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n the Fall, a lobbyist’s fancy turns to thoughts of what to wear for Session.” Apologies to Lord Tennyson for butchering his poem, but Arron Gober, owner of the Tallahasse-based eponymous Arron’s Fine Custom Clothing, declares it’s not too early to shop for men’s Session wear, especially if one eschews offthe-rack in favor of specially designed suiting. The Process “uniform” is still suit and tie, but outside of committee meetings and floor sessions, Gober says clients can be confused about what to wear. “COVID kind of changed all the rules on dress; things have gotten more casual, but it got so casual people didn’t know what to do when it was time to come back to work,” he said. The good news is there are now more comfortable options — such as jeans and dress pants
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with some stretch in them, as well as soft, collared sweater shirts in wool, silk and cashmere. No matter the occasion, you can create your own style with accessories, says Gober. With neckties on the way out, socks are the new way to express individuality. No need to match them to the outfit. If parrots on a bright yellow background are your thing — go for it! Gober offers his own line of Italian calfskin leather accessories — backpack, duffel bag, portfolio and such — that can coordinate for a variety of uses, be it a football weekend or plane travel. Details can make all the difference. When Gober pulls together a jacket, coat or shirt, special touches such as decorative lining fabric, distinctive buttons, ribbon detailing and contrasting stitching can make a style one’s own.