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Get The Look – #2

Posted on February 6, 2015April 19, 2016by Hamed

This is by far my favourite pic of the week, I can also see that you guys loved it just based on the sheer amount of likes on Instagram. I guess we all liked it for different reasons, mine personally was the bag, I’m actually shopping for a bag now so that could be why. Some of you said you liked the check suit, others the colour and the fit. Whatever your reason here’s how to get the look..

The Look

Comprised of Blues & Blacks this look is simple, yet complex. We all love blue in our outfits, it’s an easy colour to work with, we just understand it. Yet when take that navy blue suit; turn it into a double breasted suit and throw over some checked patterns, you get a whole new ball game. Worn with a simple white shirt, a plain black tie and a simple black leather strapped watch, some might say this look is a little too plain and simplistic but then again that person would be stupid. Combine all of the above with some killer black brogues and a sexy mens black holdall bag – you are a winner!

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Over Your Shirt & Under Your Suit – Ben Sherman

Posted on February 2, 2015February 6, 2015by Hamed

When it comes to wearing dressing smart and looking dapper, without a doubt you are going to need a few different pieces of clothing. It’s just not enough to have one £150 suit from M&S and a couple of ties. As humans we love change, how nice is it to see your girl change her hair colour? We love seeing different things and different styles, even if you own 5 suits but wear them all the same way people will get bored of your outfits. Here’s where jumpers come into play; people want to see that you can dress well with different styles. Jumpers can look amazing over a shirt with no tie and some dark jeans or they can be worn under your suit with your sharp shoes and perfect tie.

We know Ben Sherman, we expect quality from them and the Cotton V-Neck Jumper by Ben Sherman is one of my favourites. Finding a quality cotton jumper that won’t stretch or wear out is difficult nowadays, especially because you can easily buy a jumper from H&M for a tenner.

This jumper is made from a lightweight cotton, which will keep you cool in the summer and adds an extra layer to your outfit during the winter. The whole jumper has a ribbed hem and ribbed cuffs along with elbow patches made visible from stitching which contrasts the general stitching of the jumper.

V-neck jumpers are really not my thing, it doesn’t really suit my character, however with this jumper comboed with a shirt it looks great and even suits me. Whether you want to go for the casual weekend look or add to your work outfit, the Cotton V-Neck Jumper by Ben Sherman is perfect for you.

Cotton V-Neck Jumper by Ben Sherman

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Get The Look

Get The Look – Issue 1

Posted on January 26, 2015April 14, 2015by Hamed

Since this is the first issue of get the look I thought I would start off with something simple yet beautiful. I will provide three to five different links to products that similar to what the model is wearing in the picture. This should give you enough options to buy things within your price range and also from companies you prefer.

The Look

This look is beautifully dapper, the colours are a variety of different blues. The shirt is a cutaway contrast colour, which provides that modern gekko shirt look. The paisley pattern on the tie is simple but goes perfectly well with the shirt. The navy braces are nice and thick, removing that casual look and creating that “ready for work” look.

The Shirt

ASOS Smart Shirt In Long Sleeve With Curve Collar – £22

John Lewis Contrast Collar Stripe Tailored Shirt, Blue/White – £20

John Lewis Fine Stripe Contrast Collar Shirt, Blue – £40

M&S Pure Cotton Winchester Shirt – £45

TM Lewin Slim Fit Plain Blue End-on-End Double Cuff Shirt – £29.95

The Tie

John Lewis Made In Italy Dot Print Wool Tie, Teal – £17.50

TM Lewin Khaki Paisley Print Slim Tie – £20

The Suspenders/Braces

M&S Self Cross Checked Adjustable Braces -£19.50

TM Lewin Navy Pink Spot Braces – £29.50

TM Lewin Navy Braces – £29.50

ASOS Braces – £8

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Skopes Madrid Suit

Posted on January 24, 2015January 24, 2015by Hamed

Shopping in department stores can be a little tricky because there are tons of brands and you never really know if everything you’re looking at is of the quality you would expect. A great example of that is Primark have stores inside Selfridges so you can’t always trust department stores. House Of Fraser is no different, so I’m generally a bit picky when shopping with them.

Skopes As A Brand

While browsing through the website I was looking for a suit that’s different to what I’ve been posting recently and I realised I haven’t actually posted a decent black suit. Skopes as a brand is a trusted brand in the suit tailoring world. They are not known for skinny or slim fit suits that portray you as a young person starting out in your career. However their suits are almost all tailored fit to give you that well established in the suit wearing world look.

Skopes Madrid Suit

The Skopes Madrid Suit is made from a super fine twill cloth, which is a very practical and comfortable suit. It feels very light weight yet still feels like it will last a long time. The lapels are your standard peak lapels but not the skinny ones, nor are they too wide, they are just the middle width – perfect for average/wide ties.

Three piece suits are amazing and the Skopes Madrid Suit is no different. Available in black, grey, charcoal and navy in jacket, trousers and waistcoat all for only £118. You can also buy it without the waistcoat for under £100. I must warn you though that House Of Fraser sell out on suits very quickly, I’ve lost suits by waiting too long.

Review’s

I picked out two reviews of the suit from the house of fraser website for you guys to have a look at.

Very Good Quality
The delivery was superbly on time considering the item was ordered late Saturday night and arrived as promised Sunday night. The quality was excellent and fit was perfect.

Unbeatable Value
Great slimmer fit suit at an amazing price! Durable finish with luxurious lining optimizing on attention to detail. Great for work or occasions. Jacket true to size, trousers slightly generous on waist but a nice tailored fit.

