OOTD #4

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Today's outfit is one I'd typically wear on a night out or for a meal. The Fred Perry gingham tipped shirt in dark carbon colour was an amazing find. Shopping in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, over Christmas with Katie, we popped into the Fred Perry store, after checking out the sale we came across the shirt that was originally £80 and I got it for £24, absolute bargain.

The Fred Perry shirt is my favourite that I own at the moment, the logo, universally recognised gives a sharp and classy feel to any outfit. Putting the shirt together with my black stretch skinny jeans from Topman and my Dr. Marten 939 Ben Boot, it gives it a real smart casual feel, perfect for a meal out or drinks around town. I recently took Katie out for a meal too a restaurant called 'Dim t' in Winchester and I wore this exact outfit, it was perfect for the occasion. The meal was lovely and Katie looked great too.

I bought the Shirt in an XL which, as you know is just my style. The stylish and classic nature of the shirt can also be twinned with a more formal trouser.

Fred Perry designed this shirt to echo the early customisation of 1960s gingham shirts by their fans in the mod scene. The hand made finish to each shirt means that no gingham Fred Perry shirt is the same, which is a seriously unique touch and gives the shirt a personal feel. Fred Perry is one of my favourite brands. It's a classic symbol of elegance and style. Which, as I mentioned earlier, it's universally recognised and to me it stands for something. Originality and an understanding of true heritage.

Links to the clothing above:

Fred Perry Gingham Tipped Carbon Red Shirt: http://www.fredperry.com/overdyed-bright-gingham-shirt-m5121.html (Alternative shirt)

Richie

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OOTD #3

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So today's outfit is one of my favourites. Me and my girlfriend Katie, went for a walk this afternoon so I thought I would share with you my outfit.

The khaki oversized bomber jacket I'm wearing from Topman was a gift from Katie for Christmas and I love it. It's a colour I wouldn't of chosen for myself but it seems to compliment about every other colour in my wardrobe. It's stylish and slick design really make it a great statement piece for any wardrobe. The bomber jacket is an oversized fit featuring more room in the body offering a relaxed shape, because of this its an excellent piece of clothing for layering, recently I've been layering it on top of sweaters too keep me warm. I haven't taken this jacket off since I got it for Christmas. (Thanks Katie!)

The stripped grey oversized long sleeve T-shirt in this look is one I picked up in the sale from Topman around the start of October and since then it's been a great addition to my wardrobe. If you've read my other blogs you'll know I love minimal colours within an outfit, and this is perfect. The oversized fit with dropped shoulders is great, and although its oversized the drop shoulders on it means it doesn't loose shape. As I don't wear tight or fitted clothes much, coupling oversized T-shirts with tighter fitted jeans really is my style. Searching the website for this T-shirt and I can't find it, probably due to the fact they don't stock it anymore but I will link a similar alternative down below.

The next item of clothing which was a present for my birthday (29th December) from Katie is genuinely the best sweater I've ever owned, Katie has done so well. It's a navy lightweight sweatshirt which features an intricate crocodile skin texture, I've never seen or felt a sweater like it which makes it so unique, I love it. Katie got me an XL size which makes it baggy and gives it a good shape and feel for the perfect layering piece, coupling this sweater with my bomber is a great look and is one I wear on a casual day if I'm popping out anywhere.

Links to the clothing above:

Khaki oversized bomber jacket: http://www.topman.com/en/tmuk/product/clothing-140502/mens-coats-jackets-140512/khaki-oversize-bomber-jacket-3245025?bi=1&ps=200

Grey textured stripe oversized long sleeve T-shirt: http://www.topman.com/en/tmuk/product/clothing-140502/mens-long-sleeve-t-shirts-3296288/grey-textured-stripe-oversized-long-sleeve-t-shirt-3972599?bi=1&ps=200

Navy croc texture sweatshirt: http://www.topman.com/en/tmuk/product/clothing-140502/mens-hoodies-sweatshirts-2925366/sweatshirts-2177504/navy-croc-texture-sweatshirt-3525168?refinements=category~%5b1150508%7c1150493%5d&bi=1&ps=200

Richie

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Dunlop Black Leather Zip Up Backpack

Alright Serns,

How's it going?

This Christmas me and my girlfriend took a trip to Portsmouth to have a look around at the sales, I got a lot of vouchers so it would of been rude not too. We went into Topman where we found this Dunlop black leather backpack and we both instantly fell in love with it.

The backpack is a faux leather synthetic material with adjustable shoulder straps. The feel and look of the bag is great too. If you've been reading my other blogs you would know that I love simplistic, edgy looks and this bag fits the bill perfectly. the colour is important as it goes with pretty much everything I own, I've never been one of those lads to have a bright orange bag.

A bag is a must have accessory and it's probably one of the most useful things we can own. I can't wait to start wearing it properly.

We found the bag in the sale for £15, I've had a look on the internet but there isn't anymore in stock so I can't link the product unfortunately.


Thank you so much to whoever has taken the time to read this blog, have a great new year!

Thanks,



Richie
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