Fancy partaking in a little Christmas Cheer – The Best of the Christmas Markets????

If you’re feeling a little more Bah Humbug than I wish it could be Christmas Everyday and want to partake in a soup-son of  the Christmas Spirit – we don’t condone drinking too much Christmas Spirit, everything in moderation please. Well, we’ve gathered together our collective knowledge at Clothes-make-the-man of Christmas Markets and rather then you waste your time going to some dank, miserable half hearted affair where Santa stinks of a cocktail of moth balls and Vodka and the Christmas Products on sale amount to a knitted Nativity scene and toilet roll Snowmen, we’ve got a selection of the best around.

Yes Manchester, although the holder of the crown for traditional Shopping mecca of the North of the UK; Manchester also has a rip roaring Christmas Market thats up there with pretty much the best around. It’s been running a Germany Style Christmas Market since 1999 and although starting off in very modest terms taking up St Ann’s Square over the years it has continued to grow in both size and popularity. Only last weekend it had a recording breaking 85,000 attendees in the Albert Square market alone and the stalls, entertainment and general Christmassness stretches pretty much throughout the City Centre now taking in not only Albert Square but the new Spinfields Shopping area (with an ice rink), St Anne’s Square through to the Triangle past Harvey Nichols and Selfridges and then right up Market St and into the revamped Piccadilly Gardens, phew. Traders from as far away as Lapland and Transylvania have come to the city to run more than 300 stalls, selling everything from Traditional Continental Christmas Decorations and food tasting to Madchester Memorabilia and it runs right up to 22nd December.

Edinburgh next, yes moving up a little further North of the border, explore Edinburgh’s renowned German Christmas Market for unusual gift ideas such as handmade decorations and unique craft items. Warm up with a mug of Glühwein, red wine that is heated with cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, citrus and sugar and try some traditional German fare including biscuits, sweets and venison burgers. Right in the New Year on the 4th Januy !!!! Edinburgh has events occurring including the Great Santa Run on the West Princes Street Gardens to the Ethical Christmas Fair right on Castle Street.

On to the Capital of the UK, London, where you’re rather spoilt for choice, but we’re concentrating mainly on the Southbank’s Christmas Market. Firstly, whatever you do DON’T Drive in, take Public transport, with Waterloo, Blackfriars, Embankment, even Covent Garden tube stations all very accessible to it and countless bus routes don’t bring the car ! It stretches along the South bank of the Thames from Borough Market down at London Bridge right the way along to past the London Eye and along to the Houses of Parliament. 80 authentically decorated wooden chalets will sell you a whole host of Christmassy products all offered in a magical winter atmosphere.

Now, we couldn’t do Christmas Markets without mentioning Winter WonderlandThink if Disney were to do a Christmas theme park, independent of its own Theme parks of course, then that’s Winter Wonderland. Housed within Hyde Park so close to Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge, Victoria and Marble Arch tube stations. This Christmas Wonderland not only includes a Christmas Market, not a great one, please tell me who would want to buy a wooden tie or a CND symbol wind chime ???? but it does have a Yuletide themed Fairground, a Zippo Circus, an Ice rink and An Ice Kingdom (the clue is in the name). Plus I have a couple of pieces of advice which are specifically for Winter Wonderland, but can equally be for all the other locations. I have to say firstly, Winter Wonderland is brilliant ! but –

1) Either go early, i.e. 10am when it opens or 7pm ish (it closes at 10pm), it is even more magical in the dark I have to say & the mulled wine seems to go down better than 10 in the morning. Now the reason for this pearl of wisdom is, IT GETS HORRENDOUSLY busy, every day of the week.

2) Go to a cash machine before you get there, although they have introduced more cash machines within the park this year, still go to go beforehand, trust me.

