What I Wore Today #37 - Haberdash & Dune

That Dapper Chap shares todays look, in a luxury shirt and tie by Haberdash and black boots from Dune

The flat lay as see on my Instagram page

It's nice to have great quality clothing, something a little special that makes you feel great when you wear it. This pale blue cotton shirt is from Haberdash, a Chicago based clothing company synonymous with an authentic global approach to modern classic menswear. Haberdash blend Old World English tailored styling with Italian fabric ingenuity and American sportswear functionality.

The beautiful shirt & tie by Haberdash

As the cotton on this shirt is slightly thicker it lends itself perfectly to a chillier morning. A size medium, it's a little big on me around the body, although it fits well on the neck. I'm used to slim fit shirts but this Haberdash shirt is quite roomy, so if you have a bit more bulk than I do it may be a good option for you. A couple of my mates lift weights and they sometimes struggle to gets shirts that fit. If that's you too, give them a look.

The blue cardigan adds a pop of colour

I styled the shirt with a grey and blue skinny fit waistcoat and trousers. The blue lines in the check complimented the blue of the shirt and the dark buttons on the waistcoat makes it easy to wear a darker tie. To add a pop of colour and some additional interest I chose to wear a bright blue cardigan over the waistcoat instead of the suit jacket or coat.

Beaded wrist wear adds personality to your look

Suited & booted: Office ready

A closer look at the Donegal Tie by Haberdash

I accessorised with a selection of blue and grey beaded bracelets and my trusty Timex watch which I fitted with a blue nato strap. The blue beaded trouser chain is home made and hold my security pass and bank cards safely in my back pocket.

The Haberdash shirt

Time to take some pictures of todays look

Im ready Monday, what have you got for me?

The high shine black leather brogue boots are called 'Manhattan' They are by Dune and they make the perfect addition to a stylish wardrobe. It comes with a wingtip toecap, punch hole detail and lace up closure. 

So suited and booted I was ready for whatever Monday had in store for me. Luckily it was kind and less stressful than others I've experienced and I hope your's was too!

The black brogue boots by Dune

Making some final adjustments 

A look at the home made beaded trouser chain

A brisk walk to work

Another look at the Dune brogue boots

Where It's All From

Black Brogue Boots: Dune £99.00

Navy Polka Dot Socks: Primark £5.00 (pack of five)

Grey Checked Skinny Fit Waistcoat & Trousers: Primark £12/£20

'Robert' Blue Cotton Shirt: Haberdash £85.00

Navy Donegal Knitted Tie: Haberdash £65.00

Cardigan: Next £24.00

Bracelets: Our Saints £24.00, H&M £3.00 & Home Made

Watch: Timex Weekender £50.00

Black Leather Briefcase: Vacation purchase in Tunisia

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The Ben Sherman Style Challenge. Pt 3 - Casual

Craig of That Dapper Chap styles three looks from the Ben Sherman AW15 range. This casual look is the last in the series.

The casual look from Ben Sherman as styled by me

I was really pleased to be contacted by Ben Sherman as asked if I'd like to put together three looks from their Autumn Winter 2015 range. As a fan of the brand, of course I was going to jump at the chance!

I have gone for three distinctly different styles, one smart, one smart casual and the last one casual, just so I can show you the range of clothing that they offer.

This shoot by Ian Clark was shot in Waterloo train station,London,to keep in with the Ben Sherman 'London Calling' campaign.

Look 3 - Casual

For this last look, I took a different stance and went for a less formal look. I know that I could have gone very casual and opted for a T-shirt and trainers, but that's not really me and this is generally what I refer to as 'casual' Some will argue that the shoes are definitely not casual and I totally get that  but overall this look has a casual and much more relaxed feel than the last two looks that you can find HERE and HERE 

Ben Sherman: Big on the button up collar

The duffle coat a great classic coat for autumn winter

As soon as I saw this shirt I had to have it. I'm a huge supporter of the patterned shirt and I love red and blue together so his was a perfect choice for me. Of course I had to wear it buttoned up as it simply wouldn't be Ben Sherman is I didn't!

The lining for the Ben Sherman Duffle coat

The full casual look from Ben Sherman

These smart slim fit jeans in an all over dark wash maintain a cohesive palette and keep things relaxed. The wool duffle coat is going to keep you warm on those chilly days that sit waiting for us just around the corner. I love the lining of the coat in it's traditional Ben Sherman mod check. 

Keeping that collar buttoned

The double monk strap shoes and paisley socks

Double monk strap shoes are big right now and in a tan leather these are perfect for this look. They are comfortable and stylish and will compliment a lot of looks over this season. To add some colour I donned a red paisley sock, again paisley being a very mod pattern which fits well with the Ben Sherman brand.

