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.....
"What trousers can I wear instead of jeans" is a question I get asked a lot by clients. It needs to be something comfortable, casual and hardwearing but in a different colour or style than your regular denim jeans.
Here are some suggestions of trousers that could be an alternative to jeans for weekends.....
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?)
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.....
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.
When I do wardrobe edits for guys one of the things that's often missing, is a casual summer jacket. I find blazers, and the more functional "dog walking" style jackets in their wardrobes but not much in between.
Spring is (sort of!) here, so if that sounds like your wardrobe, then here are some suggestions of Spring Summer jackets to get you started.
Are you looking forward to shedding the winter layers and embracing your Spring wardrobe or are you dreading it?
It's easy to cover up beneath layers and coats in winter, but once the sun starts to shine it gets more difficult to hide.
You've felt comfortable wearing your dark neutral colours while the weather's been dingy and dank, but now the days are lighter and brighter, you'd like to go for more colour, but you're having a hard time figuring out which ones.
Well you're in luck, because I've got some suggestions for your Spring update.....
After a couple of recent discussions, I thought it'd be helpful to give some examples of various navy blazers and what to look for that makes them more formal or more casual. The differences can be quite subtle, and on the hanger they may look remarkably similar and it's not until you've tried it on that you can see the difference.
I hope this post helps to shed a little light on the situation!
I know we've all been 100% converted to wearing trainers with everything and they're pretty much acceptable everywhere now, but wouldn't it be nice to have an alternative too?
That's what a lot of my clients have been looking for on recent personal shopping trips. They want something that looks good with smart casual clothes like dark jeans and a chore jacket, a casual blazer and chinos, or a sweater and bomber jacket.
Here are some of the shoes that my recent clients have bought, to go with those types of outfits.......
When clients come to me, they want to replenish their wardrobes but also they want to know how to update their style to be more modern and contemporary, and often how to take it from being a bit ordinary to being just that bit more "edgy" and exciting without them looking silly or like they're trying too hard.
Maybe you too, feel like you don't dress too badly now but know you've got a bit boring and could look better, and would love to make some tweaks to your outfits to look more modern and a touch different to the 'norm'.
The problem is you don't know where to start, .and that's exactly why I've put this blog post together! Keep reading.........
Have you been shopping in the sales yet? I've been grabbing lots of bargains with my clients on their personal shopping trips. We've been getting some fab things at a fraction of the original price, including accessories.
They often get forgotten about and can be the last things guys think of but they can easily transform your outfit, bringing it all together and expressing your personality all in one go. So why wouldn't you want to have some fun with them?
Here's my picks for January 2024.....you definitely won't have the January blues if you get any of these, even though they are all in shades of navy!
A lot of people gave up their smart overcoats during lockdown, and until recently hadn't really returned to wearing them as much. Either weren't going into the office or were only dressing in smart casual looks which they could wear a more casual jacket with.
But just recently I've been shopping for more proper overcoats with clients. I'm encouraging them to wear them not just with tailoring but with casual jeans and jumpers as well.
I think they look really cool styled with chunky knits, hoodies, baseball caps and trainers or boots. And this way you can get full wear from them, instead of just keeping them to go over a suit.
