The Daily Telegraph

MAN FRIDAY WHY IT’S WORTH SWITCHING THINGS UP AS WE ENTER INTO AUTUMN

- by Stephen Doig

Even if your return to work has been a particular wrench this week, take comfort in the fact it probably hasn’t been as bad at Boris Johnson’s. As we eye up the need to switch back into more formal attire, and a sense of properness after linens and breezy shorts, it’s worth reassessin­g how you approach your work get-up.

You’ll notice there’s no tie in this line-up; the tie’s been dying a slow death for a while and it’s worth opting for collarless shirt variants that reflect that. Similarly, technical fabrics in suiting make for a more modern, relevant look; a Zegna suit you can throw in the washing machine, for example. Boots – hitherto the uniform for country yomps – have worked their way into suiting.

Some resolution­s include a proper umbrella in the hope that the cost and fact it isn’t a plastic throwaway number will mean I’m less likely to lose it. I’d also advise exploring the world of shirt subscripti­ons, which can act as a sartorial stork drop to keep your wardrobe fresh.

I’m investing in a shoe tree and a downsized bag.

Why not add some new grooming touches too; a woody scent that nods to autumn and a handsome shaving kit.

 ??  ?? Vintage poplin shirt, £145 (thomaspink.com) Trench coat, £109.90 (uniqlo.com) Loose fit wool coat, £225 (cosstores.com)
Vintage poplin shirt, £145 (thomaspink.com) Trench coat, £109.90 (uniqlo.com) Loose fit wool coat, £225 (cosstores.com)
 ??  ?? Muhle resin shaving set, £92 (mrporter. com) Lightweigh­t wool scarf, £155 (drakes.com) Seersucker blazer, £175 (arket.com)
Muhle resin shaving set, £92 (mrporter. com) Lightweigh­t wool scarf, £155 (drakes.com) Seersucker blazer, £175 (arket.com)
 ??  ?? London Undercover City Gent umbrella, £115 (stuartslon­don.com)
London Undercover City Gent umbrella, £115 (stuartslon­don.com)
 ??  ?? Lewis long-sleeved polo, £195 (orlebarbro­wn.com)
Lewis long-sleeved polo, £195 (orlebarbro­wn.com)
 ??  ?? Viking cologne, £195 for 50ml (creed fragrances .co.uk) Shirt subscripti­on service, starting from £24 a month (hawkins andshepher­d.com)
Viking cologne, £195 for 50ml (creed fragrances .co.uk) Shirt subscripti­on service, starting from £24 a month (hawkins andshepher­d.com)
 ??  ?? Issey Miyake Pour Homme Wood&wood, £71 for 100ml (debenhams. com) Mandarin collar shirt, £155 (sandro-paris.com)
Issey Miyake Pour Homme Wood&wood, £71 for 100ml (debenhams. com) Mandarin collar shirt, £155 (sandro-paris.com)
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 ??  ?? Hidashi water repellent mac, £115 (reiss.com)
Hidashi water repellent mac, £115 (reiss.com)
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 ??  ?? Knitted blazer jacket, £39.99 (mango.com)
Knitted blazer jacket, £39.99 (mango.com)
 ??  ?? Leather Reporter bag, £99 (johnlewis.com)
Leather Reporter bag, £99 (johnlewis.com)
 ??  ?? Pack of 5 socks, £14 (johnlewis.com)
Pack of 5 socks, £14 (johnlewis.com)
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 ??  ?? Techmerino wash and go suit, £1,485 (zegna.com)
Techmerino wash and go suit, £1,485 (zegna.com)
 ??  ?? Parachute boots, £315 (officine generale.com)
Parachute boots, £315 (officine generale.com)
 ??  ?? Cedar shoe tree, £40 (harrysoflo­ndon.com)
Cedar shoe tree, £40 (harrysoflo­ndon.com)
 ??  ?? Havana suit, £399 (suitsupply.com)
Havana suit, £399 (suitsupply.com)

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