A rainy, chilly day here today. Perfect November weather and ideal, as such, for tweed, corduroy, and oxford cloth. The first wearing this season for this particular jacket and necktie by the way. The jacket was purchased a dozen or more years ago at the thrift/charity shop run by the big hospital in town, a few blocks away from our old Craftsman house (1925). The shop must have procured their merchandise from all of the deceased doctors, attorneys, and the few other white collar professionals lurking around Bloomington-Normal, Illinois because it reliably had quality items for very reasonable prices. Proof positive that you can assemble the basics of a professional wardrobe, along with a few less commonly seen items, without the need to splurge. While there really is not anything I "need" now, I do miss occasionally perusing that establishment since we have nothing like it here in our part of Central Michigan. But maybe that's a good thing, since part of dev
B rown in town for a Monday with a vintage J. Press bow tie to liven things up a bit. The suit is by Samuelson, shirt L.L. Bean, and the shoes by Allen Edmonds. The socks are Merino wool (with a bit of Lycra) from Dapper Classics. Not one of my most interesting ensembles, although a passing student complimented today's combination as I exited the building, but not a bad effort for late in the semester when fatigue begins to take over for faculty, staff, and students alike. Come on Thanksgiving Weekend! -- Heinz-Ulrich