. - - Pocket Square — PS-026 (GB Selected): A 15.5-inch forest-green cotton square with a broad tone-on-tone border. Previously unworn in the tracked period, it directly satisfies the Friday low-wear goal while repeating the green in the tie and watch dial. - - Belt — B-012 (Wolksprong): A substantial brown leather belt in size 34 with a lightly dotted surface. Its rugged texture complements the tobacco trousers and brown shoes; the movable keeper is absent, distinguishing it from the other brown belts. - - Footwear — DSh-008 (Thursday Boots): The “Saint” double monks in size 11, made from cinnamon-brown full-grain leather with darker brown shading and brass buckles. Blake stitching, round cap toes, glove-leather lining, and leather soles provide proper jacket-and-tie formality while reinforcing the outfit’s warm tones. - - Socks — DSo-093 (Mazarin/Mes Chaussettes Rouges): Knee-high cotton-lisle socks in khaki and burgundy herringbone, size 42–43. Their hand-linked toes, slight sheen, and reinforced construction elevate an item that had only one prior tracked wear. - - Cufflinks — CL-035: Natural 10mm faceted emeralds set in polished 925 sterling silver, approximately 0.59 inches overall. Previously unworn, these business-formal cufflinks are a second direct Friday-rule selection and echo the pocket square and watch dial. - - Watch — W-005 (Fossil): The Pearson multifunction quartz watch with a hunter-green sunray dial, steel case, and Havana-brown leather strap. Its green and brown palette integrates the pocket square, belt, trousers, and footwear without appearing overly coordinated. - - Ankle Watch — W-001 (Apple): A 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 in slate titanium with a black elastic-mesh band. It is worn on the ankle solely for health and activity tracking and is not evaluated as part of the visible outfit. - - Pen — P-006 (Montblanc): The flagship Meisterstück 149 fountain pen in high-gloss black resin with platinum trim and an 18K medium nib. It is filled with Iroshizuku Kon-peki/P3-logo blue ink, adding an executive writing instrument that quietly relates to the jacket. - - Wedding Ring — R-001 (Ellie’s Jewelry): A platinum wedding ring set with diamonds. Its cool metal provides a discreet link to the cufflinks and pen trim. - - Business Card Case — BCC-002 (Fort Belvedere): A 4.25-by-3-inch clasp case in textured brown bison leather with tan accents, quilted leather lining, and silver hardware. Its distinctive bison grain and structured metal frame coordinate closely with the brown leather story. - - Wallet — WL-002 (Fort Belvedere): A ten-card bifold in antique-mahogany bullhide and petrol blue, finished with contrasting blue stitching and forest-green moiré lining. The blue-green details connect the wallet to the jacket and accessories while the mahogany exterior supports the warmer leather pieces. - - Fragrance — FR-006 (Roberto Ugolini): Blue Suede Shoes is a versatile composition of citrus, aromatic herbs, warm amber, woods, and soft sweetness. With only three prior tracked wears, the sample also supports Friday’s rotation objective and suits the outfit’s blue tailoring and polished business-casual character.

It’s Friday, and while I’m always happy to see the weekend approaching. But I also like to finish the work week well. Today’s outfit is a little more relaxed: navy trousers, a small-check shirt, tan brogues, and a favorite watch. Comfortable for a warm late-August office day, but still put together. That balance is something I’ve come to appreciate more and more. I don’t think dressing well always has to mean dressing formally. Sometimes it is simply about taking a few extra minutes, choosing things you enjoy, and showing up in a way that feels like you. I’ve also learned not to rush through Fridays just because the weekend is close. There is still work to do. Still people to appreciate. Still another day worth enjoying. And then, when the work is finished, I can turn my attention to family, rest, and resetting for the week ahead. That seems like a pretty good way to close out the week. Hope everyone has a wonderful Friday and a great weekend!! 😎

Today is a busy day with client and partner meetings, plus a backlog of client work. It's also the first trial run of a new suit by Michael Andrews Bespoke. I used their semi-bespoke process, which differs from a full bespoke process by eliminating the trial garments but still allows for as many refittings as is necessary. I had exhaustive measurements taken in June for a three-piece suit, all with the help of my style consultant, Chris Modoo. Chris actually designed the waistcoat himself for the outfit based on my preference to often use the waistcoat as the outermost garment. I also ordered a few bespoke dress shirts as part of the process to see how these would come out. The suit (and shirts) arrived while I was in Greece and I eagerly tried everything on. The fabric is the best part. I knew I wanted a Prince of Wales check (Chad Smith gets me here) and the charcoal with blue overcheck just the pattern for me. It's midweight but nearly as airy as a fresco. Litle details like a ticket pocket and working cuffs for the jacket feel special. The shawl collar on the vest is a great customization not seen on many business vests, but not uselessly ornate (not work today). The slacks fit like a dream. The jacket fits well, but might be just a bit tight across the mid torso. Its internal design is fantastic, including an internal balance strap addition to allow me to carry lots of stuff in my internal pockets without distorting the drape or harming the lining. Chris suggested wearing it a few times as jackets tend to loosen up a bit on their first few wears. The vest was too tight and will be resized. The shirts were so horribly undersized I could not button the top button. Although the process is new to me, I knew enough to expect the first round to be a bit misfit. The first clothes from a tailor working with me for the first time will always be the poorest fitting. MAB offers a very simple process of free shipping back to them and sending it back out to me. I mixed in some oxblood and burgundy with the outfit and work a pin collar shirt... with sleeves that are clearly too short (the jacket sleeves fit perfectly). I've attached a few extra pics of the suit.

My youngest is home sick today, she was a little disappointed that she wasnt able to go to school as they have an excursion to the Arboretum. However I had to pick her up from school early as she wasnt feeling well yesterday. Then when we went to get her sister from school, just before we got home she was sick in the car. She was also upset we couldnt both go for a coffee this morning. As I showed yesterday with my outfit and AI coat and cap suggestions, I was already favouring my Camel coloured coat and the Oatmeal and Charcoal flat cap. I did toss up gong with the Tan Pork Pie, but ultimately settled on the flat cap. It is just more useful at blocking the sun ☀️ Todays outfit consists of: Brixton Brood Cap in Oatmeal and Charcoal houndstooth Oxford Roger Overcoat in Camel Levi 516 in Indigo, I purchase these in a 34 inch length so I can roll them with my boots M.J. Bale Lotado Suit Jacket in Burgundy with a Navy PoW check Van Heusen Navy Blue Floral Shirt Anson Signature Strap in Chocolate on a Traditional Gunmetal buckle with a curve OTAA Spiculus Tiger Eye Gladiator Helmet bracelet Le Bent Snow socks Sparrods & Co Suede Safari Chelsea in Espresso SOTD - Montale Intense Cafe WOTD - Erebus Origin GMT https://youtube.com/shorts/CJJl5qKFwzM?si=06R2N5NfixhapmLG

Been a busy week. Today and yesterday teaching the Civilian Response to Active Attacks to a business here in my city. Department polos both days. Today green polo over rust 5.11 pants. Solomon boots with Invicta Dive Watch and Spice Bomb Extreme.