The circus came to town yesterday, and the elephants and horses paraded right through downtown, past my office.

Suit: Oxxford, consignment store, $60

Shirt; Jos. A. Bank, clearance, $20

Tie: Robert Talbott, thrifted, $1.50

Pocket square: Brooks Brothers, thrifted, $1.50

Shoes: Vintage Alan McAfee, Ebay, $40

Total: $123

If I’d paid retail prices: Over $4000.