Tips for men to look dapper at cocktail parties

New Delhi Nov 16 (IANS) Look dapper at your friend s cocktail party with fitted dress shirts in subtle tones of pastel shades and don t forget a classic pair of brogues in premium leather suggest experts.

Akshay Narvekar Founder at Bombay Shirt Company and Tabby Bhatia Director at Voganow an online portal for men and women s genuine leather products have give few ideas:

* Fitted dress shirts in subtle tones of white powder blue and pastel pink can render a classic edge to cocktail attire. These muted palette shirts is the safest bet when worn with checked or striped dark coloured jackets in shades of blacks navy blue and maroon.

* Dual tone matt shirts in shades of reddish blue grey brown are also quite in vogue. Matt shirts with french cuffs give a crisp and sharp styling essence for dapper evening soirees.

* A classic pair of brogues in premium leather with hand texturing and detailing in tones of rich blacks wines and navy blues impart a timeless appeal when teamed with tailored suits or semi-formal blazers and trousers.

* Patent leather shoes are quite in trend and are usually preferred during wedding season and night parties. Black moccasins or tassel slip-ons in patent leather keep the appearance relatively classic. Shiny finish of patent leather gives a complete touch when worn with pastel shades suits or jackets.

* Two tone oxford shoes in burnished brown leather can be considered as a great option when teamed with tailored suits in dusky navy and muted grey shades.

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