How to Master the New Men's Smart-Casual

The new smart wear takes smart staples and casual classics and mixes them in unexpected ways. Heading out for dinner at your favourite restaurant? If a tailored jacket feels a step too far in the style stakes, consider the smart bomber jacket. Throw over a classic white T-shirt and team with slim navy chinos for a thoroughly modern take on the two-piece suit.

Returning to the workplace means finding a sweet spot between the formality of a full suit and tie outfit and the relaxed feel of the loungewear looks that have ruled while working from home. A padded gilet adds a sporty twist to a sharp suit, not to mention a stealthy extra layer of warmth that'll have your back against over-zealous office air conditioning and keep you warm at garden barbecues and pub beer-garden get-togethers. A polo shirt and sneakers maximise the sporty vibe.