3) Its lovely to taste festive cuisines from around the world, well mainly Germany, but if your hungry you don’t wanna be queuing for the best part of 45 minutes for essentially a hot dog and charged, lets just say, inflated prices. There are literally hundreds of restaurants near to Hyde Park, The Worsley(one of the best Restaurants in London) is near Green Park Station, to Ask, La Tasca, Pizza Express, McDonalds (even) and lots of pubs near to Victoria Station. Ohh and by the way its here until pretty much the last day of Christmas 5th January.

Across the Irish Sea next to Ireland’s longest running Christmas Market, the Galway Continental Christmas Market, in Eyre Square, Galway City, until Monday 5th January!!! Now, the Galway Continental Christmas Market, will launch the festive season in Ireland as it is the earliest Christmas Market to open in the country.

Building on the successful format of previous years, the market will be a hive of activity with lots of entertainment promised. Over fifty traders from all over Ireland and Europe will be selling a host of crafts, festive food, treats and Christmas gift ideas, while the expected audience of up to 650,000 market-goers can also enjoy a live entertainment programme throughout the month-long event

Last, but by no means least is the Daddy or even Grandaddy of Christmas Markets, Bath. Located in the heart of the City close to the Roman Baths and the famous Pump rooms(good idea for a spot of Christmas lunch or afternoon tea, how civilised). The market consists of over 140 individual wooden chalet style stalls, each one offering quality products and brilliant gift ideas. From handmade crafts, unique jewellery pieces and decorations, to locally produced food and drink, you will find it easy to find that special ingredient for the most memorable and treasured gifts. However, get your skates on if your fancy a bit of Bath as their Christmas market only runs til 15th December(I have no idea why).

Beauty Gift Inspiration – CHRISTMAS 2024 ⛄️

As the festive season approaches, the quest for the perfect Christmas gifts begins. This year, our Indispensable Christmas Beauty Gift Guide is here to illuminate your shopping journey with a curated selection of luxurious beauty essentials. From indulgent skincare sets to must-have makeup treasures, we’ve gathered the finest offerings that promise to delight every beauty lover on your list. Whether you’re searching for something special for a loved one or a work Secret Santa, these gifts are designed to evoke joy and elevate beauty routines. Let’s explore the enchanting world of beauty gifts that will make this Christmas truly memorable.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest Of Love. Step into the world of professional make up artistry with Charlotte Tilbury. Famed for gracing the faces of A-Listers including Bella Hadid and Kate Moss, Charlotte developed her eponymous brand by fusing Hollywood finishes with easy-to-use formulas. Enter her unique beauty universe with Charlotte’s Diamond Chest of Beauty Love + Magic for 12 surprises this festive season

Immerse yourself in the world of well-being with the must-have SEPHORA COLLECTION Maxi Masks Set. This big Christmas care set is specially designed for self-care lovers. With no fewer than 20 carefully selected masks, it offers a complete skincare experience from head to toe. Plus, it contains more than 91% ingredients from natural origin. It’s the gift that makes you shine, every time. With its generosity and vibrant colors, this set of beauty products will appeal to all skincare fans. It’s the gift set for a friend, a beauty addict mom or yourself. So, who will be the lucky recipient of this explosion of well-being?

Sol de Janeiro Body Paradise Mini’s. Aptly named after the ‘Sun of January’ (which refers to when the Brazilian sun hits its highest point), Sol de Janeiro is here to serve up summer feelings all year round. Steeped in cruelty-free formulas powered by the Amazon’s freshest ingredients, these sunshine-scented must-haves instantly transport you to the sandy shores of Copacabana and beyond. Enter: the Body Paradise Minis, a trio of skin-quenching, smoothing staples.

Sol de Janeiro’s Body Paradise Minis boasts three of the brand’s beloved body butters, bursting with soothing, smoothing skingredients.

Great as a gift for a loved one (or as a treat for yourself) this scentsational set allows you to sample three of the brand’s sun-scented creams, so you can mix and match or find your favourite. The fav-favourite formulas are packed with hydrating heroes, like coconut oil, guaraná seed extract, squalane and cupuaçu seed butter. Expect limbs to feel softer, smoother and deliciously scented with every scoop and swipe, transporting your skin and senses to the sandy shores of Brazil.

