Revisiting Old Fits

A few weeks ago, when I found out that our team offsite would be in San Francisco, a smile shot across my face. I love San Francisco. I interned here seven years ago and have visited several times since.

The last time I was here was December 2023 for another work trip. Whenever I return to a city, I’ll reflect on how much I’ve grown the last time I visited: I have a new role at work, the writing club I organize has grown a lot, I started this menswear newsletter, and of course my style has come a long way since.

Fit pic selfie during lunch break. I was really feeling my outfit on this day.

The above fit pic was taken in the washroom of Bessemer Venture Partners, and wow just looking at this pic made me realize how much I’ve grown since then. My hair is so short. I donated those Levi’s 511s because I learned that I prefer straight and wider leg cuts rather than slim. Im about to donate that Oxford Cotton Button Down because it’s too slim, and I don’t really like Everlane. Same thing with the sweater, I’m about to donate it because I prefer boxier sweaters and lengthwise it’s too long.

Also while I do have love for the sweater and button up combo, in practice, I don’t feel physically comfortable in it. I remember on that day, feeling suffocated by it, it was too warm. Also it’s kind of annoying putting on a sweater on top of a button down.

Seeing old fits pics helps me keep the journey in retrospect. I’ve grown a lot since. Both internally and fashionably.

The next time I visit SF, I’m curious how I’ll grow, and how my style will change as well.

In front of Dog Eared Books with a doggo in the background.