Whimsical Wednesday. . .

A lovely Indian Summer day forecast for today, so back to the light tan shoes and belt, which seem ideal for sunny, warm days. The wool jacket is by Luciano Barbera and, again, has been hanging in the overflow closet for more than two years thanks to pandemic disruptions of life and work. I finally managed to get it to the tailor's for the usual minor alterations in late April or May last spring, so this is its first wearing.

Hmmm. The upper half does not quite seem to work looking at these photographs again. A bit busy pattern-wise. Two patterns too many? Possibly a different shirt, or a calmer pocket square (white linen?) would help things harmonize more effectively. A textbook example of the sartorial occasional risks involved when mixing patterns. Sigh. Should've reached for and pressed a light blue OCBD instead. Ah, well. Live and learn as the saying goes.

Tomorrow, probably a rugby top and corduroy jeans though. I'll be home all day recording, producing, and uploading another episode for the podcast I began in May as a tool to support my students outside of class meetings. Typically, programs run 10-15 minutes and present helpful information on how students can collaborate with more intent, navigate their coursework, and complete their independent assignments and team projects more effectively.

The approach seems to be working reasonably well based on favorable feedback from a few of the young people working with me this semester.

-- Heinz-Ulrich

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Mid-November Monday. . .

A few minutes between classes this morning, so I snapped pictures of today's attire and accessories. The first wearing this season of the Optimo 'Dearborn' fedora, and the tie is a vintage number from Orvis, a nod to my late father's fly-fishing and fly-tying hobbies. It's been two or three years since this particular necktie's last appearance, so high time to pull it out and knot it carefully around the ol' neck. Managed to nail it on the first attempt too. Could this be the start of a trend? -- Heinz-Ulrich

The Problem of "Business Casual" Attire. . .

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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

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