Contents:  Bum Bum Cream, Bom Dia Bright Cream and Delicia Drench Body Butter

Drybar Flat Mate Boar Bristle Brush. Made with all hair types in mind – wavy, curly, straight, you name it – the Flat Mate Boar Bristle Brush is the kind of tool you’ll never want to live without.

Not only is it hand-crafted from lightweight imported beechwood but this trusty tool actually helps to condition and add shine by distributing your natural oils throughout the hair. What’s more, it promotes shinier, healthier-looking hair by massaging your scalp and stimulating hair follicles. The blend of premium boar bristles and nylon bristles work to minimise breakage as the brush effortlessly detangles hair

Estée Lauder Your Nightly Skincare Experts gift set. Includes: Perfectly Clean Foam Cleanser 150ml, Micro Essence Treatment Lotion with Bio-Ferment 200ml, Advanced Night Repair Serum 50ml, Advanced Night Repair Eye Gel Supercharged Gel-Crème 15ml, Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Crème 75ml

For total relaxation massage Perfectly Clean Foam Cleanser into damp skin then rinse with warm water, or use it once a week as a pore-purifying mask. Press Micro Essence Treatment Lotion with Bio-Ferment into clean skin using fingertips or a cotton pad. Apply a few drops of Advanced Night Repair Serum all over the face. Apply a small amount of Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme to your under-eye area using your ring finger. Finish by massaging Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme all over the face and neck

The Mr. Bright Teeth Whitening Kit delivers visible results after just one treatment.  The Australian brand, teeth whitening system, with powerful and safe ingredients to give you the brighter smile you’ve always wanted. Mr Bright is all about a brand new formula to safely and effectively whiten teeth. Specifically designed to offer the ultimate in teeth whitening, the kit uses a lightweight, flexible LED tray that molds to a user’s mouth for uniform whitening, maximum comfort as well as efficacy and speed

NEOM Wellbeing Pod Mini Essential Oil Diffuser. Ideal for smaller spaces, the NEOM Wellbeing Pod Mini Essential Oil Diffuser welcomes aromas at the touch of a button.

Designed for use with NEOM’s essential oil blends, the compact, battery-powered diffuser is perfect for spaces such as your bathroom, home office and even car, with the oil vaporising directly from the bottle without the need for heat or water.

Whether choosing an invigorating or comforting scent, the easy-to-use dial allows you to choose the intensity of your fragrance.

Chanel Make up Takeaways exclusively for Selfridges. With this set you are able to make your look your own with OMBRE ESSENTIELLE. Experiment with shades that can be worn on their own or layered together, and experiment with three different ways to apply:

– Cover the entire eyelid with intense, luminous colour.

– Accentuate the eyes with a simple swipe of eyeliner, graphic yet subtle.

– Intensify the eyebrows with a fearless touch of colour for a unique look.

The stick format of BAUME ESSENTIEL also allows for direct application on the skin and easy blending with fingertips.

When dabbed onto areas that catch the light (cheekbones, bridge of the nose, Cupid’s bow), BAUME ESSENTIEL creates a glimmering effect that accentuates the contours of the face. It moisturises lips and eyelids, while adding a subtle ray of light.

LE LINER DE CHANEL – For natural makeup: trace a thin line along the base of the upper lashes.

For intense makeup: trace a thin line, starting at the inner corner of the eye then extending and intensifying the line towards the outer corner.

ROUGE COCO FLASH – Apply as often as desired for lip colour and shine in a single stroke

Benefit Lookin’ Crisp Full-Face Beauty Kit

We all know it’s impossible to stop at just 1 potato chip. And why should you? We feel the same way about this full-size and mini party mix. We’re talking smoothing out the look of pores with The POREfessional primer, a crave-worthy lash and liner look with They’re Real! mascara and Roller Liner, a satisfying rosy-pink flush on cheeks with Benetint and Shellie, and fluffed up brows with Fluff Up Brow Wax. Top it all off with The POREfessional: Super Setter for 16 hours* of staying power. And with this limited-edition makeup bag, you’ll be feeling like all that and a bag of chips (sorry, couldn’t help ourselves).

