10 years ago I bought our pastor his family tartan for a scout Scottish weekend that coincided with Easter weekend. Every Easter Saturday we walk the stations of the cross around the pond on the 25 acres the church has and a few of us kilt up for the event.

:who what where when HOW WHY POST3 WHY=WHY NOT You may have heard the old urban legion story about the philosophy professor’s final exam who had a one word test : At the top of the exam was the word, Why? The story tells how one student got an A for simply writing Why not. WHY My foray into this community was driven by a burning desire to find a way out of the quagmire that is the present fashion goo. Let me back up a little. After leaving the Trust Department in 2012 that I had created at the bank 10 years earlier, the freedom to dress much more casually after my departure was at first a bit of a relief. However, as everything-everywhere devolved into a clothing universe that was too casual, too unstructured, too tight, too short, too disproportioned (suit and sport coats) too low on one’s hips (jean-cut dress trousers instead of normal waist high trousers), I and I presume several guys of my vintage began to wonder what should we be wearing these days. Moreover, younger guys that had no point of reference because there are so few professional clothiers left in business were exposed to the algorithmetic disingenuous sycophant Borg known as the internet -which is perpetually feeding poor advice to any guy who continuously keeps clicking. Enter @Antonio Centeno . The appeal to me of Antonio was that he seemed to be a down to earth guy who has such an approachable personality and he was giving guys an alternative view that was well reasoned out and supported by data. Let me explain that a different way by showing three guys many of you will be aware of: Antonio Centeno of Real Men Real Style, Aaron Marino of Alpha Male and Sven Raphael Schneider of Gentlemen’s Gazzette The three friends represent a broad variety along the spectrum of style. 1.) S Raphael, I would characterizes as more nostalgic and structured. His immense knowledge of clothing firms and various tailoring houses worldwide is quite impressive. He is very matter of fact about what one should wear based upon long established conventions.

Taking the wife to the doctor again. Navy Criquet polo with pocket and white piping Khaki chinos and chocolate Anson belt with silver buckle Suede Cole Haan derbies and sand-colored socks with bowties White US Polo Association vented flat cap Militado ML05 field watch

It's MONDAY!!! My favorite day of the week, so why not pile on and make it a bit more interesting to start the day! Since I am on a 30 day watch challenge in the watch lovers group here, I am picking outfits based on the watch I plan on wearing each day. It is a fun exercise, but it has me leaning a bit into fall colors today, but since its still cool out, I figured better get it in while I can. OOTD: Rust colored 1/4zip Green/Blue/Rust/White tattersall dress shirt Tan Birds Eye Trousers Green with rust shadow stripe OTC dress socks Allen Edmonds Woven Derby's Omega Terracotta Seamaster. ADG - Profundo! Hope you all have a great Monday!!

Setting the week’s tone, speed , and vibe, let’s go! Wearing my Society of Ordinary Gentlemen cuff links, and signet ring.