The Denim Jeans Style Challenge - Look Five

That Dapper Chap shares the last of five looks in the denim style challenge, creating five very different looks from just two pairs of jeans.

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Welcome to the final edition in this denim jean style challenge, where I am creating five distinct styles with just two pairs of jeans from next.co.uk. If you haven't already read the details of the challenge or the very interesting denim survey results by Burton Menswear, find it HERE

All photography by the very talented Ian Clark of PhotoByIan, check out his other work HERE

The two pairs of jeans from Next.co.uk that I used for the challenge

Look Five - Weekend Style

So, here we are with the last installment in the Next jeans style challenge. This last look is another very casual styling using the rip repair denim jeans which you can find HERE for £45.00.

This look will take you from that Sunday afternoon stroll in the park, to that pub lunch with your mates. The boots keep the look masculine and are a classic brogue style in a rich brown leather. Great for this time of year with rain always on the horizon!

To keep out the spring chills I chose a textured knit cardigan with a shawl collar in a mustard colour, all three of these elements are very on trend right now.

The classic brown leather brogue boots

Chilling out on the sofa reading the Sunday papers

To keep track of the time I chose a beautiful watch with brown leather strap. The brown herringbone wool blazer stops the look from becoming too casual and also adds warmth. Don't be afraid of wearing a blazer of a chunkier cardigan, just be sure that you can move freely!

The shirt is a red and white striped cotton shirt and it has umbrellas printed on it which I thought was appropriate for this time of year here in the UK.

Keep track of the time with a great timepiece

The full look with textured shawl collar cardigan and ripped jeans

The umbrella print shirt

A closer look at the mustard cardigan

Some comfortable merino wool socks adds to the comfort of this look

This look work work well with a V-neck sweater too

Wearing a shirt makes the look smarter

A closer look at the blazer

Wearing boots and a blazer smartens this look

Photography

All photography by Ian Clark. Check out his work at HERE

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The Details

Rip Repair Denim Jeans - Next £45.00

Brown Brogue Boots - Next £65.00

Umbrella Print Cotton Shirt - Ben Sherman £85.00

Textured Knit Mustard Shawl Collar Cardigan - Burton Menswear £35.00

Ochre & Green Merino Wool Socks - CNYTTAN £15.00

Herringbone Brown Wool Blazer - Primark £30.00

Brown Leather Watch - AVi-8 £295.00

Thanks for checking back. I hope that you've enjoyed this series and that I've gone some way to help you pull together some different looks to wear with your jeans.

THANKS FOR READING!

What I Wore Today - A Sunny Wednesday

That Dapper Chap takes us through his look for Wednesday.

Enjoying the spring sunshine

The outfit laid out and ready to wear

Wednesday started like any other average Wednesday but I was pleased to see that the sun was shining. I wast pleased however with how my hair decided to collapse in the light spring breeze the second that I left the house! 

The stroll to work, bags packed with goodies

I was styling a photo shoot on Wednesday afternoon so I had a couple of bags with me, filled with various shirts, blazers, ties and accessories. It's a project that I've been working on with a local hair stylish and a local award winning photographer so I was excited that we were finally getting around to the shoot, after a few delays. You can expect the first blog story on that very soon.

A closer look at the handmade lapel pins

So, to the outfit. As you know chinos are a staple items for me and I haven't worn theses camel coloured ones for a while. I like blue and brown as a colour combination so chose a denim shirt and blazer. I've hopefully avoided that 'double denim' look here!

To give the look a bit of a vintage twist I opted for some button on braces and some two tone brogues. The vintage paisley scarf also goes to maintain this look and also keeps in with the colour theme.

Floppy hair, not the look I was going for

Shop Richard James:classic swim shorts dress Long Sleeve 

Time to get to the office!

As for accessories, I went for a striped knitted tie and added some home made lapel pins to the denim blazer, throw in a pocket square and you've added enough personality to ensure the look come across as considered. 

