- So, apologies for being away for so long.
Hope everyone out there is doing well and staying healthy.
I think we can all agree this is a crazy, weird,
unprecedented time.
We're all dealing with it and processing it
in our own ways.
I've actually been ridiculously busy and He Spoke Style
has been the furthest thing from my mind right now.
A lot of you out there might know about my other job,
my other career besides this.
This is not the only thing that I do.
But I'm sure a lot of you have absolutely no idea.
For the last 17 years,
I have been in the United States Army Field Band.
The Field Band has an amazing mission
of connecting Americans to the Army through music.
We play concerts and we do outreach in communities
all across the country.
I play saxophone in the band.
I'm the announcer for the group.
For the past 10 years or so,
I've been of the primary spokespeople for the organization.
And most recently, I've been working
in public affairs and media relations.
The band, we were on, a week into our spring tour.
Obviously, we canceled the rest of the tour
and very quickly pivoted to start producing
a daily live broadcast
on the band's YouTube channel and Facebook page.
So that started on March 20th.
I have been doing a fair amount of posting
on those broadcasts, so if you wanna see me
with a much different look than you're used to,
definitely check those out.
But I've also been dealing with the media a lot.
So we have been fortunate to have, actually,
some national coverage for what we're doing.
We were on the CBS Evening News
with Norah O'Donnell, Fox News.
There was an AP story that hit the wire
a week or so ago and went out all over the place.
And that story actually featured Rob,
who is also in the Army Field Band.
He's a Sergeant Major an the leader of our Soldiers' Chorus.
So a lot of good things happening there
and stuff I'm really prod of, but it's kind of left
me completely drained on a daily basis.
So the time and the band width I have to devote
to He Spoke Style is more or less non existent right now.
And in those times that I have had a chance
to think about it, to be perfectly honest,
I've struggled with exactly how
to manage He Spoke Style during this time.
Beyond the fact that Rob can't come over and shoot
the videos and big thanks to Robin today
for being behind the camera and running the prompter for me,
I mean, the big picture question that I've
been dealing with is do we keep it business as usual,
do we pivot and make content that is sort of driven
by and frozen in this moment in time,
and like, who even cares about style right now?
Why does any of this matter?
If I'm being real here and super personal,
honestly, my interest is waning.
Like everyone, I'm still spending time on Instagram
and I'm looking through all these photos
and people and live conversations that have, seemingly,
no purpose other than basically evesdropping
on a FaceTime call between two friends.
I just, I'm not that interested.
I am a more introverted person and I understand that,
maybe for some people,
like all that stuff can be therapeutic.
For me though, I care more about calling my parents,
spending time with Robin, walking the dog, petting the cat.
That's what matters to me right now.
Clothes, I could really care less about.
But, the flip side of that is that I do feel
a sense of responsibility to continue to provide something
of value for you guys out there.
I appreciate all your support here, on Instagram,
on the website, and more than anything, here on YouTube,
I really feel that sense of community.
We're all alone, but we're alone together.
So that is why, about a week ago, two weeks ago,
at this point, it's been too long,
I put out a call on Instagram for you guys
to DM me your real work from home outfits.
Now, I know you're watching this channel
because you appreciate classic men's style,
but I'm wearing this right now, I have sweatpants on, shh.
(laughing) And I know a lot of you,
even the most well-dressed among you are doing the same.
Having you guys submit these photos was a way
to kind of come together in solidarity and show
what real life is like right now.
I'm gonna share just a few of the photos
with you right now and appreciate all these guys
for sending these in and keeping it real.
All right, so first look here.
Plaid shirt, looks really nice.
Jeans, I have to say, for me,
it's been about three weeks since all this
has been going on and I have not wore jeans at all.
I just, I just can't do it at home.
I'm always in sweatpants or my pajama bottoms.
But good on you for doing the jeans.
Now this is a look that is totally me right now.
Pajama bottoms, t-shirt, and sweater.
I appreciate your courage for sending that in,
and I'll tell you, that is exactly what I've
been wearing pretty much every day as well.
Another plaid shirt; I think we're seeing a trend here
of plaid shirts and work from home outfits.
Plaid shirt, joggers, and some slippers for good measure.
Like it.
Next, good friend of the channel here,
looking good as always.
I really like his moccasins there.
I don't, I can't tell if they're just for the house
or whether they're for outside as well,
but those look really nice.
And I have to point out the desk set up in the back.
I like that chair.
That's a really cool little home office.
Well done.
So this is an out take photo and I wanted
to include it because it's cute.
And then, here's the real photo.
Again, this is totally me, pajama bottoms,
although I can't tell.
Maybe these are linen pants.
You'll have to let me know if you're watching,
in the comments.
Like the robe, t-shirt.
Espadrilles is a nice touch and then, super cute dog.
Thanks for sending that in.
Here's another great fan of the channel
and follower on Instagram.
This is looking good but I think maybe a litte too good
for a work from home outfit but,
I couldn't wear jeans and boots in the house,
but it's looking really good in a classic outfit here
with a denim shirt and the blue blazer, so well done.
Yeah, again, plaid.
I like the plaid.
Plaid's going on here with the robe.
I should start wearing my robe a little more in the house.
What do you think, Robin?
Yeah, no.
She says no, anyway.
Don't hate. (laughing)
Keeping it a little classy here
with the denim shirt underneath as well.
This is a super cool photo.
Maybe he's a photographer.
It's a great photo, a black and white photo.
I assume this is a monochromatic look.
Super nice and awesome pose. (laughing)
I might have to steal that.
- [Robin] You used to do it all the time.
(laughing)
- And then, okay, another jeans.
Again, I can't do the jeans, but this looks good here.
And the turtleneck, also nice, but keeping it real,
I'm gonna call it out with the Birkenstocks.
I love this photo.
You'll have to let me know where you got the smoking jacket.
I love the velvet smoking jacket,
and I love the look, as well.
It's like, it's trying to say something to me
and I don't know exactly what it is, but I like it.
Very cool.
Very, very nicely put together, casual look.
This could be a work from home look
or a look for any other time.
And I'm trying to tell if these ar Boden and Lang shoes.
Let me know if you're watching this.
But dig the red socks.
And this is the last one I have for you guys here.
Another jeans look.
I won't be doing jeans until I really have
to go outside of the house,
but like the long sleeve polo as well.
Really well done.
So thanks to you guys for sending those in.
So final word here is going
to be typical work from home outfit.
Sweatpants, sweatshirt, sometimes,
I'll even wear a pajama top,
socks and my wool Belgian shoes.
It's all about comfort for me right now,
and I'm not apologizing. (laughing)
So I had to get back on here and do something,
while all this is going on, get back in the rhythm.
A few weeks ago, like right around when everything started
to get pretty serious, I asked whether you wanted
to see more of the same or something different.
So now, a few weeks in, I'm gonna put a poll right up
there in the corner with the same question
because I'm curious to see if those opinions
have shifted at all.
As always, I appeal to you for ideas about
what you'd like to see, so leave any and all suggestions
for content down in the comments.
I could really use the help right now.
So just wanted to check in, see how everyone was doing,
let you know what was going on with me.
And I look forward to, hopefully,
getting back to some kind of normalcy and rhythm,
and back on track here in the very near future.
So thanks for sticking with me.
Thanks for watching and we'll all try,
together, to stay tailored.
One, two, one, two, here we go.
Sync it up.
Gonna make it like Family Guy,
doing it to-- - Brian!
(laughing)