The Mini Discovery Set. It’s hard to escape mention of The Ordinary – its reputation for excellence truly precedes it – but if you or someone you know are some of the few who haven’t discovered it, allow this set to introduce itself. The miniatures not only offer some of its best products but also a fully equipped routine, so you never have to be without the pieces you’ll soon find you love most. It’s. Vegan, suitable for all skin types and  this set all the products are Travel sized so perfect for treatment on the go.

THE BEST ADVENT CALENDARS AROUND – CHRISTMAS 2024????

In the immortal words of Ms. Mariah Carey., “It’s Time !” As the festive season approaches, the excitement of counting down to Christmas begins anew. Advent calendars, once simple boxes filled with chocolates, have evolved into creative expressions of holiday spirit. This year, we explore innovative ways to craft your own calendar, transforming each day into a delightful surprise. Whether you’re filling it with heartfelt activities or gourmet treats, the charm lies in personalizing your countdown. Join us as we delve into the art of Advent calendars, ensuring your December is filled with joy and anticipation.

24 Days of Fizz Advent Calendar. This Christmas, treat yourself or a loved one to the ultimate sparkling wine experience. Whether you know your Cava from your Prosecco, or just love a good glass of bubbly, this 24 Days of Fizz Advent Calendar is the perfect way to celebrate the season. So celebrate in style and make your countdown to Christmas a truly sparkling experience with this 24 Days of Fizz Advent Calendar. Includes well-loved and renowned brands: Freixenet, I heart wines, Mionetto etc.

On next to Fortnum’s Children’s Chocolate Advent Calendar. Surely not just for Children? Filled with as much festive cheer as Father Christmas’s sleigh, this Chocolate Advent Calendar is laden with 25 premium milk chocolates. The calendar is perfect for children (and adults – after all, who can resist such delicious, chocolatey treats?), so look behind the doors of Fortnum’s Piccadilly home to discover creamy milk chocolate presents, trees, teddy bears and even Father Christmas himself, each made lovingly in the south of England from sustainably sourced cocoa. There’s an extra-special surprise on Christmas Day – but don’t go peeking before the big day arrives, or you might find yourself on the Naughty List… From all at Fortnum’s, we wish you a very merry – and very chocolate-filled – Christmas. Let the advent season begin!

The organic chocolates within this Christmas advent calendar have a cocoa content of 37%, giving them a deliciously milky, malty taste with notes of caramel.

We are catering for all the family members this year and here’s Lily’s Kitchen Advent Calendar for DogsChristmas means family time. Pets included which is why we’ve included  an advent calendar made especially for your little one. Now your pooch can join in all the festivities with you.

Your lucky woofer or feline gets to enjoy a daily treat in the countdown to Christmas—a selection of three delicious meaty goodies made with top quality ingredients. Just remember, don’t give in to the puppy eyes, no matter how powerful.

Fellow dog parents who have treated their pooch to our advent calendars in the past—you’ll notice that we’ve replaced our baked biscuits with mouth-wateringly tasty meaty treats. Your pooch will get to enjoy:

Ohhhh we’re going all chic now and with The White Company Advent Calendar. Their 2024 Advent Calendar is here to provide a little daily indulgence in the run-up to Christmas, with each of the pull-out drawers containing one of their favourite seasonal scents or wellness treats. And yes – that’s 25, not 24 (we think Christmas Day deserves a present, too). Gift, share or save it for yourself. Plus, this year you’ll discover more full-sized products than ever, like Full-size Winter Signature Candle and Sea Salt Bath & Shower Gel.