The full look, complete with scarf to keep out the chill

A close up of the tie and tie clip

Yes, those bags were as heavy as they look

The red and blue paisley pocket square

The two tone brogues give a vintage look

Where it's all from

Two Tone Brogues: London Brogues

Navy Ribbed Socks - CNYTTAN

Beige Chinos: Next

Button On Braces: Next

Denim Shirt: Topman

Denim Blazer: Ebay

Knitted Tie: Ebay

Vintage Tie Clip: Ebay

Vintage Scarf: Thrifted

Lapel Pins: Home Made

Pocket Square: Primark

Vintage Suit Carrier: Thrifted

Brown Holdall: River Island

THANKS FOR READING!

The Next Shoebox Jukebox Event

That Dapper Chap tell us about the glittering Shoebox Jukebox event hosted by Next and Company Magazine in London's Shoreditch and shows us his top five favorite shoes available from Next

Enjoying a cocktail at the Next Shoe Box Jukebox event

The burgundy tassel loafers that I wore to the event

The Shoebox Jukebox Event

The sun was high in the sky with promises of summer when I walked along Bethnal Green High Street in London's cool and funky Shoreditch on my way to the venue. 

We were promised music, food, drink and dancers as well as a preview of the shoes available from Next, and we were not disappointed!

The entrance to the venue in London's Shoreditch

Shoes and tunes at the Next Shoebox Jukebox event

As the doorman checked my invitation and ticked me off the list, music played and guests mingled, sipping their cocktails and prosecco. No sooner was I through the door when I was greeted by waiters offering a much needed refreshment, which I of course accepted!

The event was hosted by one of fashions giants; Next and Company Magazine, home of daily fashion, travel and beauty. The walls were graced with all kinds of shoes and in the center of the venue sat a Jukebox surrounded by even more shoes. Guests were asked to photograph and instagram their favorite pair of shoes and #ShoeboxJukebox @NextOfficial for their chance to win the shoes!

Shoes and selfies and the Shoebox Jukebox event

Bloggers and fashion aficionados mingle at the event 

Providing necessary refreshment

Delicious canapes at every turn

The Next Shoebox jukebox

Yours truly snapping some shoes

As guests nibbled on delightful canapes and sipped their drinks, they snapped away and uploaded their pictures. The winners were announced on a big screen and many people were rewarded for their efforts, myself included! 

Guests snap their favorite shoes for a chance to win

Enjoying a celebratory drink after winning some shoes

The jukebox in full swing

More tempting delights

With Prince Cassius and other guests at the event

Cocktail anybody?

Dancers kept us full entertained throughout the evening

Even the dancers were wearing Next shoes

It was a great night and a good time was had by all. A huge thank you to Next and Company Magazine for the invite and also for the fantastic shoes!

My top five favorite shoes from Next

In at number five we have a grey suede lace up. Perfect for summer with shorts or rolled up chinos. 

Available HERE at £42.00

In at number four are a pair of brogue tassel loafers.  Wear them with tailored shorts or a linen suit during the coming months. 

Find them HERE at £48.00

At number three I've gone for a pair of navy brogues. Team these with a skinny fit blue suit and get suited and booted. 

Available HERE for £75.00

In at number two we have a clean and classic Oxford Brogue in a rich brown. Wear sockless with pretty much anything and they'll look great.

Buy yours HERE for just £48.00

And the top spot goes to these classy fellas. These Italia two tone brogues will see you look just right for that party or special event.

Find them HERE for £75.00

If you do buy any, please make sure you post a picture on Instagram and @That_Dapper_Chap & @NextOfficial and #ThatDapperChap.

THANKS FOR READING!

Nautical Prep

Craig of That Dapper Chap shows us today's preppy look accessorised with items by Paul Hewitt

I've been really keen on the preppy look for a while and have occasionally erred towards that genre of styling in my daily look. 

After receiving a great little parcel from Paul Hewitt, who sell some really great preppy accessories, I thought I'd use them to build a look to challenge the preppiest prepster.

Getting my preppy style on

The preppy preperation

I chose items in the same colourway and all with a nautical theme. The bright red bow tie is printed with lobsters, the red, white and blue bracelet fastens with and anchor and the nato strap on the vintage style watch is also adorned with anchors. The red and blue belt and pocket square help to bring the colour theme together.

If you like the Paul Hewitt accessories, check back on the blog again soon as I'll be carrying out a product review on their vintage style watch.