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Sports Jackets, Blazers, Suit Jackets – What’s The Difference?

Monday, 4th November, 2019

Sports jacket, blazer and a suit jacket. They’re the same right? No.

They do look the same, 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 everything you need to know about sports jackets, blazers and suits.

October Payday Clothing – Last Of The Mid Season Sale

Friday, 1st November, 2019

Happy Friday, It’s November! The start of the month means most people have just got paid, it’s the weekend, and if you’re looking for some new clothes, the mid season sales are still on.

You’ll have to be quick, since they won’t be on forever, so if you’re looking for some bargains and good deals, now is the time.

I’ve picked out a couple of pieces which I really like. All of these are from END. who have had pretty good sales on lately on things you might not usually get for cheap.

So here’s some of the best pieces of menswear you can get this October payday.

The Difference Between Eau De Toilette, Cologne & Parfum In Men’s Fragrances

Wednesday, 30th October, 2019

What’s the difference between eau de toilette and aftershave?

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 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?

How To Use Hair Wax

Tuesday, 29th October, 2019

Hair wax is one of my favourite men’s hair products, and there’s plenty of reasons to love it.

However, you might be wondering, how to use hair wax?

I’m going to go into how to use and apply hair wax, and why it’s one of the best go to products to style your hair with.

The Coolest Men’s Clothing Brands & Latest Trends You Need To Know (Autumn 2019)

Monday, 28th October, 2019

Keeping up with what’s on trend, what’s on style, and what fashion brands are cool and what’s yesterday’s news can be a challenge.

But I am here for you.

Here’s where you’ll find the latest men’s fashion trends and the coolest menswear right now. If you’re in the market for buying clothes and you just don’t know where to start, you’ll find everything you need to know right here.

This will be a regularly updated list of the hottest trends, best fashion brands and the pieces of clothing which has been making waves in the real world.

If you want to dress better, I recommend that you read my style guide. But if you’re just looking for labels and want to know what hot and popular right now, this is where you’ll find what’s the trendiest clothing you can wear.

If you live for the hype, these are the key pieces you should be wearing right now.

Take Me Out 2019 Series 11 Girls Photos

Saturday, 26th October, 2019

No lighty, no likey! Take Me Out is back on our TV screens on a Saturday night!

As Paddy McGuinness says… Bring on the girls.

The last series was in January 2018, so series 11 has been well over-due, and it’s finally back on ITV tonight (26th October) and every Saturday night, from 19:15.

Who’s excited to see the girls?

The Best Men’s Jumpers Guide You’ll Read – 21 Top Mens Sweaters & Knitwear In 2019

Friday, 25th October, 2019

Are you looking to find the best mens jumper for wrapping up this season?

You’re in the right place.

Autumn and Winter are definitely here right now, so that can only mean layering and getting some knitwear and jumpers for the upcoming season. I love knitwear and sweaters, there is a huge variety of styles, colours, patterns and fabrics to buy.

You can create a great deal of different looks, depending on the style you would like to go for.

The Best Men’s Office Fragrance To Wear At Work

Wednesday, 23rd October, 2019

You’re going to be in the office for all day, so you’re going to want to smell the part, as well as looking the part. You don’t want to be the guy in the workplace known for how bad he smells…

This could be bad personal hygiene or wearing a super strong fragrance not suitable for the office.

Getting your scent right is key, and there’s a few things to consider when picking out a fragrance.

Should I Remove My Suit Jacket/Blazer At Dinner? [Here’s The Answer!]

Monday, 21st October, 2019

You’re suited up at a formal event, you’re at the dinner table, should you take your jacket off?

Do you remove a jacket at dinner at a wedding reception?

Can you remove your jacket in a restaurant?

These are just a few common questions that guys wonder when they’re wearing a suit or a blazer. Should you be taking off your jacket when sitting down for the meal.

Film Night: The House With Will Ferrell & Amy Poehler

Sunday, 20th October, 2019

I was browsing around films to watch and wanted something light and funny to watch, and came across this film called The House with Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler. I like both of these actors, and so I decided to give this film a watch, although I knew nothing about it.