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Zoom Office Hours Style for January 25th. . .

 

The inaugural wearing of a mustard yellow wool waistcoat given to me by The Grand Duchess for Christmas.  I've wanted just such a waistcoat for a dozen years of more.


The attire for today.  Not visible are pleated tan dress cords, chocolate suede half wing shoes and belt, plus dark green-purple Fair Isle wool dress socks.  A bit of sartorial fun never hurt anyone, right?  

And yes.  I'd dress the same were I headed into campus for face to face interaction.  I no longer mind if I bring a smile to someone's face or make a person chuckle thanks to my clothes for the day. 

Heinz-Ulrich

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  1. CarloJanuary 25, 2021 at 9:12 PM

    Very sharp Stokes!

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  2. CharlottesvilleJanuary 26, 2021 at 8:33 AM

    Heinz-Ulrich - Great look. I have a similar vest myself, and think it works so well with tweed or a navy blazer. I also heartily recommend a similar model in tattersall on a yellow or cream ground. And you get extra points for saying "given" rather than the now ubiquitous "gifted" used as a verb.

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