Week 15 Wednesday. . .

Wasting a little bit of time between tasks this morning with a post on today's attire. Still nippy here in Mid-Michigan, hence the cords and lovely blue houndstooth tweed. The vintage necktie features Eustace Tilley, who will be familiar to readers of The New Yorker magazine.

We actually had a few hours of light snow yesterday (April 25th) although it melted almost as soon as it stopped during the afternoon. Today is sunny yet cool, so I felt safe wearing the suede brogues (with matching belt) one last time this academic year. Easily one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes in the rotation.

Classes for Spring 2023 conclude on Friday this week. While I have a few events on campus during May and very early June, I will transition to the usual more casual uniform just as soon as the weather cooperates and warms up a bit.

In the meantime, a long overdue post tomorrow from my sister in Washing, D.C. She will share one of her recent winning looks. She works from home 98% of the time, but sees fit to dress in line with leading various teams of one kind or another around the world. Stay tuned!

-- Heinz-Ulrich

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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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