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"Morning Song of Senlin" by Conrad Aiken (1889-1973)

It is morning, Senlin says, and in the morning 

When the light drips through the shutters like the dew, 

I arise, I face the sunrise, 

And do the things my fathers learned to do. 

Stars in the purple dusk above the rooftops 

Pale in a saffron mist and seem to die, 

And I myself on a swiftly tilting planet 

Stand before a glass and tie my tie. 

A Day Off...

- jeans
- a shirt
- a hoodie
- a baseball cap
- and pair of sneakers of our choice

Besides the fit, which has to be perfect as always, let me give you a secret ingredient that will make this casual outfit a lot more fun: color. If you can do some color matching, you’ll look amazing.

you’ll end up with clothes that you can wear around the house every day of the week.

Don't Be A Casualty in the WRONG Casual Wear

Remember that business casual and Friday casual are distinct things. Business casual generally means khaki pants, a plain polo shirt or a long-sleeved button down shirt, a V-neck sweater, sometimes a sports coat or blazer and brown leather shoes. 

Don't forget these general guidelines:

1. A short sleeve shirt is, by definition, always a casual shirt. 
2. Khaki and flannel pants are casual for most businesses.

3. Tank tops, shorts, and sandals are weekend wear.

4. Advertising, artists, and fashion types can wear leather jackets.

5. Plain shirts are best, in general; shirts with adds on them are for fishing.

6. Button-down Oxford shirts are casual; T-shirts are for musicians, computer types, and mowing the lawn.

7. Loafers and dark walking shoes are casual.

8. Blazers and sports coats are casual for some businesses, dressy for others. The fabric should never shine or change colors in a different lighting. 

Just for Kicks!!

Don't Think Too Hard!

A Test You Can't Study For!!

Socks or Not to Socks? That is the Question!

There is an ongoing debate about whether socks should match shoes or slacks. If  you’re going for a very formal look, you should wear black socks with a black suit, navy with navy. 

If you like, you can match your socks with your pants, but matching socks with your shoes isn’t such a good idea, it will make your shoes more invisible, or you’ll look as if you have bootees on. Socks can also go their own way. 

If you’re going sporty, you might have them reflect the color of your shirt or sweater or you can feature independent socks, like argyles, as long as they’re part of the same spectrum as the rest of your clothing.

If you’re wearing a suit, the socks could reflect the color of your tie or pocket square. or they could be another color altogether, as long as it matches the rest of your look in tonality and subtlety.

Dr. Kurt Hochenauer was here

The most important thing I learned from Dr. Kurt Hochenauer was, when it comes to blogging, stick to your own niche. No one likes someone acting like someone or something that they are not. Of course it's not about being liked, but it is about being yourself! Be yourself, be yourself, be yourself, oh yea and be yourself! I think I've said it enough times now.

To Match or Not To Match?

It may seem like a good idea to have a matching pocket 

square to go along with your tie or bow tie but the truth is it 

is not always such a good idea.  

The sole purpose of the pocket square is to compliment the 

tie or bow tie.  If you wear a tie that has a pattern or print 

simply choose a color from the color palette for your pocket 

square that will coordinate with it.  

1. An easy way to pick is to  go a shade or two lighter or 

darker that the color you want to highlight.  If you are 

wearing a tie 

or bow tie that is a solid color jazz up your look by wearing a 

patterned pocket square, or if you are like me I love to wear a 

patterned tie with a complimentary patterned pocket square.  


2. One rule of thumb is that you can't go wrong with a white 

cotton pocket square especially for a formal occasion.  One of 

the hot new trends in to use a bandanna for a pocket square 

which is a really cool edgy take on the traditional pocket 

square.  Pocket squares can also be used by themselves, they 

are one of the best accessories in men's dress. 



3.  You don't always have to wear a pocket square when only 

wearing a tie 

or bow tie, they add a wonderful look to a sport coat or blazer 

for business casual days.  They are great with your favorite 

pair of jeans and a blazer to add a little spice to your 

ensemble.  

4. There are many ways to fold a pocket square as 

well one of my favorites is just the flat fold, or straight fold 

which some may call it the "Mad Men" look.  There is also the 

puff, four points, and many others or you can just do your 

own look.   

Brief History of the Bow Tie

The most traditional bow ties were usually of a fixed length and are made for a specific size neck. Sizes can vary between approximately 14 and 20 inches just like a comparable shirt collar. Fixed-length bow ties are preferred when worn with the most formal wing-collar shirts, so as not to expose the buckle or clasp of an adjustable bow tie. Adjustable bow ties are the standard when the tie is to be worn with less formal lie-down collar shirts which obscure the neckband of the tie. "One-size-fits-all" adjustable bow ties were a later invention that help to moderate production costs.

Why So Corporate in College?

In college some people feel that to "dress up" is over doing it, that we come to school to learn and not hunt for a spouse. I think quite differently actually. College is the place where we transform ourselves from high school graduates to corporate world adults.

I agree that a blazer and pocket square are not always essential but a pair of sweat pants just will not do. College is the place to fine tune our "real world" look, the place to discover what is socially acceptable in the business place.

Professors come to class looking prepared for the day and so should you as a student. Let your profs know that you are taking them serious. Show them that you are actually here and focused on the tasks at hand. Yes, the clothes you wear will convey this message.

Keep it Classy… Pocket Squares and Bow-Ties Come Handy...

How to choose complimentary colors that work?

1. We are in the age where every color scheme works.

2. School colors usually always work!

3. Use your favorite colors in a balanced way

The blazer color and style will make all the difference.

You can almost never go wrong with a blazer! The blazer is the icing atop the cake. The right style and complimenting color can go a long way. Usually black, brown, and grey colors are the safest to use. These colors work with most color schemes.

Typeography is important!

I like my font because it is Simple, but it is too simple.. Not very attractive or eye catching!

Blogs I am Studying

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menstyle1.com
tsbmen.com
hespokestyle.com
fashionbeans.com
stylesalvage.blogspot.com
a-man-fashion.blogspot.com
agb-style.blogspot.com
boaznyc.blogspot.com

It's Not Always About What You Wear But, How You Wear It... Swag.. CLASS!

Welcome to the world of Bow-Ties, Pocket Squares, Socks, and more.. Keep it Classy and Stylish!