Buttonless styles are a recent update that feels a little cooler. A suede jacket is a stylish layer for the colder days ahead. Boat shoes complete this transitional look.

Cotton Towelling Polo Shirt, £28.50 (was £57)
Beige Striped Pyjama Trousers, £128 | Tekla
Suede Leather Zip Up Jacket, £279 | Massimo Dutti
Not From Paris Madame Cap, £65 | Drôle De Monsieur
Weekender 38mm Fabric Strap Watch, £60 | Timex
Interlocking G Suede Driving Shoes, £575 | Gucci

Try chocolate brown or deep burgundy to add colour, then throw on a casual suit, versatile enough to work for a range of occasions. If you need to keep things on the smarter side, opt for loafers and a belt.

100% Linen Blazer Co-Ord, £199 | Massimo Dutti
Linen Co-Ord Trousers, £89.95 | Massimo Dutti
Printed Silk-Twill Pocket Square, £151 | Tom Ford
3cm Leather Belt, £225 | Drakes's
Nelson Cola Sunglasses, £150 | Monokel
Queens Crest Loafers, £440 | Aimé Leon Dore
 

These relaxed-fit trousers and polo are a great city-ready pairing. Size up for a contemporary edge – and a simple change of shoes can take this look from work to the weekend.

Atwood Polo Shirt, £50 | Wax
Wide Trousers, £20 (was £29.99) | H&M
Ecru Cotton Sports Socks, £25 | Drake's
Cruikshank Sunglasses, £150 | Cubitts
Palissy Weekend Bag, £735 | Carl Friedrik
Harvard 2 Shoes, £450 | Crockett & Jones