The Sunday Papers. . .

I once knew a dean of something or other when I was a graduate student at The University of Wisconsin-Madison, who restored old radios like these and had two or three working models in his office on campus. He turned them on for me once. Nothing sounds quite like these old tube (valve) sets with their large, resonant polished wood cabinets. An iPhone with earbuds ain't the same thing, folks.

This particular illustration turns up here at Classic Style with some regularity, but it conveys perfectly the mood of today's post. Relaxed. At ease. Kind of sleepy. Definitely not worried about the trials and tribulations of the world for the moment. My late father used to smoke a pipe during the weekends, and, although I am not a smoker, the aroma of good pipe tobacco is not unpleasant when I detect it on occasion.

Ok, magazines rather than a newspaper here, but the expression on his face is priceless. And many Sunday papers do have a magazine supplement, so it's not that much of a stretch.

There is something very relaxing about quiet classical music playing in the background (at the moment Chopin online from The Australian Broadcasting Corporation) on a Sunday morning while one enjoys another mug of fresh coffee (French press) and perusing the Sunday paper (The New York Times). I feel almost human again.

The attire for the day, by the way, is (surprise, surprise) yet another Madras shirt, khaki shorts, and my trusty ol' Sebago topsiders, which after two years of wear and many long walks around the neighborhood during late spring and summer evenings are starting to feel and look about like we want them to. A little dirty, a little scuffed, with some grass stains around the sides. But very comfortable.

Wherever in the world you find yourself, I bid you a peaceful and happy Sunday.

-- Heinz-Ulrich

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 at...

Friday on Campus Style. . .

S omewhat atypically, I was on campus for several hours today helping with an interview that is part of a larger documentary project on which a colleague and I are working. Although I am behind the camera (I'm the audio guy in fact), what better reason does one need to dress presentably? Exactly. Everything worn, barring the recently purchased University of Wisconsin socks, a gift from the Grand Duchess, has been in the rotation for a while now. And, of course, there was the Panama hat, which I'll wear until we pass October 1st when the felt fedoras reappear. -- Heinz-Ulrich

Tan Suit Tuesday. . .

W hile it's now after Labor Day here in the U.S,. we still have almost three weeks left of summer according to the calendar. And since today was bright, sunny, and pleasantly warm (though far from hot), it seemed like a perfect opportunity to trot out my tan cotton suit and tan loafers/belt. Slightly disheveled, yes. And the shoes need some Renovateur to moisten 'em up But not a bad overall look if I might be so bold. -- Heinz-Ulrich

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