out & about - topman browsing edition

topman recently refurbished their oxford circus flagship in london, which more than doubled what was the previous menswear space. i went along to have a look see, and picked a few items that caught my eye:

topman does a lot of the skinny fit blazers now, which i think is great as it fits better. i really like this navy blazer. the slightly shiny fabric gives it an expensive yet understated finish. the blazer retails for £70, and it seems reasonable to me. it's also available online here.

i also tried on the fitted and cropped navy double breasted jacket with gold buttons. i love the navy and gold pairing, and slim fit double breasted is a flattering look. but it's a bit tight when i button it up. the jacket retails for £85, also available online here.

the nautical striped top theme seemed to be going strong this season. and with my never ending love affair with the balenciaga fw07 navy striped top, i decided to get this. i like the contrasting pocket details, and at £16 it seemed frivolous. a similar version in baby blue is available online here.

i've been looking for a pair of skinny or fitted non-denim trousers for a long time. these skinny ones is just a little too tight on my calves, and rather demoralising that i have to go 2 sizes up. i quickly put that back onto the shelves. the trousers are available online here, and i would suggest taking next available size up.

overall, i really like the refurbished and expanded topman. there's lots more variety to choose from. but, and it's a big BUT, i felt very let down by the fitting rooms. it's tiny, and they have 2 huge light beams shining mercilessly at you. it makes the room very hot, and i can't wait to just take off the jackets. not good, as they should encourage customers to layer up and buy more stuff.

and so i left, with just the striped top...