Part 3 - Menswear capsule wardrobe for dating

Here's the next 5 outfits for the Capsule Wardrobe for dating for men. I hope you like them:

If you work in a more creative or more relaxed office then you may find it tricky to get the balance between something that's not a suit but not too casual either. This look will take you from the office to your drinks date after work seamlessly. The trousers are cotton which give less of a "half a suit" feel, the shirt is fitted and not quite as formal as a cutaway collar business shirt, the cardigan with contrast trim adds a contemporary finish and you could add a knit tie for a little more formality if needed.

Turn up to meet your date for cocktails looking suave and sophisticated in your slim fit shirt and sleek trousers and blazer. Keep shoes and belt understated, and let your outfit fizz by tucking this brightly patterned pocket square into your jacket pocket.

Surprise your date and take her for a fun Mad Hatter's afternoon tea at the Sanderson hotel. In the surreal surroundings stand out by keeping it deliciously simple mixing the cotton trousers, pale pink tee and fine knit cardigan. Add a bit of magic with a metallic finish perforated leather card holder.

To a poetry night you take your girl,

So let your stylish self unfurl,

Casual not scruffy is the brief for this date,

And in the outfit above you'll look great!

(Fingers crossed the standard of the poetry will be of a rather higher nature than mine!)

Using the same basis as the cocktail outfit but adding a classic grey merino wool sweater, you can't go wrong with such a versatile piece and it performs it's duty perfectly here for a semi casual dinner date. Combine with a Margiela brass and leather ring to express your individuality.

Clothing

Grey "Phillips" unstructured cotton blazer - Rag & Bone at Mr Porter

Slim leg cotton blend navy trousers - McQ Alexander McQueen at Harvey Nichols

Micro geometric print shirt - Burberry Prorsum at Matches

New Standard Indigo jeans by APC at Coggles

Nep pocket tee by Y.M.C. at Oi Polloi

Navy cotton and cashmere cardigan - Etro at Stylebop

Hunter crew neck merino wool sweater - John Smedley at Mr Porter

Accessories

Drinks after work

Knit tie - Nigel Hall

Brown suede boots - Massimo Dutti

Cocktails

Belt - Paul Smith black classic suit belt

Black Clapton shoes - Paul Smith

Blue/mandarin patterned silk pocket square - Etro at Stylebop

Afternoon tea

Brown suede boots - Massimo Dutti

Perforated leather card holder - Paul Smith at Harvey Nichols

Poetry night

Brown suede boots - Massimo Dutti

Brown round buckle calf leather belt - Anderson's at Oi Polloi

Pocket square - Reiss Fantasia pink floral silk

Dinner

Belt - Paul Smith black classic suit belt

Black Clapton shoes - Paul Smith

Brass and leather signet ring - Maison Martin Margiela at Oki-Ni

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