CHECK M AT E
Checks and tartan might bring back memories of school uniform, but not when your jacket’s worn open with a relaxed graphic tee underneath and the sleeves pushed up. Suits made for 9-to-5ers, with a single button and a jacket that hits at the top of your trousers, should be avoided. A longer, double-breasted jacket is more “off-duty model”, especially with this old-school print. Granddad-style jackets look ultra-stylish with jeans and boots, too, so they’re super-versatile.
Jacket, £60; T-shirt, £20; trousers, £38, all Next. Bag, £29.50, Marks & Spencer. Hairclip, £5, Accessorize. Shoes, £130, G H Bass