That Dapper Chap: loafers

Tuesday, 18 August 2015

What I Wore Today #33 Primark Outfit

Craig of That Dapper Chap show of his latest look, created entirely from the range available from Primark

I know what some people are like, they will turn up their noses at low cost menswear, with comments about poor quality and other elitist remarks. My view is that style is how the pieces are put together and not what they cost. A person can spend thousands of pounds on an outfit and look like a dogs dinner. They're happy of course, as they're dripping in designer names, would I know that, or care? No. I'd simply know that they looked a complete mess!

What I Wore Today #32 - Hammond & Co & Hawkins & Shepherd

Craig shows us his latest look in his navy Hammond & Co suit and new shirt from Hawkins & Shepherd

Ready to get stuff done

The suit grid flat lay as seem on Instagram

Shirts with a pin collar are very on trend right now. Not a new thing by any means as they've been in an out of fashion as early as the 1920's. It's just one style element that's made a return with the heritage looks that we've been enjoying over the last couple of years.

Showing off the fit of the shirt and waistcoat

The detail of the pin collar shirt

This particular shirt is from Hawkins & Shepherd of London. Hawkins & Shepherd pride themselves on the highest quality products and exceptional service, and are market leaders in luxury menswear. They sell a wide range of classic pin collar shirts along with tab collar shirts and both formal and casual shirts. In addition to this you'll find a wide range of accessories from ties to socks, and watches to pocket squares. They even sell suits

The pink pocket square compliments the colour of shirt

Suited and booted

This three piece 'Chiltern' suit is from Hammond & Co at Debenhams. A mix of linen, wool and polyester and in a classic tailored fit with heritage detailing, it's a perfect suit. I love the lapelled waistcoat and the little hedgehog pin on the jacket, and it's these details that take it from an ordinary navy suit and turn it into something a little more unusual.

Oxblood tassel loafers compliment the look and the socks add personality

The shoes are a burgundy tassled loafer which link in with the pink of the shirt, and to pull things together a bit more I chose some fun pink socks and a pink and navy polka dot tie. The pink pocket square continues the accent story.

A closer look at the jacket and waistcoat

You can't beat a well fitted three piece suit

A close up of the navy and pink polka dot tie

Loose the jacket on warmer days but still look smart

The monogram detail on the Hawkins & Shepherd shirt

Ready for whatever the day has ion store

A look at the pin stripe pattern on the shirt

when one door closes another door opens

The full look

business ready in classic navy and pink

The trouser chain keeps my security pass safe in style

One final look at the Hammond & Co three piece suit

Where It's All From

Burgundy Tassel Loafers: Next

Pink Elephant Socks: Foot Cardigan

Three Piece Suit: Hammond & Co

Pink Stripe Pin Collar Shirt: Hawkins & Shepherd

Navy & Pink Polka Dot Knitted Tie: Boden

Trouser Chain: The Modern Gentleman

Sunglasses: Primark

Briefcase: Vacation Purchase from Tunisia

THANKS FOR READING!

What I Wore Today - The Boden shirt and blazer

That Dapper Chap shares todays look, wearing a shirt and blazer from Boden

I've loved Boden menswear for a few years now and have amassed quite a few pieces from their range, mostly knitted ties and patterned shirts, which I have to say are exceptional. When I speak of Boden, most people are aware that they do womenswear but not many know that they also do a great range for us blokes.

They did used to have the mens range in their little catalogues, which I looked forward to getting each season, but for whatever reason they decided to do away with it, and focus their range of menswear purely online. So, I thought I'd bring it to your attention with today's look.

As soon as I saw this blazer online I knew I had to have it. luckily I got it just before it sold out, so if you wanted to grab one, I'm afraid you're out of luck. The large check pink gingham shirt is also Boden and is made from a thick cotton. It fits really well but I did buy a size smaller than I would have from another store, as I know that Boden can be large on me. I also went a size down on the blazer, and I'm pleased that I did as I think my real size would have been far too big.

This is quite a summery look, but in true British summer fashion it poured down with rain on the day that I wore it. I had planned to go sockless but the weather dictated that socks were a must. Luckily I had a pair almost the same colour as the blazer!

I wore jeans with the shirt and blazer, slim fit and dark in colour. They're the same jeans that I wore for the 'Date Night' look in the jeans style challenge blog post. They're a real favourite of mine now and I wear them a lot.

I accessorised with a pink lapel pin and pocket square to compliment the pink of the shirt, one of my trusty trouser chains, again in a complimentary colourway, and finally some pink and green bracelets just to help pull it all together. I love this look but I just wish the weather would have been more suited to its summer styling.

Where it's all from

Burgundy loafers: Next

Green Socks: Racing Green

Smart Jeans: Next

Pink Gingham Shirt: Boden

Brompton Green Blazer: Boden

Watch: Harding

Briefcase: John Rocha

Lapel Pin: Home Made

Pocket Square: Southern Gents

Trouser Chain: Home Made

Bracelets: Home Made

Umbrella: Vintage Fox

Glasses: Specsavers

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What I Wore Today #30

That Dapper Chap shows us what Craig wore today, including a bright blue waistcoat and trousers and a summer floral shirt.

Todays looks is all blue, well, apart from the black leather loafers that is. I do own a pair for blue suede brogues which I'm sure you've seen in other posts but I think this look called for a more formal shoe so it had to be the black loafers. Maybe I need to invest in some blue leather brogues. There were a great pair in Next but unfortunately they are no longer available in my size. Sad times.

All of todays clothing is from Next. The shirt I've had for a while and the trousers and waistcoat were purchased last year. Again I wasn't able to get the matching jacket in my size which is a pain but is does mean that I can wear the trousers and waistcoat together in the summer or in cooler weather under a cardigan or coat which is fine by me.

I was recently sent some new socks by Cal'Zineri who are an Italian brand who make a range for luxury cotton and wool socks for the professional gentleman. They offer a range of knee high black socks of different thicknesses, suitable for all seasons. Today's socks are Firenze which are perfectly suited to the summer season.

Accessories include a new handmade trouser chain, my blue Harding watch and a polka dot tie, which adds some additional interest against the floral pattern of the shirt.