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Hi Ken, glad you enjoyed the video my fellow fedora wearer🙂👍

Hi Kenny, glad you enjoyed the video and I agree with your tip, it's better to save up and buy a really good quality hat instead of buying a cheaper one 👍🙂

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and felt inspired👍🙂

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and approve of my choice. The jumper is actually a sleeveless one and as you state it goes really well with black, blues, and even a charcoal grey. Great to hear from you 👍🙂

Looking very dapper Chris 👍. Cheers

Hi Ron, Glad you enjoyed the video. I love wearing fedoras and trilbies and wear them regularly - admittedly not daily, but still wear them out and about and occasionally I break out the Coke (pronounced Cook) hat commonly known as the bowler hat and by many other names👍🙂

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful🙂👍

Hi there, it depends on where you live and the climate, the shoes and colours you mentioned suggest a casual or informal outfit, great for warm weather would be summer-weight jeans or chino trousers, a light-coloured shirt, or a striped shirt with a cotton or linen mixed jacket. if it's cooler swap the linen jacket for a wool or tweed jacket and use a mustard-coloured waistcoat underneath as an example or wear a taupe-coloured suit with them. just a few suggestions 🙂👍

Hi John, glad you enjoyed the video. The overcoat is a Cashmere wool, double-breasted coat, It is designed on the typical military trenchcoat design - it's very warm and ideal for this time of year. I would suggest going instore, it's a great experience, and the staff there are lovely people, you could order it, but if you go in the store you can get the correct size from someone with experience, to ensure that perfect fit and you can judge the colours whilst in the shop 👍Hope that helps🙂

Hi Glen, glad you enjoyed the video and found it informative, thanks for your comments👍🙂

Hi there, glad you liked it🙂

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video. and thanks for your input👍🙂

Hi Yoric, Glad you enjoyed the video, and manners and etiquette are great qualities for an aspiring gentleman 👍🙂

Hi Ed, glad you enjoyed the video and it is still quite common to find barrel button cuff shirts with a cuff hole for a cufflink👍🙂 Thanks for your comments👍

Hi John, glad you enjoyed the video, the 8 additional rules you suggested are great ones and I couldn't agree more. Thanks for your contribution and continued support my friend👍🙂

Hi Ken, glad you enjoyed the video and I agree with you that side tabs on pleated trousers are a lovely look and so practical as well👍🙂

Hi there. Thanks for sharing your perspective. You bring up some excellent points, and I understand where you're coming from. Hats can be tricky to incorporate into a wardrobe, especially when you are aiming for a timeless and classic look like yours. Interestingly, you mention hats making outfits look dated; I think it really does depend on the hat and how it's styled. Something like a flat cap or a well-chosen Panama hat can complement modern looks without feeling out of place. Your love for the 1960s mod style and subtle, classic pieces like three-piece suits and pocket watches sounds really sharp. Hats do run the risk of tipping an outfit into costume territory, especially with the mod style, but if you ever want to experiment, something clean and understated, like a fedora with a narrow brim or a narrow brimmed trilby, which were common hats worn in this period, could align with your aesthetic very well. As for the negative connotations, you're absolutely right that some hats have been unfairly associated with certain stereotypes, especially trilbys and fedoras. It’s unfortunate, but maybe over time, thoughtful styling could help change those perceptions. Ultimately, fashion is personal, and you’ve clearly got a strong sense of your style, which is great news to hear. If hats don’t feel right for you, there’s no reason to force them. That said, if you ever do feel like experimenting, it sounds like you’d approach it with just the right amount of subtlety and care to make it work. Thanks for your comments and glad you enjoyed the video😊

Hi Ron, glad you enjoyed the video and good to hear from you 👍🙂

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video, the point you raised - I don't disagree with you, however, for a person starting out on their sartorial journey, I would urge some caution if they have not perfected their style yet when it comes to the lapels. Whereas you clearly have an understanding of your preferred style 👍🙂

@@TheBritishDapper Oh yes, I can see what you mean. 🙂

Thank you Jacqueline, glad you enjoyed the video👍🙂

Hi Pete, glad you enjoyed the video, and that stick pin sounds perfect. Glad I could help and it's great to hear your wife bought you the ideal, one with gold and a pearl is a classic look. I had one just as you have described in the past, but alas lost, you've inspired me you replace the one I had. 🙂

