We’re at the point in the year where mild mornings give way to balmy afternoons. These are the days when you need an assortment of accessories to hand – sunglasses, umbrella and a sleek yet fairly sizeable bag to cart them around in alongside the daily essentials, like your laptop and a paperback for the commute. The obvious next question is: what on Earth should you wear? Linen is your best friend when the mercury rises and Mr P.’s Delave shirt is just the ticket for looking smart in the office. As well as being lightweight, it has a box pleat at the back for extra breeziness through the shoulders. Button it up over a classic white crew-neck T-shirt so you have the option to layer down if the office air con isn’t playing ball.

Weddings have a way of forcing men to reckon with their wardrobes. In a world where dress codes have steadily relaxed, formalwear has become the exception rather than the rule. And yet, certain occasions still demand it: weddings, funerals and, God forbid, court appearances. The problem is, as suits have receded from daily life, so has the knowledge of how to wear one. In my years writing about menswear, I’ve seen a recurring drama unfold: men who delay, who misjudge, who seek out tailors too late. The suit is too tight or too loose. It doesn’t look terrible, exactly, but it doesn’t look great either. And he’s paid dearly for it. To avoid that fate, it helps to know what you’re up against. Buying a good suit means accounting for dress codes, tailoring lead times should you need one and the subtle signals clothing can communicate, especially for an event as photographed and emotionally freighted as a wedding. Whether you’re standing at the altar or sitting in the third row, here are a few key considerations that can sharpen the results and lower the stress levels.

Summer’s come sooner than expected – the warmer weather that is, not your much-awaited vacation. And with it, so has the time to update your wardrobe with pieces that have the sole purpose of keeping you cool and stylish in the heat. Suggesting you invest in breezy linen staples – light, breathable and wrinkle-resistant thanks to the fibre’s natural properties – certainly isn’t revolutionary advice. But if your mind immediately goes to the same few trusted, but tired staples, you’ll appreciate the pieces below for a point of difference.

There’s a misconception that timeless clothes aren’t much to get excited over. Or that so-called investment pieces are antithetical to individuality. New York-based label Nili Lotan is on a mission to challenge that notion by infusing its fuss-free designs with a rock-and-roll edge.

We’re at the point in the year where mild mornings give way to balmy afternoons. These are the days when you need an assortment of accessories to hand – sunglasses, umbrella and a sleek yet fairly sizeable bag to cart them around in alongside the daily essentials, like your laptop and a paperback for the commute. The obvious next question is: what on Earth should you wear? Linen is your best friend when the mercury rises and Mr P.’s Delave shirt is just the ticket for looking smart in the office. As well as being lightweight, it has a box pleat at the back for extra breeziness through the shoulders. Button it up over a classic white crew-neck T-shirt so you have the option to layer down if the office air con isn’t playing ball.

Weddings have a way of forcing men to reckon with their wardrobes. In a world where dress codes have steadily relaxed, formalwear has become the exception rather than the rule. And yet, certain occasions still demand it: weddings, funerals and, God forbid, court appearances. The problem is, as suits have receded from daily life, so has the knowledge of how to wear one. In my years writing about menswear, I’ve seen a recurring drama unfold: men who delay, who misjudge, who seek out tailors too late. The suit is too tight or too loose. It doesn’t look terrible, exactly, but it doesn’t look great either. And he’s paid dearly for it. To avoid that fate, it helps to know what you’re up against. Buying a good suit means accounting for dress codes, tailoring lead times should you need one and the subtle signals clothing can communicate, especially for an event as photographed and emotionally freighted as a wedding. Whether you’re standing at the altar or sitting in the third row, here are a few key considerations that can sharpen the results and lower the stress levels.