Now we have the Silver Gold Tone 12 Days of Jewellery Advent  Calendar by Fat Face. Get ready for the advent-ure with the 12 days of jewellery set. The calendar comprises 12 doors, behind each is a beautiful piece of jewellery. It includes a combination of gold and silver toned pieces such as earrings, bracelets and necklaces.

Ahhhh we couldn’t do a best of the best round up and not include the SOCKSHOP 25 PAIR BAMBOO CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR.

It’ll be  Christmas socks for everyone! Get excited for the season with these giant SOCKSHOP 25 Pair Bamboo Christmas Sock Advent Calendars! In designs made for men, Women’s and one specially for couples to share, the luxury advent calendars give day after day of sock-based fun — all of these festive collections have a mix of Christmas sock styles, and colourful everyday designs to enjoy all year round, all made from their soft, breathable high quality bamboo blend for a cool, comfortable feel. Bamboo socks are gentle and non-irritating for all skin types, so everyone can enjoy them. These fun festive socks come in a gorgeously designed double door gift box, fastened with a lovely bow. A gift that anyone and everyone will want to receive, this set makes every day of Christmas just as great as Christmas Day!

Behind every window is a fresh pair of socks every day to pull on and enjoy daily. If you choose the couples calendar however, behind the first day window, you both get a pair of great socks to wear and start you off right. Then after that, every day is either “yours” or “mine”, taking turns to open a window and get a gift. On Christmas Eve, it’s another couples surprise with a special pair of socks each to take you through to the big day!

Ohhhh now we have Rituals Mens Advent Calendar . This exclusive gift set is a powerhouse collection comprising 12 essential products crafted to bolster his daily routine. Enjoy iconic body and home bestsellers tailored specifically for him. Plus, there’s a fantastic addition of a refreshing after-shave gel, an enticing Eau de Parfum, and a generous offering of 5 full-size products. This assortment guarantees he can face every situation feeling cool, calm and collected. And looking great, of course..

Now this is just any advent calendar ! This is the M&S COLLECTION Beauty Advent Calendar 2024. Yes returning after the runaway success of it last year. Indulge in a daily dose of beauty bliss with our highly anticipated beauty advent calendar for 2024, presented in a convenient zip-around case. This year’s edition is a treasure trove of 25 hand-picked treats, curated by our beauty experts to pamper you from head to toe throughout the festive season. Discover an array of luxurious skincare, haircare and makeup must-haves, including 6 full-size delights. Unwrap luxurious skincare from Emma Hardie, Prai and This Works, while elevating your haircare routine with Percy & Reed, Living Proof and Aveda. Enhance your natural beauty with Benefit and Pixi and indulge in pampering body treats from Bloom & Blossom and Cowshed. Complete your daily ritual with captivating fragrances from Floral Street and Velvet Amber

Back to examples strictly for us. The Original Stormtrooper Beer Advent Calendar. Get ready to celebrate the holidays with a galaxy of flavour! The Star Wars Advent Calendar offers 12 days of pure joy, packed with a curated selection of beers, snacks, and a specially themed Stormtrooper glass.

This officially licensed calendar is the perfect gift for any Star Wars enthusiast, combining festive treats with their favourite sci-fi universe. Each day brings a new surprise, making the countdown to Christmas as exciting as a space battle. Gift an out-of-this-world experience with this unique advent calendar and let the Christmas countdown begin with this unique and delightful advent calendar! It contains

  • 2x 330ml cans of SNIPA – Situation Normal India Pale Ale (4.4% ABV – suitable for Vegans)
  • 2x 330ml cans of Galactic Pale Ale (4.8% ABV – suitable for Vegans)
  • 2x 330ml cans of Lightspeed Pilsner (5.0% ABV)
  • 1x 330ml can of Full Meta Trooper Lager (4.6% ABV)
  • 1x 330ml can of Shadow Stout (6.6% ABV)
  • 1x 330ml can of Space Hopera New England Pale Ale (6.6% ABV)
  • 1x Pack of tasty beer snacks
  • 4x Original Stormtrooper Beer Mats

Ohhhh one that might be featuring in the McGrath household this year is the Luxury Whisky Advent Calendar, OK maybe not one for opening at the beginning of the day.

