From Drab to Dapper - Transforming Your Style

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

Great advice and some nice looking outfits Chris. Cheers Ron

[@TheBritishDapper]

Thank you Ron and glad you enjoyed the video👍🙂

[@TeslaRules1856]

That blue shirt and gold patterned tie and pocket square you wore at the end of the video is just smashing.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi their, glad you enjoyed the video. The ensemble I wear at the end of the videos is one I regularly wear, glad you liked it and got inspiration👍🙂

[@douglasdietz7503]

Enjoying it with gusto Chris. Great and inspirational content as usual. Seems linen is getting a big push this year. Been wearing it for years and already kitted up. Fantastic cloth for casual hot weather outfits. A long sleeved linen shirt, sleeves rolled up, nice chinos, loafers and a Panama hat can be a smart So Cal look. Don't forget the Ray Bans . BTW, very nice suit. Well done on "unfogifying" the look. Very interesting and dapper. Cheers

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi Douglas, glad you enjoyed the video. Linen has become more high profile of late not only because of it being great material in the summer months, but also because of its ecological benefits, the only limitation is where Flax can be grown, it can be labour intensive to grow and harvest, but lease chemicals are needed in the processing and the material is long lasting. The look you describe sounds fantastic for those summer or higher temperatures periods. Glad you like the suit and method used to stop it being a dated and fogey (very old fashioned) look 👍🙂

[@tomnyein]

Can't help but remember one surrealist artist👍

[@TheBritishDapper]

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[@thom-bennett-tailoring]

Great advice and the blue/burgundy is a great look, so much more sophisticated than the stereotypical "flag" aesthetic. You know the amount of men I speak to who feel nervous about wearing a pocket square. I say just wear it around the house for a month to get used to it then you'll just end up leaving the house wearing it without a thought, same with getting into proper hats.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi Thom, glad you enjoyed the video. Your advise is sound, and it is what I would similarly suggest to someone, taking their first steps in wearing pocket squares or hats. Similarly that advise is still appropriate for bow ties, cravats etc 👍🙂

[@sjoerdslavenburg7775]

Excellent video Chris, really enjoyed it. I liked the combinations with the tweed jacket (was it outfit 2 and 3). Also the socks in the end is a great idea. Question: which colour shoes go well with grey flannel slacks and a navy blazer? Best regards.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi Sjoerd, glad you enjoyed the video and the ensembles. in answering your question, they colour of shoe, depends on the level of formality you are looking for. Classically black goes well with grey flannel slacks and a navy blazer for the more formal look. Burgundy is another great colour to go with your example (I find these a great middle of the formality spectrum) and dark brown would be my more casual look, I personally wouldn't go any lighter than a dark brown with the more traditional look you have described. I would suggest for the more formal black oxford closure semi or full brogues would be a great choice. hope this helps🙂

[@clivejohnson9515]

don't have all three buttons done up on a jacket. Just have the middle one done up .

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi Clive, that's correct, on the 2 buttoned jacket the bottom button never and the next on 1 up is a must. On a 3 buttoned jacket never do up the bottom button, the next 1 up is a must and then the top button is optional, however on a 4 buttoned jacket, then the top button is optional, the 2 middle buttons are a must and the bottom button never. The only exception to this is when wearing a military blazer, when all buttons should be used. Glad you enjoyed the video. 👍🙂

[@clivejohnson9515]

@@TheBritishDapper I always enjoy you videos, Chris 🙂

[@TheBritishDapper]

@@clivejohnson9515 Thank you 🙂

[@markbroomhead7845]

Hi Chris, great video as usual; really enjoyed the segments on wearing odd trousers and jackets. I find that I'm wearing suits less frequently, as formality has reduced.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi Mark, glad you enjoyed the video, I try to address suits and separates being worn, glad you appreciated the content 👍🙂

[@MexieMex]

Great video as usual, but can I suggest you upgrade your mic/audio processing, it does let the channel down.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for your advice, I am looking into the audio 👍🙂