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Hi Iain, great to hear from you, and glad you enjoyed the video. Your daughters are just wrong 😆😂. Great choice by the way on these cooler days - I love my Submariner jumper, a pair of jeans, and a pair of brown brogue shoes or boots. I hope you practiced the eagle-eyed action 😆😆

Hi there, I am glad you enjoyed the video, and it's great to hear from you again, thanks for your continued support, and all the best for 2025 🙂👍

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Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video, and as I said stay away from those novelty cufflinks 😆 All the best to you also in 2025🙂👍

Hi there, of course, all of those mentioned in the video, however, I also strive to be considerate of others, treat people politely, oh and never eat yellow snow😆

I have been this man. Only once! But I *have* been this man

Hi there, I wish it were that easy, but in my opinion, looking good takes time, effort, and intention. 👍🙂

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@@TheBritishDapper I have a taupe grey 3-piece suit, but was looking to create a mix-n'-match look with a dark flannel navy suit I also own. I was thinking of matching grey trousers and waistcoat and navy jacket. Does matching suit jackets go against a particular rule? What should I be looking out for when combining various jackets and trousers?

Hi Nick, glad you enjoyed the video👍🙂

Thank you René👍🙂

Hi John, glad you enjoyed the video and my choice for the day, it really does come into its own when worn with a navy suit👍🙂

Hi Ian, great to hear from you, and glad you liked the choice. I agree with you it does look a little insipid on its own with the white shirt, but it transforms when incorporated with the darkness of the suit and that's why I demonstrated it that way, to give it some justice.👍🙂

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and you have made two great choices of knot - one for informal and the other for formal occasions 👍🙂

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and it's great to hear you have incorporated a cravat into your wardrobe, and you expressed it so well when you said about looking sophisticated, not too common, and adding that something extra, to stand out as a gentleman.👍🙂

and for 1 million sovs I could sponsor my own battalion, too

Thank you for your comments.

Hi there. Thank you for sharing your perspective and passion for classic style. It’s inspiring to hear about your dedication to timeless fashion and preference for structured suits and ties. You make a good case for the enduring appeal of classic clothing and how it stands the test of time, something that I'm an advocate of. While I agree that traditional styles have a charm and sophistication that’s hard to beat, I think fashion is also about personal expression and adapting to different contexts. That said, your point about the suit-and-tie combination is something I totally agree with, it’s a combination steeped in tradition and elegance. It’s great to see people like you keeping that classic style alive. I also share your hope that more people will explore and embrace such refined fashion choices in the future. After all, variety and thoughtfulness in style can enrich the way we present ourselves 👍🙂

@@TheBritishDapper Thank you for your appreciation and everything you do for this world. It is up to us, the minority to make sure, that tradition stays alive, so it doesn´t vanish forever. Also, I got a question. Do you organize some kind of parties or meetings for like minded people? Perhaps once or twice a year. Something like that?

​@@oskarek57 Hi there, thanks for your reply, and in answer to your question I have arranged for small groups in the past, however, we will be arranging more in the near future, so watch this space🙂👍

@@TheBritishDapper Thank you and I will check out your channel again!

Thanks Ron👍

Thank you Kenneth🙂

Hi John, glad you enjoyed the video and I'm pleased that the use of the light blue shirt achieved what I was hoping to do, by drawing out the blue fleur-de-lis in the tie. I like the black brogues, which add the right amount of formality to the look, although black toe-capped Oxfords would be another good look. I get what you mean about polished black toe-capped Oxfords are like the Rolls-Royce of shoes and like you I tend to save these for the most formal of my wears👍🙂

Hi Mikey, glad you enjoyed the video and it's great to hear you wear fedoras, panamas and flat caps and make good use of a waistcoat. It's also interesting to hear you have noticed theres an increase in men wearing fedoras and flat caps in Portland, Oregon. Interesting when you mentioned the John Wayne cravat and that reminded me of when John Wayne played the part of a retired boxer in the film 'The Quiet Man" wearing that baker boy or newsboy cap. As for the style you describe wearing a bandanna as what you call a John Wayne cravat and the casual ensemble sounds good. so I can see why you might get favourable comments. Thank you for your contribution Please you felt inspired enough to consider wearing a tie again 👍🙂

