Busy day today. Starting off 45 degrees and heading to the office early. Warming up to mid 60’s. This afternoon I’m heading to the city for a few meetings and then dinner with my best friend. Having a best friend means different things to different people. But he is the brother I got to choose for myself!! So all is good. He mentioned to me this morning to make sure I dressed well so I wouldn’t embarrass him 😂😂 like that would happen. He was joking of course as he knows me too well. The embarrassment will come but not from dressing. It could mean that our childish behavior Will accomplish that all on its own!! 😜 Since he laid the gauntlet down my evening outfit is an odd jacket and trousers with a pale blue dress shirt and tie with pocket square. And brown cap toes with a mirror shine. And not pictured is my Panama! We’ll see what he has to Say now! 😂

It finally feels like fall is starting to arrive here on Long Island. The temperature has dropped enough that yesterday I started rotating the closet. The sweaters are back. The lighter layers are moving forward. And before long, it will be time to start changing the hats as well. While I'm not a fan of the cold, I do enjoy breaking out the cooler weather clothing. There is something fun about seeing clothes again that have been tucked away for months. In a strange way, it almost feels like getting a new wardrobe without actually buying anything. Today felt like the perfect day to start easing into it. Grey trousers, a white shirt, navy sweater, suede loafers, and a lightweight quilted vest when I need another layer. Comfortable, practical, and very much in that transition between seasons. One of the things I enjoy most about having a seasonal wardrobe is that it keeps things fresh. You get to enjoy summer clothing while it lasts, then just as you are ready for a change, the heavier fabrics, sweaters, jackets, and different colors start coming back into rotation. It is another reminder that enjoying what you already own can be every bit as satisfying as chasing something new. For now, I’m happy to see some old friends returning to the closet. 😎 Hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday!!

Today I had another job interview whilst at Sea between Hiroshima and Busan, this one as a Senior Scheduler with the Australian Submarine Agency. I missed out on the last role as they were looking for a Master Scheduler with experience to come in and set it all up. I don’t have the Master experience but I am a senior scheduler. Today’s outfit consists of : M.J. Bale Sinatra Chore Suit in Empire Green crafted from 100% Egyptian cotton, OTAA Bellamy Cornflour Heather Twill Shirt, Anson Ox Blood Strap On a traditional gunmetal buckle, Footsie geometric colour pattern socks, Ivassi 1973 Cap toe Oxford SOTD - Tom Ford Noir Extreme, followed later by a squirt of TF Rose Cafe to test. WOTD - Kyoto Kuoe Old Smith 90-007 With exclusive Brown/Bronze Sunburst dial

I was pretty locked up, so I definitely needed this. We have a massage scheduled for next week as well. Blue Brooks Brothers linen shirt with diamond pattern Sand Tommy Hilfiger linen-blend trousers and tan Anson belt with silver buckle Snuff Peal & Co. suede derbies with brouging and khaki Boardroom socks with orange and blue diamonds Navy linen flat cap Seiko quartz chronograph with blue dial accents

I forgot to post this yesterday, so it's a day late... Yesterday, my wife and I enjoyed a morning and afternoon of brunch, drinks, and errands around town. Weekends at home in the fall are entirely dependent upon the football schedule, as either I or both of us are in Tuscaloosa whenever Alabama has a home game. Today, I went with my khaki suit - a wool-linen-silk blend with a bit of a Shantung texture to the fabric. It's become a go-to for me - both the suit and the fabric in general - as I have pieces made from four different colors of this fabric. The best part is that they all can pretty easily work together as separates pieces when needed, giving me great traveling options as well as day-to-day options.