Everything you need to serve up ace style on Centre Court this season.

Before 2014, Wimbledon “debenture holders”, who are entitled to Centre Court seats throughout the tournament, had to comply with a fairly strict dress code at the All England Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club. The “smart but casual” guidelines stipulated that the likes of jeans and collarless shirts were unwelcome. Style rules have since relaxed, however, and now only ripped denim and dirty sneakers are official fashion faux pas. Unless you’re lucky enough to be invited into the Royal Box, of course, where things are rather different. As Mr Lewis Hamilton found out in 2015 when he was ejected for wearing a floral shirt and a fedora. Not even F1 racing royalty can get away with eschewing a jacket and tie in the presence of princes, princesses and the editor of the Daily Mirror. But what about us strawberry-munching civilians – why bother with appearance at all? Many seasoned Wimbledon ticket holders do not agree with the relaxed dress code. And for good reason. All the players have to follow strict rules, so why not us? And, in our opinion, a lowering of style standards should not elicit a race to the bottom. It should present an opportunity to show that we can set our own personal standards. So why not try out our Centre Court-appropriate sartorial suggestions, below?

In a nod to the players involved at Wimbledon, we have selected a white polo shirt as part of our ace ensemble. But this is where our recognition of its dress code stops. To dress “almost entirely in white” would not only be problematic for us (not everyone can pull off such ostentation) but also for Messrs Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Co who would likely be blinded whenever they looked into the crowd. So, in keeping with the smart tradition of the All England Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club, slip on a smart blazer like this one, which doesn’t look hugely different from the judges’ official uniform.

For the smart-thinking Wimbledon-goer, jeans are out and chinos are well and truly in. Not only are they cooler in summer heat (unless England does what it does best and delivers some unpredictable weather) – but also certainly more in keeping with the occasion. Especially this pair, made by a British brand – Cordings – and in a lightweight, stretch cotton that’s perfect for all that strenuous sitting-down you’ll be doing. Go for some loafers by Northamptonshire shoe-maker John Lobb, which are similarly relaxed and British-made.

Extreme cases aside, however you decide to dress for Wimbledon, perhaps the most important thing you must remember is sunglasses. After all, despite us handing out all this fashion advice, the spectacle is very much on the court rather than in the stands. And if you can’t see it because you’re constantly shielding your eyes from the sun – well, no amount of nice clothing will rouse your mood. This is less of an accessory, more of a necessity. Which we can’t really say for the watch. We’re sure you can tell the time on your phone. But there are few more sophisticated accessories, worthy of showing off, than a Montblanc.

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