Hi Stefan, glad you enjoyed the video 👍🙂

Hi there, glad you are enjoying the videos and thank you for your comments👍🙂

Hi Mikey, glad you enjoyed the video, and it's great to hear you employ both being dapper and a dandy. I agree with you about cultivating virtue in our lives👍🙂

Hi Yoric, It's great to see an increase in tailoring and classic style on the high street. I firmly believe it is a slight rebellion against that very casual and bland sweatshirt, hoody and jogging bottoms look you see everywhere these days. It doesn't take much to stand out from that look and I think after the lockdown people want to enjoy a little more of a cultured look. Great to see the traditional black tie still in high usage. Glad you enjoyed the video👍🙂

I don't know where you live. I live in Camden and all I see men in pygamas and women in rugged sacks. having as much taste and style as 16th centure gypsies

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video, and it's good to hear you have a preferred knot to use. your ensemble choices based upon the colour of your tie choice is a tried and tested method. Thanks for your comments👍🙂

Hi Duncan, glad you enjoyed the video and it's great to hear you get positive comments from people about the items you wear👍🙂

Hi Jonas, I agree with you it would be lovely to see the return of classic style. Yuo have an interesting perspective. I can see why you might feel that way, styles from the 70s to the 90s often leaned into some pretty bold (and polarizing) choices, especially in the 80s. While I personally might appreciate aspects of classic style from those eras, I can understand how certain elements could feel over the top or even a bit chaotic. It's fascinating how 'classic' can mean different things to different people. What aspects of classic style do you think might still hold up today, if any?

@TheBritishDapper well, I’m not quite certain which way of holding up you mean holding up in regards of what has still survived to this day or what is likely to be brought back as I believe the first question is one of objective truth and less of opinion which was what you asked me I shall go on answering the second question I believe that the highest chance of coming back would considering the rise of modern fashion brands using Harris tweet probably be said material in what ever variation that may be in general I don’t necessarily believe as much as I would love for it to happen that this society is going to go back to considerably more formal attire for the things who come back, for whom is see the greatest likelihood would therefore probably be rather more inform of things as I sat Harris tweet or tweed in general would be one of them probably also such thing as flat caps and the kind of clothes that are being worn in trending Netflix shows such as The peaky blinders in general, I would imagine that if something was to be brought back it would likely be thanks to social media as this is the greatest influence on modern Fashion today in my opinion I believe that a bit more of a wide cut is also likely to return and as many fashionable brands as well as social media trends are holding them up I could imagine that loafers as well as waistcoat might have a chance of returning in greater Amounys as well but it is a very interesting question and if you do not mind, I shall add more possibilities if they come to mind though those would be the ones that I would think of first though if I could personally elect for something to be brought back, though those kind of things I would deem as sadly quite unlikely to actually ever return, it would be the classical silk top hat as well as the white tie dresscode including the classic tailcoat I just think that their charm and elegance is hardly being matched with any other garment as I am I must admit quite conservative in regards of clothing. I really find the smoking to be too shapeless for my taste.

@JonasM.M. Hi Jonas, I agree with you in thinking Tweed as a fabric will stand the test of time and is being incorporated into other items and designs for example, recently we saw the use of Harris and other tweeds being used in chore and bomber jackets, wallets and leather gloves incorporating Tweed sections. The influence of historical dramas on TV has a major impact on people and social media does promote and influence modern fashion. I think the skinny suit is on the decline and I notice an increase in a more regular cut or fit is evident, there is a clear move towards a more classic fit. We did see an increase in the popularity of loafers as a casual/semi-formal shoe. You mention the classic silk top hat and the white tie dress code, with tails. It is considered to be the most formal of looks and in truth was not commonly worn even in its heyday, it was only worn by a minority of people, yet arguably the richer members of society. It still exists as the most formal, but it will never be in major circulation or a fashionable look worn by the majority of people. It is a lovely look, something you might still see at the Races is a morning suit and again still a rare look and not worn by the masses. Thanks for your comments Jonas 🙂

Hi Alan, I agree with you the interest is there, and growing in dressing well👍🙂

Hi Ron, glad you enjoyed the video and you are leading by example and a mentor to others👍🙂

Hi Al, glad you enjoyed the video. I agree with you that the tie will eventually make a comeback and it would be a more re-instated item to wear to elevate a person's ensemble in general, I would say they are a great way of adding personality👍🙂