Part 4 - Menswear capsule wardrobe for dating
Continuing with our capsule wardrobe for dating, here's another selection of outfits compiled from the selected pieces chosen in Part One.
Channel your inner Vincent Gallo from Buffalo '66 and go on a bowling date. And whilst your bowling ball might end up in the gutter, your style doesn't have to........score a strike for your outfit with a print shirt and jeans, layer a white tee under and roll up your sleeves for added insouciance. Don't forget your cool, colourful socks to reveal when you change into The Shoes.
Carve out a dapper shape when you take your date to a private view at a gallery. For a style savvy take on classic shirt and pants combo, pick subtle pattern and colour and a tailored slimline fit. Further sculpt your look by contrasting the roughly finished signet ring, with highly polished shoes and turquoise wallet.
Pack your countryside essentials and take a day trip with your date. Keep it low-key with jeans, rose hued jumper and top it off with the perennial peacoat. A Barbour satchel is not only hardy and practical but will lend an authentic country air to your outfit.
Keep it classy for a date at a classical concert. Fine tune the definitive duet of grey blazer and navy trouser, with a patterned shirt, making sure the shapes are all a modern slim cut. A dashing silver wallet will add the top note when you're getting the drinks at the bar afterwards.
Find a cosy, country pub with open fire for a long and lazy Sunday lunch date. Go for casual, layered ease built around jeans and shirt, adding a hearty warmth with the sweater. Pop a blazer over the top and the navy suede boots for a modern take on traditional "fare".
Clothing
Navy double breasted moleskin peacoat - Valentino at Browns
Printed cotton shirt - Kenzo at Harvey Nichols
New Standard Indigo jeans by APC at Coggles
Slim leg cotton blend navy trousers - McQ Alexander McQueen at Harvey Nichols
Rose pink cotton knit sweater - Folk at Mr Porter
Nep pocket tee by Y.M.C. at Oi Polloi
Grey "Phillips" unstructured cotton blazer - Rag & Bone at Mr Porter
Accessories
Bowling
Reno patterned navy sock - Reiss
Navy Ryan suede boots - Folk
Private view at a gallery
Belt - Paul Smith black classic suit belt
Black Clapton shoes - Paul Smith
Brass and leather signet ring - Maison Martin Margiela at Oki-Ni
Elastico wallet - Veja at Oi Polloi
Day trip
Brown suede boots - Massimo Dutti
Thornproof Tarras bag - Barbour at Oi Polloi
Concert
Brown suede boots - Massimo Dutti
Perforated leather card holder - Paul Smith at Harvey Nichols
Sunday lunch
Navy Ryan suede boots - Folk
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