Indian Summer Style. . .

Temperatures have been back in the mid-80s Fahrenheit (approx. 28.8 C.) the last few days, so why not enjoy warmer weather attire for a bit longer? Here are quick shots of Tuesday's combination (worn with Panama hat). Channeling 'Room with a View' I guess.

Plain navy socks would have worked better, but these are what leapt from the sock drawer when I dressed at 5:45am following the usual shower and shave. A fun ensemble in any case.

The pants were purchased early in the fall of 2021, but it took me two years to get them to my tailor for hemming, so yesterday was their inaugural wearing. A soft hand and extremely comfortable although they are nevertheless heavier than a few of my other warm weather worsted and gabardine pairs. Definitely eye-catching, but they fit my obvious sartorial eccentricities given the general appearance much of society in 2023.

In any case, the weather forecast shows much cooler temperatures are on the way, so this weekend might be the one for the trice yearly wardrobe swap. It's always fun to rediscover suits, jackets or blazers, and odd pants that you haven't thought about for six months or more.

And yes. Before anyone points it out, I am fully aware that the term Indian Summer is, apparently, non-PC in some quarters.

-- Heinz-Ulrich

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