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Hi James, glad you agree with the tie selection and it sounds like you can't wait for spring. I have a pair of Church's brogue shoes in chestnut and they are fantastic in the fit for me, but I was put off by Prada taking over the brand. I do love Joseph Cheaney or Crockett & Jones as an alternative brand and recently bought a pair of Joseph Cheaney - again another great fit, the leather is just so supple - like wearing carpet slippers😆 Have a great day👍🙂

@@TheBritishDapper Good comments, thank you.

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video, I have briefly covdered trouser length in the past and although this video covers a number of issues to avoid, it does cover the trouser break, ua-cam.com/video/ghLA5yRsTVM/v-deo.html hope this helps, let me know how you get on or if you'd like more information on this suject. As for double breasted jackets, the width of the lapel does vary and this can be as a result of the era the suit was made. Made to measure or bespoke can be the better way of getting what you want with the style and type of lapel you'd like with a double breasted suit or jacket. Medium width of lapel is a good one (very classic) never in or out of fashion and the width of the lapel doers dictate the width of the tie worn 🙂 Let me know how you get on in your search🙂👍

@ thank you for the referral. I’ve watched it and certainly agree about what looks best for slim or regular width trousers. I always associate - going back to my days working in Soho in the 60’s with shops like Squires, Village Gate, Cecil Gee and others, no break with the US. My “history” is having half break and full break about 1” longer in both cases to what you show - but there is no right or wrong and just a matter of taste.

Hi James, Glad you enjoyed the video, and great to hear you acquired some lighter suits. Adding colour via a shirt, tie or pocket square will always lift the level of informality. You mentioned footwear as a way of also making the look less formal, had you considered Suede shoes, coloured Patina monk strap shoes or spectator shoes in various styles and colours 🤔 Have fun and let me know how your adventure in making a more casual look goes👍🙂

@@TheBritishDapper ooh I do have some suede shoes in my collection I'd forgotten. Burgundy red shoes (that I could pair with red and pink tones perhaps), some chocolate brown loafers, and some tan derbies. Not worn any for a while that could definitely work add a texture. I also have some dark green single monks that might look rather special...

@@jamesswingland3373 Hi James, now you've got it, creative juices kickstarted 🤣 Glad I could help🙂

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and the content👍🙂

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and found it inspirational. I totally understand you not liking Gingham shirts and no offence taken 😆, but I used it in this video merely to demonstrate the use of pattern and colour. The shirt is a little extreme for formal wear, but great for adding personality in a more informal situation 🙂 Greeting from the UK👍

Hi John, glad you liked it and you are quite right this look paired with a Navy blue suit would look great 🙂👍

Thanks James, glad you liked it🙂👍

@ superb eye for colours

Very Nice ensemble Douglas, alas I have no burgundy Kiltie tasselled loafers now, I had a lovely pair of Bally and need to get a replacement pair some day🤔👍

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and the shirt is one I have had for a lot of years now, it is from the M&S Sartorial range 100% cotton, it holds its shape well and wears well, I have another one very similar in quality, but with a navy overcheck from Brook Taverner👍🙂

Hi Patrice, glad you enjoyed the video and my tie choice for today. Thanks for your video suggestion and you have a good day as well🙂

Hi there, thank you for your compliments and your video suggestion, my regards and best wishes👍🙂

Gllad you enjoyed the video, but when it comes to using tyre shine😆 Your an absolute heathen 😆 have a great day👍

Thank you James🙂

Thanks 👍

Thanks Ron, they are a great colour combination👍🙂

Hi John, glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate the purpose of the videos to inspire and show alrenatives to peoples usual way of dressing. True I could have used a patterned tie, but because the shirt is a bold colour, I thought that needed to be tamed alittle by a plain tie with a bit of texture. The pocket square adds a pop of colour, yet is not to load. The shoes are Loake design called 'Clint', great for a less formal suit wear. Lovely to hear from you and catch up soon👍🙂

Thank you Patrice👍🙂

Hi Douglas, glad you enjoyed the video 🙂 and you are right if you want to draw attention then a bold coloured shirt is one way of getting it👍Have a great day 🙂

Glad you are enjoyed the video Heleen. I love UK, but there are many more places in the world that you fashion forward - Paris, milan, Florence, New York for example and many others 👍🙂

Hi there, you can buy a cheap holder, they are very successful in maintaining the pocket square's position👍🙂

@ ah I will do that thank you

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and its great to hear you have come around to wearing suede shows. Suede is hardier than most people think and with regular maintanence cleaning they will last you years. Thanks for sharing your experiences👍🙂

Hi Sjoerd, glad you enjoyed the video and I agree with you stylish and elegant dressing can be still achieved with the ensemble if formal or informal 👍🙂

Hi there. Thank you so much for your kind message and for taking the time to watch my video. I truly appreciate your kind words about my content and style-it means a lot! It’s thoughtful of you to share your heartfelt sentiments, and I genuinely appreciate your good wishes for me and my family. Wishing you and yours all the best as well 👍🙂

Yuor welcome👍

Hi Kay, glad you enjoyed the video and I agree with you the British Warm is a great addtion to any persons wardrobe. Your consider approach to being timeless like Cary Grant is a great way of hitting that middle ground between fashion or traditional and not looking to dated or to trendy - Classically stylish to in my opinion on point 👍🙂

The question is what you see a dressing up. When you come from hoodies, pajama pants and crocks to wearing chinos, dress shirt, sport coat and dress shoes, yes it can be seen as dressing up. In my mind the described look with the sport coat can be your everyday look. When you do it on a regular basis, I guarantee you, you will not see it as dressing up anymore.