But this is the perfect gift for whisky enthusiasts.

Their Premium Whisky Advent Calendar is a journey across Scotland to select 24 rare and aged single cask and blended expressions.

Distilled and bottled in some of the best distilleries in Scotland, these limited release casks offer the very best of aged, old and rare Scotch whiskies across the Lowland, Speyside, Highland, Islands, Islay and Campbeltown regions.

Presented in the form of a cabinet, handmade in wood and finished in the same way as a traditional whisky cabinet, it’s the perfect place to keep and store miniatures long after Christmas too.

Each 50ml dram is bottled straight from the cask and represents an expression of some of the best whiskies Scotland has to offer.

Made from

24 x 50ml Whiskies, 42-50% ABV

15 Single Malts

5 Single Grains

4 Blended Expressions

2 Whisky Glasses

Six of the Best Designer Sports Watches

When participating in sports activities it is not ideal to wear a delicate wrist watch that can break from a sudden impact, that can be damaged by water when swimming or diving or one that can detach itself from your wrist and fall onto the ground when running. Many men take their watches off in fear of it breaking which is understandable if the watch is a Rolex or an Audemars Piguet. For these reasons, watch brands now offer a large selection of sports watches that are primarily focused on being durable, comfortable and highly resistant to water and shock impact.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph CAU1116.BA0858 red- full view

TAG Heuer ‘Formula 1’ Chronograph

The ‘Formula 1’ collection by TAG Heuer has been engineered with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes and tested on the road by British Formula One driver Jenson Button. Like the majority of TAG Heuer’s sports watches, it is resistant to extreme U.V. rays and temperatures and is vibration resistant so it can be worn during any form of sports, especially outside sports. It also comes with water resistance of 200 metres, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and a double security folding clasp for excellent durability. There is also a tachymeter scale on the bezel that indicates the average speed of a car so this is an ideal watch to have if you’re into driving and racing awesome sports cars.

Hublot King Power Usain Bolt Limited Edition 703.CI.1129.NR.USB12- full viewHublot ‘King Power’ Usain Bolt Limited Edition

Limited to only 250 pieces, this special Usain Bolt edition is one of the highest forms of sports watches currently available which is to be expected considering they have based it on the 2012 Olympic winner himself.  The watch makes many references to the medal winner; most famously the material the strap is made of is the same gold-coloured synthetic leather as Bolt’s running shoes that he won in which is stitched onto black rubber for comfort, flexibility and strength. It will, however, have your bank account shivering.

Alpina Adventure Avalanche Extreme AL-525LBS5AE6- full viewAlpina ‘Adventure’ Avalanche Extreme

The ‘Adventure’ collection from Alpina is aimed at the more adventurous and extreme types, those who hike, climb and ski from the highest mountains. It claims on their website that hey are “extremely robust sports watches that perform to the highest degrees of precision and reliability in the most demanding situations.” The watch includes a rubber strap that ensures durability and comfort and the face is easy to read, even in the harshest of environments. It is also water resistant up to 200 metres, just in case the adventurer encounters being trapped under snow or happens to fall into water (I assume that’s the reason…)

IWC Aquatimer Chronograph IW376701- full viewIWC ‘Aquatimer’ Chronograph

Yet another collection of watches made for diving and water sports and with a similar name to TAG Heuer’s ‘Aquaracer’ collection, this watch has all the functions needed in a sports watch and is also suitable for everyday wear. The underside of the watch is coated in Super-LumiNova® which means the time can be read even in poor and dark conditions. It also has a large rotating bezel that can even be turned when wearing large gloves and it features a ‘quick-change system’ that means the strap can be changed within seconds to a rubber or a hook-and-loop strap. The hook-and-loop strap also allows the watch to be worn over a diving suit. Other incredible functions for divers include a mechanical depth gauge which indicates dive depth- current and maximum. It is the perfect partner to have when alone in the depths of the ocean.