Keeping things urban with this graffiti back drop 

A closer look at the pattern on the shirt

Ready for the cooler weather in the navy duffle coat

Great fitting denim from Ben Sherman

The Ben Sherman double zip commuter bag

More wall art near London's Waterloo Station

The collar on the navy wool duffle coat

Every outfit needs a good watch

Add a blazer and a tie to make the look instantly smarter

The red and blue printed pattern

Details of the Ben Sherman Duffle coar

Rolling up your jeans to show of your socks is very on trend

heading towards winter

Inside the Ben Sherman double monk strap shoes

A final look at this casual ensemble from Ben Sherman

I hope you've enjoyed this series. Feel free to add a comment below to let me know what you think of the three looks that I Chose and If you like the suit, just keep checking online or in store as it's going to be available any day.

Where It's All From

Tan Leather Double Monk Strap Shoes: Ben Sherman

Red Paisley Socks: Polo Ralph Lauren

Slim Fit Jeans: Ben Sherman

Black Belt: Primark

Red & Blue Printed Shirt: Ben Sherman

Navy Duffle Coat: Ben Sherman

Leather Bag: Ben Sherman

Watch: AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane

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That Dapper Chap X White Stuffs Hidden Haven

That Dapper Chap collaborates with White Stuff and takes part in their Hidden Havens campaign for AW15.

Why Are They Called White Stuff?

Everyone I speak to asks "Where does the name 'White Stuff' come from?" Let me explain: White Stuff was founded in 1985, by George Treves and Sean Thomas – two ski buffs who first sold their ‘Boys from the White Stuff’ (snow, skiing, white stuff - get it?) T-shirts to pay for their skiing habit. 25 years on, and they now sell awesome men's & women's clothes as well as accessories and home stuff.

White stuff, stuff if pretty different to other stores on the high street. All of their unique prints are designed in house. They love colour, but "nothing shouty or brash. We don’t want to dress like our kids", and "we don’t do black. It doesn’t make us happy"

A selection of menswear from the current AW15 range

The folk at White Stuff are obsessed with detail. Prints inspired by a notebook in Tokyo, sausage dogs embroidered onto trouser pockets, hearts etched into buttons on sleeves.

Hidden Havens

For Autumn Winter 2015, White Stuff is running a campaign competition called 'Hidden Havens' where customers can upload pictures of their favourite places. So, for your chance to win a luxury stay with Forest Holidays simply send over a picture of your favourite idyllic spot.

The Ben Sherman Style Challenge Part 2 - Smart

Craig of That Dapper Chap styles three looks from the Ben Sherman AW15 range. This Suited and booted look is the second.

I was really pleased to be contacted by Ben Sherman as asked if I'd like to put together three looks from their Autumn Winter 2015 range. As a fan of the brand, of course I was going to jump at the chance!

I have gone for three distinctly different styles, one smart, one smart casual and the last one casual, just so I can show you the range of clothing that they offer.

This shoot by Ian Clark was shot in Waterloo train station,London,to keep in with the Ben Sherman 'London Calling' campaign.

Look 2 - Suited & Booted

This second look takes things up a notch and shows off some of the great tailoring offered by Ben Sherman. Not yet available online, this 2 piece suit has a distinct check pattern that sets it apart from the standard navy suit. Still predominantly blue, it does have a shades of green and heather grey which add some real interest.

The suit fits really well. Okay so I had to alter the length of the trousers but that's because I'm not one of the taller folk among us. The trousers fitted well on the waist in my size and the jacket felt like it was made for me.  In a time when different brands offer varying sizes of a 40" chest it's comforting to know that Ben Sherman seem to stick to the correct measurements. There's nothing more frustrating than buying a jacket in your size only to find that it way too big or small for you. If your chest measures 40" that's the size jacket that should should rightly expect to fit you!

Keeping things tidy and business ready I opted for a clean, simple, white cotton shirt and a navy knitted neck tie. I think wearing a patterned shirt with this suit would prove difficult and the pattern would need to be very subtle. I personally wanted the suit to speak for itself and not distract the eye with other obvious elements.

To complete the look I opted for the classic Daniel Wellington watch but switched out the blue and green strap for a plain navy one, again to keep things elegant and simple. As for footwear I went for a houndstooth patterned sock and a classic black tassel loafer.

I hope you're enjoying this series. Check back soon for the final 'casual' installment and If you like the suit, just keep checking online or in store as it's going to be available any day.

Where It's All From

Check Suit - Ben Sherman

White Cotton Shirt - Ben Sherman

Navy Knitted Tie - Ben Sherman

Black Loafers - Ben Sherman

Watch - Daniel Wellington

Houndstooth Socks - Rock My Socks

THANKS FOR READING!