Definitely one positive after having a surgery - breaking the top 10 in our community! Interesting and thoughtful posts and comments by our group, it's always a pleasure reading the posts and communicating with all of you..

Double breasted suit, bow tie, darker blue shirt? What do you all think?

I came into this group feeling positive and happy, the amount of men that welcomed me in was warming and the advice was amazing. I made a few posts the boom I disappeared, the reason a traumatic finger injury, I came very close to losing my index finger luckily talented doctors and surgeons saved it. I have a few more surgeries coming up to reconstruct it. You probably won't see many picture posts from me as it has hit my confidence with pictures. Long story short I wanted to come in and say thank you, I've been reading your posts for the last few days, some inspiring stories and many amazing outfits. So thankyou gentlemen for giving me a boost with my mental health and your kindness. And thankyou to @Antonio Centeno for creating such an amazing group of men and the work you do.

BE THE MAN NO ONE CAN BREAK 1. Learn to control your emotions before they control you. 2. Stand your ground, even when you stand alone. 3. Build a mindset so strong, no insult can shake it. 4. Walk away from people who drain your energy. 5. Never beg for attention- you’re undeniable. 6. Protect your peace like it’s your last asset. 7. Speak only when your words hold weight. 8. Work like you’re broke, even when you you’re rich.

Here is the other pair of rediscovered Barkers from my clear-out. Perfect for going to the Bank on the hottest day of the year. With comfy informal chinos and a light linen type informal short sleeve shirt. It’s not a sneakers and jeans or shorts day (and never cargoes). It’s too good for that. Leather care tip. In hot weather and if left unworn, leather will dry out, crack and split. So, wear your shoes regularly, clean them with proper shoe polish as the oils and waxes in it prevent the leather drying out and keep it supple for durability and comfort. Store your shoes in shoe trees to maintain their shape otherwise they will gradually assume the wrong shape and even start to crack. It’s really sad to pay good money for beautiful shoes and not enjoy them always looking their best. Get value out of them by keeping them properly. Look your best in your shoes and “walk tall” - it’s a psyche boost. Pringle “Morse code” socks - Well I am a radio ham. Details - the belt-keep matches the pocket zipper-pull. Yes I know I need a burgundy belt instead of a tan one, it’s being taken care of. At my clear-out several juvenile T-shirts with teenager logos left the building along with 6 bags of (expensive) stuff that didn’t fit - I lost 12 inches off my waist (I found Ozempic is tough but works). After the bank I’ll be sitting out at a shady café. Life is for living. 😎