Skopes Madrid Suit

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Ted Baker Buttin Cufflinks

Posted on January 18, 2015January 18, 2015by Hamed

We all own double cuffed shirts and we love them dearly, so it’s no surprise that we love cufflinks. Cufflinks are great for our ego, they are that little piece of our outfit that usually go un-noticed. The best thing about cufflinks is definitely the fact they are so simple and often overlooked. Cufflinks are elegant and the Ted Baker Buttin Cufflinks is definitely a fine elegant thing.

As we all know, Ted Baker is a marvellous brand and they definitely come up with fine pieces of clothing. Ted Baker is a brand known to be different and do it with amazing style. I love wearing cufflinks, especially my Aston Martin pair, as they grab so much attention from others. When people look down at my wrist and notice something different, something out of the ordinary – they love it.

Quality & Price

Made mostly out of brass and then finished off with your standard button for that really authentic look. These Ted Baker Buttin Cufflinks were originally priced at £55, which I would never pay for cufflinks. Thankfully as with everything I buy, these are are on sale for £25. The price is pretty decent but still more expensive than probably all your over cufflinks.

Should You Buy Them?

If you’re like me and you enjoy; wearing named brands, receiving compliments and wearing things that are conversation starters… Then yes you need these! If you’re into grabbing a bargain, then what better bargain than a named and branded Ted Baker item. However, if you don’t really care about cufflinks, then get some £5 ones from eBay or Amazon.

Plus they come with this amazing gift box which basically means you should buy two pairs and give one to a dear friend.

Here’s The Link.

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ASOS Slim Fit Suit Jacket In Navy Pindot

Posted on January 17, 2015April 4, 2015by Hamed

Funnily enough I don’t have actually own a plain Navy suit, I don’t know why, I guess once a few of my old suits got ruined, I just never bought another plain suit. I’m kind of addicted to suits that are different, I love pin stripes and checked suits. The ASOS Slim Fit Suit Jacket In Navy Pindot is definitely far from a plain suit.

ASOS as a suit making company isn’t exactly the greatest tailoring company in the world. To be fair to them, they haven’t had that much experience although they are trying and they are doing a pretty good job. The reviews online are fantastic and I know a few of my mates have some ASOS suits and they look pretty decent. I’d say they’ve done a pretty good job on the ASOS Slim Fit Suit Jacket In Navy Pindot.

The Suit

In terms of the quality of this suit, it’s a poly blend, meaning its a mixture of polyester and another material called viscose. A polyblend suit is pretty much the cheapest material of a suit you can buy. The good thing about the suits that are made from polyester is they barely wrinkle and they have this shiny finish to them which is sure to make you stand out.

The suit is a standard two button fastening, which is my prefered favourite, especially for work. The inside lining of the suit jacket is an amazing black shiny texture. The slim fit design looks great as long as you know your size.

Price

So the great thing about the ASOS Slim Fit Suit Jacket In Navy Pindot you can get the whole three piece set; jacket, waistcoat and trousers for £107.

Jacket – £60

Trousers – £25

Waistcoat – £22

Summary

This suit is probably the best suit ASOS have created and considering the fact that it’s a whole three piece for under £110, I have to recommend it to anyone and everyone who wears suits to work. It’s a light suit that looks and feels great. Obviously it’s not the greatest quality suit and you wont look like you’re in a Tom Ford suit but you can’t complain for this wonderful price.

Order Your’s Here

ASOS Slim Fit Suit Jacket In Navy Pindot

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ASOS Slim Fit Suit Jacket In Navy Pindot 3

ASOS Slim Fit Suit Jacket In Navy Pindot 2

ASOS Slim Fit Suit In Navy Pindot waistcoat

ASOS Slim Fit Suit In Navy Pindot waistcoat 3

ASOS Slim Fit Suit In Navy Pindot waistcoat 2

ASOS Slim Fit Suit In Navy Pindot trousers

ASOS Slim Fit Suit In Navy Pindot trousers 2

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Next Trench Coat

Posted on December 28, 2014December 28, 2014by Hamed

So as many of you who follow me on Instagram know that I always post pictures about wearing a nice jacket/coat with your suit and not ruining your outfit by wearing any random jacket. Well if you don’t follow me on Instagram you should know that generally the first thing people see you in is your coat, if it’s an ugly one then your outfit has failed.

When I walk into work or into an event people notice my jacket first then my suit so make sure you have a good one. There are many different types of coats and jackets you can wear but I very strongly recommend a trench coat for three main reasons.

Trench Coats..

Keep you nice & warm.
Look amazing over suits.
Come in so many different styles and colours to suit your personality.

My most recent and probably my favourite trench coat is the Navy Single Breasted Coat With Faux Fur Collar from Next. I really love this coat, probably because I get five to ten compliments a week about my coat. I have even been told I look like Denzel Washington in American Gangster with it on. Not to mention the wool and the fur keep me ridiculously warm while walking to work and getting rained on or the wind tries to blow me away. This is definitely one of my favourite purchases this year and considering its the 28th of December, that’s a pretty good achievement.

You are probably wondering how much it costs, it’s a wonderful £99 well you could probably get a cheaper lower quality trench coat from Topman for £50 but I’m hoping you won’t do that to yourself.

Please note this coat is slim fitted so if you’re a big guy I would definitely suggest trying on it on first, it fits almost the same way a suit fits.

59% wool 33% polyester 8% other fibres. Lining and collar 100% polyester.

UPDATE: I’ve had some people ask if you can take the fur off – No you can’t & why would you want too?

Navy Single Breasted Coat With Faux Fur Collar