Hi there, there is always somewhere to go dressed up, its just the level of dress you are talking about. Yuo should consider events in your area, that you couldf dress up for, charity events etc, or clubs or groups to join. I would note that Kay makes some excellent points👍🙂

Hi Kay excellent points and observations by you👍Thank you for your comments👍🙂

Hi there, glad your enjoying my videos. The Burgundy brogues were from Samuel Windsor called Cheltenham, I believe they still do them (a great cheap option), and Loake or Barkers also sell a nice city brogue in Burgundy. Hope that helps👍🙂

⁠ many thanks for this information. I will go and check that out. Really appreciated

Hi Sean, I love suede wholecut shoes. Whilst leather wholecut shoes are considered to be formal, there is a difinite place for the suede version of them. They go really well with more informal suit wears (especially in summer). They also go extremely well with Chinos, flannels and even jeans as a stylish addition to an ensemble, which would include tweed. Italians love them and I would argue that if there was no demand, then why would some of the most prestigous shoesmakers in the world make them. 👍🙂

Hi Samy, Interesting point you make🙂

@@TheBritishDapperhi ,thanks .

Hi Patrice, glad you enjoyed the video and its content. Your English is good and thank you👍🙂

Hi Ron, glad you enjoyed the video and its content. Nice to hear my comments resonate with you👍🙂

Thank you very much 👍🙂

@@TheBritishDapper you are very welcome

Just wear them and make it your look.

Hi William, dressing stylish starts with you, when it comes to life style and routine, I acknowledge it can be awkward to find opportunities to venture forth to find venues, clubs and acquaintances. Dressing stylish is something I personally strive for on a daily basis, and Douglas makes a very valid point wear them and own your personal style👍🙂

I'll wear a nice suit just to go shopping at Walmart. 😅

@@seansimmons73 walk into Costco with slacks and a blazer and the crowds of people part for you like the red Sea and a red carpet rolls out before you

​@@TheBritishDapper Cheers to that! 👍

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and its content. I always clean my shoes and tend to give them a little mirror shine just for good measure. I only mention sneakers as the are very common for that casual look and the boating scene, but I promote the use of traditional shoes. The Navy coat is not a military item, but it is a fine example of a british wool coat 👍🙂 best wishes from the UK🙂

Thank you👍🙂

​@@TheBritishDapperGreat video Chris. Cheers

Hi John, glad you liked the video and the suggested pairings🙂

This is a standard shirt🙂👍

Hi Patrice, glad you enjoyed the video. Yes you can certainly wear a tie with a tattershall shirt, I would suggest a plain coloured tie would go particularly well - I would suggest a wool or knitted tie for informal looks, but a plain coloured silk one would also go well for a more formal look, Burgundy, blues or dark greens go well for the country look. Hope that helps 👍🙂

Glad you enjoyed the video and to hear you dress similarly 👍🙂

Hi Ron, glad you like it👍

Hi James, glad you ejoyed the video and john Smedley is a nice brand and the colour goes really well IMO👍🙂

Hi there glad you enjoyed the video. Depending where you live - i would suggest you consider shop.britishwool.org.uk/product-category/men/jumpers-knitwear-mens/ or you could consider www.charlestyrwhitt.com/uk/mens-knitwear/ or www.brooktaverner.co.uk/knitwear-collection.html or www.houseofbruar.com/mens/knitwear/ or finally www.hawesandcurtis.co.uk/menswear/knitwear/. Additionally you could consider search by brand name as mentioned by James - John Smedley, you could also try Easy or Crew Clothing. I have recently been put off buying jumpers from brands like Marks & Spencers. I would always recommend 100% wool, cashmere, marino, alpaco etc, hope that helps 👍🙂

Hi Patrice, glad you enjoyed the video 🙂 a duffel coat would go realy well for this casual look. In this video I did try and use this British Warm Coat (a formal coat) in a much more casual manner 👍🙂

Hi there, a peacoat is a fantastic jacket for a person's wardrobe and is very stylish for those casual days. The use of a bright coloured scarf reallly does draw attention. You describe a number of key items that create an easy going yet elegant series of looks. Glad you enjoyed the video👍🙂

Thank you 👍🙂

Hi Douglas, that does sound like a real steal 😆