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Update your Autumn Winter wardrobe with a bomber jacket

Update your Autumn Winter wardrobe with a bomber jacket

A bomber jacket is one of those things I'm often buying with my personal shopping clients. If you're a regular reader of my blog, you'll also have heard me say before that I find it's a gap in lots of guys wardrobes - something in between the purely practical rainproof jacket and the more dressed up blazer.

These sit right in the middle of the smart casual bracket making them really useful to wear for going out for dinner in the evenings or for meetings in the daytime, when you don't need to wear a smart blazer.

Which would you pick? 

Categories: Dressing for Autumn Winter, Recommended buys

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3 x looks to easily upgrade your casual outfits

3 x looks to easily upgrade your casual outfits

When I took someone shopping recently, we put together an outfit which was an upgrade to his usual polo shirts and jeans.

It occurred to me that's something I'm frequently doing with clients. - making tweaks to their everyday casual outfits. Giving them a bit of a shake up and providing ideas that are still comfortable and practical but levelled up. Read on to see 3 x looks to easily upgrade your casual outfits.....

Categories: Answers to common questions from clients, Recommended buys

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Crochet knit shirts for men

Crochet knit shirts for men

Okay, so these are not going to be for everyone - in fact when I posted a picture of something similar on my Instagram Stories and asked "Would you wear one?" with the answers being "Yes, very cool" or "No, trying too hard" - the reaction was a 50/50 split!

But I noticed loads of guys wearing them on a recent holiday in Sicily and they looked great. So for the sake of something different, that we don't see every year in menswear, I've decided to go with the "Yes, very cool" folk and choose some of my favourites.

Categories: Travel and holidays, Spring Summer dressing

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How to accessorise for Summer 2024

How to accessorise for Summer 2024

Accessories can make such a difference to your outfit, but sometimes they get forgotten about - especially in Summer when there's less opportunity to wear them.

So I've got together some ideas for you.....and even if you don't get these exact things, it might just get you started on thinking about what you like and could wear.

After all, it not only helps make you look better dressed, but it also helps you to express your personality and develop your own style, and in turn that makes you feel more confident! And who doesn't want that?!

Categories: Spring Summer dressing

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Casual men's shoes for Summer 2024

Casual men's shoes for Summer 2024

I've seen some great shoes in various client's wardrobes recently but there are others who just don't seem to be able to get their heads round summer shoes!

Hence, it's something I'm often shopping for with clients. Here's a selection of summer shoes that I've been buying with the guys I've taken shopping or been thinking about getting on future personal shopping trips! (Could that be with you?)

Categories: Spring Summer dressing, Recommended buys

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3 x Smart Casual Pale Blue Blazers

3 x Pale Blue Blazers for Smart Casual Occasions

I noticed recently, there's been a lean towards buying pale blue blazers with my clients - I guess it's an obvious choice for summer.......and it looks great with varying combinations of white, dark and light blues underneath, so you can give it different looks.

Also, there's not as many grey blazers around in summer, so if you already have a navy one then a lighter blue is a great alternative to that.

Here are three that I've been getting with clients.....

Categories: Recommended buys, Spring Summer dressing

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Best seersucker clothes for men for Spring Summer 2024

Best seersucker clothes for men for Spring Summer 2024

Seersucker has been gathering pace in the world of menswear, and when I was prepping the other day for my client's shopping trip this weekend, I spotted it in nearly every store!

It's one of my favourite fabrics, as it's crisp and structured, doesn't screw up, and the dimpled look of the fabric gives it some interest without needing to do too much with your outfit....and who doesn't like that easy option!?

Here I've picked out some of the pieces I saw, we bought, and other pieces I think would make a great, versatile addition to your summer wardrobe.

Categories: Travel and holidays, Recommended buys, Spring Summer dressing

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Menswear layering ideas for Spring 2024

Menswear layering ideas for Spring 2024

It's been pretty cold in the UK this past week. No doubt, you want to shed the winter layers and you're desperate to ditch the puffa, but it's just a bit too nippy still to do so. Layers are the answer, but I find this is something my clients often struggle with.

Here are some suggestions for you.....have a look through and then see if you have anything similar and challenge yourself to find some different outfits in your wardrobe in the next couple of weeks.

Categories: Answers to common questions from clients, Spring Summer dressing

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