Bremont U-2 Black Case U-2DLC- full viewBremont ‘U-2’

Designed and tested by the elite U-2 Spy Plane Squadron based at Beale, CA in the US, this watch is ideal for those who like to soar in the skies and be seriously badass. It has been tested at 100,000 feet and -40 degrees C both in a laboratory and on missions and successfully sustained all tests. It is also, like the IWC ‘Aquatimer’, coated in Super-LumiNova® so it can be read in all light conditions. The stainless steel case is also hardened to reduce breakage and increase toughness and it has an anti-shock rubberised movement mount.  Due to its intense testing and durability, there is no doubt that this watch is useful for any type of sport imaginable, even water sports as it is water resistant to 100 metres.

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Countdown Chronograph CAK211A.FT8019- full viewTAG Heuer ‘Aquaracer’ Countdown Chronograph

The ‘Aquaracer’ collection by TAG Heuer was made with water-lovers in mind, especially divers. It is water resistant up to 500 metres and it is also resistant to extreme U.V. rays and temperatures, so it can be worn outside or in the sea without worry. It is also resistant to chlorine and sea salt, making it even more durable when used for water sports and features luminescent hands that can be seen in the dark and underwater. Even though the sole purpose of this watch is to be used when in water, it is also durable in other sports as it is vibration-resistant and therefore can also be used when in a car, on a motorbike or on a mountain bike.  The bezel can also be used to time which is practical when keeping track of race times or personal times without carrying around a stopwatch.

The Importance of Good Shirting – Never underestimate the power of a good shirt !

Every man should have at least one good quality, clean, crisp, fresh, white shirt in his wardrobe. A white shirt is one of the foundations pieces of any man’s dressing repertoire. It’s an indispensable item that virtually can go with every outfit from casual to formal, from a black suit to a pair of jeans, its one of those few truly versatile items of clothing that goes with pretty much anything.

But like so many things within this wonderful and great world in which we merely inhabit, it isn’t altogether straight forward and the white shirt is indicative of this fact. A white shirt, isn’t simply just a white shirt and possessing one white shirt won’t mean it caters for every required occasion. But, investing in a good quality example will serve you well and should see you through a multitude of occasions over the coming years. So take this white shirt, see it as an investment buy –

This fine Oxford shirt by Hackett with button down collar in the Clifton. With cutaway collar, two button mitred cuff, made from the finest woven cotton.

This fine Oxford shirt by Hackett with button down collar in the Clifton. With cutaway collar, two button mitred cuff, made from the finest woven cotton.

 

5 Ways to way a White Shirt

1)

The Classic Tuxedo, timeless, classic, elegant. Nothing more needs to be said

The Tuxedo, timeless, classic, elegant. Nothing more needs to be said

2)

Keeping it easy and casual. A simple white shirt, throw on a pair of jeans & a navy blazer.

Keeping it easy and casual. A white shirt, throw on a pair of jeans & a navy blazer, for that start casual look.

 

3)

Sharp, dapper, and quintessentially looking good you can't go wrong with a well cut suit team with a white shirt and tie

Sharp, dapper, and quintessentially looking good you can’t go wrong with a well cut suit teamed with a white shirt and tie

4)

The Autumn is nearly upon us and work that weekend look with one of the biggest trends for the season a spot of tweed and some fair isle knitwear. Adding a white shirt makes the outfit stand out more.

The Autumn is nearly upon us and work that weekend look with one of the biggest trends for the season a spot of tweed and some fair isle knitwear. Adding a white shirt makes the outfit stand out more.

5)

The trick is to keep things easy and simple. Just a white shirt and a pair of chinos, no more no less

The trick is to keep things easy and simple. Just a white shirt and a pair of chinos, no more no less