Toned Down Wednesday. . .

Reined in a bit sartorially speaking this chilly, wet January morning. A more pleasing (???) combination of items that is a bit less beyond the pale I think, which is to say more restrained.

Two interesting and unconnected things happened yesterday, both of which are worth relating here.

One, a student stopped me yesterday to compliment that crazy melange of clothes, which, you might recall, wasn't quite what I had hoped once I was fully cognizant and awake yesterday morning. In any case, said student mentioned that she really appreciated it when occasional professors made the effort to dress with respect for their students and the occasion rather than hoodies, jeans, and work boots (Hey, it's Michigan.). The student in question is an surely an outlier, but maybe there is hope for Generation Z? Some of them get the concept of self-presentation though.

Second, and closer to home, the Young Master was spotted coaching younger students in their punch and kick techniques during a series of exercises yesterday evening at the Tae Kwon Do studio. He did not manage to earn his recommended Black Belt status in December, yet it was really warming to see him coaching younger classmates as they worked together during the hour-long class for advanced belts. Maybe in June when the next round of testing is scheduled? He is learning the meaning of resilience and determination in the meantime.

Next up, we have a three-day skiing weekend getaway coming up in Northern Michigan to pack for! Winter has been somewhat underwhelming so far although we had a good week or so of cold and snow during Christmas. I was in touch with one of the Nordic ski centers we plan to visit yesterday however, and the manager assured me that most of their 35+km of trails are open with natural snow. Many happy skiers over the weekend according to her email. Huzzah!

And if the temperatures don't cooperate, well we can still eat well, visit a few ski shops, hike the trails at another ski area, and enjoy some board games by the fireside during the evenings. Should be fun.

But let's wrap up the week first, eh? It's 7:20am, so I supposed now would be the time to start getting some actual work done.

-- 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 attire any time you head into the

The Average Guy's Guide to Classic Style Now on Ebay!!!

Another great old Laurence Fellows illustration of menswear from the classic era, the 1930s. T he Average Guy's Guide to Classic Style is up and running on Ebay. -- Heinz-Ulrich

"If you see something you want. . ."

The above photograph has been "borrowed" from the J. Press website. "I f you see something you want," advised my late mother, "buy it. It won't be there when you go back later." A favorite (and wise) adage hers that I still follow whenever possible. So when this item appeared on clearance at J. Press, I mulled it over for a couple of days, and then clicked the requisite boxes to make the online purchase. Should be here within the week. Once upon a time, I had a similar jacket by Corbin that I foolishly purged before we left Central Illinois ('Illi-noir' anyone?) for Michigan almost 10 years ago. Not sure what I was thinking at the time since I did like the item and wore it routinely. This one will be a bit nicer and help me make sartorial amends. At least to myself. -- Heinz-Ulrich

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