Zoom Committee Meeting Style. . .

Reasonably pleased with this more casual combination of items, though I wish the collar on the denim shirt had a bit more roll to it. More difficult than you might expect to find a denim shirt with a button-down collar though.

And the lower half with the usual corduroy jeans and chocolate suede camp moccasins sans socks. I know, I know. . .

Experimenting a bit here today as far as the clothing goes. I think tan chinos and brown or oxblood penny loafers with nondescript matching leather belt might work equally well for something even dressier without appearing "dressed up" although that is nothing to fear. Our 11-year old, The Young Master, has begun complimenting my appearance lately, so I think he might be off on the right foot as far as awareness of and appreciation for a more pulled together appearance than is common in 2021. I might just quietly leave the new J. Press Spring-Summer 2021 catalog, which arrived with today's mail, on the bedside table in his room.

-- Heinz-Ulrich

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The Problem of "Business Casual" Attire. . .

This is how it's done. Business Casual the RIGHT way, ladies and gentlemen. Even during the summer months. A photograph (taken by Studio B Portraits ) which appeared in 425 Business Magazine in May 2017. T his post on the problem of business casual dress began as a quick postscript to a previous blog entry last week but quickly grew and grew as additional thoughts occurred, were developed in more detail, and revisions made. So much so, that it seemed, eventually, like a better idea to make the initial P.S. afterthought into its own entry . Are ya ready, Freddy? Then, here we go. . . ------------ U nless you actually plan to sell beach snacks and trinkets on Cozumel, become a serial barista, or greet customers at a fancy nightclub after taking out huge student loans to attend university somewhere for four or five years, plus an MBA afterward, it's really a better idea to err on the side of (somewhat) more formal work attire any time you head into the

"If you see something you want. . ."

The above photograph has been "borrowed" from the J. Press website. "I f you see something you want," advised my late mother, "buy it. It won't be there when you go back later." A favorite (and wise) adage hers that I still follow whenever possible. So when this item appeared on clearance at J. Press, I mulled it over for a couple of days, and then clicked the requisite boxes to make the online purchase. Should be here within the week. Once upon a time, I had a similar jacket by Corbin that I foolishly purged before we left Central Illinois ('Illi-noir' anyone?) for Michigan almost 10 years ago. Not sure what I was thinking at the time since I did like the item and wore it routinely. This one will be a bit nicer and help me make sartorial amends. At least to myself. -- Heinz-Ulrich

The Average Guy's Guide to Classic Style Now on Ebay!!!

Another great old Laurence Fellows illustration of menswear from the classic era, the 1930s. T he Average Guy's Guide to Classic Style is up and running on Ebay. -- Heinz-Ulrich

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