Style – Valentine’s Day Essentials from Duchamp

If you ever needed an excuse to don some smart tailored menswear, Valentine’s Day has to be one of the best. Impress your girl and tick the sartorial boxes at the same time with a dapper display of your style knowledge.

Even if you aren’t planning a particularly formal date, smartening up your casual wear is an easy way to win points for effort, and she’ll appreciate the fact that you’ve scrubbed up for the occasion. Black straight leg jeans and a decent pair of brogues or desert boots are a good starting point, and we’ve picked some top half pieces above from Duchamp that should help you impress.

Depending on just how smart you want to go, you can either go for a plain white t-shirt or a proper shirt. If you’re feeling brave and want to flash some print or pattern, check Duchamp out for their unique designs, or go for a premium quality plain and simple number if you’d rather add some interest with a printed tie or pocket square.

Top this off with a blazer. Tweed works well with the black denim just to add an extra layer of texture and contrast, and it’s a classic fabric that should last well if you care for it properly. If you go for a shirt, a silk tie with a pop of colour or an interesting design adds a quirky element for a more individual, less standard office wear look. A pocket square would work well in the blazer if you prefer a t-shirt.

Marquis Check Jacket, £445.50 from Duchamp

Reversible texture belt, £76.50 from Duchamp

Mini Herringbone Shirt, £76.50 from Duchamp

Tie, £67.50 from Duchamp

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