I do really like to wear a button up cardigan. I think they’re stylish, and you can create so many outfits wearing them.
A lot of the time you’ll want to fasten it, but what’s the etiquette?
This is how to button a cardigan correctly, and be stylish at the same time.
Have you ever been in a situation where you want to wear something different from your favourite pair of denim, but don’t know where to turn? Traditional trousers are too formal, and sweats are too sloppy. Where do you turn?
You need a pair of chinos. These trousers are incredibly versatile, and can be dressed up as well as dressed down, and will work with virtually anything.
If you’re looking for a smart casual outfit, to add some colour to your usual look or want an alternative to jeans, a good modern pair of chinos is possibly the best option you have.
You can definitely make these a wardrobe essential, and build so many of your outfits around a good pair of chinos.
Is it just me, or are fragrance dupes everywhere now?
Maybe it’s because I write a lot about perfumes and aftershaves, but I am seeing a fragrance dupe all the time.
If you don’t already know, a fragrance dupe is a scent which smells exactly like a designer fragrance. They’re cheaper alternatives made for the sole purpose of smelling like a more expensive scent.
Dupe is simply short language for “duplicate”, i.e. a certain smell has been recreated or duplicated by someone else.
As people’s tastes for more expensive designer and niche fragrances grow, people want the high end perfumes and aftershaves. But without the price tag.
That is where the dupe comes in.
Here’s what you need to know about dupes.
The Newcastle United Cup Final Bus Parade – I Was There!
What a day it was, Saturday 29th March 2025 will go down in history. A stupid thing to say would be it was busier than I thought it would be, but it was.
Here’s all the photos, and how the experience was.
What’s the difference between eau de toilette and parfum?
If that’s something you’ve asked yourself (or the Internet) you’re not alone.
Remember back in the day when guys used to just buy a bottle of aftershave and that was all, it was pretty simple.
These days there’s cologne, eau de toilette, eau de parfum, cologne, elixir and even a couple of others.
Are these just buzzwords, or is there a difference?
It’s true they are not the same, and it’s not such a difficult thing to understand.
So what is the difference between eau de toilette, parfum, cologne and eau de parfum?
When it comes to buying a suit, the first question you’ll be asking yourself is:
What colour suit should I buy?
It’s a good question, and it can be hard to answer. If you’ve never bought a suit before you may feel intimidated by the sheer number of colours and shades which are available.
I’ve bought several suits over the years, as well as blazers and other formal wear.
If you’re looking to buy your first suit and wonder what colour it should be, here’s my tips for you.
**UPDATE**
Newcastle have now confirmed that there WILL be an open top bus parade through the city which will take place before the previously mentioned event on the town moor.
The celebration event will take place on the town moor from 1pm lasting until 8pm.
Everyone who has registered their interest will get a ticket for the event.
Here’s everything you need to know, with all the confirmed details.
When it comes to dressing for your lower half there isn’t too much choice for us guys.
If you’re into denim and love wearing it, you may be wondering are jeans smart casual?
The answer is yes, but not always.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to decide whether or not to wear jeans as part of a smart casual outfit.
One of the best kept secrets for a good modern men’s fragrances has to be Dior Homme Intense.
This eau de parfum is such a fantastic fragrance, and is perfect for the colder months of Autumn and Winter. I’ve owned it for several years but it’s never been a solid favourite of mine.
That’s kind of changed in recent times as I’ve rediscovered this gem.
Here’s what this aftershave is all about.
Sports jacket, blazer and a suit jacket. What are the differences? Are they the same?
They do look similar, but there’s a few differences between the three smart tailored jackets that you might not know about, and that’s OK.
You probably have a suit, which comes with a smart jacket. If you want to dress smart without wearing the full thing, you might ask yourself:
Can you wear the suit jacket as a blazer?
So, let’s talk about these three jackets, all smart, but are all in fact different in a number of ways.
Here’s the differences between sports jackets, blazers and suits.
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