As I build a company, I’m finding it more important to “put on a nice appearance” at all times. One too many beers or appearing too casual could lead to a potential bad outcome from a future client – we only get one real impression. Case in point, this morning I stopped by my favorite coffee shop (and one that could use some web help) in sweats, messed up hair and barely awake. Of course the owner wanted to talk about what I do. I definitely didn’t put on a great impression. Not terrible, but not what I want either.

I know my colleagues scratch their heads thinking why is he in a suit tie today when he has no meetings scheduled & my retort is that I represent the company as soon as I step outside.

Nothing worse than bumping into a client or prospect & looking like I have no self respect for me (or them) – even during after-business hours.

focus on great basics.  When I say basics, I mean basics.  White t-shirt.  Blue dress shirt.  White oxford.  Blue jeans.  Gray wool pants.  Khaki chinos.  Blue blazer.  Gray suit.  Great boots.  Basic shoes.  Focus on blue, white, gray.  Buy good clothes that fit.

Great clothing advice. I focus my colors on white, grey, navy, pink and baby blue. And, I’m completely obsessed with fit.

There’s nothing new here. Fit matters. Confidence matters.

You can look great in practically anything—even items that are “out” like faded jeans—if it fits and you wear it with confidence.

The Sartorialist about this guy who is owning it.

Very bummed this Bermuda parka is no longer available at Wooden Sleepers.

Seems like the pink shirt and green tie are getting some play lately. I like it; looks to be spot on for a summer wedding.

This is mostly to remind myself that it’s worth the money to get your clothing tailored. Check out the difference of the suit prior to the tailoring. It’s such a difference.

A man should look as if he had bought his clothes with intelligence, put them on with care, and then forgotten all about them.

- Hardy Amies, ABC of Men’s Fashion

Here is my (soon-to-be) new summer shoe: natural canvas chucks with leather laces.

I read Put This On for the obvious style advice and how well-stated they present it.

most men look great in a suit that fits, even a relatively inexpensive one

Related: I wore a Stafford suit for years (JC Penny) and got oodles of compliments on how great it looked. I swear it was because I took it to a tailor the day I bought it and had it pinched, hemmed and fit to my body.